News: Environment
Sunshine Coast Council spotlights actions to protect coastline and communities
Sunshine Coast Council has advised that construction is soon to commence on a vital project to protect a popular foreshore and to make enhance beach access for everyone to enjoy...
May 21, 2025
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Quayclean appointed to manage University of Tasmania cleaning and waste
Quayclean Australia has been appointed by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to manage cleaning, hygiene, and waste management at all campus sites across the state. The...
May 20, 2025
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New data highlights overwhelming failure of NSW’s shark nets
The Humane World for Animals has flagged figures just released under Freedom of Information which show the overwhelming failure of NSW’s shark nets with almost 90% of the...
May 20, 2025
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NSW Government invites individuals and organisations to provide input on first NSW Heritage strategy
The NSW Government is inviting community members and heritage stakeholders to have input on the first NSW Heritage strategy with the aim of the strategy to deliver a heritage...
May 19, 2025
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Additional extension granted for South Australia’s Aerial Shark Patrols
Fixed wing shark patrols of South Australia's beaches were due to end next weekend, on Sunday 25th May, however unseasonably warm weather and an increase in shark sightings at...
May 19, 2025
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Climate impact and power of AI among program highlights for 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit
The highly anticipated 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit, taking place in Canberra from 8th –11th July 2025 will deliver a bold program that brings together national leaders,...
May 19, 2025
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Sensory Garden renamed after Hills Shire volunteer
The Hills Shire Council has advised that a sensory garden at Balcombe Heights Estate in Baulkham Hills has been officially renamed The Connie Anne Keith Sensory Garden. The...
May 19, 2025
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Preliminary concept plan released for Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park Visitor Gateway project
A preliminary site concept plan has been released for a new visitor gateway to Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park with the plan having been developed with extensive input from...
May 18, 2025
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Outdoors NSW & ACT calls for urgent government intervention following TAFE NSW decision to remove roping qualifications
While TAFE NSW’s Strategic Plan (2022–2025) clearly outlines its obligation to align training with skills demand and to collaborate with industry, its decision to permanently...
May 18, 2025
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Melting glaciers in Nepal sees United Nations Secretary-General call for immediate climate action
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned on Friday that with record melting of Himalayan glaciers there is a need for immediate action to address the...
May 18, 2025
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FSB to host inaugural Sports Show in Riyadh with agenda for Saudi Sports & Leisure Summit now live
dmg events and Koelnmesse have responded to Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented investment in sports infrastructure by partnering to bring the inaugural FSB Sports Show Riyadh, a...
May 17, 2025
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Environmental and Sporting associations among Western Australia’s Volunteer of the Year Awards recipients
Western Australians have been honoured for their community impact at the 2025 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards ahead of National Volunteer Week running from 19th-25th May with...
May 16, 2025
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WTTC urges tourism industry to unite in scaling up sustainable fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has collaborated with global consultancy ICF on the launch of new framework urging the Tourism industry to unite in tackling one of its...
May 16, 2025
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Conservationists call for critical investment in Victoria’s Parks to ensure their endurance
On the 50th anniversary of Victoria's landmark National Parks Act, conservationists are urging the Victorian Government to deliver critical funding for the state's protected...
May 16, 2025
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Northern Territory Defence and Parks collaborate to reopen Nitmiluk walks
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife has collaborated with personnel from RAAF Base Tindal, volunteering their time to prepare renowned Nitmiluk walks for reopening this Dry...
May 14, 2025
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AMCS urges Environment and Fisheries Ministers to take decisive action to protect Australia’s oceans
While the Australian Marine Conservation Society has welcomed Senator Murray Watt as the new Minister for the Environment and Julie Collins' return as Minister for Agriculture,...
May 14, 2025
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Penrith City‘s greening program sees planting of over 6,600 trees
Penrith City Council’s ‘Greening our City’ tree planting program has, over the last five years, seen over 6,600 trees planted in heat vulnerable suburbs across the local...
May 14, 2025
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Alice Springs Town Council opens parks and playgrounds plan for consultation
Alice Springs Town Council is releasing its new Parks and Playgrounds Implementation Plan for consultation, inviting the community to help shape the future of local parks. The...
May 13, 2025
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Western Australia secures World Trails Conference in 2026
Western Australia has secured the hosting of the World Trails Conference in 2026 bringing the prestigious biennial industry event to the southern hemisphere for the first time....
May 12, 2025
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces new cabinet
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today announced the new cabinet lineup which sees Tanya Plibersek removed from her Environment portfolio, Tony Burke retaining the...
May 11, 2025
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Mountain Pygmy-possum numbers recover in Kosciuszko National Park
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possum is showing signs of recovery in Kosciuszko National Park, with 107...
May 11, 2025
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Vandals spray graffiti at Paradise Falls in Victoria's Alpine National Park
Vandals have damaged the culturally significant Paradise Falls in north-east Victoria, spraying it with graffiti. Located in the Alpine National Park about three and a half...
May 11, 2025
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South Australian national parks expanded to boost tourism, biodiversity and threatened species
The South Australian Government is adding almost 725 hectares – the equivalent of 450 Adelaide Ovals – to three popular South Australian parks, enhancing access and protection...
May 11, 2025
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Northern Territory Forum aims to promote sustainable cruise tourism
With a record 113 cruise ships having docked in Darwin during the 2024/25 cruise season, bringing in 80,000 passengers from around the globe in its biggest season yet, a cruise...
May 10, 2025
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