News: Government
Queensland Government reveals master plan to revive Great Keppel Island
Plans to revive the once popular holiday destination of Great Keppel (Woppa) Island have been revealed by the Queensland Government. Aiming to end more than 15 years of...
Apr 23, 2024
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ACT Government steps in with funding to save Canberra United from dropping out of A-League Women competition
Canberra United will continue playing in the A-League Women competition next season after the ACT Government stepped in with a $200,000 bailout. With the club's future in the...
Apr 19, 2024
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Mount Ruapehu ski area operators launch season passes
Mount Ruapehu’s ski area operators have each announced the launch of their season passes. Split into two entities after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) - the long-standing operator...
Apr 18, 2024
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AMCS congratulates Queensland’s commitment of 75% cut in climate pollution
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has congratulated the Queensland Government for its legislation of a 75% cut to greenhouse gas emissions and 80% renewable...
Apr 18, 2024
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Environment
Queensland Government to reinstate Brisbane Olympics infrastructure agency
The Queensland Government is moving to restore an agency to independently manage the multibillion-dollar infrastructure program for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics,...
Apr 17, 2024
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Venues
Review identifies need for comprehensive reforms for chemicals regulator
In a development with implications for any industry that involves chemicals (including their handling), a range of reforms have been recommended in relation to the operations,...
Apr 16, 2024
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Aquatics
Strategy Summit looks to drive cohesion across the aquatic and recreation industry
An industry workshop that aims to attract industry leaders to workshop the future of aquatic and recreation is to be held on the Gold Coast in late August under the banner of...
Apr 11, 2024
Recreation /
Government /
Aquatics
Australia Institute exposes why and how NSW Government is stalling on saving koalas
A new video report from The Australia Institute - a public policy think tank based in Canberra - exposes how the NSW Government is stalling on saving koalas and gazetting the...
Apr 8, 2024
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Environment
World Health Organization Youth Council urges Parliamentary Action on Health Coverage
On 25th March 2024, the WHO Youth Council represented by Kristina Almazidou presented a letter to WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and to Martin Chungong,...
Apr 8, 2024
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Environment
Barrie Elvish takes AUSactive's call for Federal budget to include tax deductibility for gym memberships to mainstream media
AUSactive’s call for the upcoming Federal budget to include tax deductibility for gym memberships for all taxpayers and fringe benefit tax exemption for employer provided gym...
Apr 3, 2024
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Fitness
NSW Government's Myuna Sport and Recreation Centre at Lake Macquarie to be demolished
Five years on from the closure of the Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre at Lake Macquarie, the NSW Government has announced that the facility will be demolished. The Centre...
Apr 1, 2024
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Austrade undertaking industry consultation on next phase of THRIVE 2030 visitor economy strategy
Austrade - the Federal Government's international trade promotion, investment and visitor attraction agency - is currently conducting a consultation on the next phase of the...
Mar 31, 2024
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Government
Federal Government and ATIC look to support sustainable tourism
Federal Tourism Minister Don Farrell and the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) have launched a new program designed to empower tourism businesses to improve their...
Mar 29, 2024
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Environment
Australian Medical Association calls for digital black-out on junk food ads
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling on the Australian Government to put the health of children ahead of the profits of harmful industries by urging for tougher...
Mar 28, 2024
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Wellness /
Government
New management plans approved for Kangaroo Island timber plantations following revelation of injured and dead koalas
Following the release of footage showing koalas being killed and injured within timber plantations, the South Australian Government has introduced regulations which prevent...
Mar 27, 2024
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Environment
Queensland Premier suggests major Brisbane Olympics venue contracts could be delayed until after state election
Queensland Premier Steven Miles may wait until after the upcoming state election to lock in a major upgrade to a key venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Having last...
Mar 25, 2024
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Venues
Queensland Government commits $45 million to help make community sports more inclusive and accessible
Local sport and active recreation facilities will be made safer, more accessible, inclusive and efficient, through the Queensland Government’s $45 million Minor Infrastructure...
Mar 25, 2024
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Government
$6.4 million cost of Gabba rebuild proposal an example of confused Brisbane 2032 decision-making
The Queensland Government has confirmed it spent $6.4 million - largely spent on architects and consultant - on the now abandoned plans for the rebuilding of Brisbane’s Gabba...
Mar 22, 2024
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Sport /
Design /
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Venues
Play Well leadership group to oversee implementation of Sport Participation Strategy
The Australian Sports Commission has advised that a 14-person group of experts has been announced as the Play Well Leadership Group that will oversee the implementation of...
Mar 20, 2024
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Government
Victoria’s Auditor-General finds 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation cost state more than $589 million
Victoria’s Auditor-General office has today released their findings on the financial cost to the state by withdrawing from the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Auditor-General...
Mar 19, 2024
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Major investment announced for Gippsland’s sporting infrastructure
The Victorian Government has announced a significant investment in Gippsland’s sporting infrastructure as part of the state government's $2 billion Regional Sports...
Mar 18, 2024
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Venues
Queensland Government rejects key Olympic venues review recommendations in favour of QSAC and Suncorp Stadium upgrades
The Queensland Government has rejected key findings from the review of venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games for the building of an all new stadium near the Brisbane...
Mar 18, 2024
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Venues
Queensland Government's Brisbane Olympics venues review recommends scrapping of Gabba rebuild
The review of venues infrastructure for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics being conducted by former Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk has recommended that the plans to rebuild...
Mar 17, 2024
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Entertainment
Federal Government announces new appointments to Climate Change Authority
The Federal Government has appointed Fiona Simson and Richard Bolt as members of the Climate Change Authority (CCA) and re-appointed existing Chief Executive Brad Archer. Simson...
Mar 17, 2024
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Environment