News: Environment

Tourism industry focusses on community and visitor safety during extreme weather across far north Queensland

As extreme weather conditions and flooding continue across far north Queensland, Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) Chief Executive Mark Olsen said the organisation’s immediate…

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Dec 18, 2023 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Te Araroa Trust provides new water tanks for New Zealand trail walkers

The Te Araroa Trust has provided 2000-litre rainwater tanks at six DOC huts to help keep water on tap for high numbers of Te Araroa trail walkers in the top of New Zealand’s South…

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Dec 18, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Cairns Convention Centre comes through Cyclone Jasper undamaged

The newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre has come through Cyclone Jasper undamaged as designed and constructed and has now reopened. Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakened after crossing the…

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Dec 15, 2023 Arts / Entertainment / Environment / Events / Safety /

 
 

Next steps for Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park after asbestos found in soil

Wollongong City Council has had Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park closed to the public since May due to asbestos having been found in the imported soil. Non-friable asbestos, when left…

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Dec 15, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

WTTC’s hotel sustainability program verified in hotels across more than 30 countries

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 'Hotel Sustainability Basics' program has seen impressive results in its first year with more than 1,300 hotels verified,…

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Dec 14, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

$1.5 million otter habitat at Brooklands Zoo causes concern for New Plymouth Council

New Plymouth District Council’s last meeting of the year was held this week during which councillors were divided on the next long-term plan budget with the future of New Plymouth…

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Dec 14, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Finance / Zoos /

 
 

Environment awards recognise outstanding achievements by NSW local governments

NSW local governments have been recognised for their impressive achievements in managing and protecting the environment. Local Government NSW’s Excellence in the Environment Awards…

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Dec 14, 2023 Education / Environment /

 
 

World first breeding program sees Critically Endangered Dragons hatch at Melbourne Zoo

A world first breeding program has seen 26 Victorian Grassland Earless Dragons emerge from their eggs at Melbourne Zoo. The breeding program is aimed at saving the species from…

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Dec 14, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

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