News: Government
NSW Government looks for community feedback on new sport field synthetic turf guidelines
Synthetic surfaces are sometimes considered in place of natural grass to accommodate the different demands placed on open spaces. The NSW Government is currently looking for...
Mar 16, 2024
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Mount Wellington Cable Car backers look for political support through Tasmanian election
With Tasmanian counting down to its state election on Saturday 23rd March, the Mount Wellington Cable Car (MWCC) company is looking for political backing to revive its plan for...
Mar 14, 2024
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Environment
NSW Government introduces major environmental laws in response to asbestos contaminated parks
The findings over the past two months of asbestos in Sydney parks have led the NSW Government to introduce changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO...
Mar 14, 2024
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Governments look to secure clean, reliable water for regional Northern Territory Tourism
The Federal and Northern Territory Governments are looking to secure clean, reliable water that is vital for tourism and economic development across the Top End. Water is vital...
Mar 13, 2024
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New Zealand Government suspends Significant Natural Areas requirement
The New Zealand Government scaling back of a series of environmental regulations has today seen Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announce a suspension of the...
Mar 13, 2024
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AUSactive’s call for fringe benefits fitness tax exemption in workplaces gets wider backing
AUSactive’s lobbying of the Federal Government to prioritise the implementation of fitness initiatives to promote healthier workplaces is gaining backing from professions...
Mar 11, 2024
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Heartbeat of Football secures NSW Government grant to deliver heart initiatives at regional sporting grounds
The Heartbeat of Football Foundation has announced its receipt of a grant of $50,000 from the NSW Government to deliver its community sport focused heart health initiatives...
Mar 11, 2024
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Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris calls for Games building to begin
Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics President Andrew Liveris has called for political unity in backing the soon-to-be-released findings of the Queensland Government’s review...
Mar 10, 2024
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Wolli Creek national park gains additional 4.7 hectares of land to complete Sydney ‘green ribbon’
The creation of one of Sydney’s largest green corridors has moved step closer with almost five hectares of rare native bushland in the city’s southern suburbs added to Wolli...
Mar 7, 2024
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NSW Sports Minister revives prospect of building a roof on Sydney's Accor Stadium
The addition of a roof on Sydney’s Accor Stadium is back on the agenda of the NSW Government according to media reports. The revival of plans for the Sydney Olympic Park venue...
Mar 5, 2024
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NSW Government convenes Coastal Water Safety Roundtable
A roundtable meeting of water safety experts hosted by NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib yesterday, looked at how more lives can be saved on NSW beaches after more...
Mar 4, 2024
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Queensland Government commits $10 million for proposed North Ipswich Stadium
The Queensland Government has committed $10 million to the proposed redevelopment of sporting facilities at North Ipswich. A proposal to redevelop North Ipswich Reserve includes...
Mar 3, 2024
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AUSactive backs Cancer Council call for implementation of recommendations of National Preventive Health and National Obesity strategies
The call by the Cancer Council for all levels of government to adopt the recommendations of both the National Preventive Health Strategy and National Obesity Strategy - which...
Feb 29, 2024
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Fitness
Wally Lewis supports concussion and CTE Coalition call for federal support in May budget
Former Australian Rugby League captain and State of Origin player, Wally Lewis has joined a 20-strong delegation to Canberra calling for CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy –...
Feb 27, 2024
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Brisbane’s surprise $100 million economic benefit from FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The Queensland Government has advised that economic benefits accruing to Brisbane from hosting matches during FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 far exceeded initial estimates. When...
Feb 25, 2024
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Sport NSW strategy calls for legacy investment
Sport NSW has called on the NSW Government to capitalise on the potential impact of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games by investing in a comprehensive legacy program...
Feb 25, 2024
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Biathlon, Swimming and Football Netball clubs among recipients of latest Victorian Government funding
The Victorian Government is continuing its support of community clubs across the state to ensure they have the facilities and equipment needed with the latest round of Sporting...
Feb 22, 2024
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AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon firm on Hobart Stadium requirement for new Tasmanian team
With the funding of the planned new Hobart Stadium having emerged as a major issue in the Tasmanian election, AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon has reiterated that the state...
Feb 21, 2024
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Queensland Government looks to make Suncorp Stadium event limit permanent
Having driven a temporary increase in concert capacity at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium in 2022, the Queensland Government has opened a consultation on having the venue’s hosting...
Feb 16, 2024
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Tasmanian Premier makes election pledge to limit state government’s contribution to new Hobart Stadium at $375 million
On the election trail, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has pledged to cap the state government’s input into the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart at $375 million....
Feb 14, 2024
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New discount scheme to boost Northern Territory 2024 tourism season
The Northern Territory tourism and hospitality sector is being given a boost by the Territory Government’s new Tourism Discount Scheme set to commence at the end of this month....
Feb 14, 2024
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AUSactive submission for 2024/25 Federal budget calls for tax deductibility for gym memberships
Calling for Fringe Benefit Tax exemption for employer provided gym memberships, tax deductibility for gym memberships for all taxpayers and a national public health campaign...
Feb 13, 2024
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Western Australian Government to establish cabinet-level tourism investment committee
Following new data from Tourism Research Australia that showed the state had the lowest level of tourism investment, the Western Australian Government has announced the...
Feb 13, 2024
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October dates confirmed for 24th World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Perth
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed that its 24th Global Summit in Perth will be held from 8th to 10th October. With Perth announced last November as the...
Feb 12, 2024
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