News: Government
NSW Government spotlights the achievements of its rewilding project
The NSW Government has spotlighted the achievements of its rewilding projects – coinciding with today being commemorated across Australia as National Threatened Species Day. 10...
Sep 7, 2022
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Queensland Government funds community-led threatened species action
With National Threatened Species Day being commemorated across Australia on 7th September to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction, the Queensland...
Sep 6, 2022
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More than 360,000 hectares of Queensland’s Cape York returned to traditional owners
A special ceremony held today between Traditional Owners and the Queensland Government marked the handing back of more than 362,000 hectares of land on Australia’s Cape York...
Sep 6, 2022
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Western Australian coastal erosion projects to share in almost $4 million State Government funding
Major coastal protection projects in Esperance, Geraldton and Fremantle are among 50 projects to share in almost $4 million in Western Australian Government funding through the...
Sep 5, 2022
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World Athletics announces postponement of Nanjing’s World Indoor Championships to 2025
World Athletics has advised that the Chinese city of Nanjing’s hosting of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, originally due to have been staged in March 2020, will be...
Sep 1, 2022
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Sydney's new Allianz Stadium revealed as costing $874 million
Infrastructure NSW and Venues NSW have confirmed that the cost of building Sydney’s new Allianz Stadium went 20% over budget, costing $828 million against $729 million allocated...
Sep 1, 2022
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Federal Government holds inaugural Women in Sport Workforce Roundtable
Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells hosted the Government’s inaugural roundtable for women in the sport industry earlier this week to help frame their issues ahead of the...
Sep 1, 2022
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City of Perth continues its support of arts and culture projects
The City of Perth is continuing its support of arts and cultural projects having committed more than $1 million to expand the City’s vibrant events calendar. Council voted to...
Sep 1, 2022
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RADF funding strengthens Queensland regional community-led arts and cultural experiences
A Queensland Government partnership with 59 regional local councils will see an investment of more than $4 million in 2022 – 2023 through the Regional Arts Development Fund...
Aug 30, 2022
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UAE set to benefit from Qatar's FIFA World Cup hosting
Qatar's 2022 World Cup promises to benefit not only itself but also to provide an unintended economic, political, and religious soft power boon for its foremost rival in the...
Aug 30, 2022
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Former Federal Tourism Minister reveals why she fired Scott Morrison
Former Federal Tourism Minister, Fran Bailey, has revealed why she fired Scott Morrison from his $350,000-a-year position as Managing Director of Tourism Australia in 2006....
Aug 27, 2022
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AMCS fears for wildlife after Federal Government agrees to oil and gas exploration in marine parks
The Australian Marine Conservation Society is deeply concerned for marine wildlife following the recently elected Federal Government’s release of huge swathes of Commonwealth...
Aug 25, 2022
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$3 million to improve Great Barrier Reef island access and act as catalyst for ecotourism opportunities
The Queensland Government is investing $3 million to enhance public access to key Great Barrier Reef islands with funding anticipated to become a catalyst for private investment...
Aug 25, 2022
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Victorian environmental volunteers supported to continue projects and deliver innovative ideas
The Victorian Government is investing more than $558,000 in more than 50 grassroot volunteer groups to help them continue vital environmental projects, bring innovative new...
Aug 23, 2022
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$25 million to be invested in NSW female sport facility program
Aiming to get more women and girls playing sport, the NSW Government will invest $25 million in a female sport facility program. The Community Female Friendly Sport Facilities...
Aug 22, 2022
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New funding boost to develop tourism and hospitality skills in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has committed $3.9 million over the next two years to develop workforce skills for the tourism and hospitality industries. The Tourism...
Aug 22, 2022
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South Australian Government reveals $10 million fund to back live music and festivals
Looking to revive the state’s live music sector, the South Australian Government is backing a new generation of festivals in the latest round of its $10 million See It Live...
Aug 22, 2022
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Federal Sport Minister Anika Wells appointed to Brisbane 2032 Board
Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells has been appointed onto the Board of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, replacing predecessor Senator Richard Colbeck. Minister Wells...
Aug 22, 2022
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$9.1 million NSW Government initiative to restore Sydney Harbour marine habitats
A $9.1 million NSW Government initiative is aimed at helping to restore Sydney Harbour’s biodiversity, improve water quality and increase carbon storage. The harbour restoration...
Aug 22, 2022
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Outgoing AFL club President Peggy O’Neal to chair Commonwealth Games planning committee
Peggy O’Neal, the first woman to serve as a President of an AFL club, is set to take up a new role overseeing the delivery of the Victorian Commonwealth Games. O’Neal, who is...
Aug 19, 2022
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ExerciseNZ's Richard Beddie calls for New Zealand Government to deliver clear messages on the benefits of activity
Responding to a newly released global study which found that physically activity is a preventative against COVID, ExerciseNZ President Richard Beddie has called on the New...
Aug 18, 2022
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Vouchers continue to help Northern Territory families with sport participation
The Northern Territory Government through their Sport Voucher Scheme continues to make it easier for children and young people to participate in sport and other recreational...
Aug 18, 2022
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NRL Grand Final to return to Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Weeks of speculation in Sydney’s media that the NRL Grand Final would again be staged in Brisbane have been ended today with the announcement that Accor Stadium will host the...
Aug 17, 2022
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Tasmanian Premier says JackJumpers’ success provides a strong message to AFL decision-makers
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has declared that the success of first-year NBL franchise the JackJumpers will send a powerful message of the potential of the state's proposed...
Aug 16, 2022
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