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ESSA calls for further disability funding
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), has called on the new Federal Government to fund exercise physiology services for children living with a disability as part of its...
Oct 8, 2013
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New 'Theme Park Capital' campaign to boost Gold Coast tourism
Ardent Leisure, the Queensland Government and Village Roadshow have joined together to launch a multi-million dollar advertising campaign to boost visitors to the Gold Coast's...
Oct 8, 2013
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8,000 head to Geelong to participate in 2013 Australian Masters Games
Thousands of sportspeople from across Australia are competing in Geelong at the nation's largest multi-sport participation event the 2013 Australian Masters Games, being held...
Oct 7, 2013
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MP reveals costs of Western Australia's major events hosting
It has been revealed that Tourism Western Australia spent $2.12 million on this year's Hopman Cup and $2.58 million on the Margaret River Gourmet Escape. The funding revelations...
Oct 4, 2013
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South Korean flag displayed for the first time at sporting event in North Korea
South Korea's national anthem was broadcast and its national flag shown in North Korea for the first time at a recent weightlifting tournament, the latest indication of...
Oct 3, 2013
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Australian lifestyle at risk if new Federal Government fails to support parks and recreation
Australia risks losing the quality of life, for which it is renowned, if the new Federal Government fails to act immediately to protect open spaces; upgrade aquatic, recreation...
Oct 2, 2013
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Queensland advances Gold Coast Commonwealth Games legacy planning
Queensland is set to maximise the benefits of hosting the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) with the Commonwealth Games legacy program well underway. Following a...
Oct 1, 2013
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Tourism 2025 identifies opportunities for growth in New Zealand tourism
In a fast-changing global marketplace, New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry must be ready to evolve and adapt if it is to keep growing its value both to individual...
Oct 1, 2013
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AA challenges New Zealand tourism operators to join forces for growth
The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) says participants in New Zealand's $10 billion domestic tourism sector need to band together in order to develop their sector and...
Sep 28, 2013
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AFL seeks online retail solution for merchandise sales
Having experienced rapid growth in the online sale of merchandise over recent years, the Australian Football League (AFL) is seeking an online retail provider to deliver an end...
Sep 27, 2013
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China looks to improve amusement ride safety
The Chinese Government is aiming to improve the safety of large amusement and theme park rides with its safety and quality agency this week releasing new supervision...
Sep 20, 2013
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Outdoor group urges more honesty in Government
The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of New Zealand (CORANZ) has called for more honesty and respect for democracy and the public interest by the New Zealand...
Sep 20, 2013
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End of the line for Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport
With Prime Minister Tony Abbott now sworn in, a series of changes in Federal Government departments, in line with Ministerial appointments and responsibilities, have now been...
Sep 19, 2013
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Swimming New Zealand makes progress in year of change
Swimming New Zealand will announce a turnaround in overall performance both in and out of the water when it reports to this month's annual general meeting. The organisation has...
Sep 19, 2013
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Surf lifesavers call for more funds for education programs to reduce drownings
Surf lifesavers are looking to Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott to deliver on his Federal election campaign pledge to boost funding for water safety and education initiatives....
Sep 18, 2013
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Industry concern as tourism minister role slips from Prime Minister-elect's first Cabinet
Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott's decision to axe the role of a dedicated Federal tourism minister has raised concerns in the tourism industry with bodies including the...
Sep 17, 2013
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Sport gets cabinet level post in Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott's first ministry
Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott's has named his first ministry, in which sport has been elevated to Cabinet level, with incoming Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton adding...
Sep 16, 2013
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Ministers gather to make Asian culture flourish
Culture ministers representing South East Asian nations recently gathered in Korea to share views about how to help Asian culture flourish. The 1st Korea-Southeast Asian Culture...
Sep 16, 2013
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TTNQ appoints tourism industry professional as new chief executive
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has appointed former Sunlover Holidays boss and Tourism Queensland (TQ) executive Alex de Waal as its Chief Executive. In announcing the...
Sep 16, 2013
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Police uncover alleged multi-million dollar match-fixing ring in Victorian Premier League
Victorian Police have swooped on an alleged multi-million dollar match-fixing ring involving the Victorian Premier League football competition. Up to 10 people, all affiliated...
Sep 15, 2013
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Improving confidence great news for tourism
New confidence across the economy is great news for Australia's $107 billion tourism industry, according to the Federal Coalition's tourism spokesperson, Bob Baldwin. Baldwin,...
Sep 14, 2013
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Sydney Olympic Park to continue hosting of V8 supercars finale
Australia's V8 Supercars series will continue to stage its championship finale at Sydney Olympic Park with the announcement of a three-year extension to its contract with the...
Sep 13, 2013
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Queensland ecotourism plan released
A final version of the Queensland Ecotourism Plan 2013-2020 was released last week at the second DestinationQ forum on the Gold Coast. The plan pledges to encourage local...
Sep 12, 2013
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Holiday market drives growth in domestic tourism
The recent upturn in domestic overnight holiday travel gathered pace during the year ending June 2013, according to the latest National Visitor Survey released by Tourism...
Sep 12, 2013
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