News: Environment

Works now underway on major upgrades to Perth Zoo

Works are now underway on a new café and separate function centre at Perth Zoo as part of a $16.5 million construction program. The café will create a new eating and…

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Aug 29, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Venues / Zoos /

 
 

Penguin Island visitation to be restricted and new discovery centre will not proceed

Visitation at Penguin Island, a 12.5-hectare island off the coast near Perth and home to a colony of approximately 250 little penguins, is to be restricted during high temperatures, with…

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Aug 29, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Koala Ward opens At Werribee Open Range Zoo

The RSPCA Koala Ward at Werribee Open Range Zoo is now complete and fully operational to provide expert, compassionate care for sick and injured koalas, native birds, reptiles and mammals…

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Aug 28, 2022 Environment / Wellness / Zoos /

 
 

Western Australian Government amends CALM Act to support Traditional Owners in management of marine reserves

With the Western Australian Government having amended the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (CALM Act), Traditional Owners - through an Aboriginal body corporate as the joint…

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Aug 28, 2022 Culture / Education / Environment / Parks /

 
 

MCEC to host 20th anniversary of Victorian Sustainability Awards

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been named as venue partner for the 20th anniversary of the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022 and sponsor of the…

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Aug 26, 2022 Environment / Events / Venues /

 
 

Yarra Ranges Council calls for community feedback on Draft Nature Plan

Yarra Ranges Council are asking for community feedback on their 'Draft Nature Plan; Protecting our Biodiversity Assets 2022-2032'. Yarra Ranges Mayor Child advised that “as…

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Aug 26, 2022 Environment /

 
 

Digital experience encourages children to play outside in Cairns

Cairns Regional Council is trialling new digital technology to encourage children to play outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Three locations - Smithfield Library Lawn, Goomboora…

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Aug 26, 2022 Education / Environment / Play / Technology /

 
 

AMCS fears for wildlife after Federal Government agrees to oil and gas exploration in marine parks

The Australian Marine Conservation Society is deeply concerned for marine wildlife following the recently elected Federal Government’s release of huge swathes of Commonwealth waters…

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Aug 26, 2022 Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

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