News: Environment

Motorsport fans and Perth Motorplex generously contribute to bushfire appeal

A crowd of approximately 8,000 attending the Summer Slam and Funny Car Match Race at Perth Motorplex on Saturday 4th January 2020 have generously contributed to a bushfire appeal in support…

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Jan 8, 2020 Environment / Events / Finance / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Cricket Australia vows that players, officials and fans will not be at risk during SCG Test

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has insisted that the health of players, officials and spectators will not be compromised during the upcoming Australia v New Zealand Test…

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Jan 2, 2020 Environment / Safety / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Research finds Australian cricket not ready for challenges of climate change

New research by the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub has found that Australian cricket is already feeling the impact of climate change and extreme heat - increasing the…

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Dec 30, 2019 Environment / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Cardrona Alpine Resort halts chairlift construction to protect native lizards

Cardrona Alpine Resort have halted the installation of their new Pringles Chairlift, planned for a 2020 launch, as the site is home to some of New Zealand’s rarest lizards,…

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Dec 30, 2019 Environment / Sport /

 
 

Smoke from bushfires forces abandonment of Big Bash League match in Canberra

Heavy smoke drifting over Manuka Oval from bushfires in southern NSW has halted this evening’s Bash League clash between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers. The ladder-leading…

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Dec 21, 2019 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces launches scheme to recycle old playground rubber surfaces

Based on a belief that suppliers and users need to establish a way to recycle and reuse rubber wet pour from old playgrounds, NSW-based Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces has launched a…

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Dec 10, 2019 Environment / Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

MCG looks to boost sustainability with ban on plastic plates and cutlery

The Melbourne Cricket Club has banned plastic straws, cutlery and plates from the MCG and is investigating phasing-out single-use plastics from its restaurants and bars. A leader in venue…

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Dec 9, 2019 Environment / Hospitality / Retail / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Poor air quality impacts Sydney sport

Concerns over air quality resulting from the east coast bushfires is impacting sport across NSW with NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) Junior Representative trials, scheduled to be played this…

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Dec 6, 2019 Environment / Golf / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

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