News: Environment

Queensland Government releases long-term plan to protect and expand national parks

Days out from going into caretaker mode for this year's election, the Queensland Government has delivered on a promise made last election - to protect more wilderness areas in…

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Oct 3, 2020 Environment / Government / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Victorian Government undertakes to restore bushfire devastated forests

In a $7.7 million operation to restore forests devastated by last summer’s bushfires, the Victorian Government is undertaking its largest restoration effort by airlifting more than…

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Oct 2, 2020 Environment / Government /

 
 

UNSW Law academic shares the implications of new environmental laws for koala survival

Although the new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) caused recent political disputes, UNSW Associate Professor in Law, Amelia Thorpe says not much is changing as SEPP…

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Oct 2, 2020 Education / Environment / Government /

 
 

$61.7 million boost for environment and tourism sectors

The Federal Government is injecting $61.7 million into the Australian environment and tourism sectors through the $1 billion COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund with the investment aiming to…

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Oct 1, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes Queensland’s new reforms for shark finning

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Humane Society International (HSI) have welcomed the announcement that shark finning in a vast swathe of Queensland waters including…

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Oct 1, 2020 Environment / Government / Recreation /

 
 

Shoalhaven Council facilities reintroduce reusable cups

Reusable cups are once again being accepted at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and Swim, Sport and Fitness Centres as a new contactless method to keep patrons and visitors safe. …

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Oct 1, 2020 Entertainment / Environment / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Outdoors NSW and ACT named finalist in Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence

Outdoors NSW and ACT Chief Executive, Lori Modde has been named finalist in the Outstanding Business Leader category of the 2020 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE).…

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Oct 1, 2020 Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

City of Sydney installs sustainable LED lighting across aquatic and community facilities

The City of Sydney has advised of upgrades made to their aquatic and community centres making them even more energy efficient by replacing old inefficient lighting with sustainable…

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Sep 30, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Venues /

 
 

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