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Watarrka National Park a new addition to National Heritage List

The Federal Government has advised that the Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List in recognition of the site's outstanding…

Nov 13, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Fitness stations and art trails among offerings of planned suburban linear park in Perth

The final master plan for a seven-kilometre-long linear park in Perth has been unveiled revealing its offerings within the new public open spaces under the elevated METRONET Armadale…

Nov 12, 2024 Arts / Environment / Fitness / Parks / Play /

South Australian Government announces new Field River Conservation Park

The South Australian Government has announced a new 177 hectare conservation park to be created in the southern suburbs running alongside the Field River to the south of Sheidow Park and…

Nov 11, 2024 Environment / Parks /

Cultural Connection plays critical role in Aboriginal wellbeing

New research from UNSW Sydney on Aboriginal wellness highlights the critical role played by cultural connection and calls for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the…

Nov 11, 2024 Culture / Environment / Events / Wellness /

UN Yearbook Of Global Climate Action 2024 spotlights need for whole-of-society involvement

The United Nations 2024 Yearbook of Global Climate Action, launched yesterday ahead of COP 29 (taking place from 11th-22nd November in Baku, Azerbaijan) notes that the engagement with…

Nov 11, 2024 Environment / Events /

Australian Museum leads nation’s largest frog count

The Australian Museum is again leading the nation's largest frog count during the seventh annual FrogID Week, currently underway until 17th November. One of Australia’s biggest…

Nov 10, 2024 Education / Environment /

Curtin Stadium hosts Australia’s largest astronomy festival

Astrofest – Australia's largest astronomy festival – is returning to Perth today with more than 5,000-star gazers expected to attend the event at Curtin Stadium and…

Nov 9, 2024 Education / Environment / Events / Venues /

Sydney Motorsport Park secures Australia-first sustainability accreditation

Sydney Motorsport Park managed by the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) in partnership with the NSW Government, has received Australia’s first and only sustainability…

Nov 8, 2024 Entertainment / Environment / Events / Venues /