News: Environment

Prosecutor alleges White Island owners put profits before safety prior to December 2019 tragedy

Visitors to New Zealand’s Whakaari/White Island were not given any health and safety information in the lead up to the volcano’s deadly eruption in December 2019. The opening…

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Jul 12, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Universities and Environmental Organisations share in funding for threatened species research

The Queensland Government is providing more than $1.25 million for projects under its Queensland Threatened Species Research Grants program. Grants of up to $150,000 will support research…

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Jul 12, 2023 Education / Environment / Finance /

 
 

Cathedral Cave Tour now fully operational following flood impacts

Dubbo Regional Council has advised the Wellington Caves Cathedral Cave Tour is now fully operational following the impact of flooding events in 2022. The tour – which is now able to…

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Jul 12, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Netball Queensland installs electric vehicle charging stations at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena

Netball Queensland, in collaboration with its energy partner Origin, has installed four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the car park adjacent to Brisbane’s Nissan Arena.…

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Jul 12, 2023 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments Chief Executive suggests group’s Australian expansion

EXCLUSIVE: Scott M. O'Neil, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments, has indicated that the operator of Legoland Resorts and Discovery Centres along with Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE and…

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Jul 11, 2023 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Designs revealed for park to transform final stage of Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct

The NSW government has revealed the winning design created by First Nations-led and Sydney-based design team AKIN set to reshape 1.85 hectares of reclaimed land in the heart of Central…

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Jul 11, 2023 Design / Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

ReHabitat’s conservation pods win Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023

Taronga Conservation Society Australia has named ecologist Dr Alexandra Carthey and her innovative start-up ReHabitat which creates ‘habitat pods’ – biodegradable…

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Jul 11, 2023 Education / Environment / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Great Barrier Reef partnerships continue to receive funding for healthy waterways

The Queensland Government will invest $3.75 million over three years to continue the Regional Report Card Partnerships which bring together government and local stakeholders including…

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Jul 11, 2023 Education / Environment / Finance / Tourism /

 
 

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