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Federal Government honours $10 million pledge to upgrade Katherine Aquatic Centre
Upgrades to the Northern Territory’s Katherine Aquatic Centre are assured with the Federal Government honouring its $10 million commitment. Currently, the Katherine Aquatic...
Nov 14, 2022
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Taliban Government bans Afghani women from parks and gyms
Afghanistan’s Taliban Government has prohibited women from access to public parks and gyms in its latest edict cracking down on women's rights and freedoms. The religious group,...
Nov 13, 2022
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AFL 2023 season to feature ‘magic round’ in South Australia
South Australia will host every match of round five of next year's AFL season next year, with nine matches of the competition to be held in the state from Thursday 13th through...
Nov 12, 2022
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Hong Kong Government to ease pandemic restrictions for tour groups
The Hong Kong Government is aiming to encourage the return of tour groups by exempting travellers in tour groups from Covid-19 rules that prevent new arrivals from going to...
Nov 9, 2022
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Australia becomes founding member of the Forests and Climate Leaders Partnership
Australia has become a founding member of the Forests and Climate Leaders Partnership, a new international group to accelerate the contribution of forests to global climate...
Nov 9, 2022
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Environment
Released under FOI laws sports rorts report show former Minister’s ‘significant shortcomings’
The release of the report into the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, that the former LNP Coalition Government had sought to keep secret, included findings that were...
Nov 7, 2022
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Calls for new Canberra Stadium to replace GIO Stadium
Concerns have been raised by Canberra Raiders Chairman Dennis Richardson about the existing GIO Stadium in Canberra being passed its use-by date and that its time for a new...
Nov 6, 2022
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Over $1 million available to restore Queensland nature refuges
Nature refuge owners in Queensland can now apply for a share in more than $1 million in grants is to protect the environment and repair severe damage caused by recent natural...
Nov 6, 2022
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AMCS praises South Australia’s ambitious stance against single-use plastic
The Australian Marine Conservation Society, Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation, has praised South Australia’s roadmap in its fight against single-use plastics,...
Nov 5, 2022
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Western Australian Government looks to stimulate bid for Perth-based NRL team
The Western Australian Government has flagged its support for a potential Perth-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise, with work underway to identify a third-party bid....
Nov 3, 2022
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Platypus refuge habitats among conservation projects to receive funding from Victorian Government
To safeguard the future of the platypus, a threatened species listed as vulnerable in Victoria, $160,000 will be allocated to build two refuge habitats for platypus conservation...
Nov 3, 2022
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New Zealand ready to welcome thousands of working holiday makers for summer
Thousands of international working holiday makers have been granted new visas and are set to bring key skills to the New Zealand economy over the next three months. Advising on...
Nov 2, 2022
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NSW Government’s Westinvest funds new performing arts centre and community hubs in Wollondilly
Wollondilly residents will benefit from a new performing arts centre, a range of new community hubs, better local traffic connections and sports facilities through commitments...
Nov 1, 2022
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World Health Organization points to New Zealand’s unacceptably low physical inactivity levels
ExerciseNZ Chief Executive Richard Beddie has highlighted New Zealand’s unacceptably high level of physical inactivity, revealed in the first ever World Health Organisation...
Oct 31, 2022
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NSW plastic ban will divert 2.7 billion plastic items from oceans but balloons still need to be banned
From today, plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, unlidded plates and bowls, expanded polystyrene food service items, plastic cotton bud sticks, and microbeads in cosmetics will be...
Oct 31, 2022
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Former Queensland sheep station becomes protected nature refuge
The Queensland Government has announced that more than 8,200 hectares of a former sheep station in the state's south west will become a protected area via an agreement between...
Oct 30, 2022
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Geelong’s Kardinia Park to host closing ceremony for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Victorian Government has announced that Geelong's Kardinia Park (GMBHA Stadium) will host the closing ceremony for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the venue to act as a...
Oct 28, 2022
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Ongoing Chinese COVID prevention measures result in new closure of Universal Beijing Resort
With the Chinese Government maintaining its tough anti-Coronavirus measures, the Universal Beijing Resort has been closed this week while districts in the cities of Wuhan and...
Oct 27, 2022
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$135 million proposal for Perth to retain High Performance hockey program
A $135 million proposal has been made by the Western Australian Government in partnership with Hockey WA to retain the High Performance hockey program in Perth. As part of the...
Oct 27, 2022
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Female friendly pavilions and upgraded football pitches among 91 projects receiving Victorian Government funding
The Victorian Government’s 2022 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is helping communities transform sports grounds, build female friendly change rooms, develop exciting play...
Oct 26, 2022
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Federal budget supports growth of visitor economy but slashes Tourism Australia funding
Australia’s tourism industry has been buoyed by the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget commitment of $48 million to support recovery and rebuilding over the next four years....
Oct 26, 2022
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Federal Budget to provide more funds for climate and environmental initiatives
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' first budget in office has delivered more funding for climate initiatives than any other in the last decade, delivering, according to a...
Oct 26, 2022
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Federal Budget backs sport but avoids focus on wellness and wellbeing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced new investments in sport as part of the new Federal Government’s first budget. Within overall spending of $633.5 million on sport, a rise of...
Oct 25, 2022
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Creative Partnerships Australia to be abolished under Federal Budget moves
With, as foreshadowed, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' first budget in office focussing on families and healthcare while also looking to cut down on rorts and waste, there were...
Oct 25, 2022
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