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$95 million funding boost for regional tourism
Tourism infrastructure across Australia is to benefit from $95 million in allocations from the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) Round Two allocations. The Federal...
Dec 9, 2015
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Chinese consortium stake in City Football Group part of a global power play
Last week’s announcement that a US$400 million stake in the City Football Group (CFG), held by a senior member of the United Arab Emirates’ royal family, had been sold to China...
Dec 8, 2015
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Attraction, event and venue operators given advice on how to protect patrons in a mass shooting
In response to the recent Paris terror attacks, operators of attractions, cinemas and entertainment venues, retail centres, schools, sports grounds and stadia, transport hubs...
Dec 8, 2015
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Thai Government fears tourism slump following Islamic State terrorist warning
Thailand's Government says the nation is still a safe holiday destination for Australian tourists, despite reports of 10 Syrians with links to the Islamic State (IS) group...
Dec 7, 2015
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Productivity Commission Report a barrier for tourism
The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) Australia has expressed its disappointment with the Productivity Commission’s report into the Barriers to Growth in Service Exports...
Dec 7, 2015
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Senate inquiry slams Federal changes to arts funding
A Senate inquiry has slammed the Federal Government's handling of the Arts portfolio and called for the restoration of funding to the Australia Council for the Arts and Screen...
Dec 3, 2015
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Dramatic fall in visitor numbers to Art Gallery of WA
Visitor numbers to the Art Gallery of Western Australia have dropped dramatically, contributing to big drops in revenue in the past financial year. Gallery Director Stefano...
Nov 28, 2015
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Athletics Australia names Mark Arbib as its new President
The Board of Directors of Athletics Australia have appointed former Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib as its new President. A former Australian Senator who served as the...
Nov 27, 2015
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Australian Council welcomes part return of NPEA funding
Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Tony Grybowski has welcomed the return of $8 million per annum as a result of changes to arts funding announced by Federal...
Nov 26, 2015
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More whale watching opportunities for Moreton Bay
The Queensland Government has renewed its commitment to the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) for a whale-watching authority around North Stradbroke...
Nov 22, 2015
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Australia needs a National Physical Activity Action Plan
The Heart Foundation has released the foundations for a National Physical Activity Action Plan for Australia with the recent unveiling of its ‘Move More, Sit Less’ Canberra...
Nov 21, 2015
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Scaling back of National Program for Excellence in the Arts a ‘bittersweet moment’
The decision by the Federal Government to scale back the unpopular National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA) has been described as "bittersweet" by members of the arts...
Nov 20, 2015
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Federal Government rethinks arts funding with changes to unpopular NPEA initiative
Federal Arts and Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has announced that the Australian Government will partially reverse funding cuts to the Australia Council, returning $32...
Nov 20, 2015
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Fence to protect newly released Tasmanian Devils
A fence and a canal will keep a newly released batch of Tasmanian devils off roads and separate from diseased animals in Tasmania's south east. The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife...
Nov 19, 2015
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Designs released for Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium redevelopment
The redevelopment of Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium is on track to see the Western Bulldogs take to the field during the 2017 AFL season, with the Victorian Government releasing...
Nov 19, 2015
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Venue managers assess security after Paris terror attacks
As the world reacts to the terrorist attacks in Paris over the weekend, venue managers are assessing the need for more security at live events. The largest death toll from the...
Nov 16, 2015
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Lendlease to construct $338 million Rod Laver Arena refurbishment
A massive refurbishment of Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena will include a new eastern entrance ‘pod’, new equipment rigging facilities so the venue can host larger entertainment...
Nov 12, 2015
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Arts Minister Mitch Fifield looks at NPEA revision
Recently appointed Australian Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield is reportedly looking at a series of changes to the controversial National Program for Excellence in the Arts...
Nov 11, 2015
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Tourism support for tertiary education review
The tertiary education sector can play a greater role in helping the tourism industry achieve its 2025 goals, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ)....
Nov 5, 2015
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AFC President’s FIFA presidential bid mired in human rights abuse allegations
Assertions by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, a candidate for the presidency of world football body FIFA, that he was not...
Nov 4, 2015
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AUSTSWIM backs Save Our Kids swimming lessons call
The Save Our Kids campaign calling for mandatory swimming lessons for all primary school students in Victoria has been applauded by AUSTSWIM. The campaign, initiated by...
Oct 29, 2015
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Kuwait gets IOC ban for government interference
Kuwait has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over Government interference for the second time in the space of five years. The IOC held a meeting with...
Oct 27, 2015
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Events industry set to drive economic growth
Australia’s events industry is “perfectly placed to drive growth, jobs and opportunities for the future”, according to the recent Gold & Platinum Partners Round-table hosted by...
Oct 26, 2015
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ATEC welcomes positive outcome to ChAFTA
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed an agreement between the Government and Opposition which will ensure the passage of the China Australia Free Trade...
Oct 23, 2015
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