updated Thu. January 18, 2018
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The Sydney Morning Herald
January 18, 2018
A Turnbull government plan to dump 2600 Olympic swimming pools of rubble in Alpine lakes risks "catastrophic" damage to Australia's most important river system if it goes awry, ... "Snowy Hydro have a long track record of being responsible environmental managers in the Kosciuszko National Park.".
Deutsche Welle
January 18, 2018
Now dry plains with alien-looking formations rising out of it, the ancient waterways of Australia's Willandra Lakes Region once supported a lush ecosystem. ... away sand and soil, creating the formations, including the striking major tourist attraction the Walls of China found within Mungo National Park.
SBS
January 17, 2018
A helicopter carrying four people has crashed at a remote site near Yulara, close to Uluru in the Northern Territory. The crash happened just after 6.30pm on Wednesday and one of the passengers has been seriously injured, Northern Territory emergency services say. The Australian Transport SafetyÃÂ ...
ABC Online
January 15, 2018
Going on a cruise is either your version of heaven or hell. And having these ships dock off the coast of Tasmania can be just as polarising. About 125 ships are scheduled to dock in Burnie and Hobart this year. Twenty-nine of those ships will make a stop at Port Arthur and six will drop anchor off FreycinetÃÂ ...
PerthNow
January 11, 2018
Sandrina Duniau, 30, spotted the racy 'roo casually lounging around in the entrance to a rest-room in the scenic John Forrest National Park in Perth. ... state with partner Viktor Simonic, 26, snapped this priceless picture to show her family back home some of the unique hurdles she faced while in Australia.
ABC News
January 11, 2018
The Australian Broadcasting corporation reported that the man had been descending Mount Sonder with a 40-year-old companion, but the two had become separated. Northern Territory division duty superintendent Rob Burgoyne told ABC Australia, "[Mount Sonder is] about 1,300 meters tall and theÃÂ ...
Winston-Salem Journal
January 3, 2018
Top 10 cities: Seville, Spain; Detroit; Canberra, Australia; Hamburg, Germany; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Antwerp, Belgium; Matera, Italy; San Juan, Puerto Rico; ... Kii Peninsula, Japan; Aeolian Islands, Italy; Southern U.S.; Lahaul and Spiti, India; Bahia, Brazil; Los Haitises National Park, Dominican Republic.
ABC Online
January 3, 2018
"Off the track, because you're not meant to be in a national park with dogs, and I'm running away from the humans," he tells the camera. His then climbs a tree to get his bearings before continuing on to the summit (1446m) to find it smothered in cloud and lightly snowing. On his return, Parks and WildlifeÃÂ ...
ABC News
January 2, 2018
A view of Kings Canyon ridge tops is captured, on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, entailing a climb of about a thousand steps in Watarrka National Park, Northern ... A scenic hike through Australia's popular Kings Canyon Rim Walk ended in devastation when a nearby lightning storm killed a tourist visiting theÃÂ ...
ABC Online
January 2, 2018
The invasive Northern Pacific seastar has been rediscovered in highly protected waters off south-east Victoria despite efforts to eradicate the marine pest four years ago. The "highly voracious predator" was found in Wilsons Promontory National Park by ranger Chris Hayward when he was diving under aÃÂ ...
The Guardian
January 2, 2018
Bushwalker found after going missing for five days in Grampians national park. Julio Ascui's family had not ... Julio Ascui, who went missing at the Grampians national park on 29 December and was found on Wednesday. Photograph: Victoria police/ ... Australian Associated Press. Tue 2 Jan '18 21.07 EST.
Gladstone Observer
January 1, 2018
chief Darryl Branthwaite says, the pristine wilderness of Curtis Island National Park could add a lot to our tourism potential. But Queensland National Parks president Graeme Barton makes a very strong case and it's one The Greens will fight voraciously before allowing any changes to the status quo.
