News: Government
South Australia’s ‘The Power of Her’ program delivers record support for girls and women in sport
More than $9.1 million in funding is available in the third year of South Australia’s The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation Program (IPP), helping to deliver...
Jun 18, 2025
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NRL's South Sydney Rabbitohs fail in bid to move home venue
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ bid to move their home games from Accor Stadium to the Allianz Stadium in Sydney's Moore Park has been rejected by the NSW Government. The club had...
Jun 18, 2025
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Grants support Victorians to get active and connect to local communities
Victorian Government funding of more than $8.1 million is helping more Victorians get involved in sport and active recreation, boosting participation opportunities across the...
Jun 15, 2025
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Sporting organisations and NSW Government unite to address domestic violence
The NSW Government has joined forces with sporting organisations to announce the formation of a new whole-of-sport partnership that unites the sports community in the prevention...
Jun 13, 2025
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South Australian Government supports athletes to achieve global goals
69 elite South Australian athletes have received vital state government support to help them achieve their goals at the Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games. The athletes...
Jun 12, 2025
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Hills sporting clubs unite with Council to campaign for more fields
The Hills Shire Council urgently needs 40 new sports fields and is calling on the NSW Government to help fund the delivery of the playing fields to meet surging demand and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Funding promised for Bega War Memorial Pool while Bega Valley Aquatics Coordinator recognised for leadership skills
Bega Valley Shire Council Aquatics Facilities Coordinator, Nic Hoynes leads a team that has helped thousands of children and adults learn to swim and grow their confidence in...
Jun 10, 2025
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South Australian Budget allocates funding to help protect the state’s environment
The wildlife rehabilitation sector, maintaining the health of River Murray and expanding a National Park at the centre of a World Heritage bid will be supported following the...
Jun 6, 2025
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Emersons Dunedin Marathon among Dunedin events welcoming government funding
A New Zealand Government funding boost of more than $100,000 will provide welcome assistance to a group of renowned Dunedin events. Dunedin City Council Team Leader – Events Dan...
Jun 1, 2025
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Surfing WA secures new partnership to boost surf safety
Surfing Western Australia has announced a new three-year partnership with the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries), to expand...
May 31, 2025
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Karen Jones named permanent Chief Executive at Destination NSW
The NSW Government has today announced the appointment of Karen Jones as Chief Executive of its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Jones, who has been acting...
May 30, 2025
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Western Australian Government introduces extended licences for best practice national park tourism operators
The Western Australian Government is to introduce longer licences from 10 years to up to 20 years for tourism operators meeting best practice standards in tourism experiences,...
May 29, 2025
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Tasmanian Government reveals Hobart Stadium planning legislation
The Tasmanian Government has revealed the legislation that it is introducing legislation to move forward the development of its planned new AFL stadium at Hobart's Macquarie...
May 27, 2025
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AIS Podium Project looks to deliver high-performance sport facilities for Canberra
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced a new name for the most significant upgrading of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Campus in more than four decades....
May 27, 2025
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Cost of new Hobart Stadium rises to $945 million
Draft legislation that would enable a new AFL stadium to be built at Hobart’s Macquarie Point has been released for public consultation by the Tasmanian Government along with an...
May 26, 2025
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Opening of new Charlotte Pass chair life delayed until winter 2026
A long-awaited $3 million infrastructure upgrade at Australia’s highest-situated ski resort will not now open until 2026 as a result of regulatory delays. Charlotte Pass Snow...
May 26, 2025
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NSW Government releases new guidelines on synthetic turf sports fields
The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has advised of the release of new guidelines on the best practice management and assessment of synthetic turf sports...
May 21, 2025
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Football ties strengthen between Australia and Indonesia
Football Australia recently joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Jakarta as part of his first official bilateral meeting, since his re-election, with the President of...
May 21, 2025
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New data highlights overwhelming failure of NSW’s shark nets
The Humane World for Animals has flagged figures just released under Freedom of Information which show the overwhelming failure of NSW’s shark nets with almost 90% of the...
May 20, 2025
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Environment
Australian Sports Commission to develop national sport infrastructure plan
With a goal to make sporting facilities across the country “more welcoming, accessible and inclusive”, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has today announced that it is to...
May 19, 2025
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NSW Government invites individuals and organisations to provide input on first NSW Heritage strategy
The NSW Government is inviting community members and heritage stakeholders to have input on the first NSW Heritage strategy with the aim of the strategy to deliver a heritage...
May 19, 2025
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Victorian Government releases community sports infrastructure report
A new report from the Victorian Government has outlined the impacts of more than 330 community sports projects that it has completed over the past two years. The Community...
May 18, 2025
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Conservationists call for critical investment in Victoria’s Parks to ensure their endurance
On the 50th anniversary of Victoria's landmark National Parks Act, conservationists are urging the Victorian Government to deliver critical funding for the state's protected...
May 16, 2025
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AMCS urges Environment and Fisheries Ministers to take decisive action to protect Australia’s oceans
While the Australian Marine Conservation Society has welcomed Senator Murray Watt as the new Minister for the Environment and Julie Collins' return as Minister for Agriculture,...
May 14, 2025
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