News: Government
Greater Sydney on the brink of a waste crisis
The NSW Government has warned that Greater Sydney is on the brink of a waste crisis noting that if urgent action isn’t taken, the state will run out of landfill space by 2030....
Oct 31, 2024
Government /
Environment
ATIA welcomes Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
While the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has welcomed the release this week of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, ATIA maintain that...
Oct 31, 2024
Tourism /
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Security
Victorian Government opens applications for community sports infrastructure fund
To help local communities plan, design and build local sport facilities, applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund...
Oct 28, 2024
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Government
New Queensland Premier to deliver changed plan for main venue for Brisbane Olympics
Plans for the main venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics look set for a reboot with Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli pledging to scrap the proposal to...
Oct 27, 2024
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Venues
Victorian Government reveals $30 million ‘Pick my Park’ initiative
The Victorian Government has today announced a new $30 million program it says will help to create and upgrade more green spaces in Melbourne’s growing suburbs - while allowing...
Oct 27, 2024
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Parks
Indian authorities take action on ticket scalping
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in India calling for strict guidelines on the domestic resale market in the wake of ticket sale controversies for concerts by...
Oct 23, 2024
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Ticketing
CGA's Craig Phillips says Glasgow Commonwealth Games model would have worked in Victoria
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) Chief Executive Craig Phillips has stated that Victoria could have hosted the same pared-back Commonwealth Games program in 2026 as Glasgow...
Oct 22, 2024
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Venues
20,000 capacity indoor arena part of NSW Government tender to revitalise Sydney's Entertainment Quarter
The NSW Government is to hold an open tender process for the long-term lease at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney's Moore Park, with the aim to completely overhaul the...
Oct 21, 2024
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Entertainment
Focus on the elite in new Federal Government national sport strategy
The Federal Government has today launched what it calls “a new and united direction for sport in Australia”, looking to “leverage the power of sport to build healthy, active and...
Oct 15, 2024
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Government
AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish: Federal Government should not let Sports Commission run a physical activity campaign
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has this morning emphasised the role the exercise industry can play in meeting Australia’s national health and physical activity...
Oct 10, 2024
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Wellness /
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Fitness
Live music inquiry focusses on risk and insurance
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing today in Canberra for its inquiry into the challenges and...
Oct 10, 2024
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Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
TTF welcomes NSW Government’s $91 billion vision to enhance tourism landscape
Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia has welcomed the NSW Government’s bold, new target to propel the NSW visitor economy to $91 billion by 2035. The NSW Government’s...
Oct 8, 2024
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Global Nature Positive Summit commences while Australia’s nature protection laws remain inadequate
With the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit having commenced today at ICC Sydney and running until 10th October 2024, environmental groups have spotlighted the need to...
Oct 7, 2024
Government /
Environment
Tropical North QLD tourism revival supported by $15 million boost
The Australian Government’s $15 million International Tourism Recovery Program has boosted a resurgence in international visitors to Tropical North Queensland. The program has...
Oct 7, 2024
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Tourism /
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Government
Federal Tourism inquiry releases recommendations to drive industry
The Federal inquiry into Australia's tourism and international education sectors has released its final report, including 28 recommendations to improve the industry's...
Oct 2, 2024
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Government
Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade to be delayed by 12 months
The planned major upgrade of Sunshine Coast Stadium is to be delayed by 12 months as a result of a failure to secure an appropriate tenderer for the project. With the Queensland...
Oct 2, 2024
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Venues
NSW sports secure record funding
The NSW Government has advised that it is to fund sporting organisations in the state with “record funding” with a commitment of $20 million over the next two years - of which...
Oct 1, 2024
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Government
New safety laws now in place for Western Australian water sports
The Western Australia Government has introduced new safety equipment requirements for sail and kiteboarders, windsurfers and paddlers operating more than 400 metres from shore...
Sep 30, 2024
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Aquatics
Play Our Way sport funding to be shared among 120 recipients
The Federal Government is offering $55 million in grants to over 120 recipients aimed at helping women and girls across Australia to find it easier and more enjoyable to play...
Sep 27, 2024
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Government
Annette Pitman appointed new Chief Executive Museums of History
Outgoing head of the state government’s arts agency Create NSW, Annette Pitman, has been named as the new Chief Executive of Museums of History NSW. Established in December...
Sep 27, 2024
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Venues /
Arts
Tasmanian sports and activity providers urged to register for Ticket to Wellbeing program
Tasmanian sports and activity providers are being encouraged to register their interest for a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to empower older Tasmanians to be active....
Sep 26, 2024
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Fitness
Importance of experience the theme for 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum
Industry leaders, experts and stakeholders will gather for the 2024 Visitor Economy Forum at the ICC Sydney on Thursday 3rd October with a program focused on the theme...
Sep 25, 2024
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Government
Tasmanian Parliament hears that cost of three-storey car park excluded from budget for new Hobart Stadium
The cost of building an underground car park inside Hobart's planned AFL stadium has not been factored into its cost estimate, a Tasmanian parliamentary hearing has been told....
Sep 24, 2024
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Venues
Victorian ministers back national sports governance policy
Victorian Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence and Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos, have endorsed the new National Gender Equity in...
Sep 23, 2024
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Government