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Tourism boost in austere Western Australian budget
The 2014/15 Western Australian Budget has boosted funding for Indigenous tourism and Tourism Western Australia but in otherwise austere financial plans the new WA Museum appears...
May 9, 2014
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Victorian budget backs arts, recreation and tourism
Announcing a surplus budget, the Victorian Government is backing the arts, recreation and tourism sectors with new funding pledges in its 2014/15 budget. In the arts , the...
May 7, 2014
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Federal Sport Minister shows 'commitment to local sport'
While having withdrawn from addressing industry stakeholders at two recent industry conferences, Federal Sport Minister Peter Dutton did find time to attend a junior AFL game in...
May 6, 2014
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TTF denies allegations of political bias
Pro-development lobby group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has denied reports that it is providing disproportionate support to the NSW Liberal Party, or that its Chairman Bruce...
May 6, 2014
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UNESCO wants Great Barrier Reef on danger list over dredging fears
World heritage organisation UNESCO has heavily criticised the Federal Government’s decision to allow dredging of the Great Barrier Reef and recommended that it should be placed...
May 2, 2014
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Commission of Audit recommends halving funding for Tourism Australia, drastic cuts to minimum wage
The Federal Government’s Commission of Audit has unveiled a radical blueprint to shrink the scale of the Federal Government with a series of recommendations including the...
May 2, 2014
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Federal Sport Minister withdraws from another industry conference
Sport industry stakeholders looking to learn about Federal Sport Minister Peter Dutton’s view and plans for his portfolio will have to wait until at least after the Federal...
May 2, 2014
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Cycling Australia applauded for major governance reform
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed Cycling Australia’s (CA) approval of major reforms which bring it in line with the Commission’s mandatory sports governance...
May 1, 2014
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Kristina Keneally resigns as Basketball Australia Chief Executive
Basketball Australia has today (30th April) announced that Kristina Keneally has resigned from her role of Chief Executive with immediate effect. Basketball Australia Chair...
Apr 29, 2014
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Sport Singapore backs $100 per person incentive for residents to sign up for activity programs
Sport Singapore has announced that Singaporeans and permanent residents will each receive $100 to sign up for sports program and to use aquatic, recreation and fitness...
Apr 29, 2014
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Ministerial changes in State Governments
The recent appointment of a new Premier in NSW and cabinet reshuffles in Victoria and South Australia have led to a number of changes among Ministers with responsibilities for...
Apr 29, 2014
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Forum unites tourism industry to restore 'Brand Bangkok'
Industry leaders attending this week’s third Thailand Tourism Forum are mostly optimistic that tourism in Thailand will show its renowned resilience and recover from recent...
Apr 26, 2014
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Consultation on a national standard for exhibited animals
With the aim of improving standards for exhibited animals in Australia, a public consultation on proposed national standards and guidelines for exhibited animals is currently...
Apr 24, 2014
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WTTC chief encourages Governments and the private sector to nurture tourism as a 'Force for Good'
Governments and private sector companies must ensure the social and economic benefits of tourism are spread across all destinations and communities across the world, says David...
Apr 24, 2014
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Funding boost for grassroots rugby league in NSW
Rugby league in NSW is set to benefit from the biggest financial injection in the sport’s history – a $4 million funding program courtesy of an agreement between the NRL and the...
Apr 23, 2014
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Northern Territory Government extends sports voucher scheme
A typical Northern Territory family with two children will be $400 a year better off thanks to a $5 million expansion of the Territory Government’s successful Sport Voucher...
Apr 22, 2014
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Federal Sport Minister's oversight causes delay in anti-doping investigations
A failure by Federal Sports Minister Peter Dutton to ensure that Australia’s most influential sports anti-doping panel had a full quorum of members has delayed the Australian...
Apr 16, 2014
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Austrade seeks industry input on tourism infrastructure
The Federal Government has given Austrade with the task of refocussing uncommitted tourism grants funding to a new program that will deliver demand-driver infrastructure (DDI)...
Apr 14, 2014
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311 Victorian clubs receive funding to keep sport accessible
311 local sports clubs will take the field in new kits after the announcement of $303,262 worth of funding across Victoria through the Sporting Uniform Grants Program....
Apr 11, 2014
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Western Australia Opposition calls for inquiry into nib Stadium management contract
The West Australian Opposition is calling for an inquiry into the Western Australian Government's dealings with the company responsible for managing Perth's nib Stadium (Perth...
Apr 9, 2014
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Funding boost for Perth sporting clubs and athletes
Junior athletes in Perth will be able to travel further afield to achieve their sporting dreams and sporting clubs will receive a timely boost to their stocks of equipment,...
Apr 8, 2014
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Northern Territory Chief Minister becomes football patron
Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles has been named as the new patron of Football Federation of the Northern Territory (FFNT). Announced at the launch of the 2014...
Apr 8, 2014
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Victorian Government funds Mordialloc Life Saving Club redevelopment
A $3.1 million redevelopment of the Mordialloc Lifesaving Club is to be backed with a $1 million contribution from the Victorian Government. Works will include construction of a...
Apr 8, 2014
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Western Australian parkland guide aimed at planners, developers and designers
A guide for the planning and design of future public parklands has been released by the Western Australian Government as part of the Perth Garden Festival. The Public Parkland...
Apr 4, 2014
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