News: Environment
Zoos Victoria responds to record number of marine wildlife callouts
A record number of marine wildlife callouts has resulted in Zoos Victoria’s AGL Marine Response Unit (MRU) having its busiest summer season ever. At the end of February, the unit…
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Concerns over oil spill impact on Solomon Islands’ World Heritage sites
Tourism Solomons is gravely concerned about continuing failure to deal with a major oil spill in the Solomon Islands that threatens a UNESCO World Heritage listed marine sanctuary. The MV…
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Moree Plains Shire Council concerns over drought impact on established trees
As drought continues to maintain its steadfast grip on inland northern NSW, the preservation of established trees in Moree Plains Shire Council’s urban centres is becoming a concern…
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Dunedin Infometrics report points to robust tourism growth
Newly released figures indicate that Dunedin’s tourism spend has performed above New Zealand's national average with a 6.2% increase over the December 2018 year as compared to a…
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Councils assess heat island effects in built areas
The City of Greater Geelong in Victoria and Campbelltown City Council in western metropolitan Sydney are using collaborative research, pilot projects and innovative measures to fight the…
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‘Sea of plastic’ fills Wellington’s Westpac Stadium after Eminem concert
Eminem’s record breaking concert at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on Saturday has led to debate about the waste left behind by the 46,000 attendees. Concert attendee Peter…
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Byron Shire Council steps up efforts to reduce cigarette litter on beaches
Byron Shire Council in northern NSW is undertaking a series of litter blitzes on its beaches until the end of March with Councils rangers taking strong anti-cigarette litter messages…
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Taronga Zoo Seal Show wins award for Public Engagement
For the second year in a row, Taronga Zoo’s Seal Show has won the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Oceania 2019 Wave of Change - Public Engagement Award. The Wave of Change…
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