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UAE zoo expands its conservation programs

Al Ain Zoo, a 400-hectare zoo located in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi plans to expand its conservation program over the next two years. As part of its…

Apr 8, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

Queensland Government issues low water level warnings to swimmers and boaties

Falling water levels at some of South East Queensland’s most popular lakes have prompted a warning to swimmers and boaties to be aware of dangers below the surface. Queensland…

Apr 7, 2019 Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

Roaming recycling bins introduced at Shanghai Disney Resort

Guests at Shanghai Disney Resort are being encouraged to learn more about recycling methods with the introduction of a roaming recycling bin. This comes at a time when Shanghai is…

Apr 4, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment /

Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve secures 2020 Global Wave Conference

The Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve has won the rights to host the 2020 Global Wave Conference, the world’s largest surf conference, bringing the conference to Australia for the…

Apr 4, 2019 Culture / Education / Environment / Events / Sport /

Co-founders of New York’s High Line and Lowline to speak at TTF event

The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is set to host its inaugural ‘The Future of Place' event at the Art Gallery of NSW, featuring Robert Hammond, co-founder and Executive…

Apr 3, 2019 Environment / Events / Recreation / Tourism /

Mixed reactions to Federal budget tourism spending

The announcement of $50 million in funding for a Tourism Icons Package in Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg first budget has received a mixed reaction from tourism groups. The Tourism…

Apr 3, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

New Brisbane Lord Mayor promises five new green bridges

Brisbane's incoming Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has promised five new green bridges across the city to reduce congestion, at a price tag of more than $550 million. The new Lord Mayor…

Apr 3, 2019 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

Taronga Zoo rare Sumatran Tiger cubs make public debut

Taronga Zoo Sydney has announced that the three rare Sumatran Tiger cubs born earlier this year made their first public appearance last week on the Taronga’s Tiger Trek Ranger Station…

Apr 2, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism /