News: Environment

Central Coast Club switches on to bright savings idea

A NSW youth club stadium is lighting the way for others looking to slash their energy bills with the support of Low Carbon Australia. The Central Coast Youth Club (CCYC) at Niagara Park on…

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Nov 2, 2012 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Townsville sport stadium becomes a solar power station

The recently opened Townsville RSL Stadium has been acknowledged as the largest solar power system in North Queensland. The roof of the new sport stadium is topped with $2 million solar…

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Oct 18, 2012 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Floating Indian Ocean island to combat rising sea levels

Details of a $500 million floating golf course, conference centre and hotel, planned for the Maldives, have been revealed. With an average elevation of just two metres above sea level,…

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Aug 15, 2012 Aquatics / Environment / Hospitality / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Great Keppel Island proposal boosts confidence in Queensland tourism

The new $600 million Great Keppel Island eco-resort will be some of the best news Queensland's tourism industry has had in a decade if the project is approved, according to Tourism…

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Aug 3, 2012 Design / Environment / Hospitality / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Sydney takes a bigger shine to solar power

The City of Sydney is poised to boost its leadership in solar power usage, with panels being installed on major City-owned buildings, grandstands, depots and libraries across the city.…

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Aug 2, 2012 Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Fatal attack fuels shark protection debate

Questions are being asked as to whether the great white shark should remain a protected species following the weekend death of a surfer near Wedge Island, 160 kilometres north of…

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Jul 16, 2012 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Baku and Doha fail in 2020 Olympics bids

The cities of Baku and Doha have been eliminated from the race to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee gave Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo 'Candidate…

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May 26, 2012 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Golf endorses Project Litefoot’s LiteClub

New Zealand Golf is endorsing an initiative seeking to inspire New Zealanders to become environmental champions. Project Litefoot is a charitable trust led by seven top sportspeople and…

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Mar 8, 2012 Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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