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Australia’s marine environment still needs more funding after decade of neglect
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has responded to the Federal Government’s 2023 Budget and while they welcome the establishment of an Environment Protection agency and...
May 9, 2023
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Arts and tourism industry groups give varied response to 2023 Federal budget
The 2023/24 Federal budget delivered by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has generated a mixed response from industry bodies with Live Performance Australia (LPA) welcoming new...
May 9, 2023
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Federal budget set to deliver further $500 million for Brisbane Olympics but no funds for Victoria's Commonwealth Games
Set to deliver the Federal budget this evening, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is reported to be due to announce a further $500 million for the Brisbane Olympics - funding...
May 9, 2023
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Cairns Regional Council hopes to receive state funding for community projects
With Far North Queensland Regional Parliament being held at the Cairns Convention Centre from 9th to 11th May, Cairns Regional Council is hopeful for state funding announcements...
May 7, 2023
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Western Australian councils recognised for water saving initiatives
Two Perth councils have been presented with awards for innovative water-saving initiatives as part of Western Australia’s Waterwise Councils program. City of Stirling and Town...
May 7, 2023
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Hong Kong Government cuts tourism funding by 40%
The Hong Kong Government is to reduce funding on its tourism operations - including the loss-making Ocean Park - and marketing by HK$951.5 million (US$121 million) in the...
May 7, 2023
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Sydney Harbour to receive $45 million for repair and conservation following ‘decade of neglect’
With Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek claiming Sydney Harbour’s culturally and environmentally significant sites have endured “a decade of neglect”, $45 million will...
May 5, 2023
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Revived proposal for Auckland waterfront stadium set for release
The consortium behind plans to build a 50,000-seat stadium on Auckland’s waterfront, last advanced in 2018, are, according to media reports, poised to release a new proposal....
May 4, 2023
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NSW Government looks to raise cap on concert events at the SCG and Allianz Stadium
The NSW Government is looking to lift a longstanding restriction that prevents Sydney's Allianz Stadium and Sydney Cricket Ground from hosting more than four concerts per year....
May 2, 2023
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AFL Club Presidents unanimously approve 19th team licence for Tasmania
Club Presidents of the AFL’s existing 18 teams have today voted unanimously to grant a licence to a Tasmanian team to join the competition. The AFL Commission endorsed the vote...
May 2, 2023
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City of Launceston welcomes federal funding for UTAS Stadium
City of Launceston has welcomed the announcement that along with the Federal Government contributing $240 million towards a new sport stadium in Hobart, $65 million will be...
Apr 30, 2023
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces $300 million funding for new Tasmanian stadia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially announced that the Federal Government will contribute $240 million towards a new sport stadium in Hobart along with $65 million to...
Apr 28, 2023
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AUSactive Chief Executive says fitness can ‘save’ Medicare
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has today called on Australia's governments to "move from reactive health approaches to a creative preventative health philosophy" in...
Apr 27, 2023
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Federal Government set to contribute $240 million for AFL stadium in Hobart
The Australian Government is set to commit $240 million for the planned new Hobart Stadium, dwarfing all previous Federal contributions for major venues. While not confirmed,...
Apr 26, 2023
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ATEC spotlights need for budget boost to help in recovery of Australia’s inbound tourism
The Australian Tourism Export Council has spotlighted the need for a supportive Federal Budget to help industry businesses ensure Australia remains competitive as a global...
Apr 26, 2023
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Australian Marine Conservation Society calls for enforceable plastics laws after business fails to deliver
The Australian Marine Conservation Society says Australia needs new laws on plastic packaging as businesses continue failing to deliver with it recently being revealed that we...
Apr 26, 2023
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Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta national parks to receive extra $262.3 million in Federal Budget
Australia’s Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta are among the National Parks in the Northern Territory to benefit from an extra $262.3 million in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, to address...
Apr 25, 2023
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Australian Institute of Marine Science additional funding will support equipment upgrades and job security
The Australian Institute of Marine Science, with parts of its Townville headquarters currently uninhabitable due to mould growth and decaying air conditioning units, and facing...
Apr 19, 2023
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Solar eclipse shines light on the unprotected Exmouth Gulf
With thousands of people attracted to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast for the best vantage point in the world for the solar eclipse on Thursday, few would be aware that...
Apr 18, 2023
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Federal budget to include $535 million funding injection for Australia’s cultural institutions
After being allowed to fall into a “shocking state of disrepair”, nine of Australia’s key cultural institutions are to benefit from $535 million in funding over four year in the...
Apr 3, 2023
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Federal Office of Music provides further backing for venue-based music
The Federal Office of Music has this week announced that $2.5 million in targeted funding is available under the latest round of the Live Music Australia Program. The funding...
Mar 30, 2023
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Ministers sworn in for NSW’s new Government as incoming Premier advises of end to suburban stadium funding
Following last Saturday’s state election, new NSW Premier Chris Minns has been sworn into his role - in what appears to be a minority government - with six additional senior...
Mar 29, 2023
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Australian Olympic Committee’s Matt Carroll calls for $2 billion investment to drive green and gold decade
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Chief Executive Matt Carroll has called on the Federal Government to back sport’s ‘green and gold decade’ with an investment of $2 billion...
Mar 27, 2023
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Ticket scalpers on Western Australian Government’s radar after first spot fines issued
Five individuals have become the first to face legal action under the Western Australian Government’s new ticket scalping laws, with the infringement notices relating to the...
Mar 26, 2023
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