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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service partnership to boost Curtis Island ecotourism

The Queensland Government has purchased Curtis Island’s Spadely Station from Bakara Investments Pty Ltd to add the land to Queensland’s protected areas estate, with the…

Nov 29, 2023 Environment / Tourism /

Accessible beach days return this summer at Glenelg Beach

City of Holdfast Bay has advised that Glenelg Beach will be the site of six accessible beach days this summer, starting this December and running into March next year. Holdfast Council is…

Nov 29, 2023 Access / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

Blue Mountains City Council spotlights 23 years as a City within a World Heritage Area

Blue Mountains City Council has spotlighted this year marking the 23rd anniversary of the Greater Blue Mountains region being granted World Heritage status by the United Nations.…

Nov 29, 2023 Attractions / Environment /

Former ranger becomes first Indigenous head of Parks Australia

Ronald (Ricky) Archer, Djungan man from the Western Tablelands region of North Queensland, has been appointed as the inaugural First Nations person to lead Parks Australia. Archer will be…

Nov 28, 2023 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

ATIC welcomes launch of National Sustainability Framework for the Visitor Economy

The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has welcomed the launch of the National Sustainability Framework for the Visitor Economy by the Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism Don…

Nov 28, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

Council highlights significant conservation contributions of Wellington Zoo and Botanic Gardens

Last month, the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) launched its position statement, recognising the significant contributions made by…

Nov 28, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Parks / Zoos /

Wangetti Trail to progress following signing of Indigenous Land Use Agreements

Djabugay Nation Elders and Leaders and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday celebrated the signing of Wangetti Trail’s Indigenous Land Use Agreements. Traditional…

Nov 26, 2023 Culture / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

Zendure spotlights its contribution to sustainability and innovation at MotoGP

Zendure - a fast-growing EnergyTech start-up – has spotlighted its successful MotoGP season in raising the awareness and immense possibilities of sustainable energy. As sponsor of…

Nov 26, 2023 Environment / Events / Sport /