News: Environment

NSW National Parks staff join tour operators to spotlight need for safe distances when whale watching

With humpback whales undertaking their annual migration, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have teamed up with professional tour operators to help remind the industry,…

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Jul 9, 2025 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Aquatic, sport and recreation facilities among southeast Queensland assets to receive cyclone recovery package

In the wake of the impact in March 2025 of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a $169.297 million recovery program will be delivered under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding…

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Jul 8, 2025 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

WTTC looks into causes of tourism overcrowding

When the tourism industry is managed well, it fosters cultural exchange, global understanding, and environmental protection. But without smart planning, the benefits it brings could be at…

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Jul 7, 2025 Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Mogo Trails mountain bike hub supports regional regeneration

Mogo Trails, located in southeast NSW, has officially opened to the public as a premier mountain bike hub. Following its devastation by the Black Summer Bushfires, the trail opening…

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Jul 7, 2025 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

UN International Organization for Migration collaborates with YG Entertainment to promote renewable energy

The United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) is collaborating collaboration with YG Entertainment, one of the world's leading K-pop entertainment companies,…

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Jul 7, 2025 Culture / Education / Entertainment / Environment /

 
 

Kestrel Nest EcoHut becomes first International DarkSky approved accommodation in Australia

The Kestrel Nest EcoHut, located located at Highfield Farm and Woodland in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW, has been identified by DarkSky International as a place with little light…

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Jul 7, 2025 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Kakadu National Park’s popular Gunlom destination reopens

One of Kakadu National Park’s most popular and photographed destinations - Gunlom, has today reopened - marking the first time the tourism drawcard has been accessible to the public…

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Jul 4, 2025 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Construction commences on immersive Serengeti Resort experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Construction has commenced on the most ambitious development in Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s history - the immersive Serengeti Resort experience in Dubbo. Set across 55 hectares of…

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Jul 4, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

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