News: Government
First Nations athletes continue to receive support from Victorian Government
First Nations athletes continue to receive support from the Victorian Government through a range of grants for uniforms, equipment and travel costs to sports carnivals. 48...
Feb 11, 2024
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Climate trigger in Australia’s national laws called for by environment groups
Following the recent release of the Senate inquiry report on the ‘Climate Trigger Bill’, the Climate Council and the Australian Conservation Foundation are urgently calling for...
Feb 10, 2024
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Environment
Review recommends that the Australian Institute of Sport remain in Canberra
A Federal Government review into the location and infrastructure of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has recommended that the institution remain at its current site in...
Feb 9, 2024
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City of Launceston votes to transfer ownership of UTAS Stadium
The City of Launceston has voted to transfer ownership of its UTAS Stadium to Stadiums Tasmania - the Tasmanian Government's venue management authority. The transfer now move to...
Feb 9, 2024
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Australian Government bolsters rugby league in Papua New Guinea
The Australian Government is continuing its support for rugby league player development in Papua New Guinea with further assistance for high-performance pathways and the...
Feb 8, 2024
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Gabba redevelopment likely to be scrapped after new evidence to Brisbane Olympics venues review
New doubts have emerged over the planned redevelopment of Brisbane’s Gabba ahead of the 2032 Olympics after the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) laid out a series of new...
Feb 7, 2024
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Public input invited for crocodile management in Northern Territory
Crocodiles are a significant drawcard for the Northern Territory’s tourism industry and are part of the appeal for tourists to holiday in Top End. However when culling stopped...
Feb 5, 2024
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Applications open for 2024 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program
The Victorian Government has today opened applications for the 2023-24 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program aiming to help more women and girls from all...
Feb 4, 2024
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Progress report delivered and wetland strategy released for protection of Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government has provided an update to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on how the Great Barrier Reef is receiving better protection with both Federal and...
Feb 1, 2024
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Pacific Island governments continue to tax unhealthy foods
A New Zealand study has shown that Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis with taxes...
Jan 30, 2024
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Upgrade program at Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre set to commence in March
Fraser Coast Regional Council has advised that new change rooms and an improved enclosure for the 25-metre pool at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre will be among works set to take...
Jan 30, 2024
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Aquatics
Webinars to offer advice on electrifying aquatic centres and reducing emissions
The recent launch of the Australian Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) presents the councils with the opportunity to apply for co-funding grants of...
Jan 29, 2024
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Rugby Australia responds to Melbourne Rebels entering voluntary administration
The Melbourne Rebels entered into voluntary administration last night with the debt-ridden Super Rugby club receiving support from Rugby Australia. Executives from the Rebels...
Jan 29, 2024
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No fair trading or consumer affairs warnings over fitness memberships during 'gym-uary'
In a sign that the fitness industry’s positive messages are being heeded by state governments and their agencies, Australasian Leisure Management has noted that during the past...
Jan 26, 2024
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Iranian Government eases restrictions on women entering football stadiums
Longstanding restrictions on Iranian women watching live football in the nation’s sport stadia -marked by high profile protests over the years - appear to have been eased with...
Jan 26, 2024
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2024 Australia Day Honours list recognises more than 1,000 people
A range of people from across the leisure industry have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list. For only the second time in the history of the Honours, more...
Jan 25, 2024
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NSW Minister for Emergency Services to host Water Safety Roundtable
Facing a rising summer drowning toll, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, supported by the Emergency Management Branch of the NSW Premier’s Department, will be...
Jan 24, 2024
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Local Northern Territory screen practitioners secure funding in 2024
Four local screen practitioners have been announced as recipients of the Northern Territory Government’s Screen Territory Funding Program 2023-24 Story Development Round 1. The...
Jan 20, 2024
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Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure review
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced a 60-day review of the infrastructure plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games which expects to deliver a...
Jan 17, 2024
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NSW Government announces raising of concert cap for Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and SCG
The NSW Government has announced that it has lifted the concert cap at the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct from an average of four events a year to 20 events a year. NSW Premier...
Jan 16, 2024
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Theme Parks among Gold Coast tourism attractions to benefit from 50,000 vouchers
The Queensland Government has today launched the GC Summer FUNds initiative - a government investment of $2.5 million which will see 50,000 vouchers give visitors $50 off some...
Jan 14, 2024
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Queensland Government doubles funding for its SwimStart program
Hundreds of additional Queensland families are now eligible for $150 swimming lesson vouchers following the state government’s SwimStart program having been doubled courtesy of...
Jan 14, 2024
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New $125 million lifesaving partnership for Queensland
The Queensland Government is partnering with Surf Life Saving Queensland through a record $125 million 10-year service agreement aimed at helping to continue the vital service...
Jan 12, 2024
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Prime Minister delivers funding for weather impacted Queensland tourism
In the wake of devastating flooding impacting parts of Far North Queensland in the past month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $24 million recovery and...
Jan 10, 2024
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