News: Government
Report reveals business events contribute $23.1 billion to Australia’s GDP
Business events brought in $23.1 billion in total economic contribution in the financial year 2013/14, according to a new Ernst & Young report commissioned by the Business...
Feb 23, 2015
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Almaty Winter Olympics 2022 bid hopes boosted by IOC visit
Representatives of the Kazakh city of Almaty 2022 have expressed confidence over the status of its bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games after the International Olympic...
Feb 19, 2015
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Mark Stockwell takes on role of Australian Sports Commission Deputy Chair
Federal Minister for Sport Sussan Ley has welcomed former Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimming medallist and businessman Mark Stockwell to the position of Australian Sports...
Feb 18, 2015
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New Zealand moves forward with green prescriptions
New Zealand Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the health benefits of Green Prescriptions continue to be demonstrated, as more and more people take medical advice to get fit...
Feb 17, 2015
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SkyCity convention centre plans reviewed as public funding ruled out
The redevelopment of the new convention centre at Auckland’s SkyCity may be scaled back after public funding for the project was ruled out by the New Government. SkyCity has now...
Feb 17, 2015
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ASEAN Tourism Forum endorses USC tourism expertise
The expertise of the University of Southern Queensland (USC) in sustainable tourism has contributed to a groundbreaking set of standards adopted by countries across Southeast...
Feb 16, 2015
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Queensland Government failed to back Cricket World Cup fixtures bid
With Brisbane set to host only three games in the ICC Cricket World Cup, Brisbane newspaper The Courier-Mail has revealed that the former Queensland Government showed little...
Feb 16, 2015
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Former Federal Sport Minister Kate Lundy joins ASTN Board
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has announced that former Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Lundy, has joined its Board of Directors. The retiring Senator for...
Feb 13, 2015
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Steve Bracks to head new Kardinia Park Trust
A new Trust headed by former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks will oversee the next phase of development at Geelong's Simonds Stadium to commence following the 2015 AFL season....
Feb 11, 2015
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NSW Government rejects call for public holiday for Newcastle Regional Show
The NSW Government has rejected a plan for a public holiday leading into next month’s Newcastle Regional Show. Business groups in Newcastle have welcomed the State Government...
Feb 8, 2015
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Investing in wellness can redesign welfare
Recognised as a leader in global wellness, Nerio Alessandri, President and founder of Technogym, has been attending the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland...
Jan 31, 2015
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Great Barrier Reef and tourism at issue in the Queensland election
The Great Barrier Reef, and the tourism industry it supports, have become big issues in this weekend’s Queensland general election. While both the ruling Liberal National Party...
Jan 27, 2015
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Freedom Ride re-enactment to mark 50th anniversary of Indigenous rights campaign
More than 100 former and current students and staff members from the University of Sydney are to re-enact the historic Freedom Ride in north western New South Wales. Marking the...
Jan 27, 2015
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Tourism Ministers upbeat on ASEAN tourism progress
Tourism Ministers and delegates attending the 18th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers and the 14th meeting of ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Ministers (China, Japan and the Republic...
Jan 26, 2015
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Expanded Collingwood arts precinct to provide secure creative space
Despite Victoria’s recent change of Government, redevelopment of the former Collingwood Technical School into a new arts precinct continues apace. With a broad range of...
Jan 25, 2015
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Political rivals commit to tourism funding in Queensland State election
Both the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Queensland Labor have made major commitments to tourism during campaigning in the Queensland State election. If elected, Labor has...
Jan 20, 2015
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Growing inequality means more children at risk in the water
New Zealand children from poorer backgrounds are missing out on developing swimming and water safety skills as schools find it increasingly difficult to ensure that all children...
Jan 20, 2015
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Tackling obesity is Queensland's major health issue
Queensland Doctors want the State’s obesity crisis declared a State of Emergency. Releasing AMA (Australian Medical Association) Queensland’s 2015 Election Wish List, President...
Jan 20, 2015
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Bipartisan political support for new Townsville Stadium
The Queensland State Election has seen both sides of politics commit to the development of a new stadium in Townsville. Incumbent Liberal National Party (LNP) Premier Campbell...
Jan 18, 2015
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United Arab Emirates launches campaign to improve lifestyle choices
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has launched a National Program for Government Communication (NPGC) aimed at realising positive changes in citizens' behaviour and...
Jan 16, 2015
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AFC collaborates to prevent 2015 Asian Cup match-fixing
With match-fixing impacting sport around the world, extensive measures have been implemented to combat this threat during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) 2015 Asian Cup....
Jan 15, 2015
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Call for next Queensland Government to make the most of major tourism opportunities
In the run up to the Queensland State election, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has stated its belief that the next Queensland Government must make the most of...
Jan 14, 2015
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Qatar to develop new F1 street circuit
Qatar’s plans to secure a Formula One race have been boosted with the approval of the development of a new street circuit in the city of Lusail. Qatar has recently been linked...
Jan 13, 2015
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Doctors rank Peter Dutton as worst health minister in 35 years
Doctors have overwhelmingly voted Peter Dutton the worst Health Minister in living memory, according to a poll conducted by Australian Doctor magazine. Having been seen to have...
Jan 11, 2015
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