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Hong Kong trade exhibitions unaffected by protest movement
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has advised all participants, buyers and exhibitors attending autumn trade exhibitions in Hong Kong that...
Oct 6, 2014
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Parramatta’s Pirtek Stadium to get $29 million upgrade
The battle over the planning of a $29 million upgrade to Parramatta’s Pirtek Stadium has been settled, with work to begin within weeks on the addition of 4,000 seats at the ends...
Oct 2, 2014
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AIS funding boost to back world class athletes
Elite Australian athletes are to receive a boost in direct Federal Government funding of up to 30% under the Australian Institute of Sport's revamped athlete support program. As...
Oct 2, 2014
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Australian Government moves to cut drowning deaths
The Australian Government is to provide $4 million across five years to the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia , as part of a $15 million package to cut drowning deaths...
Sep 30, 2014
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Grants to help Western Australian regional pools shine
91 public swimming pools in Western Australia are set to benefit from $2.7million in funding from the first round of the Western Australian Government’s Community Pools...
Sep 25, 2014
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South Australian State Theatre Company looks for independence from Government
With the board of the South Australian State Theatre Company set to be abolished, the company is seeking to “move out from under the wing of government” by becoming a private...
Sep 25, 2014
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South Australian Tourism Commission board to be abolished
As part of a South Australian Government plan to improve efficiency and save $1.3 million a year, the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) board is among 105 state boards,...
Sep 25, 2014
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Uncertainty surrounds Gold Coast’s live music scene
The future of live music venues on the Gold Coast remains uncertain with the Queensland Attorney-General to consider the final report of the liquor licensing review, compiled by...
Sep 23, 2014
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New Zealand Government commits to major recreation and sport projects
With Prime Minister John Key's ruling National Party having won a resounding victory in Saturday's election, the next New Zealand Government is expected to fund several major...
Sep 22, 2014
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Sri Lankan life saving report release to coincide with Boxing Day Tsunami anniversary
Life Saving Victoria (LSV), along with the recently formed Life Saving Association of Sri Lanka and the World Health Organisation (WHO), are set to release the inaugural...
Sep 22, 2014
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IOC President’s call for transparency challenges Asian political dominance of sport
James M. Dorsey explains that, taken at face value, a rare acknowledgment by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach that sport and politics are inextricably...
Sep 21, 2014
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Australian Sports Commission recognises new unified national taekwondo body
The Australian Sports Commission has officially recognised a new unified governing body for taekwando in Australia - TKD Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) Ltd. The merger between...
Sep 18, 2014
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Malcolm Speed to head new Board at Cycling Australia
Former International Cricket Council Chief Executive Malcolm Speed has been appointed as the new President of Cycling Australia. Speed, who headed cricket's world governing body...
Sep 18, 2014
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Wheels of change turn at Cycling Australia
Financially-troubled Cycling Australia has announced a $2 million recapitalisation loan, including $1.5 million from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Having undertaken a...
Sep 18, 2014
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Domestic tourism dips in Queensland, Northern Territory, Tasmania and the ACT
Domestic tourism growth has stalled in the key domestic tourism markets with new figures published by Tourism Research Australia showing trip expenditure down 11% in the ACT, 8%...
Sep 16, 2014
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NSW Planning Minister announces new body to govern Sydney harbour
After years of criticism and allegations of corruption and nepotism surrounding the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA), NSW Planning Minister Pru Goward has announced a...
Sep 16, 2014
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New Zealand tourism aims to outdo forecast performance
New Zealand's tourism industry is aiming to outperform the latest Government tourism forecasts to cement its position as one of New Zealand’s biggest export sectors. Tourism...
Sep 15, 2014
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Victorian Government backs Australian F1 Grand Prix with $60 million subsidy
The Victorian Government subsidised the 2014 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix with $59.97 million and the 2013 Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix with $11.27 million....
Sep 13, 2014
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Victorian Councillor found guilty of conflict of interest over Rosebud aquatic centre development
Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillor Graham Pittock has been found guilty of conflict of interest in respect of decisions relating to the Council's controversial Southern...
Sep 11, 2014
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New appointments for Australia's national cultural institutions
New appointments to the councils of the Australian National Maritime Museum, the National Film and Sound Archive and the National Gallery of Australia have been announced by...
Sep 4, 2014
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Doha Goals Fourm to promote transformational agenda for sport
The Doha Goals Forum, the premier platform for world leaders to advance social and economic change through sport, will be returning for a third successive year from 3rd to 5th...
Sep 3, 2014
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Adelaide Oval management and South Australian Government fight over venue upgrade costs
The South Australian Government is in a dispute over upgrade costs with the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA). A report by the South Australian Auditor-General...
Sep 3, 2014
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ASEAN to promote Southeast Asian tourism at PATA Travel Mart
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to participate in the upcoming Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)’s upcoming annual Travel Mart for the first time. To...
Aug 29, 2014
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Election Manifesto highlights the value of tourism to regions
Priority actions for New Zealand’ next Government to support the tourism industry’s goal of contributing $41 billion a year to the economy by 2025 have been unveiled by the...
Aug 26, 2014
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