News: Environment

Rotorua to host ninth chapter of world’s largest expedition adventure race

As host of the ninth chapter of the world's largest expedition adventure race - GODZone - Rotorua will be welcoming more than 300 adventure racers from around New Zealand from…

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Jan 17, 2021 Environment / Events / Sport /

 
 

Environmentally-friendly lawn mower used in Christchurch sport venues and parks

Christchurch City Council is using a new electric battery powered Mean Green ride-on lawn mower to cut the grass in Hagley Oval, and its parks and Botanic Gardens. Unlike most ride-on lawn…

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Jan 11, 2021 Environment / Parks / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Penrith tree planting program delivers shade to parks and sports fields

As part of their Cooling the City Strategy, Penrith City Council has adopted a tree planting program which will see 2,500 trees planted along with an additional 2,500 trees planted with…

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Dec 20, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

2020 Queensland Government Budget provides record funding for arts, sport and tourism

The Budget delivered by the Queensland Government yesterday has provided significant investment to back economic recovery and infrastructure to help the state emerge from the impact of…

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Dec 2, 2020 Arts / Environment / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Logan City Council Trails strategy aims to boost active recreation while protecting the environment

Logan City Council is promoting a strategy to position the City of Logan as a destination for recreation trails in South-East Queensland while also being mindful of the impact to the…

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Nov 19, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sport Singapore partnership aims to divert sport shoes away from landfill into building infrastructure

Sport Singapore and materials science company Dow have announced a pioneering partnership to divert 300,000 pairs of sport shoes away from landfill into building new sports infrastructure.…

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Nov 18, 2020 Environment / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Australian surf lifesaver achievements recognised at Surf Life Saving Australia awards

Australia’s top surf lifesavers were recognised for their achievements and contributions at the Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards of Excellence last week. Due to COVID-19…

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Nov 10, 2020 Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Victorian Government launches online sustainability resource for local recreation and sport facilities

Victorian Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence has today launched the Victorian Government backed Future Proofing Community Sport and Recreation Facilities online guide and toolkit at…

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Nov 5, 2020 Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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