News: Environment

NSW Government introduces major environmental laws in response to asbestos contaminated parks

The findings over the past two months of asbestos in Sydney parks have led the NSW Government to introduce changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) and…

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Mar 15, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal / Parks / Play /

 
 

Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct to open in Halls Gap

Halls Gap, situated in the heart of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, has been announced as the location for the 16-hectare National Centre for Environmental Art - Australia’s…

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Mar 15, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Education / Environment / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Dispute continues over new Tahiti judging tower for 2024 Olympic surfing competition

Following the decision by the Paris 2024 Olympic organisers to host the surfing competition in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, there has been an ongoing dispute over the proposed construction of a…

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Mar 14, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Events / Insurance / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Governments look to secure clean, reliable water for regional Northern Territory Tourism

The Federal and Northern Territory Governments are looking to secure clean, reliable water that is vital for tourism and economic development across the Top End. Water is vital for the…

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Mar 14, 2024 Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance counts down to 2024 SEAChanger Awards

With its 2024 SEASummit being held on 17th April 2024 at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) will be presenting its annual SEAChanger Awards. The…

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Mar 14, 2024 Environment / Marketing / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Government suspends Significant Natural Areas requirement

The New Zealand Government scaling back of a series of environmental regulations has today seen Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announce a suspension of the requirement for…

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Mar 14, 2024 Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

Climate change poses increasing legal risk for Australian sports bodies

With climate change and related extreme weather events already impacting Australian sport, a new report shows that peak bodies and national sporting organisations are failing to engage…

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Mar 13, 2024 Environment / Legal / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Dedicated Aboriginal women’s ranger program among Western Australian projects to share $13 million  

Building a dedicated women's ranger program is among the 21 Western Australian on-Country projects to share $13 million as part of the seventh round of the State Government's…

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Mar 13, 2024 Culture / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

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