News: Government
New Zealand Government announces plans to make 90% of waterways swimmable by 2040
The New Zealand Government has announced a new target to have 90% of New Zealand's lakes and rivers reach swimmable water quality standards by 2040. New Zealand Prime Minister...
Feb 23, 2017
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Federal Government revives Girls Make Your Move activity campaign
The Federal Government has launched the latest phase of its Girls Make Your Move campaign, aiming to inspire Australia’s young girls and women to get active. The $7 million...
Feb 19, 2017
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Strengthening Australia’s tourism relationship with China
With 2017 officially named the China-Australia Year of Tourism, the Approved Destination Status (ADS) scheme and its role in ensuring quality experiences for Chinese group tours...
Feb 15, 2017
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WTTC warns US Administration that closing borders risks jobs
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President and Chief Executive David Scowsill has warned that the US Government's plans to restrict access by international tourists could...
Feb 13, 2017
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Global tourism bodies welcome International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017
The Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), which brings together the major global tourism associations and organisations, welcomes the International Year of Sustainable...
Feb 11, 2017
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Tourism Council Western Australia launches election campaign
Tourism Council WA is today commencing a major advertising campaign to promote the value of tourism in the lead up to the 2017 Western Australian Election. The campaign shows...
Feb 11, 2017
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China halts Korean theme park amid missile row
South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group has had work on a major theme park and resort in China halted as tensions mount over a US missile defence system to be installed in South...
Feb 9, 2017
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SCG Trust revives plans for new 40,000-seat stadium at Moore Park
The Sydney Cricket and Sportsground Trust has reportedly revived its plans to develop a new stadium at the city’s Moore Park, proposing a modified plan for an all new...
Feb 7, 2017
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Rocky mountain bike trail gets into gear
Work is set to begin on upgrading Rockhampton’s ‘First Turkey’ Mountain Bike Reserve, along Moore’s Creek, making it Central Queensland’s only state competition quality mountain...
Feb 6, 2017
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Political leaders urged to show tourism vision
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are being urged to use their ‘headland speeches’ at the National Press Club today and tomorrow “to...
Jan 31, 2017
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China closes courses amid crackdown on golf course development
More than a decade after the Chinese Government first moved to curb the development of golf courses, China has launched a renewed crackdown on the game, closing 111 courses in...
Jan 30, 2017
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New Sport Minister backs women’s sport and activity
With the Williams sisters contesting the Women’s Final at the Australian Open, recently appointed Federal Minister for Health and Minister for Sport Greg Hunt has set out to...
Jan 27, 2017
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Farmers back calls for more funding for New Zealand tourism
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the Federated Farmers adding its voice to the call for more Government funding for tourism infrastructure. While tourism is booming in...
Jan 26, 2017
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Australia Day honours award industry figures
A range of industry figures and a long list of sports people have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours. Lawyer and former Federal MP Bob Ellicott, the Minister...
Jan 25, 2017
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Canberra welcomes recognition as Australia’s most active city
Analysis of the Australian Sports Commission’s AusPlay report has confirmed Canberra as Australia’s most active community – with close to 93% Canberrans (more than 305,000...
Jan 23, 2017
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Victorian Government to reform management of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts
Having been plagued by frequent accusations of poor management, the Victorian Government has began a process to reform the management of its alpine resorts. Victorian Minister...
Jan 22, 2017
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Stresses show as New Zealand tourism thrives
New Zealand’s tourism industry is doing so well that the country is struggling to cope with the numbers of arrivals. More than 3.4 million visitors arrived in New Zealand in...
Jan 18, 2017
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LIWA Aquatics to benefit from extra funding for pool safety and training
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics Pool is to benefit from $176,272 in State Government funding for swimming pool safety-related projects and training....
Jan 18, 2017
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Greg Hunt named Australia’s new Minister for Sport and Health
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has named Greg Hunt as the new Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care and Minister for Sport, replacing Sussan Ley, who resigned...
Jan 18, 2017
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Perth Zoo loses breeding recommendations to open range zoos
Perth Zoo has revealed is no longer getting breeding recommendations for a number of animal species because of its limited size. Perth Zoo Chief Executive Susan Hunt says this...
Jan 16, 2017
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Sport Minister Sussan Ley resigns from Government over expenses scandal
Having stepped down from her portfolios of Minister for Health and Aged Care and Minister for Sport earlier this week, Sussan Ley has today announced her resignation from the...
Jan 13, 2017
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Tasmanian Regional Arts group axed after 70 years over funding shortfall
Leading regional arts group Tasmanian Regional Arts (TRA) is to cease activities after 70 years of operations having failed to receive backing from the Federal Government. The...
Jan 13, 2017
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Parks Victoria multi-million dollar credit card bill under investigation
$2.2 million in credit card use by Parks Victoria staff, including purchases from KFC, the Apple iTunes store and wineries, is under investigation by an external auditor....
Jan 9, 2017
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Sussan Ley stands aside from Ministerial roles over travel expenses issue
Australian Minister for Sport and Minister for Health Sussan Ley has stood aside following pressure over a number of taxpayer-funded flights to the Gold Coast, where she and her...
Jan 8, 2017
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