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AMCS and Climate Council respond to new State of the Environment report
The Australian Marine Conservation Society and Climate Council - Australia’s leading community-funded climate change communications organisation – have both responded to the new...
Jul 19, 2022
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Environment
Report shows outlook for Australian environment is grim but not without hope
The latest State of the Environment (SOE) Report was released today by the Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek and while it shows Australia's environment to be in a...
Jul 18, 2022
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Minister Anika Wells: ‘sport will help achieve many objectives of the Australian Government’
In her first address as Federal Minister for Sport, Anika Wells has today addressed the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) in Melbourne, setting her initial...
Jul 12, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission's Kieran Perkins delivers a vision for sport
Presenting the NSC oration at the opening of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) in Melbourne yesterday, Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chief...
Jul 11, 2022
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AUSactive ready to engage with new Federal Government to deliver national wellbeing budget
With new Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese having pledged to take the country in a new direction, peak body AUSactive is hoping that the new Government will recognise...
Jul 11, 2022
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New Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells to address National Sports Convention
Newly appointed Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells will make her first address in her role at next week’s National Sports and Physical Activity Convention in Melbourne....
Jul 9, 2022
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Zoos Victoria to take on management of Kyabram Fauna Park
The Victorian Government has announced that the management of the Kyabram Fauna Park in the Goulburn River Valley will be taken over by Zoos Victoria. From October, the regional...
Jul 9, 2022
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Sustainability and Accessibility Grants now available to Northern Territory Tourism operators
The Northern Territory Government has this week opened new and returning tourism grants designed to assist operators improve the on-ground visitor experience and attract more...
Jul 6, 2022
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NSW Government looks to acquire harness racing track as site for new Penrith Stadium
In a development that will see NRL side the Penrith Panthers continue to play at its BlueBet Stadium in 2023, the NSW Government has advised that it has entered negotiations to...
Jul 5, 2022
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Dates locked in for Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Victorian Government has announced that the state’s hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held from 17th to 29th March in that year. Beginning with the Opening...
Jul 5, 2022
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Western Australia theatre and circus among organisations sharing $830,000 funding
The latest round of the Western Australian Government's Arts 15k-plus grants program, distributes $830,000 in funding among 17 Western Australian artists and organisations....
Jul 5, 2022
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Surf Coast Shire Council looks for more funds for planned new aquatic and recreation facility
In a bid to offset rapidly increasing construction costs, Surf Coast Shire Council has advised that it will pursue “a new scope” for its planned Surf Coast Aquatic and Health...
Jul 4, 2022
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Consultation commences on new model for Aboriginal joint management of NSW national parks
Consultation has commenced on the development of a new model which could lead to the handback of title to all NSW national parks, which cover nearly 10% of NSW, over a 15 to 20...
Jul 4, 2022
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Parks
New agreement sees funding reinvested into Northern Territory regional turf clubs
A new funding agreement has been announced between the Northern Territory Government and Thoroughbred Racing NT (TRNT) to support the racing industry across the Territory for...
Jul 4, 2022
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Disability-led performing arts company to share in South Australian government funding
Disability-led performing arts company, Restless Dance Theatre is among the arts organisations, artists, and smaller collectives exploring bold new works to share in $8 million...
Jul 2, 2022
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Conservationists welcome Australian Government’s commitment to addressing plastic pollution
Federal Environment Minister,Tanya Plibersek has made a strong and clear commitment at the UN Oceans Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, to provide leadership on the protection and...
Jun 30, 2022
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Environment
Funding secures 50 metre pool redevelopment at Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
An additional $4.9 million grant from the NSW Government will ensure that the long-awaited redevelopment of the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) can go ahead. With sub...
Jun 30, 2022
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Henson Park among local NSW sport facilities to share in $100 million for major upgrades
The awarding of grants in Round One of the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund will see sports facilities across NSW receiving major upgrades. Almost $100...
Jun 28, 2022
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Inactivity costs Australia's healthcare system $2 billion per year
A global Deloitte Report, commissioned by The Global Health & Fitness Alliance, in collaboration with AUSactive, has analysed health and fitness industry impacts on 46 countries...
Jun 27, 2022
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17 artists and organisations to share $1 million NSW Government funding
$1 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Visual Arts Commissioning Program will go towards career advancing opportunities for 17 artists and organisations. The successful...
Jun 27, 2022
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New Victorian Ministers announced after multiple resignations
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the appointment of Steve Dimopoulos as the state’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and Minister for Creative...
Jun 24, 2022
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COVID response commander to lead Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee
Jeroen Weimar, who led the state’s COVID-19 Response, has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee - the organisation...
Jun 23, 2022
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Western Australian Government apologises to gymnasts as child safeguarding unit established
Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has issued an apology in Parliament in response to a Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Review into allegations...
Jun 23, 2022
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NSW Government budget delivers $3.5 million for Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre but no money for new stadia
The NRL’s highly promoted ambition for the NSW Government to fund new suburban stadia in Sydney has been ignored in the NSW Treasurer Matt Kean’s 2022/23 budget. While funds...
Jun 22, 2022
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