ABC News
December 20, 2017
Vandals destroy 115-million-year-old dinosaur footprint at Australian national park. By REX ... Authorities are searching for the person responsible for damaging a fossilized dinosaur footprint in Bunurong Marine Park at Australia's renowned "Dinosaur Dreaming" site, Victoria Park officials said Tuesday.
National Geographic
December 18, 2017
A pocket-size predator thought to be pushing up daisies in New South Wales has been rediscovered in the inland Australian region. During recent monitoring, scientists from the Wild Deserts conservation group spotted the first crest-tailed mulgara in Tibooburra's Sturt National Park in more than a hundredÃÂ ...
Traveller
December 31, 1999
Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park. ... The top and bottom of Australia have been named in The New York Times list of top "52 Places to Go in 2018". ... made note of all of the scenic tours available to visitors: "Exclusive access tours to Aboriginal Homelands of Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land,ÃÂ ...
The West Australian
December 31, 1999
Mr O'Connor, 39, moved to Australia in 2012, trading the lush green hills of Ireland for the white sands of sunny WA. He fell in love with the WA coastline, particularly Shark Bay and its "smorgasbord of life". Late one afternoon in September, he put a drone in the air over Francois Peron National Park to getÃÂ ...
Wingham Chronicle
December 31, 1999
In 2016 there were more than 51 million visits to NSW national parks, making them one of the most popular destinations in Australia. ... The rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are remnants of vast prehistoric forests that once covered the southern continents, originating from the ancient GondwanaÃÂ ...
The Sun
December 1, 2017
... a fancy dress hat that was emblazoned with " Australia" and a kangaroo. And it's no surprise he was in such high spirits, given that he will now enjoy a luxury stay in the Gold Coast's swanky Versace hotel. The plush digs are just an hours' drive from where the show is filmed in Springbrook National Park.
The Australian
December 1, 2017
... free accommodation. * Outdoor adventurers told by authorities not to visit national parks, state forests and other bushland areas with flood warnings ... Victoria will bear the brunt of the major storm which is also to also hit parts of eastern South Australia, southern NSW and Tasmania. Melbourne radar:.
The Guardian
December 1, 2017
Guardian Australia understands it is one of the top three issues the premier, Daniel Andrews, wants resolved before the 2018 state election. If unresolved Labor stands to lose votes from both sides, with the Greens pushing for the area to be protected under a new great forests national park and the LiberalÃÂ ...
The Australian
December 1, 2017
This week's pic of the week is of Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia, by Steve McCarthy of Perth, WA. However, we don't want to be restricted .... The Australian's award-winning photographer John Feder offers the following tips to amateur snappers on their travels: * Take a good quality camera thatÃÂ ...
ABC Online
December 1, 2017
Slow walking can take place in any environment, including the back yard, urban street or the local park, but in Australia it is being pioneered in the bush. Jacinta Rheinberger is a discovery ranger for the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and across the coming summer seasonÃÂ ...
NEWS.com.au
November 30, 2017
police Superintendent Darryl Jobson said: "Obviously this is a tragic incident, a very sensitive operation involving the police Rescue squad, Ambulance NSW and also National Parks and Wildlife Service." He said the dead man's body would remain under police guard at the scene overnight until expertsÃÂ ...
The Advertiser
November 28, 2017
"Our vision retains all the aspects that generations of South Australians have treasured, and builds on those by adding exciting experiences like a cable car, zip-lining and a treetop walk." Mr Weatherill said the government planned to make a decision on the proposal -- expected to create about 300 jobsÃÂ ...
The Australian
November 28, 2017
Malcolm Turnbull has accused Labor senator Sam Dastyari of trying to subvert Australian authorities while helping the communist ChineseÃÂ ...
NEWS.com.au
November 28, 2017
Australian beaches shine in world's 50 best beaches list ... But what is truly awe-inspiring is how well Australia ranked on the list. ... the list for its crystal waters, white sand, and the lush Jervis Bay National Park as its backdrop.
The Australian
November 28, 2017
... accident, which happened about 11.40am at Wentworth Falls national park. ... have a chopper on the scene now," the spokesman told The Australian. ... rescue, Polair, NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW, and National Parks .... Australia wants to engage more with the world but lacks the commitment.
