News: Environment

Water safety authorities urge Victorians to play it safe by the water during New Year’s celebrations

With a forecasted heatwave coinciding with New Year’s celebrations and creating the perfect storm for water safety - Life Saving Victoria, Victoria Police and the Bureau of…

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Dec 30, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

United Nations study outlines route to creating a more sustainable mountain tourism model for people and the planet

A newly released joint study, Mountain tourism - Towards a More Sustainable Path, by the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN World Tourism Organization and the…

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Dec 30, 2021 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Construction commences on new Ben Boyd National Park viewing platforms

As part of the biggest infrastructure investment in NSW national parks’ history, construction has commenced on two new viewing platforms at the striking Pinnacles sand cliffs in Ben…

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Dec 30, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Christchurch Council updates on Otakaro Avon River corridor project and other high profile parks

Christchurch City Council has shared the progress made this year on the multi-generational project to transform the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor into an ecological sanctuary and…

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Dec 30, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Alma Resort to reopen with upskilled staff, innovative tours and solar power implementation

Vietnam’s 30-hectare Alma Resort will reopen on 15th January having upskilled staff through their partnership with Australian-founded company Typsy- a global digital hospitality…

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Dec 30, 2021 Education / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Koala habitat planted in Blue Mountains’ Yellow Rock

Blue Mountains City Council has shared the initiative of local Girl Guide, 11 year old Grace George, following her discovery in 2020, of a koala that walked 40 kilometres from Kurrajong to…

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Dec 30, 2021 Environment /

 
 

Thailand’s iconic Maya Bay to reopen as of 1st January

Maya Bay in Thailand's Krabi province, closed since June 2018 as a result of overtourism pressures, will be reopened as of 1st January. The tourist attraction in Hat Noppharat…

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Dec 29, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Partnership sees homeless working alongside Christchurch City Council park rangers

A partnership between Christchurch City Council, City Mission and Gap Filler’s Polite Force - which promotes positive social interactions within the community – is delivering a…

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Dec 29, 2021 Education / Environment / Parks /

 
 

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