News: Environment

Study cites need for global guidelines and stricter regulations for swim-with-whale tourism experiences

Concerned with potential impacts of marine tourism on whales, researchers have suggested guidelines and regulations for whale-watch tour operators worldwide to minimise disturbance of this…

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Aug 24, 2021 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to feature world’s largest aquarium

The developers of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi have revealed that the Yas Island attraction home to the world’s largest aquarium, is almost two thirds complete. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be…

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Aug 23, 2021 ByJames Croll Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Kakadu Bird Week celebrates nature and Indigenous culture

Annual Kakadu Bird Week celebrates nature and Indigenous culture  offers a wGet a bird’s eye view of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife show – The annual Kakadu…

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Aug 22, 2021 Environment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

New Logan Village River Link connects history and natural environment

The $1.2 million Logan Village River Link has been officially opened, provide a direct link between expanding riverside residential areas and the popular Logan Village Green. The 2.5…

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Aug 20, 2021 Environment / Parks /

 
 

CrocArena’s crocodiles arrive at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Two massive crocodiles have been successfully delivered to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas from Australia Zoo, in preparation for the upcoming opening of the new CrocArena attraction. …

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Aug 19, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Nillumbik Shire Council aquatic and recreation centres switch to renewable energy

Nillumbik Shire Council is taking real climate action as it continues to switch to renewable energy and instals two new solar systems at the Eltham Leisure Centre and Diamond Valley Sports…

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Aug 19, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Standards Australia to develop handbooks on urban green space

Standards Australia has commenced a project to develop two handbooks on Urban Green Infrastructure to define consistent terminology and introduce a uniform framework. With the Coronavirus…

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Aug 19, 2021 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Festival of Urbanism 2021 to deliver free online event with theme of ‘Endangered Urbanism’

The annual Festival of Urbanism 2021, now in its eighth year, will be discussing issues including the global pandemic, social division, economic turmoil, housing shocks and the climate…

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Aug 18, 2021 Design / Education / Environment / Events /

 
 

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