News: Government
NSW Government backs Surf Life Saving's introduction of 26 new jet skis
The NSW Government has revealed that its ongoing funding for Surf Life Saving NSW will result in a fleet of 26 new rescue jet skis patrolling beaches across the state this...
Sep 1, 2025
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Coastal Safety Group calls for new ‘narrative’ on beach and ocean safety
The Coastal Safety Group has responded to what it calls the "sobering picture" of rising drowning deaths in Australia revealed by the newly released 2025 National Drowning...
Aug 29, 2025
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PlayOn WA highlights sport facility upgrades across Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is continuing its investment in sport and recreation infrastructure, with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to...
Aug 16, 2025
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Victorian Government looks to strengthens tourism investment with new support framework and guides
he Victorian Government has moved to back tourism growth by putting forward new resources to assist businesses and investors in turning creative ideas into workable tourism...
Aug 16, 2025
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Brisbane City Council announces multi-million-dollar transformation of Chermside Aquatic Centre
Plans for a major revitalisation of the Chermside Aquatic Centre are underway with the search underway for a long-term partner to design, build and operate a first-class...
Aug 14, 2025
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Tasmania Government looks to phase out greyhound racing
The Tasmanian Government is to end its funding for greyhound racing across the state, effectively leading to a winding up of the heavily subsidised industry. The timing...
Aug 11, 2025
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Re-appointments and new appointments announced for Music Australia Council
The Australian Government has announced the re-appointment of Danielle Caruana and Dr Sophie Payten and the appointment of Josh Pyke and Leah Flanagan to the Music Australia...
Aug 9, 2025
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New financing sees return of Mount Isa Rodeo
The Mount Isa Rodeo has returned this weekend, boosted by funding from the Queensland Government under a new partnership with the Mount Isa City Council. Placed into voluntary...
Aug 8, 2025
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New Tasmanian Government ministry announced
Forming a new minority government, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has presented his new Cabinet, in which Nick Duigan will remain as Minister for Energy and Renewables,...
Aug 8, 2025
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Australian bicycle sector calls on Government to take control of unsafe e-bike imports
The Australian bicycle sector has spotlighted that with "unroadworthy and unsafe motorbikes masquerading as e-bikes" having become a massive problem for Australian communities...
Aug 7, 2025
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Expressions of Interest open from natural heritage experts to join Australian Heritage Council
The Minister for the Environment and Water is seeking expressions of interest from natural heritage experts to join the Australian Heritage Council - the main adviser to the...
Aug 6, 2025
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Environment
New AIMS report confirms worst annual coral declines on record for Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has today released its Long Term Monitoring Program (LTMP) report which confirms the Great Barrier Reef has suffered the...
Aug 5, 2025
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Environment
New Director General at Western Australia’s Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Chad Anderson as the new Director General at its Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (WA...
Aug 5, 2025
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Indigenous group launches legal challenge to halt Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium
A First Nations group has launched legal action to stop the construction of the main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics being built on what it calls...
Aug 5, 2025
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Sports Vouchers continue to help Queensland youth get active
The Queensland Government's Play On! Sports Vouchers, which continue to support Queensland youth get active and play their favourite sport, open for applications on 4th August....
Aug 3, 2025
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Australian Government’s own climate advisors sound alarm on Great Barrier Reef's future
According to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Climate Change Authority – the Australian Government's own independent climate adviser – has warned that without far...
Aug 2, 2025
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Environment
New Zealand Government looks to strengthen sustainable tourism at renowned sites
The New Zealand Government is investing $17.5 million into strengthening sustainable tourism at some of the country’s most popular natural attractions - supporting jobs and...
Jul 31, 2025
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Environment
New national park to protect vital koala habitat in southwest Sydney
Enhanced protection for Sydney’s largest koala population is being made possible via the state’s newest national park that winds along the Georges River in the city’s southwest....
Jul 31, 2025
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Parks
Community Benefit Fund access increased for Northern Territory local sporting clubs and community groups
The Northern Territory Government is introducing legislation to allow Community Benefit Fund (CBF) grants to be used for capital works on NT Government-owned assets operated by...
Jul 29, 2025
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Investigations by Australian Conservation Foundation reveals alarming rates of deforestation
The Australian Conservation Foundation has reviewed the New South Wales Government's annual release of data on tree cover, published this week, which shows the bulldozing of...
Jul 29, 2025
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Environment
AUSactive Leadership Forum hears Shadow Cabinet Secretary's call to make Australians fitter for national defence
Held in the prestigious setting of Parliament House in Canberra, key industry stakeholders at AUSactive's 2025 Leadership Forum have been challenged by Shadow Cabinet Secretary...
Jul 28, 2025
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Fitness
South Australian Government responds to ‘Artists at Work Taskforce Report’
The South Australian Government promised at the election to create a taskforce to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by South Australian artists and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Arts
Government assistance available for flood impacted North and Far North Queensland sporting clubs
North and Far North Queensland Sport and Recreation clubs and local councils impacted by the floods in early 2025 can now apply for a share in $30 million to help repair and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Restaurant and Catering Association spotlights hospitality sector staffing crisis and demands urgent reform
The Restaurant and Catering Association has highlighted that with two thirds of hospitality businesses that operated in 2020 no longer trading, there is a need for urgent...
Jul 27, 2025
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