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Tourism Industry Aotearoa says its time to plan for reconnecting New Zealand
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand Government to update its plans for reopening the country’s borders in the wake of the spread of the Omicron variant of the...
Jan 31, 2022
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NSW Government urges consumers to avoid purchasing tickets through Viagogo
NSW Government has issued a public warning about consumers purchasing tickets through Viagogo. The advice to avoid purchasing tickets through the Switzerland-based ticket...
Jan 30, 2022
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Conservationists welcome funding to address water pollution and illegal fishing impacting the Reef
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will invest in a range of projects to help tackle local issues...
Jan 28, 2022
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Full Tilt festival organiser says promoters have ‘zero confidence’ in governments after live industry’s 'disgraceful’ treatment
Chris O’Brien, the promoter Chris O’Brien of the Full Tilt festival, has slammed Australia’s state governments as well as the Federal Government for a collective failure to...
Jan 28, 2022
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Mandurah and Rockingham councils remind residents that proof of vaccination now required to enter aquatic centres and other city facilities
The cities of Mandurah and Rockingham have issued a reminder to residents and guests that from Monday 31st January they will need to show their proof of vaccination to enter...
Jan 27, 2022
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Australian Tourism Industry Council calls for border restrictions to end
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has shared its concerns that ongoing border restrictions will lead to continued disruptions for the nation’s tourism operators....
Jan 26, 2022
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Contributions to community and industry recognised in Australia Day Honours List
This Australia Day, 1,040 people are receiving the country's highest honours, including appointments to the Order of Australia, meritorious awards and distinguished and...
Jan 26, 2022
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Australian Open reverses its ban on activists’ Peng Shuai t-shirts
The Australian Open has reversed its ban on fans wearing ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ t-shirts at Melbourne Park following a wide ranging backlash to the tournament’s claim they...
Jan 25, 2022
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Thailand introduces new international tourist arrival tax
The Government of Thailand is introducing a new tourist tax of 300 THB (US$10) for all overseas visitors starting in April. The tax was announced last week and will take effect...
Jan 24, 2022
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Looking to boost international travel Australian Government changes testing rules for overseas arrivals
The Australian Government has announced an easing of measure for overseas travellers to enter the country, removing the requirement for arrivals to show the results of a...
Jan 24, 2022
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Northern Territory Government releases tender for construction of the State Square Art Gallery
The Northern Territory has released a significant Future Tender Opportunity (FTO) to deliver both the construction of the State Square Art Gallery, and also the remaining...
Jan 24, 2022
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Omicron fears sees New Zealand Government introduce Red traffic light settings
Looking to manage the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the community, the New Zealand Government has introduced ‘red traffic light’ restrictions that will impact business...
Jan 24, 2022
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Exercise facilities fully prepared for New Zealand’s red alert COVID setting
With the Omicron variant having breached New Zealand’s borders and started spreading in the community, the nation’s exercise facilities are prepared and ready to operate from...
Jan 23, 2022
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Omicron fears sees Western Australian Premier suspends reopening of state borders indefinitely
Rising fears over the spread of Omicron has today led to Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan to reverse his plan to reopen the state’s borders to the rest of the country on...
Jan 21, 2022
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Victorian event industry survey shows three quarters of events planned for January and February either cancelled or postponed
Three out of four live events in Victoria are likely to be cancelled or postponed over the next six weeks according to industry group Save Victorian Events. Releasing the...
Jan 21, 2022
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Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix to proceed for vaccinated participants
Organisers of Melbourne’s Formula One Grand Prix have confirmed there will be a “zero tolerance” approach on vaccine exemptions for participants, making it mandatory for all...
Jan 20, 2022
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Gladstone Regional Council welcomes funding commitment for Boyne Tannum aquatic centre
Gladstone Regional Council has welcomed a funding commitment of $15 million from the Federal Labor Opposition towards constructing the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre at...
Jan 20, 2022
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Port Macquarie community welcomes land purchase for koala conservation
The Port Macquarie community has welcomed the purchase of 194 hectares of prime bushland to protect core koala habitat. The purchase is funded as a joint initiative between...
Jan 20, 2022
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Environment
EEAA President welcomes NSW Events Saver Fund
Nicole Walker, president of the Exhibition and Event Association of Australia (EEAA) has welcomed the launch of the new Events Saver Fund for NSW Major Events announced on...
Jan 19, 2022
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Australian Government offers $8.3 million to support travelling showmen and women
With COVID having had an unprecedented impact on agricultural shows - over 700 shows have been cancelled since the pandemic began - the Australian Government through its...
Jan 18, 2022
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NSW Government reveals event support package for COVID-19 disrupted events
The NSW Government has announced its Event Saver Fund, a support package for major events that have been “cancelled or significantly disrupted” as a result of its current...
Jan 17, 2022
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa revoked because of risk to ‘health and good order'
Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for entry into the country, with the Australian Open champion now again facing deportation, subject...
Jan 14, 2022
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AUSactive says Western Australian Government should consider gyms an essential service following COVID-19 vaccine mandate
AUSative says that gyms in Western Australia should be classified as essential services to avoid any further lockdowns now that exercises must prove they are double-dose...
Jan 13, 2022
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Indian amusement park operators call for official permission to remain open during COVID surge
Amid a surge in infections driven by the Omicron variant, the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) is calling on India’s state governments to give theme...
Jan 12, 2022
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