News: Government
Australian Government to require mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China
Becoming the latest country to impose testing requirements on travellers from China, the Australian Government has announced that arrivals from China will be required to take a...
Dec 31, 2022
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Australia Government will not impose COVID test rules on returning arrivals from China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the nation will not immediately follow countries such as Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the USA by introducing...
Dec 29, 2022
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Chinese Government’s announcement of easing of pandemic border measures prompts rush of overseas travel bookings
An announcement by the Chinese Government that the nation’s borders will reopen next month has prompted a rush of people to book overseas travel. Despite ongoing mass...
Dec 27, 2022
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TTF calls for working holiday visa age limit to be raised to 50
Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) Australia has called for the working holiday visa age cut-off to be lifted to 50 years to provide a wider range of skilled workers and...
Dec 25, 2022
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Tasmania Government presents business case for new Hobart stadium
The Tasmania Government has released its business case for its planned new Hobart stadium, seeking $240 million from the Federal Government towards the new roofed venue that...
Dec 22, 2022
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Major sports reject need for more regulation of online gambling
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS), the body representing Australia’s principal sporting codes, has rejected calls for more regulation of...
Dec 21, 2022
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Milestone reached on Geelong Council’s North Bellarine pool project
The City of Greater Geelong has revealed that building works are now 50% complete on the first stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre project. Work on the $15.5 million...
Dec 21, 2022
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AUSactive highlights having 'come a long way' in its advocacy
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has released a communication to fitness stakeholders pointing out the body’s increased advocacy on behalf of its members and the industry...
Dec 20, 2022
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Western Australian Government supports Screenwest with $7.7 million Lotterywest grant
The Western Australian Government is providing Screenwest with a $7.7 million Lotterywest grant to support the production of film, television and interactive projects in WA –...
Dec 19, 2022
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Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix to remain in Melbourne until at least 2037
The Victoria Government has announced that the Australian Grand Prix will be staged in Melbourne until at least 2037 after securing a two year extension to a 10-year deal agreed...
Dec 14, 2022
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Sport Singapore completes takeover of nation’s Sports Hub
Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has officially taken over the Singapore Sports Hub from SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), managers of the 35-hectare sports and lifestyle...
Dec 12, 2022
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QTIC announces new Board of Directors appointment
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has announced that Alison Smith, Chief Executive of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has been appointed to...
Dec 7, 2022
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Concepts unveiled for St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre
St George Illawarra Dragons has submitted a development application for its planned new Community and High Performance Centre (CHPC) at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation...
Dec 6, 2022
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Y NSW opens applications for 2023 Youth Parliament
Y NSW is calling on all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people to apply for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years 10, 11 and...
Nov 29, 2022
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AMCS and Queensland Government respond to Reef “In Danger” list recommendation
The Reactive Monitoring Mission report released today by World Heritage Committee’s scientific advisory bodies shows the Great Barrier Reef is in trouble and outlines the...
Nov 28, 2022
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Environment
Local alliance formed to push for new Penrith Stadium
Amid some uncertainty over the NSW Government’s commitment to the construction of a new rectangular stadium in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith, a new has been formed to...
Nov 28, 2022
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Sport NSW calls on political parties to increase core funding
With the help of some of the state’s biggest sporting stars, Sport NSW has launched a new report calling on all sides of politics to provide more funding for sporting...
Nov 27, 2022
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Queensland Government’s Reef Assist invests $20 million for projects in six catchment areas
The Queensland Government has extended its investment to more than $20 million into its Reef Assist initiative to assure ongoing protection of the Great Barrier Reef, while...
Nov 21, 2022
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China’s ongoing Coronavirus restrictions set to see cancellation of 2023 Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix
Formula 1 will not return to China in 2023 with the Shanghai Grand Prix to be removed from the global race calendar as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. BBC Sport has...
Nov 21, 2022
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AFL reveals in-principle agreement for Tasmania expansion team
The AFL is reported to have reached an in-principle agreement with the Tasmanian Government on the commercial terms covering the state’s bid for an expansion team. The agreement...
Nov 18, 2022
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Brisbane basketball stadium among Queensland sporting facilities to share in $75 million disaster funding
More than 200 Queensland disaster-affected sites are to share $75 million in joint state and federal recovery funding which will allow council sites and sporting clubs to be...
Nov 16, 2022
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AMCS commends Australian Government’s international commitment to 30% ocean conservation
The Australian Government signed the Ocean Conservation Pledge – a global movement calling on countries to protect at least 30% of the ocean within their jurisdictions by 2030 –...
Nov 16, 2022
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Environment
New Chairperson announced for Destination NSW
Sally Loane has been announced as the new Chair of Destination NSW, with NSW Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin thanking outgoing Chair Christine McLoughlin. An experienced...
Nov 16, 2022
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Reversal of visa ban means Novak Djokovic can play at 2023 Australian Open
Having banned international tennis star Novak Djokovic from entering the country for three years as of January 2022, the Australian Government has overturned its visa ban on the...
Nov 16, 2022
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