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NZRA applauds Freshwater Rescue Plan
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has expressed support for the intent and purpose of the Freshwater Rescue Plan. The recreation industry is dependent on readily...
Jul 19, 2017
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Outgoing WTTC head outlines future global tourism trends
David Scowsill, the outgoing President and Chief Executive of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has set out what he sees as the key trends shaping the future of...
Jul 18, 2017
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Western Australian athletes get funding boost to support sporting goals
Four of Western Australia’s top athletes have been selected as ambassadors for Western Australian Government sport and entertainment venue operator, VenuesWest, as part of a...
Jul 12, 2017
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NSW Government reveals plans to revitalise Newcastle sport and entertainment precinct
The NSW Government has revealed a long term vision for a major overhaul of Newcastle’s Hunter Sports and Entertainment Precinct with a masterplan to open up the site for private...
Jul 11, 2017
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Three men banned from all Queensland stadiums for two years
Three men accused of harassing and verbally abusing a group of women during the Pacquiao v Horn WBO welterweight world title bout at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Sunday have...
Jul 3, 2017
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New funding aids Taronga Western Plains Zoo
New funding from the NSW Government will help Taronga Western Plains Zoo complete its planned Pridelands African Lion savannah project. The allocation of $7.5 million towards...
Jul 3, 2017
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Create NSW opens call to regions to stage micro-music festivals
Local councils, businesses and musicians across regional NSW are being encouraged to work together as part of an initiative that will see local musicians showcased across free...
Jul 2, 2017
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New commissioners and chair appointed at Tourism WA
A raft of changes at the Western Australian Tourism Commission (Tourism WA) have seen the appointment of four new board members and Nathan Harding appointed as its new Chairman....
Jun 27, 2017
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Federal Government backs regional arts projects and touring exhibitions
The Federal Government is backing a series of arts projects and touring exhibitions in regional Australia. $338,535 will support two strategic arts projects in regional South...
Jun 26, 2017
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National Sports Plan Victorian Forum to be held at National Sports Convention
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has partnered with Vicsport and the National Sports Convention to host the Victorian Forum on the proposed National Sports Plan, on...
Jun 26, 2017
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Community and elite sport gets backing in South Australian budget
2017/18 South Australian budget has made significant new funding commitments to community and elite sport with backing for women’s participation and South Australia’s Olympic...
Jun 22, 2017
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ANZ Stadium redevelopment project hit by rising costs
The cost of renovating Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has reportedly sky-rocketed from $700 million to a staggering $1.6 billion. With the NSW Government intending to redevelop the venue...
Jun 22, 2017
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NSW budget invests in arts, events and tourism
The NSW Government’s commitments to the arts, major events and tourism has been confirmed in the 2017/18 State budget which includes $193 million - an increase of 10.3% on the...
Jun 20, 2017
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World Heritage Committee report confirms global action required to save reefs
A World Heritage Committee draft report on climate change and coral bleaching released this week confirms global action is needed to address a major problem affecting coral...
Jun 20, 2017
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$40 million budget commitment to revitalise Queensland’s national parks
The Queensland Government has announced plans to revitalise the State’s national parks and boost eco-tourism industry with more than $40 million provided for parks projects in...
Jun 17, 2017
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New Zealand Government commits $5.2 million for 28 new tourism infrastructure projects
New Zealand Tourism Minister Paula Bennett has announced $5.2 million in co-funding for new tourism infrastructure projects to be undertaken by 16 local authorities. The funding...
Jun 12, 2017
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PATA reaffirms support for Paris Climate Change Accord
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is reasserting its commitment to sustainable development across the entire spectrum of travel and tourism with a renewed pledge to...
Jun 11, 2017
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Sports Hydrant to stage 2017 Parliament Sports Festival Dinner
Sport marketing agency Sports Hydrant is to stage the 2017 Parliament Sports Festival Dinner on Tuesday 8th August in Canberra – an event to be addressed by Australian Sports...
Jun 11, 2017
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Tongan Government firm on withdrawl from 2019 Pacific Games hosting
Despite efforts from the Pacific Games Council (PGC) and neighbouring nations the Government of Tonga has this week confirmed that it will definitely not host the 2019 Pacific...
Jun 8, 2017
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Australian Sports Commission allocates more than $120 million to sport
Para-sport, winter sport and national women’s teams have received significant boosts in high performance funding as the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian...
Jun 7, 2017
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ACT Government commits to building a more active Canberra
The ACT Government’s 2017/18 budget is to invest in a more active Canberra by building new infrastructure, better sporting facilities and providing important long-term guidance...
Jun 6, 2017
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Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup in doubt due to growing regional diplomatic dispute
The prospect of Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup is in serious doubt with the country’s neighbours breaking off diplomatic relations and blockading its borders over recent...
Jun 6, 2017
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Music Passport Program to take Victorian music around the world
The Victorian Government has launched a new initiative to expand international business opportunities and connections for the State’s music industry. Victorian Minister for...
Jun 5, 2017
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Former NSW events minister ‘Sir Lunchalot’ jailed for 10 years
Ian Macdonald, one time NSW Minister for Major Events, has been jailed for 10 years and must serve at least seven years, having been found guilty of misconduct in public office...
Jun 5, 2017
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