News: Government
Leigh Harry quits as Tourism Victoria Chief Executive after tourism and events restructure
On the day that the Victorian Government announced its new tourism and major events agency, Leigh Harry announced his resignation from the post of Chief Executive at Tourism...
Aug 14, 2015
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European sport institute says major sports events should be ‘politicised’ to highlight human rights
Major sports events, such as the Olympic Games, should be targeted by the media and used as a catalyst to highlight human rights abuses in host countries, according to a new...
Aug 12, 2015
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Live Performance Australia speaks out on arts funding
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has spoken out on the value of the arts and made representations on future funding for Australia's live entertainment sector. Speaking at the...
Aug 12, 2015
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ALGA calls on councils to add to growing list of declining community infrastructure
Councils across Australia have submitted more than 100 examples of ailing community infrastructure in need of replacement, maintenance or upgrading within just a week of a...
Jul 29, 2015
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New team appointed to lead VenuesWest board
A new chairperson and five new board members have been appointed to lead Western Australian venues management agency VenuesWest, with longstanding chairperson Graham Partridge...
Jul 20, 2015
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Racing Queensland faces 'financial disaster' amid corruption probe
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has been asked to investigate the state's racing body, as the Queensland Government warns that the industry body is in a...
Jul 17, 2015
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Queensland budget backs the arts, sport and tourism
The Queensland Government’s budget for the coming year includes significant backing for the arts, sport and recreation, tourism and the Commonwealth Games. Reversing previous...
Jul 16, 2015
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Queensland Government delivers $173 million boost for the arts
At a time when Federal funding for the arts is in turmoil, the Queensland Government has announced a range of new initiatives and funding for the next four years. Announced in...
Jul 16, 2015
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Funding to support Queensland’s creative communities
Queensland has received a boost to its vibrant arts and cultural offering with more than $193,000 allocated to support eight new projects across the state. Announcing the latest...
Jul 12, 2015
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Rupert Myer to continue as Australia Council chair
Several days of uncertainty over the leadership of the Australia Council for the Arts was ended earlier this week when acting Minister for the Arts Warren Truss announced the...
Jul 8, 2015
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Indonesia faces football wilderness after indefinite FIFA ban
Indonesia will not compete in the joint 2018 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers following a decision taken at the recent extraordinary meeting of the Executive...
Jul 6, 2015
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Venues
Key Australia Council leadership roles fall vacant
The futures of Australia Council for the Arts Chair Rupert Myer and Deputy Chair Robyn Archer are in doubt. Both appointments expired on 1st July, with Minister for the Arts...
Jul 6, 2015
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First woman chair for Stadiums Queensland Board
For the first time, a woman, Sophie Devitt, will chair the Board of Stadiums Queensland and four out of the six Board placements will be filled by women. In May, the Queensland...
Jul 5, 2015
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Venues
Thailand records 15% rise in half yearly visitor arrivals
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports has announced its success in pushing up the number of tourists by over 15% during the six months to the end of March 2015. During a...
Jul 2, 2015
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Arts Minister Brandis to have final say on National Program for Excellence in the Arts funding
Australian Attorney General and Arts Minister, George Brandis will have the final say on all grants allocated through the newly established National Program for Excellence in...
Jul 2, 2015
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Strong support for tourism and events in 2015 NSW Budget
Australia’s peak accommodation body, Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA), has welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment of over $640 million to tourism sector in Tuesday's NSW...
Jun 24, 2015
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Senate to launch inquiry into National Program for Excellence in the Arts
Labor and the Greens have joined together to establish a Senate inquiry into Federal Arts Minister George Brandis’ controversial, yet-to-be-established National Program for the...
Jun 19, 2015
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ATEC welcomes free trade agreement's 10 year China visa
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) sees that a new 10 year, multiple entry visa for Chinese visitors will be a major bonus in helping Australian tourism gain greater...
Jun 18, 2015
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Tired island resorts hurt the appeal of Great Barrier Reef tourism
Dilapidated island resorts are damaging Queensland's tourism industry and the Great Barrier Reef's international appeal, according to Queensland Environment and Great Barrier...
Jun 7, 2015
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Environment
Australian native mammals to be reintroduced to NSW
A new NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service partnership will see designated national parks fenced off and feral animals exterminated to allow Bilbys, Numbats, and Western...
Jun 5, 2015
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Parks
Federal Police probe FFA World Cup bid corruption allegations
The Australian Federal Police has reportedly launched an investigation into $500,000 paid by the Football Federation Australia (FFA) to disgraced former FIFA Vice-President Jack...
Jun 5, 2015
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Brisbane aims to become a New World City
Brisbane has its sights set on becoming the ‘New World City’ with a new plan to help drive the Queensland capital’s economic growth over the next seven years. More than 100...
Jun 4, 2015
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Tasmanian Government tops up funding for business events funding
The Tasmanian Government has pledged an additional $400,000 over four years to increase the island’s share of the business events market. Welcoming the funding, Business Events...
Jun 2, 2015
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UNESCO calls for changes to Tasmania's draft World Heritage management
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee (WHC) is concerned about mining and logging under a draft management plan for Tasmania's World Heritage Area. It wants the plan changed, and...
Jun 1, 2015
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Environment