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$165 million Outdoor Adventure Tourism package delivered for Western Australia

The Western Australian Government will deliver more than $165 million for new and upgraded trails, natural tourist attractions, boating facilities and campgrounds to make it easier for…

Apr 29, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

$5 million allocated for koala care in Sydney’s south-west while logging of habitat continues in northern NSW

The NSW Government has allocated $4.5 million towards establishing a koala care centre in Sydney's south-west Macarthur region, along with $500,000 to support volunteer…

Apr 29, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government /

Harness-free tree climbing attraction in Western Australia secures funding

The Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree climbing attraction in the Pemberton area, located 324 kilometres south of Perth, is among the natural tourist attractions to have…

Apr 28, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Environment / Finance / Safety / Tourism /

Collaboration sees Northern Rivers Rail Trail secure top Engineering Award

Tweed Shire Council has advised that the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT) has secured another prestigious award for engineering excellence with former Rail Trail…

Apr 26, 2024 Design / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

$8 million secured for Abrolhos Islands sustainable tourism development

The Western Australian Government will invest $8.1 million to develop the first stage of a sustainable tourism development at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands building on the $16.8 million…

Apr 26, 2024 Environment / Finance / Parks / Tourism /

Northern Territory Crocodile Management Plan to ensure safety of swimmers

The Northern Territory Government has released their Saltwater Crocodile Management Program 2024-2034 which allows for the targeted culling of crocodiles in popular tourist destinations to…

Apr 25, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Safety /

Taronga Zoo announces two more Asian Elephants for Monarto Safari Park

Taronga Zoo Sydney has advised that two more Asian Elephants are set to join three others at Monarto Safari Park in mid-2025. Pak Boon and Tang Mo from Taronga Zoo Sydney are following in…

Apr 25, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

NSC and IAKS look to highlight role of artificial surfaces in meeting demand for community sporting fields

The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has partnered with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to focus on how synthetic technology…

Apr 23, 2024 Environment / Events / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /