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Tourism peak bodies welcome incoming Federal Government
Peak bodies representing Australian tourism have welcomed the new Federal Government after Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s swearing in as the nation’s 31st Prime Minister this...
May 23, 2022
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NT Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security welcomes wildlife poaching sentences
Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has welcomed today’s sentencing of two men charged with the import, possession, take and export of...
May 22, 2022
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Export tourism industry welcomes Australia’s newly elected Labor Government
The Australian Tourism Export Council has welcomed Australia’s new Federal Government and congratulated Prime Minister Albanese on the weekend’s success. ATEC Managing Director...
May 22, 2022
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AMCS considers Australian Election result as opportunity to reset climate change agenda
The Australian Marine Conservation Society sees the Australian Election result as an opportunity to reset agenda on climate action, bringing renewed hope for our reefs. AMCS...
May 22, 2022
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Concept revealed for MCG redevelopment
A concept image for the proposed $1 billion redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground have been released coinciding with the announcement that funding has been secured to...
May 20, 2022
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Surf Life Saving Australia reminds local clubs not to endorse political candidates
As an apolitical and a not-for-profit organisation, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has reminded all Surf Life Saving affiliated entities and members of a Surf Life Saving...
May 20, 2022
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Funding offered to eligible private landholders to protect NSW koala habitat
Through the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, the NSW Government is releasing funding support for private landholders to protect koala habitat in the Northern Tablelands as...
May 19, 2022
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Labor pledges to expand inclusive sport
A program that aims to promote and expand inclusive sport and recreation, currently being piloted in Geelong, would be greatly expanded across the nation if Labor wins this...
May 19, 2022
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Tasmanian Government announces end of COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions
The Tasmanian Government has revealed that COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions will be scrapped from midnight on Friday. Announcing today that activities, events and...
May 18, 2022
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Labor makes election pledge for additional tourism funding
Australian Labor has announced it will invest an additional $48 million to support the tourism industry recovery if elected at this weekend’s Federal election. The proposed...
May 16, 2022
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Major Parties both commit to investing $10 million for Katherine Aquatic Centre upgrade
Upgrades to the Northern Territory’s Katherine Aquatic Centre appear assured with both the incumbent LNP Government and Labor opposition committing funds for the project in the...
May 16, 2022
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Export Tourism Industry still waiting for Government to address key issues
With a week until the Federal Election, Australia’s export tourism industry remains concerned with the lack of political focus on key Government supports which will help the...
May 12, 2022
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New Zealand borders to open to all international visa holders from 1st August
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today advised that the country’s borders will open to all international visa holders from 1st August 2022. With Australians,...
May 11, 2022
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Industry bodies unite to release plan for next Federal Government to back live music
Key Australian music industry bodies including APRA AMCOS, ARIA, Live Performance Australia and Support Act have today released a three-point plan for the next Federal...
May 11, 2022
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Australian Outdoor Industry releases four-point plan in advance of Federal election
Heading into Australia’s Federal election next weekend, the Outdoor Council of Australia has released an open letter calling for national attention to the issues facing the...
May 10, 2022
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Gungahlin Leisure Centre’s indoor pools to be closed over winter
Ongoing maintenance work at the Gungahlin Leisure Centre in the ACT will see both of the facility’s indoor pools closed over the winter months. Defects and faults to the...
May 9, 2022
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AUSactive urges member gyms to engage with Tasmanian Government’s Veteran Wellbeing Voucher Program
In the wake of the Tasmanian Government’s recent launch of its Veteran Wellbeing Voucher Program, AUSactive is urging its members in the state to register their facilities,...
May 5, 2022
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Tourism industry calls for expansion of export grant to support rebuild
As the industry begins to rebuild their international markets, export tourism businesses across Australia are seeking the expansion of a key government grant program - calling...
May 2, 2022
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NRL fixture to go ahead at Darwin's TIO Stadium despite ‘dangerous’ fire alarm procedure
A report has revealed that the fire alarm system at Darwin's TIO Stadium is routinely disabled from alerting the public and fire authorities of potential fires at the...
Apr 30, 2022
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Warlibirri National Park created through Western Australian Government Parks initiative
The Western Australian Government has announced the creation of the Warlibirri National Park, a milestone under the State’s Plan for Our Parks initiative with Traditional Owners...
Apr 28, 2022
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Western Australian Government announces end to mask mandates and capacity limits for events and venues
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the state will end many of its Covid restrictions from Friday with its mask mandate, density and capacity limits,...
Apr 26, 2022
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NSW Government commits 50% funding for Albury Entertainment Centre upgrade
Albury City Council has received a $15 million funding commitment from the NSW Government towards its planned $30 million upgrade of the Albury Entertainment Centre. The funds,...
Apr 22, 2022
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Victorian Government continues to support grassroots sporting clubs
Through the Sporting Club Grants Program, the Victorian Government is backing more grassroots sporting clubs with funding for uniforms, equipment, training for coaches and...
Apr 21, 2022
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Northern Territory Government calls for public feedback on draft Parks Masterplan
A draft plan that outlines a significant 30-year management model of the Northern Territory Government’s 85 parks and reserves is now open for the final round of public comment....
Apr 20, 2022
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