News: Government
New NSW agency to integrate tourism and events
A NSW Government appointed taskforce will be given a year to develop a strategy for NSW to double tourism by 2020 under plans announced by NSW Minister for Tourism and Major...
Jun 9, 2011
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Bahrain reinstated to F1 calendar
The Bahrain Grand Prix, called off in February because of social unrest in the country, will be held on 30th October. The Indian Grand Prix, which originally was due to be held...
Jun 6, 2011
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Sport and Recreation Earthquake Leadership Group joins forces on recovery
Sport Canterbury West Coast, Christchurch City Council and SPARC have joined forces to help coordinate efforts to deliver sport and recreation in post-quake Canterbury. Key...
Jun 6, 2011
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ARV Lunch with Victoria's new Minister for Sport & Recreation
Aquatic and Recreation Victoria (ARV) have announced details of an Executive Lunch with Victorian Minister for Sport & Recreation Hugh Delahunty MP. The lunch, being held at The...
Jun 6, 2011
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Mariners lend their support to crucial campaign
Central Coast Mariners have become the first team of any football code in New South Wales to endorse Every Australian Counts ï¾ the campaign for the introduction of a National...
Jun 2, 2011
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TIANZ calls for NZ National Convention Centre
Infrastructure, including a national convention centre, is the greatest concern for companies involved in tourism in New Zealand, with the Tourism Industry Association New...
Jun 2, 2011
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Qatar Showcases Stadium Cooling Technologies
While a UK Parliamentary inquiry has been scrutinizing Qatar's winning bid for the FIFA 2022 World Cup, the Arabian Gulf nation has been highlighting how its World Cup stadia...
May 16, 2011
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Federal Budget recognises challenges facing tourism: sport spending static
The increase in funding for tourism in the 2011/12 Federal Budget shows that the government has recognised and acknowledged the challenges facing the tourism industry, according...
May 11, 2011
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Minister pays tribute to sporting volunteers
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has praised the work of Australia's 1.7 million sporting volunteers, the largest volunteer sector in Australia, to mark the start of...
May 10, 2011
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Bahrain given until 3rd June to confirm F1 Grand Prix plans
Motorsport's world governing body, the FIA, has given organisers of the postponed Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix a further month to decide whether they will be able to stage the...
May 5, 2011
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Club Physical's Richards questions Auckland Council's aquatic and fitness spending
New Zealand fitness club operator Paul Richards has taken Auckland City Councillors to task about spending rates money on "treadmills, cross-trainers and expensive television...
May 4, 2011
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SACA Members vote for Adelaide Oval upgrade
South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) members have strongly and unexpectedly supported the upgrade of the Adelaide Oval in a historic vote last night. About 2,300 SACA...
May 3, 2011
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ATEC welcomes China tourism agreement
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strengthening Tourism Cooperation with China signed yesterday during a meeting...
Apr 28, 2011
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Malaysia signs bilateral sports agreement with Australia
The Governments of Australia and Malaysia have signed an agreement to assist both countries to strengthen, promote and further develop cooperation in sport on the basis of...
Apr 28, 2011
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Christchurch receives tourism boost
Canterbury tourism, with earthquake-damaged Christchurch at its heart, is to get a $1.6 million boost from the New Zealand Government, Christchurch Airport and Christchurch City...
Apr 22, 2011
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Newcastle to upgrade Lambton Swimming Centre
Newcastle City Council has commenced plans to upgrade its Lambton Swimming Centre with the advertisement of a tender for the design and construction of an aquatic playground at...
Apr 21, 2011
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New era of research for Australian sport
Australia's best sports scientists will have access to world-class research facilities following a new agreement between Victoria University's Institute of Sport, Exercise and...
Apr 19, 2011
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Ocean Park Unveils Koala Exhibit Plans
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has unveiled plans for the State's first and only native Australian koala exhibit. Ocean Park Chairman Dr. Allan Zeman was joined by South Australian...
Apr 17, 2011
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Ongoing Perth Arena delays set back opening to May 2012
The troubled development of the Perth Arena is unlikely to see the venue open until May 2012, amid fears that the cost of the venue could reach more than $500 million. Already...
Apr 15, 2011
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Fair Work Ombudsman focuses on Queensland fitness
The fitness industry is the focus of a new Fair Work Ombudsman education and compliance campaign in Queensland. The Fair Work Ombudsman is contacting 100 businesses in Brisbane,...
Apr 12, 2011
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ATEC calls for forward analysis in regional tourism
Following the release of the latest Tourism Research Australia (TRA) report, Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Managing Director, Felicia Mariani believes more analysis...
Apr 12, 2011
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'Evolving' ATE comes to a close
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), which came to a close in Sydney today, will continue to evolve from a "bricks and mortar" travel trade show to an all-encompassing...
Apr 8, 2011
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NSW Tourism to benefit from new tourism/events body
NSW Tourism will benefit from the stronger focus on tourism and events under the one, autonomous body of Destination NSW, as announced in the Coalition Government's Tourism...
Apr 5, 2011
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Matt Miller to leave Australian Sports Commission
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chief Executive Matt Miller will leave his position as of tomorrow (1st April). ASC Chairman Warwick Smith AM made the announcement yesterday,...
Mar 31, 2011
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