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Cairns Regional Council to review natural areas to improve safety

Following several recent tragic incidents, Cairns Regional Council is undertaking an audit and review of natural areas and waterways in its area to identity potential ways to improve…

May 1, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

Western Australia Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy secures $17.3 million boost

The Western Australian Government has announced a $17.3 million boost for the Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy, aiming to ensure Western Australians can continue to enjoy the State's…

May 1, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

Greening Greater Bendigo tree planting program continues

The City of Greater Bendigo has advised it will commence planting over 3,000 advanced trees in local streets and parklands throughout the municipality later this month as part of its…

May 1, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

Protect Ningaloo billboards installed in Germany urge multinational to stop their saltworks

K+S - a corporation based in the German city of Kassel – is planning a huge saltworks over nationally listed wetlands on the shores of the Western Australian gulf. In protest,…

May 1, 2024 Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

$165 million Outdoor Adventure Tourism package delivered for Western Australia

The Western Australian Government will deliver more than $165 million for new and upgraded trails, natural tourist attractions, boating facilities and campgrounds to make it easier for…

Apr 30, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

$5 million allocated for koala care in Sydney’s south-west while logging of habitat continues in northern NSW

The NSW Government has allocated $4.5 million towards establishing a koala care centre in Sydney's south-west Macarthur region, along with $500,000 to support volunteer…

Apr 29, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government /

ASM Global makes Chief Sustainability Officer appointment

Venue management giant ASM Global has hired Lindsay Arell in the role of chief sustainability officer, with responsibility for spearheading its sustainability initiatives at its more than…

Apr 28, 2024 Entertainment / Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

Harness-free tree climbing attraction in Western Australia secures funding

The Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree climbing attraction in the Pemberton area, located 324 kilometres south of Perth, is among the natural tourist attractions to have…

Apr 28, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Finance / Safety / Tourism /