NEWS.com.au
November 27, 2017
Do you support a cable car linking the Cleland National Park with the Mount .... "Our vision retains all the aspects that generations of South Australians have treasured, and ... Picture: Tricia WatkinsonSource: News Corp Australia ..... National Parks and Wildlife South Australia doing a burn planned for theÃÂ ...
The Australian
November 26, 2017
The board of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has announced it will ... Australian Magazine that white Australians liked "clambering over it,ÃÂ ...
The Straits Times
November 25, 2017
Go abseiling at Kalbarri National Park, explore the pink lake at Hutt .... Occupying a third of the Australian continent, Western Australia is homeÃÂ ...
The Advertiser
November 9, 2017
One of South Australia's stunning national parks -- Almonta Beach in Coffin Bay ... National park cash boxes have been slowly phased out overÃÂ ...
Business Insider Australia
November 1, 2017
10 things you need to know this morning in Australia ... will end in two years after Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board voted unanimously toÃÂ ...
NPR
November 1, 2017
A view of Uluru in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia in 2013. Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone formation situatedÃÂ ...
Gourmet Traveller Magazine Australia
October 31, 2017
Sal Salis in Western Australia, nestled in dunes between Cape Range National Park and the Indian Ocean, is an excellent case in point. Underwater liesÃÂ ...
NEWS.com.au
October 31, 2017
AN AustraliaN man has faced a US court and admitted he was the ... also known as Graham Chen, was arrested last year in Australia after returning ... and rhinoceros horns at the Nairobi National Park on April 30, 2016.
Lonely Planet Travel News
October 31, 2017
If you're looking for a new position that will challenge you, you may be interested to learn that Kakadu National Park is looking for a newÃÂ ...
The Weekly Review
October 24, 2017
The dust is thick, fine and red in Western Australia's Pilbara; it gets into everything and covers every surface inside and outside the car.
Huffington Post Australia
October 21, 2017
Eastern quolls used to live on the east coast of the Australian mainland ... wild on mainland Australia and it all starts at Booderee National Park.
SFGate
October 19, 2017
The National Park Service said Thursday it is dropping a more than ... Buffa, who said she walks her two Australian cattle dogs at Fort Funston,ÃÂ ...
ABC Online
October 19, 2017
There are mounting fears a shake-up of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staffing will exacerbate safety, bushfire andÃÂ ...
NEWS.com.au
October 12, 2017
The West Australian
October 12, 2017
WA police confirmed a man in his early 40s was found dead while swimming at Lakeside Beach, within Cape Range National Park, at 2pm.
Today.com
October 9, 2017
Since April 1, the Australian couple has been living the van life, traveling to all 59 national parks and sharing their stunning pictures to hundreds of ... Some of their favorite parks included Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in .... they'll hop back to Australia for two weeks to relax with friends and family.
Lifehacker Australia
October 7, 2017
NSW's National Parks are turning 50 years old and to celebrate they're giving you a present today. Free entry to 45 National Park locations!
The West Australian
September 25, 2017
Travellers in the Shire of Ashburton have been warned to stay safe as a bushfire continues to burn adjacent to Karijini National Park. BeginningÃÂ ...
Leicester Mercury
December 31, 1999
Would you like to take a holiday camping in the jungles of Australia, ... real-life jungle is part of Australia's Springbrook National Park, in theÃÂ ...
The Spokesman-Review
December 31, 1999
The Sydney Morning Herald
December 31, 1999
Leaked internal documents have shown that stage four would have required the acquisition of 60 hectares of the Royal National Park, or theÃÂ ...
ABC Online
December 31, 1999
The eastern quoll will be reintroduced to the Australian mainland more ... carnivorous marsupials will be released in Booderee National Park in ... The project is a collaboration by Parks Australia, Rewilding Australia, the Australian .... out and the leaves return to the trees, Australians know it's time to flee,ÃÂ ...
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