News: Government
AFL Chief Backs Adelaide CBD Stadium
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou has publicly declared his support for Aussie Rules football to again be played at a venue in the Adelaide CBD. Speaking after a meeting with...
Oct 30, 2009
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China Highlights Sport's role in promoting world peace and development
Chinese officials have highlighted that sport has always played a major role in promoting world peace and development. The statement came as Zhang Yesui, the Chinese permanent...
Oct 23, 2009
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Adoption of Enterprise Agreements in the Leisure Industry
In response to the recent release of the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2010 by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC), the Australian Amusement, Leisure...
Oct 19, 2009
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Hartung resignation focuses attention on limbo in Australian sporting policy
Greg Hartung, Chairman of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), has reportedly told Minister for Sport Kate Ellis that he will be resigning from the position. Hartung is...
Oct 18, 2009
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South Melbourne Agrees to Stadium Upgrade
South Melbourne FC (South Melbourne Hellas Soccer Club) has announced the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Victorian Government for the...
Sep 22, 2009
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'Problematic' Council suspended
The Victorian Government has suspended the Brimbank Council for three years, following recent claims of inappropriate conduct. An Ombudsman's report earlier this year criticised...
Sep 18, 2009
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Queensland Sport Grants Went to Labor electorates
The Queensland Government has been accused of directing grants for sports funding to Labor electorates, and delaying announcements until immediately prior to February's State...
Sep 9, 2009
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Quick citizenship for Sporting Migrants
Immigrants with sporting prowess are set to have their Australian citizenship be fast-tracked so that they can represent the nation at international sporting events. The...
Sep 4, 2009
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Ellis Suggests Move to Participation Funding
Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis has given a strong indication that the Federal Governmentâs sport funding objectives will shift to community recreation and preventative health...
Sep 3, 2009
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Zoo Misled Public over Animal Sales
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been suspended from selling animals after it misled the public about the sale of endangered antelope to a member of the Shooters' Party lobbying...
Sep 1, 2009
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Environment
Kiwisport a $82 million Mistake?
Leigh Ashton, Director of Calypso Sports & Fitness in North Shore City is concerned that the NZ Government's $82 million Kiwi Sport funding will not be spent wisely. Ashton...
Aug 20, 2009
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Reef tourism strategy to tackle a changing climate
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Queensland Tourism Industry Council and Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators, have launched a forward thinking and decisive...
Aug 17, 2009
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$350 million upgrade planned for Adelaide Oval
In a move designed to secure AFL matches from 2014 and FIFA World Cup fixtures, the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) has revealed a $350 million plan to upgrade the...
Aug 12, 2009
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Licence test for New Zealand balloonists
Private balloonists in New Zealand will soon have to sit a pilot's licence test as part of moves to further bring ballooning under the aviation safety umbrella. The Civil...
Aug 7, 2009
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Fitness Australia Lobbies ALP on Industry Issues
Representatives from Fitness Australia have lobbied key Federal Ministers at the recent ALP National Conference in Sydney. As Chief Executive, Lauretta Stace (pictured) explains...
Aug 7, 2009
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Fitness
New Zealand's world class athletes get funding boost
Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) has today announced increases to the grants it provides to New Zealand's world class athletes, along with the introduction of multi-year...
Jul 28, 2009
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Adelaide Stadium an SA Election Issue
A recent statement by South Australia Liberal Leader Mitch Williams that the Liberal party never had a policy to build a new sports stadium in Adelaide has raised the matter of...
Jul 24, 2009
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President Obama to create new US Office of Youth Sport
US President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage...
Jul 8, 2009
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91 sports recognised with national status
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) today announced two additions to National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) that will be recognised for the period fro 2009 to 2013. As ASC...
Jul 2, 2009
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$50 million for New Zealand cycle network
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that his Government will spend $50 million over three years to build a New Zealand cycle way. Prime Minister Key stated that...
May 26, 2009
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Upgrades for South Australia's Waterworld and Woodville Town Hall
Adelaide's 38 year old Waterworld Aquatics Centre at Ridgehaven, and the heritage listed Woodville Town Hall are set for major refurbishment as a result of funding under the...
May 14, 2009
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Budget Implications for Leisure Sectors
Martin Sheppard, Managing Director of Smart Connection Company believes that the 2009 Australian Federal budget presents "many opportunities". In an advisory note, Sheppard has...
May 14, 2009
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ATEC Welcomes Export Grant Budget boost
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a $50 million boost to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme in...
May 13, 2009
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Minister Meets with Recreation Professionals
The Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, spoke to a large audience of recreation professionals at a NZ Recreation Association (NZRA) event in Ellerslie on Monday about...
May 13, 2009
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