News: Government
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park looks to reopening on 21st April
The easing of Coronavirus restrictions in Hong Kong are to see the Ocean Park attraction reopen to the public on 21st April - with visitors invited to celebrate the theme park’s...
Apr 17, 2022
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Further $5 million from Western Australian Government secures East Fremantle Oval redevelopment
The redevelopment of East Fremantle Oval will proceed as planned as a result of a commitment of a further $5 million contribution from the Western Australian Government. The...
Apr 16, 2022
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New Zealand Government ends indoor capacity limits
The New Zealand Government has announced that it has moved to level ‘Orange’ of its COVID-19 traffic light system, brining capacity limits for indoor venues to an end. The...
Apr 14, 2022
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ATEC calls on all political parties to support tourism industry recovery
In the lead up to this year’s Federal Election, the Australian Tourism Export Council is calling on all political parties to commit to the recovery of the Australian tourism...
Apr 13, 2022
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Victoria announced as first multi-site host for Commonwealth Games
Five Victorian towns and cities will stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the state was confirmed as the host of the 2026 event. The announcement by the Commonwealth Games...
Apr 12, 2022
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Federal Government commits to upgrades at Canberra's AIS Arena
After a lengthy period of uncertainty over its future, Canberra’s largest indoor venue, the AIS Arena, has secured a funding commitment of $11.4 million for upgrades from the...
Apr 11, 2022
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Frankston Mayor says Pines Forest Aquatic Centre improvements needed to ‘ensure safety’
An upgrade of the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre would mean more access to swimming lessons and reduce the risk of children drowning, according to Mayor of Frankston Nathan Conroy....
Apr 11, 2022
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NSW Government releases its new Koala Strategy
The NSW Government has released its new $193.3 million Koala Strategy - a five-year plan to help it double the number of koalas. The new strategy is backed by the unprecedented...
Apr 10, 2022
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Fossil emblem shortlist recognises importance of dinosaurs to Queensland tourism
Queensland is looking to add a fossil emblem to its nine official emblems and after feedback from museums, tourism organisations and councils, 12 fossils have been shortlisted...
Apr 10, 2022
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Queensland Premier names independent directors to Brisbane Olympics Organising Committee Board
Queensland Premier and Minister for the Olympics Annastacia Palaszczuk has today named the final five members who will be the President and independent directors on the Board of...
Apr 10, 2022
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NSW Government calls for community input on Penrith Stadium redevelopment
The NSW Government has called for community input into its planned new Penrith Stadium, with interested parties able to provide feedback through a new digital survey. Advising...
Apr 10, 2022
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Concerts set to return to Singapore Indoor Stadium
The Singapore Indoor Stadium will see its first large-scale live concert since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, when Taiwanese singing star A-lin performs there on 28th...
Apr 7, 2022
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Blaming COVID restrictions and lack of business support Wellington concert promoter wraps up after 30 years
Blaming New Zealand Government’s COVID restrictions and lack of business support Wellington concert promoter wraps up after 30 years Phil Sprey, Wellington's only concert...
Apr 6, 2022
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AFL Grand Final Legacy delivers sport infrastructure projects in Queensland
Queensland’s historic 2020 AFL Grand Final sees community AFL supported by the State Government and AFL partnership's delivery of 25 club infrastructure projects via the Grand...
Apr 5, 2022
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19 arts and cultural experiences across Queensland to share in funding
The latest round of the Queensland Arts Showcase Program will see a diverse array of 19 arts and cultural experiences including festivals, theatre, dance, classical and...
Apr 3, 2022
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AUSactive backs Victorian opposition's call for more to be done for the fitness industry
Peak body AUSactive has today issued a press release backing Victoria’s Deputy Leader of the Opposition, David Southwick MP and his criticism of the current Victorian Government...
Apr 3, 2022
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Restaurant and Catering Industry Association calls for pay freeze for hospitality workers
Despite a shortage of staff to fill available vacancies, the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association has called for no increase in the minimum wage for in its submission to...
Apr 1, 2022
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Her Sport Her Way Grant Program opens to help drive change for women’s sport in NSW
The NSW Government has opened its $650,000 Her Sport Her Way Grant Program to State Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability to help...
Apr 1, 2022
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Eighth national park created by Western Australian Government
The long-awaited Mungada Ridge National Park is the eighth national park to be created by the Western Australian Government with the area home to ancient rock formations, known...
Mar 31, 2022
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Parks
Victorian Government strengthens anti-scalping laws to make ‘bundling’ an offence
Fans at major events in Victoria will be better protected from scalpers under legislation that outlaws the bundling of tickets, which comes into effect today. The Major Events...
Mar 31, 2022
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Federal Budget includes new spending on sport and tourism
Reflecting the restarting of Australia's economy after the COVID pandemic, the Budget handed down last night by Federal Treasurer Josh Freydenburg includes the halving of the...
Mar 30, 2022
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Live Performance Australia says Federal Budget falls short in helping the arts and entertainment industry to rebuild
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has advised that announcements in Federal Treasurer Josh Freydenburg’s 2022/23 Federal Budget fall well short of supporting the arts and...
Mar 30, 2022
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Sports Commission Chair welcomes Federal Budget's funding boost to help more Australians get active
Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar has welcomed the Australian Government’s $155 million package for sport announced in last night’s Federal Budget. The 2022/23...
Mar 29, 2022
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Hong Kong Disneyland looks to 21st April reopening with easing of Covid rules
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to reopen on 21st April as the Government of the Special Administrative Region relaxes social distancing rules. Hong Kong Commerce and Economic...
Mar 29, 2022
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