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Rugby Australia welcomes PacificAus Sports funding to support Fiji Rugby Union
The Australian Government’s recent announcement of PacificAus Sports funding to support Fiji Rugby Union’s high-performance programs has been welcomed by Rugby Australia....
Jun 27, 2021
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council grants Rotorua Museum $4.1 million
To assist with the creation of exhibitions for the strengthened and redeveloped venue, Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is to receive a $4.1million grant from the Bay...
Jun 27, 2021
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Leading industry funds Hostplus and Intrust Super to merge
Australia’s leading leisure industry super funds Hostplus and Intrust have outlined plans to merge in November 2021, after signing a Successor Fund Transfer Deed. The...
Jun 27, 2021
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Fiji and Australia aspire to elevated cooperation through sport
Through Australia’s PacificAus Sports program, Fiji and Australia are aspiring to a new era of elevated cooperation, consultation and friendship between the two nations. The...
Jun 26, 2021
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Australian Federation of Travel Agents call for ongoing government support
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents - the peak body in Australia representing the retail travel industry - has highlighted that even if Australians take up Tourism...
Jun 25, 2021
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Georges River training track facility funding supports three Olympic athletes
Georges River training track facility funding supports three Olympic athletes Combined support from Georges River Council and NSW Government will see three inspirational Georges...
Jun 25, 2021
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Funding recipients announced by Softball Queensland
Softball Queensland has revealed the successful applicants for the Softball Association Development Grants Program (SADGP) which include Brisbane, Caboolture, Gladstone, Hervey...
Jun 24, 2021
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Rottnest Island among 54 recipients of Western Australian Government coastal grants
As part of the Western Australian Government’s $4 million coastal grants program, Rottnest Island will receive $1.77 million for urgent work to address severe erosion at Thomson...
Jun 24, 2021
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Tourism Noosa calls for more funding transparency from Noosa Council
A renewed commitment for stronger collaboration between Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa has emerged to shape the future of the industry in the shire. The commitment emerged from...
Jun 23, 2021
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Gold Coast community sport and aquatic centres to benefit from budget funding
Gold Coast City budget is committing almost $20 million towards community sports and aquatic centres and venues. $19.354 million will be invested in key projects including: • $5...
Jun 23, 2021
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Report shows COVID-defying economic success of 2021 Adelaide Festival
A 2021 Economic Assessment report by Barry Burgan on behalf of Economic Research Consultants, commissioned by the Adelaide Festival has revealed that the 2021 Adelaide Festival...
Jun 23, 2021
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NSW Budget allocates funds for Hunter Park sporting and entertainment precinct
City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government’s budget allocation of $6.7 million for a significant urban renewal proposal to transform 63 hectares surrounding McDonald...
Jun 23, 2021
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Griffith Sports Precinct receives additional $1 million funding
The NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund has delivered an additional $1 million funding towards the Griffith’s Westend Stadium Redevelopment. Griffith Mayor John Dal...
Jun 22, 2021
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Australia’s export tourism industry asks for clarity on reopening plans
With Australia’s export tourism industry heading into its second year of border closures and with no end in sight, grassroots tourism businesses are asking the Federal...
Jun 22, 2021
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Western Australian Government supports events industry with safety nets
The Western Australian Government is providing a $4 million boost for the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia to hold the 2021 Perth Royal Show. while also expanding...
Jun 22, 2021
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Queensland sport and recreation clubs to share $1.8 million funding
Round two of the Queensland Government’s $2000 COVIDSafe Active Clubs Kickstart program will see Queensland sport and recreation clubs share in $1.8 million funding. In the...
Jun 22, 2021
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30 Western Australian sporting clubs secure funding to encourage healthy habits
Through Healthway's 2021 Winter Healthy Sporting Club Program, the Western Australian Government has awarded more than $100,000 to 30 Western Australian sports clubs to support...
Jun 21, 2021
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Boulia’s Min Min attraction to receive funding for upgrades
Boulia’s popular Min Min light tourist attraction is to receive $477,000 from the Queensland Government to fund renovations to its heritage building including essential...
Jun 20, 2021
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Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program opens
Applications are now open for Queensland schools to join the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program which has already seen more than 40 registered marine tour operators...
Jun 20, 2021
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Vaccines to play a key role in leisure industry recovery
Given the impact of COVID-19 over the past 15 months on all areas of the leisure industry, the move towards industry recovery is surely happening too slowly. Ongoing outbreaks...
Jun 19, 2021
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Significant new investment secured for planned Porirua Adventure Park
New funding has been secured to build a new adventure park and gondola attraction at Porirua near Wellington but substantial investment is still needed from the community to see...
Jun 19, 2021
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Apparel brand OnTheGo Sports enters administration
Canberra-based apparel brand OnTheGo Sports has entered administration with its founder Mick Spencer blaming the Coronavirus pandemic for its situation. A notice on 2nd June...
Jun 18, 2021
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Stakeholders reveal plans for new major venues across Australia
Media reports this week suggest that new major venues are set to be built in south-east Queensland, Canberra and western Sydney. In Western Sydney, the Penrith Panthers have...
Jun 18, 2021
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Australian of the Year 2021 Grace Tame named as headline speaker for FILEX Trainer Summit
FILEX has announced that activist and 2021 Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, will headline the 2021 FILEX Trainer Summit, delivering the opening keynote presentation with a...
Jun 17, 2021
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