News: Environment

Construction tender awarded for Warburton Mountain Bike Destination

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is one step closer to becoming a reality following the tender for construction being awarded to World Trail at a recent Yarra Ranges Council…

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Apr 8, 2019 Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve secures 2020 Global Wave Conference 

The Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve has won the rights to host the 2020 Global Wave Conference, the world’s largest surf conference, bringing the conference to Australia for the…

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Apr 4, 2019 Culture / Education / Environment / Events / Sport /

 
 

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announces leisure and related portfolios in new cabinet

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has unveiled her new cabinet lineup, giving a renewed focus to the regions and announcing a new ministerial role for open spaces. With a focus on regional…

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Apr 1, 2019 Environment / Government / Parks / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Tokyo 2020 medals to be made from recycled electronic waste

All the medals used at Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be manufactured from discarded consumer electronics including smartphones, digital cameras and other handheld games and…

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Mar 25, 2019 Design / Environment / Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Sydney Showground begins AFL Season with introduction of reusable beer cups

As the GWS GIANTS return to the field today, Sydney Showground has partnered with Australian owned company, WISE – It’s in your hands, to launch a new initiative by introducing…

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Mar 24, 2019 Arts / Environment / Hospitality / Sport / Venues /

 
 

IOC and IUCN partner to release sustainable venue development guide

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has teamed up with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to create a new guide outlining how venues can avoid potential…

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Mar 14, 2019 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Allianz Stadium demolition on hold after NSW Court extends injunction

The NSW Land and Environment Court has extended the injunction preventing demolition of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium until 8th March when Justice Nicola Pain rule on the future of the…

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Feb 26, 2019 Design / Environment / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance’s 2019 Summit to explore practical change

With an agenda focussed on practical ways the sporting industry can take a leadership position by limiting its impact on the environment, the third Sports Environment Alliance (#SEASummit)…

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Feb 21, 2019 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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