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Christchurch Coastal Pathway nears completion

Christchurch is 780 metres closer to having a Coastal Pathway that stretches all the way from Ferrymead Bridge through to Scarborough. After a 12-month construction project, contractors…

Oct 22, 2019 Environment / Recreation /

Pilbara tourism operator claims second Western Australian excellence award

A Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi man has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Indigenous tourism in Western Australia for the second year in a row. Ngurrangga Tours owner Clinton…

Oct 22, 2019 Culture / Environment / Tourism /

NSW councils receive government funding for coastal planning

Five NSW coastal councils have received funding to undertake planning in coastal and estuarine areas. NSW Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock advised the funding is being…

Oct 22, 2019 Environment /

Tasmanian planning tribunal approves Lake Malbena ecotourism development

A controversial helicopter-accessed standing camp proposed for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) will go ahead after the state's planning tribunal overturned Central…

Oct 21, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

Global Eco Asia-Pacific Conference aims to inspire nature-based tourism leaders

The upcoming 2019 Global Eco Asia-Pacific Conference will see delegates hear from speakers who have achieved extraordinary success through lateral thinking, innovation and pure…

Oct 20, 2019 Environment / Tourism /

Environmental levy helps secure key Logan green space

A 47-hectare parcel of land at in the City of Logan suburb of Bahrs Scrub that is a koala habitat and contains several rare tree species has been purchased by Logan City Council for…

Oct 18, 2019 Environment / Parks /

NRL 9s commits to reusable beverage cup at Bankwest Stadium

In a significant environmental breakthrough, thousands of single-use disposable plastic cups will be saved from landfill when rugby league fans drink from reusable beverage beer cups at the…

Oct 18, 2019 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

Federal Government questioned over drought funds being used to back music festivals

The Federal Government’s $100 million funding package for regions suffering from the effects of an ongoing drought has come under scrutiny following an audit shows that some of the…

Oct 16, 2019 Environment / Events / Finance / Government /