News: Government
Less than a third of Queensland adults are living with a healthy weight
Queensland now has the second highest rate of obesity in Australia (34.6%) with less than a third of Queensland adults living with a healthy weight (28.3%). The Australian...
Jan 9, 2024
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Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030 updated
The Australian Government is working with all states and territories to update the nation’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030 to set ambitious national targets and demonstrate how...
Jan 9, 2024
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Environment
Federal Government announces Sport Integrity Australia funding package
The Federal Government has announced that it is strengthening the safety of sport in Australia, investing more than $36.3 million over a five year period to tackle abuse,...
Jan 7, 2024
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Tourism and Transport Forum advise of key event dates for first half of 2024
Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia has unveiled three major events that it will be hosting in the first half of 2024. Each of the events offers the chance to connect with...
Jan 7, 2024
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Swimming and boxing clubs among those given funding boost from Northern Territory government
The Northern Territory Government’s Grassroots Grants program is delivering $5000 in funding to each of ten sporting and recreation clubs for programs, training or to purchase...
Jan 3, 2024
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Disaster Relief Australia to aid Queensland storm clean-up
The Federal Government has announced it will deploy a squadron of up to 70 defence force veterans and retired emergency service workers across South-East Queensland to assist...
Jan 1, 2024
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Environment
Low lying Australian coral islands at risk of disappearing
More than a dozen of the coral islands that mark Australia's maritime boundaries are at risk of disappearing, according to a new study in the Science of the Total Environment...
Dec 29, 2023
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Recovery package available for tourism industry operators in Cairns and wider region
With Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding events have impacted a number of tourism operators, those eligible will have immediate access to a $5 million tourism recovery package....
Dec 23, 2023
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Strip-search class action lawsuit against NSW Police to go ahead
The NSW Government's attempt to have the Supreme Court throw dismiss a massive class action against strip searches at music festivals has failed. Facing allegations it allowed...
Dec 21, 2023
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AUSActive’s Barrie Elvish ‘frustrated’ by physical activity and exercise levels shown in new ABS data
Findings in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ just released National Health Survey 2022 which show more three in four Australians fail to meet recommended physical activity...
Dec 21, 2023
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New ABS release contains key statistics and information about exercise and physical activity
The latest release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ N ational Health Survey 2022 has provided concerning insights into the state of exercise and physical activity among...
Dec 20, 2023
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Queensland Government's new cabinet sworn in with new sport and tourism minister
Having been confirmed as Queensland Premier on Friday, Steven Miles’ cabinet has been sworn in at Government House. With a new look front bench and first-time ministers handed...
Dec 17, 2023
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ANU receives funding to help increase participation in community arts
With an increased focus on ACT communities that have limited access to opportunities to be creative, the ACT Government is providing more than $2 million over the next three...
Dec 14, 2023
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Arts
ASC invests additional $2 million to support athletes ahead of Paris 2024 Games
The Australian Sports Commission is investing an additional $2 million to financially support athletes and their families as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympic and...
Dec 13, 2023
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New board appointments announced for Sydney Harbour Federation Trust
The Federal Government has today announced several new appointments to join the board of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is responsible...
Dec 13, 2023
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Environment
Incoming Queensland Premier to review Olympic stadium plans
Incoming Queensland Premier Steven Miles has said he will establish an independent body to oversee infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The move follows...
Dec 12, 2023
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Venues
Reshaping music industry among actions included in NSW Government’s new creative industries policy
The NSW Government has today released details of Creative Communities - the new arts, culture and creative industries policy. Creative Communities is a 10-year vision having the...
Dec 12, 2023
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Tourism Council WA critical of Federal Government’s cut in migration numbers
The Federal Government’s newly announced plan to cut Australia’s migrant intake over the next two years will have devastating effects for the tourism industry, according to...
Dec 11, 2023
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Inner West Council submits plan to revitalise Leichhardt Oval
Sydney's Inner West Council has submitted an approved Masterplan to the State and Federal Governments seeking a joint funding partnership to revitalise Leichhardt Oval - a...
Dec 11, 2023
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Federal Government’s migration changes offer potential to fill industry skills shortages
The Federal Government’s new 10-year migration strategy - which includes moves to cut migration numbers - has been welcomed by industry groups and trade unions. With temporary...
Dec 10, 2023
Tourism /
Government
Tasmanian Government launches community consultation for Hobart Stadium project
Moving forward with its plans for a new AFL stadium at Hobert’s Macquarie Point, the Tasmanian Government has released the draft integrated guidelines to assess the project....
Dec 10, 2023
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Brisbane Lord Mayor quits 2032 Olympics Forum
The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner, has resigned from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Intergovernmental Leaders’ Forum, saying the Queensland Government...
Dec 3, 2023
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New vessel joins Great Barrier Reef fleet in Queensland's north
A new 20-metre vessel - the Island Guardian - has joined the fleet of vessels in Queensland's north used to protect and restore the Great Barrier Reef. The $6.3 million Island...
Dec 2, 2023
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Royal Life Saving highlights opportunities for facilities through Community Energy Upgrade Fund Program
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has welcomed the potential benefits of the Australian Government's recently announced the Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) - which is...
Nov 30, 2023
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