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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new measures aimed at slowing spread of Coronavirus
New restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Coronavirus have been announced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with more businesses and public facilities to be...
Mar 24, 2020
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Humanforce release Employee Trace Tool to manage Casual Workers through Coronavirus outbreak
BRAND POST: Leading global workforce management solutions provider Humanforce, has released a free Employee Trace Tool to help all businesses manage and protect their casual...
Mar 23, 2020
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Australian Government announces enhanced $66 billion Coronavirus stimulus package
The Australian Government has announced a further $66 billion economic stimulus package as the closing down of ‘non-essential’ services and other measures to prevent the spread...
Mar 23, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for urgent government clarification around gym closures
With safety still being the number one priority, Fitness Australia is calling on the Federal and state governments to provide further clarification to the fitness industry on...
Mar 23, 2020
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LPA seeks targeted financial stimulus for live performance industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) is calling for a targeted industry package advising that without this financial assistance there will be no bridge to recovery for many...
Mar 23, 2020
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Australia’s swimming pools unnecessarily waste trillions of litres of water each year
On on the eve of World Water Day 2020, Brisbane-based AIS Water has highlighted that trillions of litres of water are unnecessarily wasted each year by Australia’s swimming...
Mar 21, 2020
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Creative New Zealand establishes multi-million dollar Coronavirus response
Creative New Zealand’s governing body, the Arts Council, has empowered the national arts development agency to establish a multi-million-dollar Emergency Response Package to...
Mar 21, 2020
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LPA concerned over Government’s inaction in helping cultural sector survive Coronavirus crisis
With festivals cancelled, and live theatre and music venues closing their doors, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has advised that it is "extremely concerned" that governments...
Mar 20, 2020
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Stakeholders seek Government stimulus support for privately operated sports centres
An online petition directed to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, is calling for ‘Government Stimulus to Save the Indoor Sports Industry in Australia’. The petition, at...
Mar 20, 2020
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Australian tourism sector losing $3 billion a month as travel restrictions bite
Australia’s tourism industry is looking at losses of $3 billion per month nationally as the world locks down in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The latest data shows the...
Mar 19, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa shares concerns over business closures and job losses
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) have shared their concerns that medium and large tourism businesses around New Zealand will be forced to close and lay staff off if they do not...
Mar 18, 2020
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Gyms emphasise hygiene practices but look for business support
Facing up to fears over the potential spread of the Coronavirus, Australia's fitness clubs are emphasising their hygiene practices to members and users. However, with patronage...
Mar 18, 2020
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AFL season to commence on time despite Coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 AFL season will start on schedule on Thursday night with reigning Premiers Richmond to host Carlton at the MCG, beginning what League Chief Executive, Gillon McLachlan...
Mar 18, 2020
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Brisbane Lions warn of $5 million loss if forced to play home matches with no crowds
The Brisbane Lions could lose $5 million if it plays its 2020 AFL season home matches in front of an empty Gabba, according to club Chief Executive, Greg Swann. As reported by...
Mar 17, 2020
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LPA calls for $850 million live performance support and stimulus package
With festivals, performing arts events and live shows around the country being cancelled in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has...
Mar 17, 2020
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Coronavirus impact puts up to 50 million jobs at risk across global tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that up to 50 million tourism industry jobs worldwide are on the line following the Coronavirus pandemic, as countries close...
Mar 16, 2020
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Ballarat's Sovereign Hill stands down casual staff as visitor numbers dip
Ballarat heritage attraction Sovereign Hill has ceased offering shifts to its casual employees as visitors numbers fall due to the Coronavirus outbreak. With the attraction...
Mar 16, 2020
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Tourism Industry body welcomes Federal Government’s Coronavirus stimulus
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has backed the core tenets of the Federal Government’s multi-billion dollar stimulus package, saying it will “genuinely reinforce”...
Mar 12, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces $18 billion economic stimulus package
Amid the economic slowdown due to Coronavirus, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $17.6 billion in stimulus measures. Focused on businesses, millions of...
Mar 12, 2020
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Former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie could be personally liable over infrastructure grants
A legal expert addressing the Senate inquiry into the allocation of funds from the controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program has suggested that former Federal...
Mar 11, 2020
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NSW Government provides funds for 100 country shows
The NSW Government is to support thousands of competitors, performers, sellers, suppliers and families at country shows with an announcement today of cash sponsorships for 100...
Mar 11, 2020
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Dealing with COVID-19 needs to be the first item on all sporting board agendas
Digital sports management expert Alex Mednis believes dealing with the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak needs to the top item on the agenda of all sporting board, posing...
Mar 11, 2020
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Table Tennis Australia announces significant financial turnaround
Table Tennis Australia (TTA) has announced that it has turned around its financial position, having been on the brink of bankruptcy in September 2017, and has now cleared all...
Mar 9, 2020
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Hybrid gym concept and new franchisees drive Stepz Fitness expansion
Having last year unveiled a brand evolution and hybrid gym concept that integrates functional group training alongside their existing 24/7 gym model, after only a couple of...
Mar 9, 2020
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