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Collaboration sees Northern Rivers Rail Trail secure top Engineering Award

Tweed Shire Council has advised that the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) has secured another prestigious award for engineering excellence with former Rail Trail…

Apr 26, 2024 Design / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

$8 million secured for Abrolhos Islands sustainable tourism development

The Western Australian Government will invest $8.1 million to develop the first stage of a sustainable tourism development at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands building on the $16.8 million…

Apr 26, 2024 Environment / Finance / Parks / Tourism /

Northern Territory Crocodile Management Plan to ensure safety of swimmers

The Northern Territory Government has released their Saltwater Crocodile Management Program 2024-2034 which allows for the targeted culling of crocodiles in popular tourist destinations to…

Apr 25, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Safety /

Taronga Zoo announces two more Asian Elephants for Monarto Safari Park

Taronga Zoo Sydney has advised that two more Asian Elephants are set to join three others at Monarto Safari Park in mid-2025. Pak Boon and Tang Mo from Taronga Zoo Sydney are following in…

Apr 25, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

NSC and IAKS look to highlight role of artificial surfaces in meeting demand for community sporting fields

The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has partnered with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to focus on how synthetic technology…

Apr 23, 2024 Environment / Events / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

‘Nature Positive’ report marks new collaborative era for tourism industry

The leading players within the global Tourism Industry have published an insightful and action-orientated report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss.…

Apr 23, 2024 Environment / Tourism /

Nursery upgrades to help support Penrith in becoming a greener City

Penrith City Council has advised that a $5 million grant through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program is supporting its Nursery upgrades and the greening…

Apr 23, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

Trails WA awards Collie and Dwellingup with Trail Town accreditation

Collie and Dwellingup have secured Trail Town accreditation from Trails WA following on from significant Western Australian Government investment in mountain bike trails throughout both…

Apr 22, 2024 Environment / Fitness / Recreation / Tourism /