News: Environment

Sea World has ‘nothing to hide’ in its dolphin care

Stung by criticism of Sea World’s dolphin care and recent decisions by TripAdvisor and some major tour operators to include it in a ticket sale ban for attractions that feature…

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Dec 16, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

NSW Planning and Environment Department hit with $200,00 for polluting waterway at Perisher ski resort

The NSW Government’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has been convicted for polluting a waterway that runs through the Perisher ski resort in the Snowy Mountains.…

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Dec 16, 2019 Environment / Government / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens threatened by bushfire

Under threat by a huge bushfire and for safety reasons, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah was closed over the weekend (14th and 15th December) with the NSW Rural Fire…

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Dec 16, 2019 Environment / Parks / Safety /

 
 

Coffs Harbour trials new beach patrols and inclusive beach access equipment

This Summer will see Coffs Harbour Council’s Lifeguards trialling both a new beach patrol service and new accessible equipment and facilities for people with disabilities…

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Dec 15, 2019 Access / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Dreamworld kicks off 38th anniversary celebrations

Marking 38 years since its opening today, Dreamworld has kicked off its birthday month with its biggest ever summer campaign and a series of celebration events. Dreamworld has focused its…

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Dec 15, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Marine Conservation Society condemns NSW Government for slashing endangered shark protection

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Humane Society International have condemned the lack of public consultation and decision by the NSW Government to open up…

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Dec 14, 2019 Environment / Legal / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Fremantle swim event goes plastic free

The 2019 Fremantle Ports Swim Thru event held today (14th December) at the city's South Beach has joined the growing list of Fremantle events going single-use plastic free.…

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Dec 14, 2019 Environment / Events /

 
 

New Sydney Zoo opens with committment to support wildlife conservation and education

Aiming to attract one million visitors each year, the new Sydney Zoo has been opened - with an official launch last Friday before opening its gates to the public on Saturday 7th December.…

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Dec 13, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

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