News: Environment
Wellington Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation team adjusts to water restrictions
With water usage in Wellington at an all-time high, Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation team which manages 58 sites across the city is having to adjust to water restrictions. Leaky…
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Tennis Australia exposed for its heavy use of plastic during the Australian Open
Organisers of the Australian Open have been called hypocritical this week by two-time champion Victoria Azarenka for the tournament's heavy usage of plastic and not following…
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Weather impacts maintenance schedules for parks and sportsgrounds in Blue Mountains
Recent heavy summer rain across New South Wales has severely impacted mowing and maintenance schedules of parks and sportsgrounds in the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains City Council’s…
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Severe weather closes Gold Coast attractions, aquatic centres and sports hubs
The Gold Coast is continuing to experience extreme weather conditions with localised intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding causing the closure on New Years Day of a number of…
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Next steps for Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park after asbestos found in soil
Wollongong City Council has had Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park closed to the public since May due to asbestos having been found in the imported soil. Non-friable asbestos, when left…
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Thredbo named Australia’s Best Ski Resort for seventh consecutive year
Thredbo has secured the accolade of 'Australia's Best Ski Resort' for the seventh year in a row at the 2023 World Ski Awards in addition to receiving a suite of other awards for…
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Australian Institute of Sport releases Sun Safe guidelines for summer
Aiming to reduce the risks of skin cancer in sport, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released Sun Safe guidelines for summer - developed alongside Paddle Australia, Cancer…
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World Athletics survey reveals 75% of athletes directly impacted by climate change
The third annual survey* conducted by World Athletics to gauge the attitudes of elite athletes about environmental and social issues has revealed that 75% of our sport’s athletes…
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