News: Environment

Report shows international visitors drawn to New Zealand beaches and national parks

New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) has released its visitor activity insights report from the 2023/24 peak summer season. The report shows international visitor numbers to…

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Jul 2, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Unauthorised rock climbing fixtures removed in Queensland’s Lamington National Park

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has removed over 100 unauthorised rock-climbing bolts from a cliff face in Lamington National Park. Last week, specialist contractors…

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Jul 2, 2024 Environment / Parks / Sport /

 
 

Number of eco certified tourism operators in MidCoast region expands

MidCoast Council, located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, is growing the number of eco certified tourism operators in the region by providing support and funding to four…

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Jul 1, 2024 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Taronga Zoo opens its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre

Taronga Zoo Sydney has officially opened its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC) offering guests the opportunity to encounter amphibians and reptiles from across Australia and…

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Jul 1, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Western Australia ban on single-use plastic coffee cups not without controversy

Western Australia has banned single-use plastics and lids as part of the second stage of the state’s ‘Plan for Plastics’ program. The ban will be implemented with a…

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Jul 1, 2024 Environment / Government / Hospitality / Legal /

 
 

Victoria’s alpine resorts welcome new snowfalls

With south-eastern Australia experiencing its coldest start to winter in decades, alpine resorts have reported significant snowfalls over recent days, boosted by an overnight storm.…

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Jun 30, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Wollemi glow worms protected during tunnel precinct $4.3 million upgrade

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service have carried out a ‘glow worm friendly’ $4.3 million upgrade at the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park, which is…

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Jun 29, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Byron Shire Council announces public spaces balloon ban

In a bid to protect local wildlife, Byron Shire Council has announced the introduction of a ban on the use of balloons and other single-use decorations in all Council buildings, parks and…

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Jun 28, 2024 Environment / Events / Parks /

 
 

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