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Western Australian Government plans to shoot sharks longer than three metres
The Western Australian Government is planning to introduce a 'shark management' strategy that would see sharks longer than three metres near popular beaches caught, shot and...
Jan 4, 2014
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State Governments single out fitness sector for consumer warnings
At a time when many Australians have put 'getting in shape' at the top of their New Year's resolutions list, rather than encouraging people to join fitness clubs, State...
Jan 3, 2014
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Lack of children's exercise policy is 'child neglect'
An editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has suggested that a lack of a proper UK Government policy to get children to do more exercise amounts to mass...
Dec 29, 2013
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NSW Government unveils strategy to improve State health
The NSW Government has launched a comprehensive five year strategy to reduce overweight and obesity and improve general health and wellbeing in NSW. The 'NSW Healthy Eating...
Dec 23, 2013
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Thailand aims to improve tourism safety
Thailand Government agencies are combining to improve visitor safety with a recent Memorandum of Understanding on tourism protection agreed between the Ministry of Tourism and...
Dec 10, 2013
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India agrees to board changes after threat to Olympic participation
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has amended its constitution after a threat to its participation in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended India...
Dec 9, 2013
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India faces Olympic expulsion
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach says India face expulsion from the Olympic movement unless they comply with ethics rules. India were suspended by the...
Dec 7, 2013
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Federal cuts put major South Australian tourism developments in doubt
A decision by the Federal Government to put a national fund supporting tourism development on hold has thrown almost 60 South Australian tourism projects in doubt. The Tourism...
Dec 5, 2013
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Tourism group questions Federal Government commitment to regional tourism
Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) Chairman David Sheldon is questioning the Federal Government's commitment to doubling overnight expenditure by 2020, citing the new...
Dec 3, 2013
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Commonwealth Games Federation impressed with Gold Coast 2018 progress
Following a visit to the Gold Coact, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission has backed preparations for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018)...
Nov 30, 2013
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$317 million Ayers Rock Resort purchase 'inexplicable'
The new Chief Executive of the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) says he cannot understand why the previous board bought the Ayers Rock resort for $317 million. Michael Dillon...
Nov 23, 2013
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Task force calls for cut in 'red tape' to save live music industry
With excessive regulation being blamed for a decline in the live music scene across Australia, a Sydney City Council task force is recommending slashing red tape to help venues...
Nov 20, 2013
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New Zealand Ministry of Health recommends REPs Registered Trainers
A new guide from the Ministry of Health aims to ensure New Zealanders make safe and well informed choices when choosing a gym or personal trainer. The newly released 'oing to...
Nov 20, 2013
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Carisbrook Stadium demolition to be complete by Christmas
The final chapter in the story of Dunedin's Carisbrook Stadium is underway with the stadium being demolished and the site set to cleared by Christmas. Demolition work of the...
Nov 19, 2013
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Community campaign for seniors' outdoor gyms
A group of high school students are leading a campaign for a senior's outdoor gym facility in the southern Sydney suburb of Hurstville. Working on a school holiday project with...
Nov 18, 2013
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PCYC fears for programs as Federal crime prevention funds put on hold
The PCYC network of Police and Community/Citizens Youth Clubs fears that it will lose out on Federal funding for its community and youth crime prevention programs. The PCYC...
Nov 18, 2013
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South Australia to ban sunbeds as ABC reports on tanning black market
Bringing the State in line with the rest of Australia, the South Australian Government has drafted special regulations to ban the commercial use of cosmetic tanning units from...
Nov 18, 2013
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ATEC seeks clarity on Federal investment in regional tourism
Australia's tourism industry needs clarity on the Federal Government's investment in regional tourism infrastructure following the announcement that the next round of the...
Nov 16, 2013
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Architecture to boost Queensland tourism
Queensland architects are set to play a pivotal role in boosting the state's tourism economy as new development opportunities arise. The design industry came together last night...
Nov 15, 2013
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Bushfires spark $30 million in losses for Blue Mountains tourism
Blue Mountains tourism operators estimate that recent bushfires have cost the industry nearly $30 million from cancellations and visitors staying away. Bushfires that swept...
Nov 15, 2013
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New Zealand Government legislates for SkyCity Auckland's new convention centre
The New Zealand Parliament has this week passed legislation allowing the New Zealand International Convention Centre to be built. This legislation means that SkyCity will invest...
Nov 14, 2013
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13 partners join Singapore athletes support scheme
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has launched its Sports Excellence Education Scheme and Sports Excellence Career Scheme which will benefit more than 1,000 Team Singapore...
Nov 14, 2013
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Ensuring South Australian children grow healthy and strong
South Australia's children will be encouraged to spend more time playing outdoors and less time in front of computer screens, under a new South Australian Government policy. The...
Nov 12, 2013
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Petition calls for compensation for wireless audio users impacted by bandwith sell-off
The Australian Wireless Audio Group (AWAG) is to have a petition tabled in the Federal Senate calling for the Australian Government to compensate wireless audio users impacted...
Nov 9, 2013
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