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Mackay Regional Council develops new shared bike and pedestrian pathway, anticipates towering news play structure

Mackay Regional Council has commenced construction of a shared bike and pedestrian pathway that will link Mackay Harbour to the Mackay City Centre. The pathway will include four crossings…

Jan 24, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Play / Recreation /

Coronavirus sees cancellation of major events and closure of attractions in China

As the Wuhan Coronavirus (known for now as 2019-nCoV) continues to spread across China and beyond, major events have been cancelled and attractions closed. This comes in a week when…

Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Environment / Tourism /

Global tourism initiative to combat plastic pollution

World tourism bodies have combined in an initiative to tackle the root causes of plastic pollution, enabling businesses and governments to take joint action. The Global Tourism Plastics…

Jan 23, 2020 Environment / Tourism /

Zoos SA plans wildlife recovery strategies following bushfires

Following the recent and ongoing bushfires, Zoos SA has welcomed $1 million in funding from the Federal Government as part of a critical network to support the recovery and protection of…

Jan 23, 2020 Attractions / Education / Environment /

Tourism Australia launches $20million campaign to support bushfire affected industry

Australians are being encouraged to holiday at home this year, as part of a $20 million Tourism Australia advertising campaign aiming to support tourism operators affected by the recent…

Jan 23, 2020 Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

Survey finds Australians are prepared to pay extra for eco-travel

A recent survey of 1003 Australians conducted by Censuswide for Rentalcarprotection.com.au has revealed 88% of Australians are willing to change their future holiday habits to lessen their…

Jan 23, 2020 Education / Environment / Tourism /

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre looks to solar panels system to help reduce operating costs

The Moree Plains Shire Council has agreed to the installation of solar panels at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) to help reduce the facility’s operating costs. Agreed…

Jan 22, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Technology /

SportsArt named as IHRSA 2020 Associate Member of the Year

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has named SportsArt, an IHRSA member since 1999 and a leader in sustainable fitness equipment, as the 2020 Associate…

Jan 22, 2020 Environment / Fitness / Wellness /