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Review recommends commission cuts for Queensland tour desks
Recommendations from an independent review into the level of commission fees tour desk operators charge when taking bookings on behalf of Queensland attractions and tourism...
Jan 25, 2013
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'No evidence' of systemic fixing in Victoria racing
Victoria's Racing Integrity Commissioner says he has found no evidence of systemic race fixing in the thoroughbred, harness or greyhound industries. Commissioner Sal Perna...
Jan 24, 2013
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Labour unions claim Qatar visa rules allow 'forced labour' by stadium construction workforces
International unions have lodged a new case with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) citing the use of "forced labour" in Qatar. With only 300,000 Qatari nationals, 1.2...
Jan 21, 2013
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IOC begins talks with Indian Olympic Association
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken the first step towards lifting its suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) by inviting officials from the Indian...
Jan 15, 2013
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Cycling Australia review calls for ethics and integrity panel
The Federal Government-ordered investigation into Cycling Australia has called for more extensive doping testing in the wake of several high-profile resignations that rocked the...
Jan 14, 2013
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Call for school swimming funding in Victoria
The Victorian Opposition is calling for the Victorian Government to subsidise school swimming lessons, after an increase in the rate of child drownings. Five children up to the...
Jan 4, 2013
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Cinema chains, Ian Thorpe win Human Rights Awards
Australia's four major cinema chains have received an award from the Australian Human Rights Commission for their roll-out of the Cinema Access Implementation Plan. Commencing...
Dec 28, 2012
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Technology aids disabled cinemagoers
More Australians with disabilities are now able to enjoy the Boxing Day tradition of going to the movies as a result of new technology to aid deaf and blind cinema-goers. A...
Dec 26, 2012
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ATEC welcomes NSW Government support for tourism
The NSW Government's response to the Visitor Economy Taskforce (VET) Report has been welcomed by Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Managing Director Felicia Mariani....
Dec 21, 2012
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National Wildlife Corridors plan released
The National Wildlife Corridors Plan a bold vision for reconnecting the Australian landscape through a network of wildlife corridors has been released. Federal Environment...
Dec 20, 2012
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Queensland Government bans new solariums
The Queensland Government has announced that it will ban new solariums from 1st January in a move to reduce tanning risks in the skin cancer capital of Australia. Queensland...
Dec 18, 2012
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Basketball Australia's Kristina Keneally slams funding for school sport attendance program
Basketball Australia (BA) Chief Executive Kristina Keneally has criticised Federal Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Peter Garrett's decision to fund the...
Dec 14, 2012
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Tax Office moves to wind up Hunter Sports Group over alleged $2.7 million debt
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has moved to wind up the Newcastle Knights and the Newcastle Jets, along with parent company the Hunter Sports Group (HSG), over unpaid debts of...
Dec 13, 2012
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New heights planned for Victoria's alpine resorts
The Victorian Government is looking to strengthen the long-term viability of Victoria's alpine resorts with the introduction of the Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2012. Presented...
Dec 13, 2012
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Brisbane Parklands handover a step closer
The handover of South Bank and Roma Street Parklands to the Brisbane City Council (BCC) is a step closer, with the signing of a 'Principles Statement' by Queensland Premier...
Dec 12, 2012
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Historic constitutional change for Australian rugby
The Australian Rugby Union has ushered in historic changes to its constitution at a General Meeting in Sydney today. Members voted to adopt a new Governance model following...
Dec 10, 2012
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New Chief Executive to drive Queensland's tourism and events industry
Steven Wright has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Tourism Queensland, a role in which he will transition to the position of Chief Executive of the Queensland...
Dec 7, 2012
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Belgravia Leisure to manage Victoria's Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
The Victorian Government has appointed Belgravia Leisure to manage the operations of the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort. The appointment by the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort...
Dec 6, 2012
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Australia now has rival SPASAs bodies
In a move set to cause confusion in the residential and retail aquatic industry, the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of NSW has relaunched itself as the Swimming Pool & Spa...
Dec 6, 2012
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Botanic Gardens 'family' of volunteers recognised for conservation efforts
The NSW Government has acknowledged the significant contribution volunteers make to Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust conservation programs, including two long-serving...
Dec 5, 2012
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Dubai to introduce registration for fitness professionals
As part of a push by the Dubai Sports Authority (DSA) to regulate fitness in the United Arab Emirates, exercise professionals and fitness facilities in Dubai will be required to...
Nov 30, 2012
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Barrier Reef Resort awaits Federal approval
Approval for a major new resort development in Tropical Far North Queensland rests with Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke, with the development, at Ella Bay, south of...
Nov 30, 2012
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Overseas visitors shun NSW regional attractions
NSW Government plans to promote tourism in regional NSW has led to a decline in the number of international visitors heading outside Sydney over the past year. The NSW...
Nov 28, 2012
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NSW Government to end financial backing for stadia in Sydney's suburbs
Refering to evidence that suggests NSW has too many stadia, particularly in metropolitan Sydney, and that many stadia in NSW are underutilised with limited community access, the...
Nov 27, 2012
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