News: Government
AUSactive Leadership Forum hears Shadow Cabinet Secretary's call to make Australians fitter for national defence
Held in the prestigious setting of Parliament House in Canberra, key industry stakeholders at AUSactive's 2025 Leadership Forum have been challenged by Shadow Cabinet Secretary...
Jul 28, 2025
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South Australian Government responds to ‘Artists at Work Taskforce Report’
The South Australian Government promised at the election to create a taskforce to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by South Australian artists and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Government assistance available for flood impacted North and Far North Queensland sporting clubs
North and Far North Queensland Sport and Recreation clubs and local councils impacted by the floods in early 2025 can now apply for a share in $30 million to help repair and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Restaurant and Catering Association spotlights hospitality sector staffing crisis and demands urgent reform
The Restaurant and Catering Association has highlighted that with two thirds of hospitality businesses that operated in 2020 no longer trading, there is a need for urgent...
Jul 27, 2025
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BioQuest Studios among Far North Queensland screen businesses to share in enterprise funding boost
BioQuest Studios is among the latest Far North Queensland businesses to receive NQ Enterprise grants to expand their operations.The NQ Enterprise funding which comes from Screen...
Jul 27, 2025
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Queensland Government makes Chief Executive appointment for Games Independent Infrastructure Authority
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of infrastructure veteran Simon Crooks as Chief Executive of its Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination...
Jul 27, 2025
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Humane World for Animals reiterates need for removing shark nets from Sydney beaches
Conservation organisation, Humane World for Animals, has reiterated the need for removing shark nets from Sydney beaches following today’s Daily Telegraph article revealing that...
Jul 26, 2025
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Military clashes and civilian deaths prompt closure of all Cambodia Thailand border crossings
Escalating military clashes in a territorial dispute between south east Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia have seen the closure of all border crossings between the two...
Jul 25, 2025
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Queensland Government begins procurement for Brisbane 2032 Games precinct
The Queensland Government has commenced the procurement process for the Victoria Park precinct Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure. The Expression of Interest (EOI)...
Jul 23, 2025
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Deloitte report suggests 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games could bring $70 billion in economic opportunities
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games could deliver $70 billion in economic benefits according to a new report from consultants Deloitte Access Economics. Released on...
Jul 22, 2025
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New $10 million program to support collaboration in Western Australian community sport
A $10 million investment by the Western Australian Government is aimed at making community sport more inclusive and accessible. Benefitting Public schools and local sporting...
Jul 22, 2025
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Tasmania Football Club 'ready to work' with incoming Government
With uncertainty surrounding which party or parties will form the state's next Government following Saturday's election, the Tasmania Football Club has released a statement...
Jul 20, 2025
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Australian Sports Commission invites industry input for survey of community sport and recreation infrastructure
Currently developing a National Sport Infrastructure Action Plan, the Australian Sports Commission is inviting professionals working in sporting organisations, local and state...
Jul 20, 2025
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Queensland Government cuts size of Brisbane Games Organising Committee
Looking to streamline operations for the 2032 Games, the Queensland Government has announced a culling of members of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Organising...
Jul 19, 2025
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Thousands march in support of new Hobart stadium and Tasmanian AFL team
On the day of the latest Tasmanian state election, thousands of people have marched through Hobart in support of the proposed new harbourfront stadium and the new Tasmanian AFL...
Jul 19, 2025
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Federal Government commits new funding to Australia’s 2026 Winter Paralympic Campaign
Paralympics Australia has welcomed a $2.068 million funding injection from the Federal Government to support the 2026 Australian Paralympic Winter Team. Announced by Minister...
Jul 11, 2025
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Vietnam steps up global branding efforts with moves toward new national image strategy
A major seminar on international communication, ‘Positioning Vietnam - Promoting the National Image in the New Era’, has brought together key government, media and communication...
Jul 11, 2025
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Backers walk away from planned boutique stadium at Auckland's Western Springs
Plans to build a new multi-purpose football stadium at the Western Springs speedway venue, one of a four options being considered by Auckland Council for site, appear to have...
Jul 9, 2025
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Landmark partnership sees Tourism Western Australia back 2026 and 2030 UniSport Nationals
UniSport Australia has revealed a new partnership with Tourism Western Australia that will see Perth host the 2026 and 2030 editions of the UniSport Nationals. The commitment...
Jul 9, 2025
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NSW Government launches Australia's largest cash Music Prize with EOIs open for judging panel
The NSW Government is launching the country's largest prize for music, to celebrate the state's exceptional contemporary musicians and give them a career-boosting cash...
Jul 4, 2025
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Tourism Research Australia adopts new domestic tourism data platform
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Tourism Research Australia (TRA) is adopting a new and innovative way of measuring domestic travel, with the rollout of the quarterly...
Jun 26, 2025
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Record visitor spending boosts Victorian economy
New information from Tourism Research Australia has revealed that international travellers spent a record $9.3 billion in Victoria in the year to March 2025 - supporting...
Jun 25, 2025
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Victorian Government criticised for broken National Parks promises
Victorian National Parks Association has highlighted that despite repeated assurances by the Victorian Government that legislation would be introduced to create 60,000 hectares...
Jun 25, 2025
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Parks
Escalating Cambodia Thailand border disputes sees crossings closed to tourists
A border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has seen borders crossings between the two south east Asian nations closed to tourists. Prompted by an armed confrontation on 28th...
Jun 22, 2025
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