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Live Performance Australia calls on Australian Parliament to act on marriage equality
Following today's announcement that Australians have voted in support of marriage equality and Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on the Federal Parliament to legislate...
Nov 14, 2017
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Rugby Australia made decision to axe Western Force months before finances examined
A Senate inquiry has found that Rugby Australia had already decided to cut the Western Force from the Super Rugby competition in April, well before it looked into the finances...
Nov 14, 2017
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Brisbane Live precinct backed in Queensland election
AEG Ogden’s proposed $2 billion entertainment precinct Brisbane Live is gaining continued backing from both the LNP and Labor parties in the Queensland state election. With the...
Nov 13, 2017
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NSW Government announces strategy for future of women’s sport
The NSW Government has announced that a new first-of-its-kind strategy will be developed to shape the future of women’s sport. NSW Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres has revealed...
Nov 13, 2017
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Child’s death leads to suspension of junior drag racing in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has moved to suspend junior drag racing in Western Australia pending the outcome of a Police investigation into the death of an eight-year-old...
Nov 12, 2017
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Cumberland Council voters back ongoing operations at five pools
Voters in the Sydney local government area of Cumberland have voted to continue funding the area’s five swimming pools. With more than 80,000 votes cast during on a specific...
Nov 8, 2017
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QTIC advocates for competitive investment in tourism marketing and events
With the second week of the Queensland election underway, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has been keeping a watchful eye on the announcements made by both major...
Nov 6, 2017
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‘Political’ appointments overshadow move to majority female board for Australian Sports Commission
Coinciding with Melbourne Cup day, Federal Sport Minister Greg Hunt has announced new appointments to the board of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). The appointments,...
Nov 6, 2017
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Recreation SA to undertake audit of South Australian aquatic facilities
Recreation SA has secured funding through the South Australian Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS) 2016/17 Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program to complete a...
Nov 2, 2017
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QTIC calls for backing for strong tourism future
Confident that there is a significant opportunity to grow Queensland’s share of the $106 billion Australian tourism industry, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is...
Oct 30, 2017
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New Zealand Recreation Association applauds new conservation moves by Government
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has praised the appointment of Eugenie Sage as both Minister of Conservation and Minister of Land Information New Zealand. NZRA...
Oct 29, 2017
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Sport SA highlights priorities and challenges leading into 2018 South Australian Election
Leading into the 2018 South Australian election, peak industry body Sport SA has formulated a policy platform outlining the issues and recommendations that the next South...
Oct 26, 2017
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Leisure portfolios on front bench in New Zealand's new Government
Key leisure industry portfolios including sport and recreation, tourism, the arts and environment will be represented in the Cabinet announced by incoming New Zealand Prime...
Oct 24, 2017
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Western Australian Government and AFL agree new Perth Stadium match deal
The Western Australian Government, the AFL and the WA Football Commission (WAFC) have finally agreed a deal to move AFL games to the new Perth Stadium when it opens next year....
Oct 19, 2017
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Local Government New Zealand welcomes new Government, looks forward to productive relationship
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has congratulated incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and welcomed her new administration, congratulating the Labour, New...
Oct 19, 2017
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Head of Victoria’s new Office for Women in Sport and Recreation appointed
The Victorian Government has appointed Dr Bridie O’Donnell as Head of Victoria’s new Office for Women in Sport and Recreation. Dr O’Donnell is a world-record breaking cyclist...
Oct 19, 2017
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Gymnastics Victoria stages inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Gymnastics function
The Parliamentary Friends of Gymnastics Group had its inaugural function at the Parliament of Victoria on Wednesday 18th October with over 100 people in attendance including...
Oct 18, 2017
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Regional tourism leaders ready to convene in Canberra
The annual Australian Regional Tourism Convention, being held from Monday 23rd to Thursday 26th of October at QT Canberra, is to feature an exciting line-up of more than 40...
Oct 16, 2017
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NSW Government looks to back local arts participation
The NSW Government has announced new arts funding to support innovative smaller-scale capital projects that increase and strengthen participation in arts, screen and cultural...
Oct 1, 2017
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Taiwanese stadium construction plans aim to boost football development
In a move to underpin the launch of a professional football league in the country, the Taiwanese Government is committing NT$2.4 billion (US$79.7 million) for the construction...
Sep 21, 2017
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NSW Government grants to back women’s sport
With a focus on encouraging more female athletes into sport programs, hundreds of local sports clubs and sports organisations across NSW are set to benefit from more than $10...
Sep 19, 2017
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Queensland Government approves swimming with whales venture in Hervey Bay
Following an incident-free three-year trial, the Queensland Government has given the go-ahead for popular ‘swimming with whales’ programs to become a permanent fixture in Hervey...
Sep 19, 2017
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New Zealand's major parties quizzed on exercise and fitness
In the run up to Saturday’s national election, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has asked the major political parties for their stance on health-related...
Sep 18, 2017
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New Zealand political parties answer key questions on outdoor recreation
In advance of the country's election day on Saturday 23rd September, the New Zealand Recreation Association has been the nation's six major parties key questions on where they...
Sep 14, 2017
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