News: Environment

Minderoo Foundation funding assists research into koala recovery post-bushfires

A $257,000 donation from Minderoo Foundation will assist researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) to examine how koalas recover after fire and how fire impacts their…

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Aug 10, 2020 Education / Environment / Finance /

 
 

Appointments made at new Te Araroa Northland Trust

New Zealand’s 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa trail has received a welcome boost with the appointment of a new regional trust to help improve the walking experience in Northland. Chaired…

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Aug 9, 2020 Culture / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Port Macquarie festival organiser uncertain about holding event in 2021

With the founder of the UK's Glastonbury Festival advising this week that the event may not return until 2022, the organiser of the Howling Moon Blues Festival in Port…

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Aug 7, 2020 Environment / Events / Safety /

 
 

Brimbank secures funding for environmental and sustainability projects

The City of Brimbank, located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, has secured almost $1 million funding from the Victorian Government for sustainability and climate adaptation…

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Aug 7, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Cairns Regional Council purchases beach wheelchairs and mobi mats for inclusive access

Cairns Regional Council have recently purchased two beach wheelchairs (float chairs) for public use at Palm Cove and Ellis Beach, which can be accessed from the local Surf Life Saving…

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Aug 6, 2020 Access / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Funding announced for new parks, walking trails and open spaces in NSW

A $250 million program announced today, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, offers councils across NSW the opportunity to deliver new and improved public spaces…

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Aug 5, 2020 Environment / Finance / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Ningaloo Reef snorkeller suffers serious injuries after being struck by humpback whales

A woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck and injured while swimming with humpback whales off the coast of Western Australia. The 29-year-old woman was part of tour group…

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Aug 3, 2020 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Ecotourism Australia waivers certification renewals while also planning for Global Eco Conference

Ecotourism Australia (EA) has supported its members through providing a three-month waiver to all certification renewals this year while also planning to go ahead with its Global Eco…

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Aug 3, 2020 Education / Environment / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

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