News: Government
Western Australia looks to set new strategic direction for the arts
Mindful that Western Australia’s rapid growth has left a gap between population size and the capacity of the arts sector, the Western Australian Department of Culture and the...
Apr 15, 2015
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Federal Government backs new Gold Coast Suns administration and training base
The Federal Government is to provide $15 million towards the construction of a replacement training and administration base for the Gold Coast Suns AFL Club at Metricon Stadium....
Apr 13, 2015
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Suncorp Stadium to stage more concert events?
Suncorp Stadium is set host more entertainment and concert events in residents near the Brisbane stadium back a Queensland Government plan. The Queensland Government has...
Apr 11, 2015
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry backs campaign for a fitter tax system
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has thrown its support behind Fitness Australia's #FITnotFBT initiative - a campaign calling for the extension of the...
Apr 8, 2015
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VenuesWest imposes strict rules on board and staff perks
VenuesWest is to impose strict new corporate hospitality rules after revelations board members misused Katy Perry concert tickets. However, PerthNow reports that the two board...
Apr 8, 2015
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Western Australian Government backs regional pools with $2.8 million funding
As part of an allocation of almost $15 million in the latest round of its Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF), the Western Australian Government is backing...
Apr 7, 2015
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Populous to coordinate stage four of Simonds Stadium redevelopment
Global stadium architects Populous have been appointed as architect and project manager to coordinate the fourth stage four of the redevelopment of Geelong’s Simonds Stadium...
Apr 6, 2015
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Federal support for women leaders in sport
More than 700 women from 31 different sports will be supported to reach their leadership potential through the Federal Government’s Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program. The...
Apr 4, 2015
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PlayNRL school sport program launched in the Riverina
The NRL has partnered with the Australian Sports Commission to encourage school children to become more active through a new Sporting Schools program, PlayNRL. NRL Head of...
Apr 1, 2015
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South Australian Tourism Commission Board saved from abolition
Plans by the South Australian Government to abolish the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) Board have been shelved following amendments to legislation by the South...
Mar 29, 2015
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Re-elected NSW Premier to now deliver on election commitments to leisure
The re-election of the Coalition in NSW should now see election commitments made by NSW Premier Mike Baird come to fruition. To be funded by the sale of part of the NSW...
Mar 29, 2015
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VTIC welcomes review of Victorian visitor economy
The Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s recent announcement regarding the proposed Victorian Visitor Economy Review, saying it will...
Mar 26, 2015
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Federal Government aims to get more Australians playing sport
The Australian Government has released an ambitious game plan to get more Australians "off the couch and participating in organised sport". Aiming to help improve the health of...
Mar 25, 2015
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Campaign to help Canberrans find fitness outdoors for free
The ACT Government has launched a new website for Canberrans to easily find outdoor fitness opportunities and share their outdoor fitness experiences. The ‘Find fitness...
Mar 24, 2015
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Victorian Government moves to protect Alpine National Park
The Victorian Government has delivered on an election pledge to ban cattle forever from Victoria’s Alpine National Park. With scientific study having shown that cattle grazing...
Mar 23, 2015
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Federal Government unveils plan to save the Great Barrier Reef
The Federal and Queensland Governments have jointly released the final version of the long-term plan for the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan has...
Mar 22, 2015
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Death of former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, founder of the AIS
Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983, has died after a brief illness. After a disappointing Montreal Olympics in 1976, when Australia failed to win a...
Mar 20, 2015
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Stadium advocates call for action on potential Cairns venue
While both sides of politics backed the development of a new stadium in Townsville during the recent Queensland election, sport advocates in Cairns are calling for a rectangular...
Mar 16, 2015
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China looks to football success and future FIFA World Cup hosting
With Chinese football having enjoyed some success at the recent AFC Asian Cup, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ushered in a reform plan for a new phase of development of the...
Mar 13, 2015
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Ideas sought to boost park visitors to South Australian national parks
All options are on the table to increase the number of people visiting Adelaide's national parks, according to South Australian Minister for Sustainability, Environment and...
Mar 12, 2015
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14 million jobs at risk due to global tourism talent shortage
Over 14 million jobs globally are at risk in the tourism industry if Governments and private sector companies do not act now to address the talent shortage in the industry....
Mar 9, 2015
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Islamic State militants bulldoze ancient Assyrian city Nimrud
Islamic State militants have intensified their efforts to destroy invaluable historical landmarks in Iraq having released video of the “bulldozing" of the ancient Assyrian...
Mar 8, 2015
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Cadbury passes on $16 million in Federal funds for visitor centre upgrade
Chocolate maker Cadbury has withdrawn its application for $16 million in Federal Government funds to upgrade its Tasmanian factory tour because it could not meet conditions...
Mar 8, 2015
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Sport fans want easier travel across the Tasman
As the Cricket World Cup heats up, research has revealed that Australians and New Zealanders want faster, cheaper travel across the ditch to make attending sporting events...
Mar 1, 2015
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