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Australians wary of outdoor bush activities as extreme weather looms over summer holidays

As Australians prepare for their summer holiday activities in the outdoors, a new poll shows that a majority are concerned about extreme weather events ruining their plans. An Essential…

Dec 21, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Singapore secures three prestigious sustainability certifications

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay has become the first hotel in Singapore to secure three prestigious sustainability certifications in 2024. Certifications include BCA Green Mark…

Dec 20, 2024 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

New ‘living seawall’ to help protect Sunshine Coast’s Golden Beach

An innovative project - part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program – is aimed at providing protection from…

Dec 19, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

Dreamworld ends all human interactions with tigers

Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has advised that its staff will no longer come into direct contact with the animals at its Tiger Island attraction. The move comes after a tiger handler…

Dec 18, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Safety / Tourism / Zoos /

Adventure attractions spotlighted for Queensland’s Scenic Rim

The Scenic Rim Region, a local government area in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland, will see adventure attractions open in January 2025. The Canyon Flyer - an…

Dec 17, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Three YHA properties secure sustainable certification through Ecotourism Australia

Three YHA properties have attained Sustainable Tourism Certification through Ecotourism Australia - YHA Sydney Harbour, YHA Port Elliot Beach House and YHA Adelaide Central. YHA Australia…

Dec 17, 2024 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism / Venues /

Giant Pandas arrive at Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide Zoo has welcomed the arrival of Giant Pandas, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan with Director of Adelaide Zoo, Dr Phil Ainsley, noting their journey from Dujiangyan in China was very…

Dec 17, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

Mysterious debris balls wash up on NSW South Coast beaches

Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW Far South Coast last week reported mysterious debris balls having washed up on at least two beaches – in a similar scenario to the mixed waste…

Dec 16, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /