News: Environment
Brisbane’s Lone Pine wildlife sanctuary to end koala holding experience
The sanctuary says the decision was made in response to feedback from visitors wanting to spend more time with the koalas without necessarily holding them. A popular koala sanctuary in…
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Formerly ‘traumatised’ moon bear thrives at Vietnamese animal sanctuary
A moon bear who spent 20 years living in a cage at a bear bile farm is reported to be thriving at Animals Asia's Tam Dao sanctuary in Vietnam. Rescued as of early last year, the moon…
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Hockey Australia reveals its new Climate Sustainability Strategy
Hockey Australia launched its first Climate Sustainability Strategy at the National Sports Convention held in Melbourne last week. The strategy outlines Hockey Australia’s desire to…
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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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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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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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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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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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