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New Auckland Zoo habitat welcomes return of Orangutans

Auckland Zoo's new $58 million South East Asian Jungle Track, built as part of its largest redevelopment in 98 years, has welcomed the return of a trio of Orangutans after an almost…

Mar 30, 2020 Attractions / Design / Education / Environment /

Doubts over Australian ski season as Coronavirus restrictions impact

Government bans on gatherings look set to impact the Australian ski industry with fears that the ski season, which normally commences in June, may even be cancelled. With March and the…

Mar 27, 2020 Environment / Finance / Recreation / Tourism /

Surf Life Saving NSW ends volunteer beach patrol season early

To protect the safety and welfare of volunteer surf lifesavers from potential infection by the COVID-19 virus and to discourage large gatherings of people on popular beaches, Surf Life…

Mar 27, 2020 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

Access restricted to Kimberley and remote WA Aboriginal communities

The Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments are partnering to implement new restrictions for access to designated regions in Western Australia to protect the health and…

Mar 27, 2020 Access / Environment / Tourism / Wellness /

World Urban Parks emphasises that ‘Nature Never Closes’

Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential resources for…

Mar 26, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital outlines lockdown activity as Zoos across the nation close

Most zoos and aquariums across Australia and New Zealand now temporarily closed to comply with restrictions to protect the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Perth Zoo closed yesterday…

Mar 25, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Wellness /

New Zealand’s latest Coronavirus measures significantly impacts outdoor recreation

As New Zealand moves to a COVID-19 Level 4 state of emergency at midnight tonight (Wednesday 25th March 2020), the impact to outdoor activities will be significant. In these unprecedented…

Mar 25, 2020 Environment / Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

United Nations warn that poor water infrastructure is greater risk than Coronavirus

A United Nations report advises that decades of chronic underfunding of water infrastructure is putting many countries at worse risk in the Coronavirus crisis, with more than half the…

Mar 22, 2020 Aquatics / Environment /