News: Government
Additional funding available to support delivery of COVIDSafe events in Tasmania
Tasmanian event organisers will be able to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to support COVID associated costs for events occurring through to November 2022, through the...
Jan 12, 2022
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Ban on singing and dancing in venues and entertainment sees new event cancellations
With 2022 having held out the prospect of a resurgence for the live entertainment and music industry, the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is causing the cancellation of a...
Jan 12, 2022
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A fifth of the world’s destinations remain off limits to tourism
One in every five destinations’ borders remains entirely closed as the new COVID-19 Omicron variant outbreak wreaks havoc on the resumption of international tourism. According...
Jan 12, 2022
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TiCSA calls on South Australian Government to support state’s struggling tourism industry
The South Australian Government is being urged by Tourism Industry Council South Australia to commit to an extensive package to support the long-term recovery of the state’s...
Jan 11, 2022
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City of Hobart supports hospitality industry in temporarily waiving fees for outdoor dining
With the spread of Omicron significantly impacting Australia’s hospitality industry, The City of Hobart is waiving fees charged to restaurants, bar and cafe owners for the use...
Jan 10, 2022
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UK Government agency Digital Catapult reveals Formula 1 partnership to drive 5G potential
Digital Catapult, the UK Government agency innovation agency for the digital and software industry, has announced a collaboration with Formula 1 to explore the potential of 5G...
Jan 10, 2022
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Hong Kong Government halts incoming flights from eight countries
The Hong Kong Government has banned flights from eight countries - Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the USA - for two weeks...
Jan 10, 2022
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South Australian Government funds coastal protection with $1.2 million grant
As part of the latest round of South Australian Regional Coastal Protection Grants, 13 projects across the State will receive $1.2 million to improve coastal protection. The...
Jan 9, 2022
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City of Melbourne looks to innovative arts projects to reinvigorate the city
The City of Melbourne has announced the quadrupling of its funding for the latest round of an arts grants program after receiving what it calls “a staggering number of...
Jan 9, 2022
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Lack of consistency holding back Australians’ travel plans
Uncertainty over lockdowns, testing requirements and border closures is restricting the travel plans of Australians. A pre-Christmas poll by the Tourism and Transport Forum...
Jan 9, 2022
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Opinion: All Levels of Government are Avoiding Effective Consultations with their Communities
Australians are no longer being consulted about what is happening in their communities as they could or should be. Whether it is railway station car parks, sporting facilities...
Jan 8, 2022
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Poor adult swimming skills contribute to summer drownings
With the nation facing a spike in drowning deaths since the start of summer with 43 people drowning - a 23% increase on the same time last year - Royal Life Saving Society -...
Jan 7, 2022
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Organisers announce postponement of Tamworth Country Music Festival
Organisers of the Tamworth Country Music Festival have announced that its 50th-anniversary event, scheduled to start at the end of next week, will be postponed as a result of...
Jan 7, 2022
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Upgrades to continue at Perth’s WACA following demolition of Inverarity Stand
The redevelopment of Perth’s WACA is set to continue next month following the pre-Christmas demolition of the venue’s Inverarity Stand. Constructed in 1970 for the very first...
Jan 6, 2022
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Victorian Government’s new COVID-19 density limits set to further impact entertainment and tourism businesses
The Victorian Government has reintroduced density limits for indoor venues aimed at reducing the accelerating spread of COVID-19. Reinstated from 11:59pm last night, the density...
Jan 6, 2022
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Australian Border Force moves to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic after visa cancellation
World number one tennis star Novak Djokovic, who had on Tuesday been granted a medical exemption to play in the 2022 Australian Open, is facing deportation from the country...
Jan 6, 2022
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Sydney Festival issues statement on escalating boycott over Israeli embassy funding
Sydney Festival has issued a statement following the withdrawal from its 2022 line-up of a number of artists and organisations over the festival’s decision to accept $20,000...
Jan 4, 2022
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City of Melbourne funding supports community initiatives and projects
More than 70 community projects will share in the $500,000 City of Melbourne funding including an initiative to encourage girls to play football along with support programs for...
Jan 4, 2022
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Sport Minister Richard Colbeck makes safety plea after holiday drownings
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has issued an urgent reminder to communities across the nation not to become complacent after a string of tragedies left families...
Jan 3, 2022
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Western Australia phases out single-use plastics
As of 1st January, Western Australia has banned helium balloon releases along with all single-use plastic bowls, cups for cold beverages and hot foods, plates, cutlery,...
Jan 2, 2022
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Multiple Olympic Gold medallist Lisa Carrington named a Dame in New Zealand’s New Year Honours list
183 New Zealanders have been named in the country’s New Year Honours with multiple Olympic Gold medal winning canoe racer Lisa Carrington and Paralympic swimmer Sophie Pascoe...
Dec 31, 2021
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Western Australian Government offers new financial support for businesses impacted by COVID restrictions
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a multimillion-dollar financial support package for businesses directly impacted by the current public health rules...
Dec 30, 2021
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Northern Territory artists supported through Arts Projects grants
A $300,000 Northern Territory Government grant will support artists and arts workers to further their career paths, build professional networks and partnerships, grow audiences,...
Dec 30, 2021
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71 projects set to boost arts tourism in regional Australia
The Federal Government has announced additional support for the arts and cultural sector in regional Australia, with 71 projects set to share more than $2.7 million under Round...
Dec 28, 2021
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