News: Environment

Teenage boy dies from box jellyfish sting at North Queensland beach

A 14-year-old boy has died from receiving box jellyfish stings while swimming at Eimeo Beach north of Mackay. The teenager reportedly had several metres of tentacles wrapped around his…

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Feb 28, 2022 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Experience Co. prepares to tow new $6.6 million reef pontoon to Far North Queensland’s Moore Reef

A $6.6 million Great Barrier Reef pontoon – Reef Magic - anticipated to deliver enchanting underwater visitor experiences is ready to be towed to Moore Reef, 45 kilometres from…

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Feb 28, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Lake Macquarie City Council approves plans for 30,000-seat concert venue

Plans to set up a 30,000-seat concert and event venue in Morisset on the NSW Central Coast, has been approved by the Lake Macquarie City Council. Councillors voted unanimously this week…

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Feb 24, 2022 Environment / Events / Golf / Retail / Venues /

 
 

Scientists and tourism operators confirm results for successful Great Barrier Reef coral nurture program

A four year partnership between University of Technology Sydney (UTS) scientists and the Port Douglas-based Wavelength Reef Cruises to grow coral to protect high-value Great Barrier Reef…

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Feb 24, 2022 Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Black Rhinoceros trials new expanded space at Monarto Safari Park

Monarto Safari Park is opening its new Black Rhinoceros exhibit this month and 17-year-old Sentwali was excited to explore his new expanded space which was meticulously designed…

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Feb 23, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Restoration work on Raine Island saves lives of green turtles and their hatchlings

In a remote, northern corner of the Great Barrier Reef, restoration work on Raine Island – a small island about 620km north of Cairns - has helped save hundreds of green turtles and…

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Feb 23, 2022 Environment /

 
 

Poll confirms most Australians are protective of National Parks and reserves

A poll recently commissioned by the National Parks Australia Council confirms that the vast majority of Australians do not want to see prime protected areas like National Parks compromised…

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Feb 22, 2022 Environment / Government / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Australian Reptile Park keepers relocate Alligator after rapidly rising waters

Torrential rain along the New South Wales coast this morning caused waters to rise rapidly at the Australian Reptile Park allowing a massive male American Alligator to swim over an…

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Feb 22, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

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