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Victoria's State Netball and Hockey Centre to become national home of both sports
The Victorian Government has appointed contractor Kane Constructions to undertake the redevelopment of the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville into the national home of...
Oct 29, 2018
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Funding boost for grassroots sport in Ballarat and Moorabool
The Victorian Government has announced the fast-tracking of upgrades for key sporting facilities across Ballarat and Moorabool Shire to provide better recreational...
Oct 29, 2018
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Victoria Government agrees largest ever native title claim
Following a 15-year campaign by traditional owners and three years of settlement negotiations, the Victoria Government has agreed the largest native title claim in its history –...
Oct 28, 2018
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Government gives financial approval for new Christchurch multi-use arena
Christchurch City Council’s plans to develop a new multi-use arena to replace the city’s former Lancaster Park have been boosted by the New Zealand Government’s approval of its...
Oct 26, 2018
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Sunshine Coast Council awarded for strategic parks planning
Sunshine Coast Council has been recognised for its strategic planning work, taking home an Award of Excellence at the Parks and Leisure Australia National Awards held during the...
Oct 24, 2018
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AOC Chief Executive Matt Carroll calls for more money for Olympic and Paralympic sport
On a day of major announcements relating to elite sport, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Chief Executive Matt Carroll says an extra $60 million a year is needed to help...
Oct 23, 2018
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Australian Government announces extra $50 million funding for High Performance Sport
Federal Minister for Sport Bridget McKenzie has announced a $50 million boost in high performance sport investment over the next two years as Australia builds towards the 2020...
Oct 23, 2018
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4,500 hectares added to NSW national parks estate
Facing political pressure to downgrade protections of its national parks, the NSW Government has announced that it is to expaned the estate, adding over 4,500 hectares to the...
Oct 22, 2018
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Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport recognised with industry communication and marketing award
The communication and marketing activities undertaken by John Eren, Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Sport and Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the Victorian...
Oct 22, 2018
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Infrastructure Fund launched for Queensland outback tourism
Having invested in the rebuilding of the original Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton after it was destroyed by fire in 2015 and having contributed $2.2 million for the expansion...
Oct 21, 2018
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Marking 50 years since Australian Peter Norman’s 1968 Olympics Black Power controversy
This week marks the 50th anniversary of two US Olympic athletes making a Black Power salute at the medal ceremony for the 200-metre sprint final at the 1968 Mexico Games, and...
Oct 18, 2018
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Obesity Summit focuses on five-year plan for early intervention and weight management in Western Australia
Western Australians who struggle with weight management and obesity are set to benefit as a result of Summit that set out ways to reduce the burden of preventable disease and...
Oct 17, 2018
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Recognition for marketing through adversity secures Award win for Australia Council
Performing effective communications functions with key stakeholders and the Australian public through a period of adversity has seen the Australia Council for the Arts gain...
Oct 15, 2018
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Australian Cultural Ministers release consultation on future Major Performing Arts funding
The Australian, state and territory governments have today released a consultation paper on potential enhancements to the Major Performing Arts (MPA) Framework. Following...
Oct 14, 2018
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launches Sport NZ Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has launched a new strategy to encourage women and girls to get involved with sport at all levels. Through Sport NZ, the New Zealand...
Oct 12, 2018
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Australia Council announces new Chief Executive
The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced the appointment of Adrian Collette as its next Chief Executive. Currently employed as the Vice-Principal (Engagement) at...
Oct 11, 2018
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Anger at use of Sydney Opera House to promote horse racing event
The NSW Government is facing a growing backlash over a decision to display an advertisement for a upcoming horse racing event on the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Prompted by...
Oct 5, 2018
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International events attended by Tourism and Events Queensland executives under scrutiny
A trip by Tourism and Events Queensland executives to the Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada is under scrutiny. Devoted to artistic self-expression, the highly...
Oct 5, 2018
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Football Federation Victoria welcomes $7 million facility investment in Wendouree West
With football participation enjoying ongoing growth in Wendouree West, Football Federation Victoria (FFV) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of $7 million...
Oct 5, 2018
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NSW Government urged to delay rebuilding of ANZ Stadium
A NSW Parliamentary inquiry has urged the NSW Government to first complete development work on Sydney's Allianz Stadium before refurbishing ANZ Stadium. In March, the NSW...
Sep 27, 2018
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Victorian Government announces large investment in Great Otway National Park
The Victorian Government has announced $2.5 million to improve visitor facilities at three popular sites within the Great Otway National Park. Victorian Minister for Environment...
Sep 25, 2018
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Tasmanian Council pushes ahead with by-laws banning people from public places
The Clarence City Council in southern Tasmania is pushing ahead with a by-law that allows it to ban people from public places, despite concern from the Tasmania's Police...
Sep 22, 2018
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Labor makes election pledges to upgrade Geelong Performing Arts Centre and GMHBA Stadium
The Victorian Labor Party has made major pledges to complete the final stages of both Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium and the Geelong Performing Arts Centre if re-elected to Government....
Sep 20, 2018
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AFL seeks project manager for Marvel Stadium upgrade
The AFL is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the market for the provision of project management services to assist it with planned upgrades to Melbourne's Marvel...
Sep 19, 2018
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