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Single-use plastic cups for cold drinks banned in Western Australia from today
The sale or supply of single-use plastic cold beverage cups has been banned from today in Western Australia with the move completing the first stage of the state's Plan for...
Sep 30, 2022
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Western Australian Government to introduce laws banning thugs from entertainment precincts
The Western Australian Government is introducing legislation that will ban violent offenders and perpetrators of antisocial behaviour from popular entertainment precincts....
Sep 29, 2022
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AUSactive’s strategic priorities for all levels of government to be presented at Senior Management Summit
Having evolved from Fitness Australia at the end of last year, AUSactive will be staging its inaugural Senior Management Summit next month, presenting an opportunity for...
Sep 29, 2022
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AMCS encouraged by Queensland’s new energy plan
Australian Marine Conservation Society is encouraged by the Queensland Government’s new energy plan, which is a significant step forward in tackling the climate crisis....
Sep 28, 2022
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Ryde Tennis World to benefit from $2 million in funding from NSW Office of Sport
The Tennis World facility in the Sydney suburb of Ryde is set to be ‘reinvigorated’ as a result of $2 million in funding from the NSW Office of Sport’s Multi-Sport Community...
Sep 26, 2022
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Event funding aims to attract different demographics back into Perth’s CBD
The Western Australian Government has delivered $1.9 million funding among 24 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits to host events that attract a range of...
Sep 26, 2022
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Australian Government expands its support for rugby league in Papua New Guinea
In partnership with Queensland Rugby League, the Australian Government is expanding its support for high performance rugby league in Papua New Guinea. The Australian Government...
Sep 25, 2022
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Hong Kong Tourism Board welcomes easing of some of the world's toughest travel restrictions
The Hong Kong Government announced on Friday that it will be ending mandatory hotel quarantine which has significantly impacted the economy and kept the finance hub...
Sep 25, 2022
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Japanese Government announces borders will reopen to vaccinated tourists from 11th October
Japan has announced it will lift tough Covid restrictions on foreign visitors, reopening its borders to vaccinated tourists after two and a half years of pandemic closures....
Sep 25, 2022
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AMCS new research shows 51% of regional Queenslanders want stronger climate action from government
A new poll commissioned by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and conducted by The Online Research Unit has revealed that 51% of respondents want the Queensland...
Sep 23, 2022
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NSW Government launches confronting new campaign ahead of plastic ban
The NSW Government features confronting and challenging images of plastic pollution in the ocean, dead fish and a turtle choking on a plastic bag in their new thought-provoking...
Sep 22, 2022
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New calls for Australia to adopt a National Strategy on Physical Activity
The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre and members of the Australian Systems Approaches to Physical Activity (ASAPa) team have this week renewed calls for the Federal...
Sep 22, 2022
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Australia revealed as largest source market for tourists to Indonesia
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia has revealed that Australia is the largest source of overseas visitors to the country, representing...
Sep 22, 2022
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Western Australia’s inaugural Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council members appointed
Western Australia’s peak strategic body on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council – has seen its inaugural seven members appointed. The...
Sep 22, 2022
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Tasmanian Government’s AFL licence bid sees it increase financial commitment
The Tasmanian Government’s ongoing campaign to secure an AFL team licence has seen it increase its funding commitment, from $100 million over 10 years to $144 million over 12...
Sep 20, 2022
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Gold Coast sports economy worth $747 million
The City of Gold Coast has published new data revealing that the value of its sporting economy has hit $747 million the highest in its history. Announcing the figure, Gold Coast...
Sep 18, 2022
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Zoos Victoria marks 160 years of wildlife conservation
Melbourne Zoo will be celebrating 160 years of wildlife conservation with a series of free children’s activities during the upcoming school holiday activities. All children...
Sep 18, 2022
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Thai court orders rehabilitation of Maya Bay beach 22 years after damage by film crew
More than two decades after the Hollywood film The Beach was shot at Thailand's scenic Maya Bay, the nation’s Supreme Court has ordered the Royal Forest Department to press...
Sep 13, 2022
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New nature reserves created in Western Australia’s South-West region to protect threatened species
The Western Australian Government has created new nature reserves in the state’s South-West region to protect a wealth of native animals including threatened species such as...
Sep 9, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission funding helps Parkes to host HockeyOne match
An Australian Sports Commission grant of $50,000 is helping Parkes, situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, to host a HockeyOne match - set to be the first ever...
Sep 9, 2022
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Music industry stakeholders unite to call for federal music development agency
18 industry bodies have united to call for the creation of a new national development agency to oversee strategic investment and policy development for the Australian music...
Sep 8, 2022
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New Zealand Government increases funding for 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has announced that more than $20 million is being invested over the next four years to prepare New Zealand athletes for...
Sep 8, 2022
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Federal Government’s Climate Bill becomes law
The Federal Government’s landmark Climate Bill has been passed in Parliament enshrining into Australian law an emissions reduction target of 43% from 2005 levels by 2030 and net...
Sep 8, 2022
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Dandenong Council appeals to Victorian Government to help fund aquatic and wellbeing centre
Greater Dandenong Council is appealing to the Victorian Government to help fund the delivery of the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre (new Dandenong Oasis) - considered to be a high...
Sep 7, 2022
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