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Minister launches Venues NSW board
NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Graham Annesley has announced appointments to the Board of the State's Venues NSW agency. The appointments, effective from Friday 2nd March...
Mar 2, 2012
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Senator Kate Lundy appointed Federal Minister for Sport
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has appointed Senator Kate Lundy to the posts of Federal Minister for Sport and Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The appointment was...
Mar 2, 2012
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Officially reopened National Museum of China 'a symbol of national pride'
The National Museum of China, located to the east of Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing, officially opened to the public on Thursday (1st March) after a one-year trial period....
Mar 2, 2012
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Rural community wins campaign for 50 metre pool
A community campaign for a 50-metre swimming pool has won the support of the City of Greater Bendigo council. The council has agreed to include a 50-metre swimming pool in its...
Mar 1, 2012
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South Australian Government resumes management of the SA Travel Centre
The South Australian Government has taken back control of a tourism visitor centre it privatised last year. South Australian Tourism Minister Gail Gago has revealed that a new...
Feb 28, 2012
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Plans for safari tourists to hunt crocodiles
Trophy hunters may be allowed to pay to hunt saltwater crocodiles if Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke lifts a ban on the export of 'trophies' such as skins and skulls and...
Feb 21, 2012
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Abu Dhabi establishes Tourism and Culture Authority
The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced the creation of a new tourism and culture authority, aimed at preserving, protecting and managing the cultural heritage of the Emirate...
Feb 18, 2012
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FIA comes under renewed pressure over F1's Bahrain GP
The International Motorsport Federation (FIA) has come under renewed pressure to reconsider its decision to allow Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix to go ahead after a group of...
Feb 13, 2012
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Plan to strengthen visitor sector representation
Two leading visitor industry organisations have announced a proposal to integrate into a single strong, high profile, well resourced association. The Tourism Industry...
Feb 12, 2012
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NZQA starts qualifications review in the fitness industry
The New Zealand Government's Targeted Review of Qualifications (TROQ), through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA - Mana Tohu Matauranga O Aotearoa), is to focus on...
Feb 10, 2012
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Gold Coast Airport boosts Marathon with three-year sponsorship
The Gold Coast Airport has extended its naming rights sponsorship of the annual Gold Coast Marathon for a further three years. Making the announcement Queensland Premier Anna...
Feb 9, 2012
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Moshtix parters with Federal Government's National Drugs Campaign
Online youth ticketing provider, Moshtix has been named the key digital partner of the Federal Government's 'National Drugs Campaign', with a strong emphasis on ecstasy...
Feb 9, 2012
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AALARA launches aquatic industry issues survey
The Aquatic Industry Committee of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is inviting aquatic industry professionals to participate in a survey to...
Feb 9, 2012
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Illnesses lead to closure of Yarra Ranges splash park
Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed the ongoing closure of its Seville Water Play Park after laboratory tests showed the presence of heightened levels of E coli bacteria and...
Feb 9, 2012
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Tourism to play a key role in Queensland election
Tourism advocacy group Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) believes that the future of Queensland's tourism industry will play a key role in the state's 24th March election. TTF...
Feb 8, 2012
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Sporting leaders lobby for copyright law change
The heads of Australia's major sports have met members of the Government and opposition in a bid to expedite changes to Australia's copyright laws. The chief executives of the...
Feb 8, 2012
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NSW Government bans commercial tanning units
The NSW Government is introducing tough new laws banning commercial ultraviolet (UV) solaria tanning units in NSW. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker announced the ban on...
Feb 4, 2012
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Ferrari World set for fast lane in 2012
While adjustments to its operating hours led to a number of staff reducancies at the end of last year, the operators of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's the largest indoor...
Feb 3, 2012
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Ballarat Swimming Club backs YMCA pool management
Ballarat Gold Swimming Club President Anthony Hoffmann has come out in support of the YMCA's management of the City's Eureka Pool. Hoffmann told Ballarat newspaper The Courier...
Feb 3, 2012
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Labour agreement to assist tourism operators
Aiming to reduce the shortage of workers in tourism, the Australian Government has announced the conception of a new proposed template labour agreement. An initiative designed...
Jan 31, 2012
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Australia Council tenders Market Development Skills Program
The Australia Council is inviting tenders for the development and delivery of its Market Development Skills Program. As part of the Australia Council's focus on the viability of...
Jan 19, 2012
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Perth Theatre Trust ticketing tender spells end of the road for BOCS
Western Australian Government owned ticketing agency BOCS Ticketing is to be "decommissioned" following an announcement by Western Australian Culture and the Arts Minister John...
Jan 19, 2012
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Brisbane's skyline to light up again in 2012 and 2013
Brisbane's skyline will light up in a kaleidoscope of colour for the next two years with the Queensland Government announcing continued support for Brisbane Festival's Santos...
Jan 18, 2012
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ASEAN tourism forum highlights region's push for further integration
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded its annual Tourism Forum in Manado, Indonesia on Monday, furthering plans to facilitate intra-regional travel for...
Jan 17, 2012
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