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FFA releases final ‘XI Principles’ document to guide Australian football’s transformation
Following what it calls “a rigorous and collaborative period of consultation with the national football family”, Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released the second and...
Oct 7, 2020
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Melbourne Inner city councils welcome funding for integrated bike network
Melbourne’s five main inner-city councils comprising the Inner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP) - Cities of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Maribyrnong, Yarra and Stonnington - have...
Oct 7, 2020
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Analysis shows New Zealand tourism industry reeling from COVID-19 crisis
A newly released SWOT analysis has shown the dramatic impact the Coronavirus crisis has had on New Zealand’s tourism industry, with the study gauging the current and potential...
Oct 7, 2020
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Victorian Government delivers $7.85 million to support arts and cultural organisations
The Victorian Government is delivering $7.85 million to support creative businesses across the state to find COVID-Safe ways to welcome back audiences and earn revenue. 78...
Oct 6, 2020
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ATEC welcomes Federal Budget support for tourism industry
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed a number of measures outlined in yesterday’s budget including regional capability funding, small business supports, tax...
Oct 6, 2020
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One in five of the world's gyms remain closed
A new international survey from athletic apparel website RunRepeat has revealed that a fifth of the world’s fitness facilities remain closed despite lockdown measures being...
Oct 6, 2020
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Federal Budget includes ongoing commitment to Sporting Schools program
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget has included an ongoing commitment to the Sporting Schools program while also securing funding for National Sporting Organisations...
Oct 6, 2020
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Tasmania receives funding for thermal efficient huts on overland tracks
The Tasmanian Government has welcomed a grant from the Federal Government for two important projects within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) from the...
Oct 6, 2020
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Federal budget backs environmental initiatives and business through Coronavirus recovery
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget will see Australia’s deficit reach $213.7 billion this year as the Australian Government looks to combat the economic impact of the...
Oct 6, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa offers ‘unprecedented’ loan facility for adventure tourism operators
Adventure tourism operators facing financial hardship are being offered interest-free loans by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) to assist with the completion of safety audits....
Oct 5, 2020
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Adelaide City Council seeks $40 million in Federal and state governments funds for aquatic centre redevelopment
Adelaide City Council has asked the Federal and South Australian Governments to contribute over $40 million towards the redevelopment of the ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre or to...
Oct 5, 2020
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The Y secures funding to expand child safety training online
The Y has been awarded a $332,500 grant from the eSafety Commissioner to fund the Y in Australia's creation and piloting of a co-designed online safety package educating...
Oct 5, 2020
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Roy Morgan study shows growth of NRL’s supporter base
More fans are watching television coverage of the NRL’s 2020 competition while a number of clubs are reporting increased membership according to Roy Morgan’s annual survey of...
Oct 5, 2020
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$473 million joint funding agreement agreed for new Christchurch multi-use arena
Christchurch City Council and the New Zealand Government have formally signed off on a joint funding agreement for the city’s new multi-use arena. Both parties agreed on today...
Oct 5, 2020
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Tourism Recovery Program delivers direct support to nearly 1,000 Western Australian operators
Almost a thousand tourism businesses have shared in more than $14 million of funding from the Western Australian Government's Tourism Recovery Program. The support program has...
Oct 4, 2020
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Anxiety expert considers new Yamanto Central shopping centre could improve mental health
While many parts of the retail sector are struggling due to the impact of COVID, Pauline McKinnon, a leading counsellor, psychotherapist and anxiety expert, believes that...
Oct 2, 2020
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Proposed Toowoomba motorsport and entertainment precinct to receive Queensland Government investment
The Queensland Government has announced that it will invest $40 million in a plan to develop Queensland’s largest entertainment precinct at Wellcamp near Toowoomba. The...
Oct 2, 2020
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Midea announces sponsorship of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020
Midea, a leading consumer appliances company has announced its official sponsorship of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Football Championship, also known as the AFF Suzuki...
Oct 1, 2020
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TEG invests in West End theatre giant ATG
Sydney-based live entertainment and ticketing firm TEG is reported to have acquired a minority stake in the UK-based Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the owner of multiple...
Oct 1, 2020
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Global sports survey shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic is having a deep impact on the global sports industry, according to a new survey from business advisory group PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). PwC’s Sports...
Oct 1, 2020
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Queensland Government commits $31.5 million to Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopment
The Queensland Government has announced a $31.5 million commitment to the $38 million Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopment with the project to include an all-weather synthetic...
Sep 30, 2020
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Ardent Leisure’s Dreamworld fine the biggest in Queensland workplace history
While the fine imposed on Ardent Leisure for workplace breaches that led to the deaths of four people on Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride in 2016 has been described as...
Sep 30, 2020
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Leaders Sports Award win for Gemba’s St.George Footy Grants Program
Gemba and St.George Bank have claimed their first ever win at the global Leaders Sports Awards, winning in the Sponsorship category for the St.George Footy Grants Program. To...
Sep 29, 2020
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South African teams to exit Super Rugby to play in Europe
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed it will withdraw its teams from future editions of the Super Rugby competition in favour of playing in Europe's PRO14 league....
Sep 29, 2020
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