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New Zealand tourism businesses facing toughest ever trading conditions
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has highlighted that New Zealand’s tourism and hospitality operators are facing their toughest trading conditions since the beginning of the pandemic...
Feb 21, 2022
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Western Australian Government to reopen border on 3rd March
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has announced the state’s borders will reopen on 3rd March after conceding that the battle to keep Omicron out is no longer viable....
Feb 20, 2022
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New arts professionals appointed to assist Northern Territory Government arts and culture program
21 new arts peers have been appointed for three-year terms to the Arts NT Register of Peers with a further 10 having been reappointed - the diverse group of arts professionals...
Feb 18, 2022
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Great Southern region benefits from allocations from Western Australia’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund
The expansion of the Railways Football and Sporting Club in Albany and the redevelopment of the Mt Barker Memorial Swimming Pool have been given a $1 million injection from the...
Feb 18, 2022
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Victorian Government announces new finance course for women in sport
Women eager to progress their careers in sports management are set to benefit from a new Victorian Government pilot program, strengthening finance and investment knowledge for...
Feb 18, 2022
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NSW and Victorian Governments announce scrapping of QR codes and COVID easing measures
The Victorian and NSW Governments have today each announced the scrapping of QR codes and significant easing of Coronavirus restrictions. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced...
Feb 17, 2022
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Queensland Government announces appointment of new Director-General for Tourism, Innovation and Sport
Andrew Hopper has been appointed as the new Director-General of Queensland’s Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. Hopper, who joined the Department in late 2021 as...
Feb 15, 2022
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Western Australian events industry to share in $77 million support package
Event organisers in Western Australia are set to share in funding to cover the costs of lost revenue due to the ongoing COVID restrictions and border closure. The Western...
Feb 11, 2022
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Queensland Government partners with airports in $200 million deal to secure international flights
In a deal announced today, the Queensland Government will partner with the private sector to secure more direct international flights to Queensland with government investing...
Feb 10, 2022
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Tasmanian Government considers 2026 Commonwealth Games bid
Reports have emerged today that the Tasmanian Government is considering bidding for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the event to be staged in Hobart and Launceston. As reported...
Feb 10, 2022
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Western Australian circus performers and visual artists among culture sector grant recipients
The Western Australian Government's Arts 15k-plus initiative is benefiting a diverse array of artists, performers and creators who have received grants worth up to $60,000. From...
Feb 9, 2022
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Australian Government promises $50 million to save koalas while simultaneously clearing their habitat
With 2022 being an election year, the Federal Government announced last month their commitment of $50 million towards restoring koala habitat, monitoring populations and...
Feb 9, 2022
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Environment
Sporting organisations called on by NSW Government to be champions of mental wellbeing
The NSW Government is calling on sporting organisations to deliver mental health and wellbeing activities as part of a $2.8 million Mental Health Sports program. NSW Minister...
Feb 8, 2022
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Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport program to benefit 489 women across 34 sports
489 women across 34 sports will be supported to further their careers under Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program – an initiative which has helped...
Feb 8, 2022
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Bali reopens to overseas tourists with no country restrictions
The Indonesian Government has reopened Bali to all foreign tourists with direct international flights to the popular tourist destination resuming - for the first time in two...
Feb 6, 2022
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Australian Home Affairs Minister says reopening of borders to international tourists is 'very close'
International tourists could return to Australia in the coming weeks, with Federal Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews describing the decision as imminent, pending final health...
Feb 5, 2022
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Queensland Government buys out grazier to protect property as a national park
Following two years of negotiations, the Queensland Government has purchased ‘The Lakes’ - a record 35,300 hectare parcel of land in North Queensland, double the size of...
Feb 5, 2022
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Parks
NSW Government offers free RSA courses to counter hospitality staff shortages
From 7th February 2022, the NSW Government is offering fee-free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses to 5,000 workers and jobseekers to help ease staffing pressure on...
Feb 5, 2022
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AMCS criticises State of Conservation report for its high level of spin and low level of action
According to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Federal Government’s recently released State of Conservation report for UNESCO fails to address the World Heritage...
Feb 4, 2022
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Environment
Online learning hubs and tailored training for coaches among government initiatives to keep Queenslanders active
An online learning hub for Little Athletics, tailored training for female rugby officials and delivering Surf Lifesaving events through paperless technology are among the...
Feb 3, 2022
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Timetable for New Zealanders to be allowed to return home as country’s borders to reopen in stages
New Zealander Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has unveiled her plan to reopen the country’s borders with residents stranded overseas able to return from 27th February. New...
Feb 3, 2022
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ATEC calls on Federal Government to open Australia's borders to international tourists
The Australian Tourism Export Council notes that tourism businesses need relief from nonsensical border closures and is calling on the Federal Government to urgently announce...
Feb 2, 2022
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Latest Western Australian Government advice says proof of vaccination not required at aquatic centres and sport facilities
Patrons wanting to enter aquatic centres and sport facilities in Western Australia will not need to show their proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificates despite people being...
Feb 1, 2022
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Queensland sports technology company secures Government funding
Founded in 2015, Brisbane-based sports technology company VALD, have commercialised QUT-developed technology that’s on the cutting-edge of musculoskeletal testing for health and...
Feb 1, 2022
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