News: Government
Queensland Government launches Eco-certified Tourism Destination Program
The Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport has announced the launch of the Eco-certified Tourism Destination Program, offering $1 million in grants between...
Aug 16, 2022
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Environment
Funding helps to support Queensland show industry
$2 million from the Queensland Government’s annual Show Societies Grants Program will support 129 local shows during 2022-2023 in being able to thrill, delight, captivate and...
Aug 15, 2022
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Government
500 sporting events across Victoria supported by State Government funding program
The Victorian Government’s ‘Significant Sporting Events Program’ has supported 500 sporting events since 2014 with almost half of the program’s events to date having been held...
Aug 15, 2022
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opens Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre
With its long-course 50 metre pool described as “a game changer for competitive swimming”, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened the new $32 million...
Aug 10, 2022
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Aquatics
Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules make no difference for the exhibition industry
While the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers, it...
Aug 10, 2022
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Venues
New Zealand Government unveils plan for tourism industry transformation
New Zealand Minister of Tourism Stuart Nash has unveiled a draft plan that aims to transform the nation’s tourism industry with a focus on sustainability. Unveiling the draft of...
Aug 10, 2022
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Government
QTIC helps upskill tourism and hospitality operators
Currently, Queensland has around 5,600 tourism and hospitality jobs vacancies to fill. To fill the skills gap and meet the needs of a burgeoning tourism market, the Queensland...
Aug 9, 2022
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Government
Two more Australian species pushed closer to extinction
The south-eastern glossy black cockatoo and the mountain skink have been added to the growing list of Australia’s threatened species. The mountain skink is being listed as...
Aug 8, 2022
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Environment
Victorian Government sets minimum standards of access for women and girls in sport
The Victorian Government is setting minimum standards of access for women and girls in sport across the state with all Victorian councils from July 2024 needing to ensure they...
Aug 7, 2022
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Venues
Conversion of old abattoir line into active transport link among Get NSW Active projects to share in $40 million
The NSW Government’s ‘Get NSW Active’ program is allocating $40 million towards projects including a greenway from Iron Cove to the Cooks River, designs for the Pippita Rail...
Aug 4, 2022
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Government
Marine Conservationists welcome Federal Government proposal to reject Clive Palmer’s Coal project
The Australian Marine Conservation Society says that new Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s proposal to reject Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland Coal project is the...
Aug 3, 2022
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Environment
ACT Government introduces new laws to better protect Canberra’s trees
New laws have been introduced by the ACT Government to better protect Canberra’s trees from unsustainable development and to help retain and grow their tree canopy for future...
Aug 3, 2022
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Environment
Inner West Council questions NSW Government’s stadium funding
With a reported dispute over funding for major venues between NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’Landys currently...
Aug 2, 2022
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Venues
NSW Tourism and Sport Minister Stuart Ayres resigns following misconduct allegations
NSW Tourism and Sport Minister Stuart Ayres has resigned after an inquiry "raised concerns" about his conduct in the appointment of former NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro’s...
Aug 2, 2022
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Venues
Minister confirms cost of terminating Singapore Sports Hub partnership
The Singapore Government has revealed that the cost of terminating the public-private partnership (PPP) for the operation of the Singapore Sports Hub will reach S$2.3 billion...
Aug 2, 2022
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Venues
Queensland Premier calls on Dreamworld owners to spend allocated funds on koala conservation
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today called on Dreamworld owners, Ardent Leisure Group, to spend allocated funds on koala conservation after the theme park spent...
Aug 1, 2022
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Environment
Bunbury Outer Ring Road approved by Federal Government threatens environment
Construction on the contentious 27 kilometre Bunbury Outer Ring Road - a $1.25 billion bypass highway in Western Australia's south - has been approved despite its threat to a...
Jul 31, 2022
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Environment
EOI open to support eligible Great Barrier Reef protection projects
The Queensland Government’s Reef Assist program is offering eligible groups a share in $10 million to help protect the Great Barrier Reef with expressions of interest now open....
Jul 29, 2022
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Environment
Victorian grassroots football clubs share in $2.6 million funding
The Victorian Government is ensuring more grassroots football clubs have the facilities they need to cater for the growing demand and as such have announced seven projects that...
Jul 28, 2022
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Surfaces
World Active Forum highlights need to collaborate to reverse pandemic's impact on global health
The newly formed World Active Forum, whose inaugural Chair is AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish, has released a statement highlighting the post-COVID-19 challenges facing the exercise,...
Jul 28, 2022
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Fitness
Ardent Leisure allowed to use $2.7 million in koala research funding for new Dreamworld rollercoaster
Almost $3 million of Queensland Government funds allocated to Dreamworld for a state-of-the-art facility to protect endangered koalas is reported to have been diverted to build...
Jul 27, 2022
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Environment
Aiming to get more Australians more active leading health and wellness bodies to head to Canberra
Leaders from some of Australia’s major health associations including the Heart Foundation, Liver Foundation, Healthy Life, Musculoskeletal Australia and Arthritis Australia will...
Jul 25, 2022
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Fitness
Former NSW Sport Minister John Sidoti found corrupt by ICAC
NSW Parliamentarian and former NSW Minister for Sport John Sidoti has been found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct by using his position to influence local councillors...
Jul 19, 2022
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Recreation /
Government
Aussie Ark calls on Federal Government to increase support for wildlife before it’s too late
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, considers the State of the Environment report released yesterday (19th July), amplifies the need for Government to work more closely with...
Jul 19, 2022
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Environment /
Zoos