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Brimbank secures funding for environmental and sustainability projects

The City of Brimbank, located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, has secured almost $1 million funding from the Victorian Government for sustainability and climate adaptation…

Aug 7, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Cairns Regional Council purchases beach wheelchairs and mobi mats for inclusive access

Cairns Regional Council have recently purchased two beach wheelchairs (float chairs) for public use at Palm Cove and Ellis Beach, which can be accessed from the local Surf Life Saving…

Aug 6, 2020 Access / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

Funding announced for new parks, walking trails and open spaces in NSW

A $250 million program announced today, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, offers councils across NSW the opportunity to deliver new and improved public spaces…

Aug 5, 2020 Environment / Finance / Parks / Play / Recreation /

Ningaloo Reef snorkeller suffers serious injuries after being struck by humpback whales

A woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck and injured while swimming with humpback whales off the coast of Western Australia. The 29-year-old woman was part of tour group…

Aug 3, 2020 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

Ecotourism Australia waivers certification renewals while also planning for Global Eco Conference

Ecotourism Australia (EA) has supported its members through providing a three-month waiver to all certification renewals this year while also planning to go ahead with its Global Eco…

Aug 3, 2020 Education / Environment / Finance / Tourism /

Australian Reptile Park announces successful koala breeding season

Australian Reptile Park announces successful koala breeding season The Australian Reptile Park has today announced that nine healthy koala joeys have been born this season into their…

Aug 3, 2020 Attractions / Education / Environment /

Sentosa Golf Club first to join sign up to United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative

Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club has today made history by becoming the world’s first golf club to join the United Nations' Sports for Climate Action Initiative. The…

Aug 2, 2020 Environment / Golf /

Logan City Council powers ahead with solar initiatives

The recent installation of a 100kW system on the roof of the Logan North Aquatic Centre in Underwood, Queensland which features 303 solar panels is one of the solar…

Aug 1, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Venues /