News: Environment

Latest IUCN reports that a quarter of eucalypt trees are threatened with extinction

A just-released update of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species reveals almost 25% of eucalypt species are threatened with extinction.…

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Dec 11, 2019 Environment /

 
 

Paradise Country welcomes Tasmanian Devils

Tasmanian Devils, Australia’s most famous carnivorous marsupials, have arrived at Paradise Country just in time for the school holidays. Paradise Country is Village Roadshow…

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Dec 11, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment /

 
 

Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces launches scheme to recycle old playground rubber surfaces

Based on a belief that suppliers and users need to establish a way to recycle and reuse rubber wet pour from old playgrounds, NSW-based Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces has launched a…

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Dec 10, 2019 Environment / Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Sydney introduces level two water restrictions

Following the introduction of level 2 water restrictions as of today (10th December), the City of Sydney will be further reducing water use across all of its parks, pools and public…

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Dec 10, 2019 Aquatics / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Tourist excursions to White Island were a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

Amid reports that eight people remain missing on New Zealand’s White Island, in addition to five confirmed dead, the wisdom of allowing the volcanic island to be a tourism…

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Dec 10, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Lorne’s Live Wire Park introduces new elevated experience

Winning Best New Tourism Business at the Victorian Tourism Industry Council awards last week, Lorne’s Live Wire Park has introduced their new elevated experience, the Spring…

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Dec 10, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Eruption at New Zealand’s White Island volcano leads to deaths and injuries

Five people have been confirmed dead after the volcano on New Zealand’s White Island erupted, with up to two dozen people remain unaccounted for as unstable conditions, toxic gases…

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Dec 9, 2019 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

MCG looks to boost sustainability with ban on plastic plates and cutlery

The Melbourne Cricket Club has banned plastic straws, cutlery and plates from the MCG and is investigating phasing-out single-use plastics from its restaurants and bars. A leader in venue…

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Dec 9, 2019 Environment / Hospitality / Retail / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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