News: Environment
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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Environment
Japan’s Kobe University analysis explores relationship between socioeconomic status, nature and wellbeing
Japan’s Kobe University has released an analysis exploring the connection between visiting urban parks and socioeconomic status with the study based on survey results from two...
May 8, 2025
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Eromanga Natural History Museum honours two mothers with dinosaur naming
In a tribute to two women with the same name, the Eromanga Natural History Museum in Outback Queensland has announced an early Mother’s Day gift this week by naming a sauropod...
May 8, 2025
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Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve to open Asia’s inaugural ‘ZooSchool’ and forest-themed event space
‘ZooSchool’, a partnership between Mandai Wildlife Group and NTUC First Campus, is set to open in June 2025 – delivering immersive nature-inspired wildlife education programmes...
May 8, 2025
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific calls on new Australian Government to ratify Global Ocean Treaty
Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary ‘Ocean’ was released in cinemas this week to mark the broadcaster's 99th birthday today, and mirrors his lifetime as it takes viewers...
May 7, 2025
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Environment
MI Global and Sports Environment Alliance combine to drive greater sustainability in Sport
The announcement by Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) of a renewed partnership with MI Global Partners (MI) marks a deeper collaboration to drive more effective and practical...
May 7, 2025
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Tuu Eco Stay Awards make hospitality sustainability claims verifiable and valuable
Greenwashing has become too common and with sustainability in hospitality shifting from claims to proof, three leading hotels in Asia from Accor, IHG and Zannier Hotels have...
May 6, 2025
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Restoration and protection works continue for Gold Coast beaches
Following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, beach restoration and protection works are continuing for Surfers Paradise with the installation of geoboxes into the dunes near...
May 5, 2025
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Tasmania’s Recycle Rewards scheme returns over one million containers
Tasmania's new container deposit scheme, Recycle Rewards saw Tasmanians return more than one million containers in just four days. The recycling effort contributes to decreasing...
May 5, 2025
Environment
Launceston and Parkes secure Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards
Launceston and Parkes secure Australian Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards Launceston, located the north of Tasmania , has been named the national winner of the 2025 Keep...
May 5, 2025
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Tourism leaders appointed to Wet Tropics Management Authority
The Queensland Government has appointed tourism leaders Natassia Wheeler and Michael Nelson to the Wet Tropics Management Authority Board, bringing greater tourism expertise to...
May 4, 2025
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Conservation organisations urge quick action from Federal Government to protect Australia's oceans, reefs and wildlife
Conservation organisations including WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on victory...
May 4, 2025
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Environment
Blue Mountains’ Gordon Falls Reserve reopens following accessibility enhancement
With works to improve accessibility and enhance the popular recreation space and natural attraction now complete, Blue Mountains City Council has advised of the reopening of...
May 3, 2025
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Effective ventilation found necessary for indoor climbing wall centres
A study published by a team of University of Vienna researchers in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Air examines the air quality from five indoor climbing...
May 1, 2025
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Queensland Government's new bill allows disregard of planning laws for 2032 Olympic venues
The Queensland Government has today introduced a bill to parliament giving the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) power to overrule 15 planning...
Apr 30, 2025
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Aussie Ark makes conservation history with chlamydia-free koala population in Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary
Marking an historic milestone for conservation efforts, conservation organisation Aussie Ark has successfully recaptured and retested the Koalas residing in the Barrington...
Apr 30, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure releases plan to cut waste, emissions and water use
Belgravia Leisure has rolled out a new five-year sustainability plan, focusing on reducing plastic, emissions, energy use and water waste across the more than 220 community...
Apr 30, 2025
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Green Music Australia report reveals impact of extreme weather on live music attendance and ticket sales
Green Music Australia and RMIT University have today released a new report looking into how the consequences of climate change and extreme weather are already impacting...
Apr 30, 2025
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New Chief Executive among leadership appointments announced for Parks Victoria
New leadership appointments have been announced for Parks Victoria to ensure that the state's public land remains open and accessible for all Victorians to enjoy. Lee Miezis has...
Apr 30, 2025
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Aerial Shark patrol season extended for beaches along South Australia's coastline
Shark surveillance aircraft will continue to monitor beaches on weekends along South Australia's coastline for an additional month following sustained warmer weather and shark...
Apr 29, 2025
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NRL fans at Suncorp Stadium able to support flood affected western Queensland farmers
A sellout crowd is expected at Suncorp Stadium this weekend to cheer on their favourite teams in the NRL Magic Round, with fans able to support flood affected western Queensland...
Apr 29, 2025
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