News: Government
SkyCity buys TVNZ land for convention centre expansion
The SkyCity Entertainment Group has agreed to buy prime real estate in the Auckland CBD from state-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand for $10.6 million as part of its...
Sep 9, 2013
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Sport and lifestyle parties set to influence 'hung' Senate
Beyond the change of the Australian Government in the Federal House of Representative, fascinating election results in the Federal Senate will see representatives of sport and...
Sep 9, 2013
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Wrestling federation warned by International Olympic Committee
Wrestling's bid to be reinstated as an Olympic sport has been dealt a blow after FILA, the sport's international federation, was officially warned by the International Olympic...
Sep 7, 2013
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Victoria bans commercial tanning units from 2015
With the aim of reducing the incidence of the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma, new Victorian Government legislation will ban commercial tanning units in the State from...
Sep 6, 2013
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Labor commits to ALFA's call to recognise the value of community recreation and leisure facilities
In the lead up to the Federal election on Saturday 7th September, the Australian Labor Party has confirmed its recognition in the value of community recreation and leisure...
Sep 5, 2013
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Coalition releases election policy for tourism
In the lead up to the Federal election on Saturday 7th September, the Federal Coalition has released its 'Policy for Tourism'. Launched by Deputy Leader of the Opposition Julie...
Sep 5, 2013
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Community Sport Australia calls for next Federal Government to maintain funding for sport
In the lead up to the Federal Election, Community Sport Australia (CSA) Ltd has written to the Federal Minister for Sport Senator Don Farrell and the Shadow Minister Luke...
Sep 4, 2013
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WA backs shared equipment for regional sports clubs
The Western Australian Department of Sport and Recreation is to launch a shared equipment scheme for regional sports clubs, backed by clubs being able to apply for a set one-off...
Sep 2, 2013
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Goodlife's Oliver leads calls for industry to unite to benefit Australia's health and fitness
Goodlife Health Clubs Chief Executive and Fitness Australia Director Greg Oliver is challenging the Australian fitness industry to unite to effect meaningful change for the good...
Sep 2, 2013
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Healthy Canberra Grants provide 2.1 million reasons to reduce obesity rates
Community groups with program and project ideas to reduce obesity in the ACT are being encouraged to apply for a Healthy Canberra Grant, following the launch of the $2.1 million...
Sep 2, 2013
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Australian Grand Prix results released
The Victorian Government subsidised the 2013 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix by $50.671 million and the 2012 AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix by $5.947 million....
Aug 31, 2013
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NSW Sport Minister Graham Annesley resigns to take up role at Gold Coast Titans
NSW Minister for Sport Minister Graham Annesley has announced that he is stepping down from his Ministerial role and the NSW Parliament to become the new Chief Executive of the...
Aug 29, 2013
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Perth needs massive increase in performing arts venues to meet audience demand
As Perth continues to grow, an influential lobby group has suggested that the Western Australian capital will need to double its provision of performing arts venues during the...
Aug 29, 2013
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Queensland Government land gift keeps Broncos in Brisbane
With the Brisbane Lions having announced that they are to relocate to a new elite training base west of Brisbane, the Queensland Government has moved to keep the NRL's Brisbane...
Aug 29, 2013
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Record arts funding in Western Australia but is it in the right place?
With the Western Australian Government funding arts and culture at an unprecedented level, an ABC report has questioned whether it is going in the right places. According to the...
Aug 28, 2013
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Information resource on the impact of digital spectrum changes
Audio equipment distributor Jands has launched a new online resource providing advice on the impact of digital spectrum changes for users of wireless microphone devices for...
Aug 27, 2013
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Registrations open for landmark New Zealand tourism event
A bold plan to ignite growth and increase the economic returns from New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry will be launched at the upcoming 2013 TIANZ Summit. Organised by...
Aug 23, 2013
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Conservation and tourism not mutually exclusive in Victoria's national parks
Appropriate and sensitive tourism operations in Victoria's national parks can help raise awareness of environmental challenges and help pay for conservation efforts, according...
Aug 22, 2013
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AWRA call for Government backing to promote more female leaders in sport
Increasing the number of women on boards and an increase of $1.6 million in Federal Government funding to develop future female leaders is at the centre of the Australian...
Aug 21, 2013
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NSW and Federal Governments commit funding for world-class development centre for Australian Rugby
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is to develop a world-class training facility in Sydney's North West following a $20 million funding commitment NSW and Federal Governments. The...
Aug 20, 2013
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Live Performance Australia highlights policy priorities for 2013 Federal Election
To meet the challenges it presently faces in terms of sustainability and future growth, Live Performance Australia (LPA) is calling on the next Federal Government to back the...
Aug 20, 2013
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Calls for radical action after study shows Australian are getting fatter
Taxing junk food and subsidising healthy food have been flagged as potential solutions to Australia's diabetes problem after a study found the average young Australian has...
Aug 20, 2013
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Recognising the best sport media coverage in Australia
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has opened entries for their 2013 Media Awards. With the Awards celebrating their 12th year, ASC Chief Executive Simon Hollingsworth said...
Aug 18, 2013
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EEAA launches campaign to highlight the power of exhibitions
The power of exhibitions and events to drive business and economic development is at the heart of a new national advocacy campaign launched this week by the Exhibition and Event...
Aug 17, 2013
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