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Perth welcomes global tourism industry
More than 2,000 delegates will descend on Perth over the next week to take part in one of the world's biggest travel trade shows, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2012....
Jun 15, 2012
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Tourism makes huge contribution to New Zealand: Snedden
Tourism is a strong, vibrant industry that will meet and overcome the short-term challenges it is currently facing, according to new Tourism Industry Association New Zealand...
Jun 14, 2012
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China jails former football leaders in match-fixing crackdown
China has jailed two former football chiefs, national team players and even referees in the toughest crackdown yet on rampant corruption in the sport. Former Chinese Football...
Jun 14, 2012
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Departures at Queensland events and tourism agencies
Following the recent resignation of Events Queensland Chief Executive John O'Sullivan it has been announced that Tourism Queensland Chairman Don Morris is to step down....
Jun 14, 2012
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Perth Theatre Trust tenders ticketing rights
The tender for the ticketing rights for the Perth Theatre Trust's venues has been advertised in the West Australian and Australian newspapers. As provided in the Perth Theatre...
Jun 13, 2012
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Chinese developers sidestep theme park embargo
The Chinese Government's suspension on building large theme parks is being sidestepped by attractions developers. Speaking at last week's Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) in Hong...
Jun 12, 2012
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Industry achievers recognised in Queen's birthday honours list
Renowned Australians have received the highest accolades in the 2012 Queen's Birthday honours with leisure industry leaders among those recognised. Professor Stephen Hopper, an...
Jun 11, 2012
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Minister launches 2012 ski season at Mt Hotham
Icy weather and good early snowfalls have set the scene for a bumper snow season according to Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith. Speaking at the...
Jun 10, 2012
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Singapore Sports Council and National Sports Associations to improve professional management
Following a series of consultation sessions with Singapore's National Sports Associations (NSAs), the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) will be rolling out an improved...
Jun 8, 2012
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Tourism WA terminates sponsorship contract with Ultramarathon organiser
The Tourism WA board has formally terminated its sponsorship contract with the organiser of the Kimberley Ultramarathon event. A Tourism WA spokesman confirmed that the...
Jun 5, 2012
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Water Safety Strategy aims for 'a nation free from drowning'
The just released Australian Water Safety Strategy 2012/15 has set out aims for a 50% reduction in drowning deaths by the year 2020. Released at Australian Water Safety...
Jun 4, 2012
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Swimming New Zealand Chief Executive resigns following criticisms
Swimming New Zealand Chief Executive Mike Byrne has resigned following the release of a critical report into the aquatic sport organisation. Byrne's resignation, announced in a...
Jun 1, 2012
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Tourism plan to address regional labour and skills shortages in Victoria
A new joint Victorian and Federal Government tourism plan to address labour and skills shortages is to be rolled out in two of Victoria's key tourism regions, the Mornington...
May 31, 2012
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Sydney announces development of new cultural policy
Sydney's cultural life will soon go under the microscope after Sydney City Council voted last week to develop a major new Cultural Policy for the city. Lord Mayor Clover Moore...
May 21, 2012
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ABC report raises audit concerns about RLSSAQ
The ABC TV's 7.30 program has reported on an audit of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia Queensland branch (RLSSAQ) that it claims reveals serious governance and management...
May 18, 2012
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Go-ahead for major upgrade of Perry Park
Sydney City Council is to develop a new multipurpose sports centre at Perry Park in the city's southern suburbs of Green Square and Alexandria. The Council is to tender the...
May 17, 2012
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Federal funding for protection of NSW koalas
The NSW Government is to receive a Federal Biodiversity Fund grant of $1.9 million to fund a bold new project to help conserve koala populations in NSW. NSW Environment Minister...
May 13, 2012
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EIM's solution to cut national health bill
If it is ongoing savings in an ever-increasing health budget the Federal Government are looking for, lobbyists at Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Australia believe they have the...
May 11, 2012
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Commonwealth Games Board and senior staff appointments announced
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey have announced the Queensland Government's nominations for new members of the 2018 Commonwealth...
May 10, 2012
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Federal Budget delivers wins and losses for leisure
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan's 2012 Budget has delivered funding boosts for sport, the arts and tourism marketing while an increase increase in the Passenger Movement Charge...
May 9, 2012
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Queensland Government dumps Commonwealth Games head Stockwell
Mark Stockwell, who spearheaded the Gold Coast's successful bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has been dumped as Chairman of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games...
May 7, 2012
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National Cultural Policy squeezed from Federal budget
Release of the Federal Government's long-awaited National Cultural Policy (NCP) appears to have been delayed because of a lack of funds, a casualty of tight fiscal controls...
May 5, 2012
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Agencies combine to drive tourism investment
Investment in the Australian tourism industry stands to be boosted by a new five-year alliance of key players. The alliance was agreed on Wednesday (2nd May) between the...
May 3, 2012
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Basketball systems require certifications for installations in Queensland schools
Sports equipment supplier RMA Sport has highlighted that the Queensland Department of Education has introduced an additional certification process for basketball systems being...
May 1, 2012
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