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Northern Territory Government looks for external investment in Watarrka National Park

The Northern Territory Government has today opened registrations for operators and investors to submit their interest in partnering with Government and Traditional Owners to build a new…

Jun 18, 2021 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

WTTC insight papers released to help drive sustainability in tourism

The World Travel and Tourism Council have collaborated with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to release four research insight papers to support the pursuit of sustainability…

Jun 18, 2021 Education / Environment / Tourism /

More tree planting underway to cool and shade Darwin suburbs

Additional tree planting across Darwin is underway with around 100 trees planted in Alawa as part of the city’s aims to cool, shade and green the suburbs. The trees were…

Jun 17, 2021 Environment / Events /

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium celebrates World Crocodile Day

While the team at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium are preparing to reopen their attraction on 18th June, they are today also marking World Crocodile Day - a global awareness campaign to…

Jun 17, 2021 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

Western Australian lake transformed from open-cut mine to water sports recreation hub

A former open-cut mine located 200 kilometres south east of Perth has been transformed into a popular location for recreation and water sports. Collie’s Lake Kepwari, which also…

Jun 16, 2021 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

Queensland budget looks to reduce deficit

The Queensland Government’s budget for 2021/22 has projected a smaller than expected deficit with a focus on health, education and improving business confidence. Anticipating a…

Jun 16, 2021 Arts / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

Flinders Ranges virtual tour to support bid for World Heritage status

University of South Australia geologist, Tom Raimondo is virtually documenting the geoscientific significance of the Flinders Ranges’ 600-million-year-old landscape to create a…

Jun 16, 2021 Education / Environment / Parks / Technology /

New Zealand Tourism Awards return for 2021

Entries are open for the New Zealand Tourism Awards, returning for 2021 to showcase and celebrate the tourism industry’s individual and business successes. After a 2020…

Jun 15, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /