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Shoalhaven Council Rangers collaborate to combat cigarette butt pollution

Shoalhaven City Council’s Rangers are collaborating with the Riverwatch community group and Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation (ISJO) to combat cigarette butt litter. Littered…

Jan 6, 2021 Environment / Parks /

Surf Life Saving drones prove to be successful at keeping swimmers and surfers safe

The recent spotting of a large group of sharks at Evans Head on the NSW far north coast, highlights the success of Surf Life Saving's drones - Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) - at keeping…

Jan 5, 2021 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

Zoos SA shares five conservation wishes for 2021

To mark the New Year, conservation charity - Zoos SA, operator of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park - has shared its five conservation wishes for 2021 which include the continuation of…

Jan 1, 2021 Attractions / Education / Environment /

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort secures Tourism Authority of Thailand environmental award

Sustainable retreat, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort - has announced that it has been recognised once again for its environmental efforts having been selected as the Marine Category…

Jan 1, 2021 Environment / Tourism /

Sustainability grant helps fund new koala habitat in Greater Geelong

A community-driven tree planting program to aid the long-term survival of the local koala population, will be part-funded by the City of Greater Geelong via a $9000 Environmental…

Dec 31, 2020 Environment / Finance /

New Zealanders urged to show greater respect for their environment

New Zealanders have been called on to show greater respect for their environment amid a boom in domestic tourism that has been accompanied by reports of littering, human waste and wildlife…

Dec 31, 2020 Environment / Government / Tourism /

McClelland Sculptural Park to host a series of summer programs

This summer McClelland Sculptural Park – situated in Langwarrin Victoria - will be hosting a series of outdoor programs highlighting the beauty of their bushland setting while…

Dec 31, 2020 Arts / Environment / Events / Parks / Recreation /

Penrith rolls out playground shade sails in time for Summer

As part of Penrith Council’s Cooling the City strategy, a number of new shade sails are being rolled out at several local parks in time to benefit the community through the summer…

Dec 28, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /