News: Government
Sport's Federal departmental shift has potential upside for active health and physical activity industry
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has today indicated that this week's decision by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to shift the departmental responsibility for...
May 13, 2025
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Wellness /
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Fitness
Federal departmental responsibility for sport moves from health to sit with infrastructure, communications and the arts
Yesterday’s announcement of cabinet positions by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which saw Anika Wells remain as Minister for Sport while acquiring the...
May 13, 2025
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Arts
Tasmanian Government initiative delivers $10 million of tourism vouchers
A new Tasmanian Government initiative aimed at stimulating the visitor economy through the winter period will see Tasmanians share in $10 million of vouchers to help cover the...
May 12, 2025
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Hospitality /
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Government
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces new cabinet
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today announced the new cabinet lineup which sees Tanya Plibersek removed from her Environment portfolio, Tony Burke retaining the...
May 11, 2025
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Environment /
Arts
Victoria's ageing aquatic facility infrastructure in need of resources
With more than half of Victoria's public swimming pools aged over 50 years and considered beyond their end-of-life date, a report from the ABC has highlighted the financial...
May 10, 2025
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Aquatics
NSW Rugby League looks forward to election funding pledges to deliver multi-million dollar facility upgrades
New South Wales Rugby League Clubs have received a significant boost following the Federal Election with more than $12.3 million in commitments from Labor candidates for...
May 10, 2025
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Venues
South Australian Government steps in to save Adelaide's WNBL team 'Lightning'
Adelaide's WNBL team 'Lightning' has been saved from collapse and will continue to have a presence in the Women's National Basketball League after the South Australian...
May 8, 2025
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Government
Operator secures 10-year concession to run New Zealand’s Whakapapa ski field
Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) will be the new operator of the North Island’s Whakapapa ski field on Mount Ruapehu after the Department of Conservation (DOC) granted a 10-year...
May 8, 2025
Tourism /
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Snowsport
Rugby League Commission confirms entry of Perth-based club into NRL competition
The Western Australian Government and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have today announced their agreement for a Perth-based club to join the NRL Premiership...
May 7, 2025
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Venues
Greenpeace Australia Pacific calls on new Australian Government to ratify Global Ocean Treaty
Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary ‘Ocean’ was released in cinemas this week to mark the broadcaster's 99th birthday today, and mirrors his lifetime as it takes viewers...
May 7, 2025
Government /
Environment
New eight-member Advisory Board established for Queensland Academy of Sport
The Queensland Government has advised of eight members appointed to the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS). The Advisory Board will work closely with the Queensland Government...
May 7, 2025
Sport /
Government
YMCA to manage new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The South Australian Government has awarded the contract to manage the under-development Adelaide Aquatic Centre to the YMCA. Described in reports as ‘YMCA Aquatics’,...
May 5, 2025
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Aquatics
Music organisations welcome re-elected Federal Government’s continued support for the sector
As part of the Vote Music 2025 platform, 20 music organisations, have welcomed the Federal election results and look forward to the re-elected Government’s continued support for...
May 4, 2025
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Arts
Conservation organisations urge quick action from Federal Government to protect Australia's oceans, reefs and wildlife
Conservation organisations including WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on victory...
May 4, 2025
Government /
Environment
Northern Territory Government investment aims for significant impact on Aboriginal cricket participation
The Northern Territory Government is supporting Aboriginal participation in sport programs with funding of $2 million over four years from 2025-26. The investment aims to ensure...
May 4, 2025
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Government
Exercise and Sports Science Australia welcomes Labor’s Federal Election win
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has today congratulated the Australian Labor Party on its victory in the Federal election, advising that it “welcomes the...
May 3, 2025
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Government /
Fitness
Belgravia Leisure welcomes Liberal election pledge to fund Yarrambat Park Golf Course upgrades
Belgravia Leisure has welcomed a Federal election announcement from the Liberal candidate for McEwan, Jason McClintock to commit $400,000 to improvements at the Yarrambat Park...
Apr 29, 2025
Finance /
Government /
Golf
Big Red Group Chief Executive calls on incoming federal government to safeguard regional tourism
As the Federal Election draws near, David Anderson, Chief Executive of Big Red Group - Australia’s largest experience marketplace - has spotlighted a glaring gap in the national...
Apr 28, 2025
Tourism /
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Government
Thailand welcomes 11 million visitors through first part of 2025
Thailand has experienced a significant tourism surge, welcoming over 11 million international visitors and generating more than 540 billion baht (US$16.1 billion) in revenue...
Apr 26, 2025
Tourism /
Government
Chinese Government calls for greater investment in spectator sport
The Chinese Government has called for more investment in spectator sport, urging financial institutions to support the sector in order to help boost the economy and “promote...
Apr 25, 2025
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Sport /
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Venues
NSW Government approves Centre of Excellence for NRL’s Bulldogs
A brand-new Centre of Excellence for NRL club the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at the Belmore Sports Ground in Sydney’s inner west has been approved by the NSW Government. The...
Apr 25, 2025
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Football Australia releases plea for funding from Governments
For the first time, Australian football’s governing bodies have united to make a collective pitch to Federal, state and territory governments for more than $3 billion in funding...
Apr 25, 2025
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Hobart City Council report says new AFL stadium will deliver 'significant' economic benefits
New economic modelling commissioned by the Hobart City Council has found that the planned new AFL stadium on the city’s harbourside will provide "significant" economic benefits....
Apr 24, 2025
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Venues
Work commences on redevelopment of Roma’s Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre
Redevelopment of the Maranoa region’s new multi-million dollar Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Project is now underway. With an investment of $5 million from the Queensland...
Apr 24, 2025
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Aquatics