News: Government
Victorian Government approves Shepparton Art Museum development
The Victorian Government has approved the development of the new Shepparton Art Museum. Victorian Minister for Planning Richard Wynne announced approvals for the amendment of...
Sep 10, 2017
Tourism /
Design /
Attractions /
Government /
Arts
Western Australian budget backs tourism, cuts Royalties for Regions program
The Western Australian Government's budget has committed an additional $87 million over four years for events and destination marketing, raising the State's tourism spending up...
Sep 7, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Finance /
Recreation /
Government
$3 million boost for native wildlife on Threatened Species Day
Amid widescale habitat destruction across Australia, the Federal Govermment marked yesterday's Threatened Species Day by announcing 19 new grants, worth more than $3 million,...
Sep 7, 2017
Finance /
Government /
Environment
Future of five Sydney aquatic centres to feature in Council ballot
Local elections for the Sydney local government area of Cumberland this weekend will see voters asked for their opinion on the future management of the Council's five swim...
Sep 6, 2017
Recreation /
Government /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Tourism tax on the agenda in New Zealand election
New Zealand’s Labour Party has revealed it will introduce a $25 tax levy on incoming visitors if it gains power in the country’s general election on Saturday 23rd September. The...
Sep 5, 2017
Tourism /
Finance /
Government /
Aquatics
Bob East named as new Chair of the Tourism Australia Board
Bob East, Chief Executive of hotel chain the Mantra Group, has been named as the new Chair of Tourism Australia, replacing the outgoing Tony South. An existing board member,...
Sep 4, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Government
Six bids submitted for HK$32 billion Kai Tak Sports Park project
The Hong Kong Government has advised that the long-awaited sports park project at the site of the former Kai Tak airport has attracted six bidders for its design, construction...
Aug 31, 2017
Sport /
Design /
Finance /
Government /
Venues
TTF Leadership Summit to explore the future of Australia’s visitor-based economy
Setting out to explore the future of Australia’s visitor economy, the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) 2017 Leadership Summit will see political leaders including...
Aug 30, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Attractions /
Government
International visitors to New Zealand spend $10.3 billion in year to June 2017
Spending by international visitors in New Zealand reached $10.3 billion for the year to June 2017, according to the latest International Visitor Survey released by the Ministry...
Aug 20, 2017
Tourism /
Attractions /
Government
New Chief Executive named for Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
Former Australian Federal Police officer and Canberra Raiders General Manager David Sharpe has been appointed as the New Chief Executive named for Australian Sports Anti-Doping...
Aug 17, 2017
Sport /
Legal /
Wellness /
Government
Federal Government sport plans opposed by States
The Federal Government’s plans to establish a national lottery for funding sporting programs at all levels and centralise funding and control of Australian sport have hit a...
Aug 17, 2017
Sport /
Finance /
Government
South Australian Government expands Female Facilities Program
In a major boost to women’s sport, the South Australian Government is to spend an additional $7.2 million on female sport and recreation facilities. As part of the Female...
Aug 15, 2017
Sport /
Recreation /
Government /
Venues
Federal Government refuses Perth Stadium funding appeal
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has had a request for Federal funding for the Perth Stadium development turned down by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Premier...
Aug 9, 2017
Sport /
Finance /
Government /
Venues
NSW Government invests in regional facilities and athletes
The NSW Government has revealed two initiatives that will back new and existing sports facilities as well as athlete development in regional NSW. As part of NSW’s $1.3 billion...
Aug 9, 2017
Sport /
Recreation /
Government /
Venues
Federal Sports Minister launches review into integrity of Australian sport
Federal Sports Minister Greg Hunt has announced that renowned corruption busting judge James Wood QC has been appointed to lead a specific review into the integrity of...
Aug 5, 2017
Sport /
Legal /
Government
Training boost for NSW Visitor Information Centre staff
More than 500 staff who work in Visitor Information Centres across NSW will be trained in the latest customer service techniques thanks to a NSW Government program to help...
Aug 2, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Education /
Government
World Travel and Tourism Council announces new President and Chief Executive
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Gloria Guevara Manzo as its new President and Chief Executive. A former Minister in the cabinet of...
Aug 1, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Government /
Environment
The Events Centre, Caloundra to undergo $6 million redevelopment
Following the recent completion of extensive exterior improvements, it has been announced that the Sunshine Coast’s premier performing arts and conference centre, The Events...
Aug 1, 2017
Events /
Finance /
Government /
Venues /
Entertainment
Draft Federal Marine park management plan not just about conservation
A newly released draft plan "to establish a world-class management program for Australia’s marine parks in Commonwealth waters" has been released by the Federal Government's...
Jul 29, 2017
Government /
Environment /
Parks
NSW North Coast tourism to benefit from new funding
The NSW Government will deliver a $300,000 Flood Recovery Support Program to help drive visitors back to the NSW North Coast this spring. Announcing the funding in Lismore this...
Jul 28, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Government /
Environment
$1.6 million backing for Great Ocean Road and Geelong tourism attractions
A new chocolate café, a winery and a wild life sanctuary are among four Great Ocean Road and Geelong projects that will share $1.64 million in funding from the Tourism Demand...
Jul 26, 2017
Tourism /
Attractions /
Government /
Environment
Lindeman Island resort plan would see privatisation of national park
A proposal for a $583 million development project on Lindeman Island, part of the Whitsunday Islands archipelago, would see more than 30 hectares of the island’s national park...
Jul 25, 2017
Tourism /
Government /
Environment
Australian Government contributes $4 million to back Indigenous students' sport and study
The Federal Government will be backing Indigenous students in their education and study through a $4 million investment in a new Centre for Aboriginal Excellence and Leadership...
Jul 23, 2017
Education /
Culture /
Government /
Surfaces
Federal Government hands Foxtel $30 million for sports broadcasting
A seemingly secret deal between the Federal Government and Foxtel will see the pay television company receive $30 million for more sports coverage. Foxtel received the $30...
Jul 20, 2017
Sport /
Finance /
Government