News: Government
Victorian Government Pledges $140 Million For Grassroot Sport
A future Victorian Labor Government will inject $140.2 million into grassroots and elite sport so local clubs remain the backbone of communities and Victoria continues to...
Nov 16, 2010
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Coalition lagging badly on Victoria's environment
Victoria's four major environment groups say they are sorely disappointed by the handful of environment policies so far released by the Victorian Coalition in the lead up to the...
Nov 11, 2010
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Parks
Federal Government delivers $10 million to Centre of Excellence
The Central Coast Mariners FC Trust has welcomed news of the Federal Government delivering its election commitment of $10 million toward the development of a world class Centre...
Nov 11, 2010
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$14.9 Million investment for Playgrounds in Victoria
Victorian Premier and State Labor Leader John Brumby has announced that a future Labor Government will invest $14.9 million in a network of adventure playgrounds in parklands...
Nov 9, 2010
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'No Leave, No Life' makes no sense
Australia Shadow Minister for Tourism, Bob Baldwin, has called on Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson to immediately suspend the 'No Leave, No Life' tourism campaign....
Nov 9, 2010
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Singapore Launches Four Prong Strategy To Combat Obesity
The Government of Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign (NHLC) 2010 aims to inspire everyone to take small steps towards health and happiness by getting 'Healthy...
Nov 9, 2010
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New Funding for 37 community festivals in regional Australia
Federal Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced $540,000 from the Festivals Australia program for 37 new and diverse festivals projects that range from career development for...
Nov 5, 2010
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Indonesian Government appoints SurfAid as Lead Agency in Tsunami Response
The Indonesian Government has requested that SurfAid take a lead in coordinating the Non Government Organisations' (NGO) response to the Mentawai tsunami. SurfAid Chief...
Oct 29, 2010
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TTF Reaches Anniversary as Head Takes a Shot at Politicians
As the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) gathers tonight to celebrate 21 years of industry advocacy, retiring Managing Director, Christopher Brown has taken a shot at both sides...
Oct 20, 2010
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Government
Australian Prime Ministership Julia Gillard meets FIFA President
During the first overseas visit of her current Prime Ministership, Australia's Julia Gillard has met Sepp Blater, President of world football governing body FIFA. The meeting...
Oct 5, 2010
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Government
Austrade ready to do business in Delhi
A program that has generated more than $1.7 billion in international trade for Australia since 2000 will go ahead in the precarious environment of the Delhi Commonwealth Games....
Sep 30, 2010
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High Performance Athletics Funding Announced
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board has announced the allocation of $23.2 million in new high performance sport funding to national sporting organisations (NSOs)....
Sep 24, 2010
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Department of Defence fails to get with the spirit of World Parks Day
As countries around the world mark World Parks Day, Australasian Leisure Management has learned that the Department of Defence is denying the community access to Randwick...
Sep 18, 2010
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WA Government and Town of Vincent agree rectangular stadium deal
A major milestone in the development of Perth’s new rectangular stadium has been achieved with the Town of Vincent accepting the Western Australian Government’s offer for a...
Sep 16, 2010
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South Australian Government cuts to hit arts and parks?
The South Australian Government's plans to reduce its spending by $1 billion look set to affect the State's arts and national parks. According to Adelaide newspaper The...
Sep 16, 2010
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Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates five years of operation
Hong Kong Disneyland has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its operations, during which time it had attracted over 20 million visitors. Managing Director Andrew Kam (pictured)...
Sep 15, 2010
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Cabinet Changes Bypass Leisure but Ellis is on the Move
With exception of changes in education, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new-look Federal Cabinet has left leisure portfolios largely unchanged. However, at junior ministerial...
Sep 13, 2010
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Western Australian Tourism Minister announces WA Events and Tourism Boost
Western Australian Tourism Minister Liz Constable has announced a major addition to the 2011 events calendar, along with several initiatives which will help boost tourism in the...
Sep 9, 2010
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India to legalise gambling following cricket scandal?
The Indian Government is discussing proposals to legalise the country's underground gambling market following the spot fixing scandal surrounding Pakistan's tour to England. An...
Sep 7, 2010
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NSW Premier Gives $100,000 to NRL Hopefuls
The NSW Government has given the Central Coast Bears $100,000 to help the former North Sydney team in its bid return to the National Rugby League. Continuing the trend of...
Sep 1, 2010
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Cricket Australia Shocked by allegations
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive James Sutherland said he was shocked to hear reports of alleged Test cricket match fixing in London and Sydney. Sutherland explained "the...
Aug 30, 2010
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NZ Tourism seeks stronger ties with Councils
New Zealand’s tourism industry is seeking a much stronger partnership with local government, saying it will boost the already significant economic contribution visitors make to...
Aug 27, 2010
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Industry backs adventure tourism safety recommendations
Strengthening the safety practices of New Zealand's world-leading adventure tourism sector will be widely supported, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand...
Aug 24, 2010
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Active transport to reduce Physical Inactivity
Australia's political parties have been urged to embrace active transport as part of the policy cure for the challenges of chronic disease, climate change, congestion and...
Aug 13, 2010
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