News: Environment

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service removes invasive animals from Barrington Tops World Heritage Area

To protect the globally significant ecosystems of the Barrington Tops World Heritage Area, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has undertaken a control program to remove…

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Sep 27, 2024 Environment / Parks /

 
 

Research finds Melbourne needs up 200,000 new trees to avoid affecting quality of life

Up to 200,000 trees will be needed across inner metropolitan Melbourne to prevent a widespread loss of canopy - and associated impacts to residents’ quality of life - from the…

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Sep 27, 2024 ByNigel Benton Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Crowds welcome new panda arrivals at Ocean Park Hong Kong

Following months of preparation and a three-hour flight from the Chinese city of Sichuan, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has welcomed two new pandas, An An and Ke Ke. The five-year-old…

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Sep 26, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Safety lessons for tourism operators from New Zealand’s White Island tragedy

With the White Island volcanic eruption serving as a sombre reminder of the catastrophic consequences of safety oversights by tourism operators, Bronwyn Smart and James Ritchie of The…

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Sep 26, 2024 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Perisher forced into early closure for 2024 Season

After a challenging ski season, Perisher - Australia's largest Ski Resort - has announced that with more warm temperatures and rain predicted, today will be the last day of operations…

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Sep 25, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Lismore Regional Gallery to reopen following $5 million restoration

Lismore Regional Gallery will reopen to residents and visitors on Friday after the completion of a multi-faceted restoration project jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments. The…

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Sep 25, 2024 Arts / Culture / Environment / Venues /

 
 

Asbestos advocates concerned over James Hardie’s Parramatta Eels sponsorship

The Parramatta Eels are being urged to reconsider its decision to accept a multi-year sponsorship deal from former asbestos manufacturer, James Hardie Industries. With the NRL club having…

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Sep 24, 2024 Environment / Marketing / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Surf Life Saving Australia launches sixth edition of Women’s Mentoring Program 

Surf Life Saving Australia has launched the sixth edition of its national Women’s Mentoring Program which pairs mentees and mentors from across Australia in order to develop and…

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Sep 24, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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