News: Environment

State Governments mark National Threatened Species Day with support for endangered koalas and rodents

The Queensland and Victorian Governments are today marking National Threatened Species Day with funding pledges for endangered koalas and breeding and reintroduction programs for…

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Sep 7, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government / Zoos /

 
 

Zoos and conservation organisations reflect on Australia’s woeful extinction rate this National Threatened Species Day

Today, on National Threatened Species Day, Zoos and Conservation organisations are reflecting on the fact Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate of any country in the world. It is…

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Sep 7, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Education / Environment / Government / Zoos /

 
 

PHIST highlights Southeast Asia resorts failing to capitalise on benefits of sustainable tourism

PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability forum, was held this week at SAii Laguna where over 1,000 participants gathered with one…

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Sep 7, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Accor proud to have Queensland hotels receive certification by Ecotourism Australia

Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has had four of its hotels in Queensland receive Sustainable Tourism certification by Ecotourism Australia. The certified…

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Sep 7, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

New eagle enclosure opens at Rockhampton Zoo

Rockhampton Zoo’s new enclosure for its wedge-tailed eagle, Valkyrie, has opened having been built with funding via a $540,000 Queensland Government grant. The new enclosure will…

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Sep 6, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Live Nation Australia collaboration to deliver BBC Earth Experience for Melbourne

Live Nation Australia is collaborating with Visit Victoria, BBC Studios and Moon Eye Productions to deliver a spectacular and educational immersive BBC Earth Experience with narration by…

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Sep 6, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Events / Tourism /

 
 

Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia unveils updated brand identity

The Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) has launched a new brand identity, described as "animal led and purpose driven" and reflecting the commitment of its members to…

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Sep 5, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Zoos /

 
 

$6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk to enhance Port Stephens tourism opportunities

The $6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk offers a 27-kilometre walking adventure in the heart of Port Stephens and is anticipated to boost the tourism opportunities in the region. Funded by…

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Sep 5, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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