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Queensland extends support for V8 Supercar events
The Queensland Government has secured three V8 Supercar events for a further three years as part of a new deal announced today (Monday 22nd July). Confirming the new agreement,...
Jul 22, 2013
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New Zealand Government announces members of Major Events Investment Panel
The New Zealand Government has announced an eight-member investment advisory panel for the Major Events Development Fund. The Major Events Investment Panel, chaired by Brian...
Jul 19, 2013
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TTF launches 10-point tourism plan for the next Australian Government
In advance of Australia's looming Federal election, tourism industry lobbying group the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has launched a 10-point plan outlining how it feels the...
Jul 17, 2013
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Gold Coast Turf Club to cooperate with Queensland racing inquiry
The Gold Coast Turf Club says it will cooperate with the Queensland Government's $3 million inquiry into the State's racing industry. The inquiry, which began in Brisbane...
Jul 16, 2013
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Ministers take steps to strengthen the integrity of Australian sport
Taking the next steps to strengthen the integrity environment around Australian sport while meeting in Launceston this week, Australia's sport and recreation ministers praised...
Jul 12, 2013
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Tasmanian Government to establish new body to manage parks and reserves
The future management of Tasmania's world class reserve system will be guided by a new authority to match its status. Introducing the new body, Tasmanian Environment, Parks and...
Jul 12, 2013
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New operators for Queensland Government's last Active Recreation Centres
The Queensland Government has announced the new operators of its last three Active Recreation Centres, with Apex Queensland Youth Camps to operate the Magnetic Island Active...
Jul 10, 2013
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Community sport focus for state sport federations
Australian State Sports Federations and their ACT counterpart have recently agreed and adopted a constitution for Community Sport Australia Ltd, a company formed to nationally...
Jul 5, 2013
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NSW Government approves Packer plan for second Sydney casino
Casino operator Crown Limited, headed by James Packer, has won approval to proceed with a plan to build a six-star hotel and casino at Barangaroo in Sydney. The decision means...
Jul 5, 2013
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Australian netball program wins World Health Organisation award
Netball Australia, in partnership with the Tongan and Australian Governments, through the Australian Sport Outreach Program (ASOP), has been recognised with a 'Best Practice'...
Jul 4, 2013
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Prime Minister Rudd makes new Ministerial appointments in Arts, Environment and Sport
In the wake of last week's leadership change, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has revealed his new Ministry with changes in the key leisure porfolios of arts, environment...
Jul 1, 2013
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Important new anti-doping powers for ASADA pass through Parliament
The Australian Parliament has passed legislation that will provide new powers to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) to compel individuals to produce documents...
Jun 28, 2013
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UNESCO agrees World Heritage Area status for Tasmanian forests
Some of Tasmania's most contentious forests have been given the highest level of environmental protection with a listing by the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations...
Jun 25, 2013
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Echo Entertainment's 'Unsolicited Proposal' a game changer for Sydney
Echo Entertainment, owners and operators of The Star Sydney, have revealed their plans for the world's first truly connected and integrated resort for Sydney that would see a...
Jun 24, 2013
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Singapore Sports Council confirms end of Changi Motorsports project
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has indicated the end of plans for its ambitious Changi Motorsports Hu will not be realised, with its confirmation that it will not proceed...
Jun 22, 2013
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Governments to face backlash over exploitation of national parks
Environmental groups are predicting a public backlash to proposed shooting, logging and prospecting within national parks, after the Federal Government backed away from adding...
Jun 22, 2013
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United Nations defers decision on listing Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'
The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has deferred a decision on whether to put the Great Barrier Reef on...
Jun 21, 2013
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Mega sports events: A double-edged sword
There are lessons to be learnt from the "public relations disaster" of the the 2013 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, trade union pressure on Qatar, controversy over Israel's...
Jun 21, 2013
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Budget boost for NSW Tourism
NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris has announced a 2013/14 Budget of $130 million for tourism, major events and business events. This includes funding from...
Jun 19, 2013
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Preventative health again misses out in NSW budget
Inspite of the NSW Government's announcement of a health budget of $1.2 billion, the YMCA has highlighted that preventative health has again been overlooked in favour of...
Jun 18, 2013
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Phuket to host Thailand's first Formula 1 race
The organisers of the proposed Thai Formula 1 Grand Prix are focusing on relocating the race to Phuket after plans to host it in Bangkok were dashed by a new law. A month after...
Jun 17, 2013
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Northern Territory unveils vision for tourism growth
The Northern Territory is looking to niche tourism markets to contribute $2.2 billion in annual visitor spending over the next six years. Unveiled in the Northern Territory...
Jun 14, 2013
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Planning protection for Melbourne's arts precinct
The future of Melbourne's thriving Southbank arts and entertainment precinct is more secure, thanks to mandatory height controls approved by Victorian Planning Minister Matthew...
Jun 13, 2013
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$30 million Bellerive Oval redevelopment underway
The $30 million redevelopment of Hobart's Bellerive Oval, also known by its sponsored name Blundstone Arena, has commenced. The Oval upgrade, which is being jointly funded by...
Jun 12, 2013
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