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Bibbulmun Track walking events cater for all fitness and skill levels

The Bibbulmun Track, one of the world’s great long-distance walk trails winding through the heart of the scenic South West of Western Australia, offers over 20 events for all ages and…

Feb 20, 2019 Environment / Events / Fitness / Parks / Recreation /

Tasmanian Government acknowledges Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens’ volunteers

As the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens bicentenary draws to a close, the Tasmanian Government recognises the extraordinary contribution of volunteers to the years’…

Feb 20, 2019 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Perth Zoo’s otter breeding program helps protect species against extinction

The birth of three rare otter pups at Perth Zoo in December 2018 sees the zoo maintain its success in otter breeding to help protect the vulnerable species against extinction.…

Feb 20, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment /

Fundraising campaign launched to support flood devastated North Queensland golf clubs

Golf Australia is to spearhead a fundraising campaign for golf clubs devastated by the recent record-breaking North Queensland floods. Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen Pitt announced…

Feb 19, 2019 Environment / Golf /

Thailand Beach Resort and Marine Discovery Centre encourage eco-sensitive adventures

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, on southern Thailand’s Phi Phi Island, is inviting guests to explore the Andaman Sea with a series of eco-sensitive excursions to remote beaches,…

Feb 19, 2019 Education / Environment / Tourism /

New strategies developed to protect Pilbara rock art

The Western Australia Government is taking steps to better protect the world's largest collection of Aboriginal rock art (petroglyphs) in Western Australia's Pilbara region.…

Feb 19, 2019 Arts / Culture / Environment / Tourism /

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority delivers training program for Reef guides

The training program which is delivered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators and Tourism and Events Queensland, is the…

Feb 18, 2019 Education / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

EEAA seeks feedback from emerging leaders on event sustainability practices

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is calling on emerging young leaders of the business events industry to “road test” its major work to develop a…

Feb 17, 2019 Environment / Events /