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Arts Tasmania continues to support cultural heritage organisations and activities
The latest Arts Tasmania funding rounds for cultural heritage organisations will see $465,000 in grants distributed to 11 museums, collections, and galleries across the State to...
Dec 28, 2021
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Two new tourism packages announced for Northern Territory local governments
The Northern Territory Government has announced $1.1 million in funding for two new packages to support regional and town councils with their tourism development. Local...
Dec 27, 2021
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Federal Government announces $19.5 million backing for 63 organisations in latest RISE creative sector funding
The Federal Government has announced its sixth round of Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) funding for the creative sector, allocating $19.5 million to 63...
Dec 26, 2021
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New COVID restrictions see South Australian gyms restricted to one person for every seven square metres
A rise in Coronavirus infections has seen South Australian Premier Steven Marshall tighten venue density limits and reduce family gathering sizes. A range of new restrictions...
Dec 26, 2021
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$10.3 million in Sports Commission funds aimed at getting Australians get active
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has advised that 36 new programs to provide more opportunities for Australians to connect with sport and get physically active are to...
Dec 23, 2021
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Singapore Anytime Fitness gym ordered to close after link to potential Omicron cluster
The Anytime Fitness gym at Singapore’s Bukit Timah Shopping Centre linked to a potential Omicron cluster has been ordered to close for 10 days after authorities found that it...
Dec 23, 2021
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Membership bolstered for Australia's National Sports Tribunal
Australia’s sports dispute resolution body - the National Sports Tribunal – has had its membership bolstered by the Federal Government with Federal Minister for Sport, Richard...
Dec 22, 2021
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Federal Government announces funding package for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
The Federal Government has today announced ongoing funding for Australian high-performance sport with a $257.5 million investment for national sporting organisations (NSOs) to...
Dec 22, 2021
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Change in Western Australian Government portfolios sees new Tourism Minister appointment
A cabinet reshuffle by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has seen state Deputy Premier Roger Cook moved from the position of Health Minister, which he has held for the...
Dec 20, 2021
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ATEC highlights need for government commitment to the tourism industry in light of Omicron
The Australian Tourism Export Council has highlighted a need for certainty, guidance and commitment from all levels of government to keep Australia's borders open in light of...
Dec 16, 2021
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Queensland Government invests $2.1 billion in recycling programs
The Queensland Government is investing $2.1 billion in recycling to fast-track the State’s transition to a zero-waste society with the waste package including a $1.1 billion...
Dec 12, 2021
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Outgoing Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive alleges NSW Government ‘hit job’
Outgoing Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chief Executive Emma Dunch has claimed she was subject to a “politically architected ‘hit job’ of the highest order” by the NSW Government as...
Dec 10, 2021
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AusCycling’s Ride Nation program to get $5 million in Federal Government funding
Community bike riding is set to benefit from a $5 million commitment from the Australian Government which will assist AusCycling deliver its Ride Nation program to more people...
Dec 10, 2021
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AUSTSWIM secures Federal Government funding for ‘Creating Jobs, Saving Lives’ project
AUSTSWIM, the national organisation for teaching swimming and water safety, is to receive $250,000 from the Federal Government for its ‘Creating Jobs, Saving Lives’ project...
Dec 9, 2021
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Circus Oz to cease performances and operations
Circus Oz, the contemporary circus company founded in 1977, is to cease trading as a result of its the Board’s failure to secure the agreement of Company Members to a radical...
Dec 9, 2021
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NSW Government confirms backing for new rectangular stadium in Penrith
The NSW Government has confirmed that the BlueBet Stadium in outer western metropolitan Sydney, home of the NRL’s Penrith Panthers, will be redeveloped into a new venue with a...
Dec 9, 2021
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Challenges ahead for New Zealand tourism in 2022
A recently formed network of New Zealand’s tourism sector associations is warning members and industry stakeholders that 2022 is set to be just as challenging as 2020 and 2021....
Dec 8, 2021
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Australian Government joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today advised that the nation will join the USA in not having government ministers or officials attend the 2022 Beijing Winter...
Dec 7, 2021
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Western Australian Government funding helps sport clubs to deliver healthy options
The Western Australian Government, through Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program, has awarded more than $75,000 to 24 sports clubs from across the State. Summer...
Dec 7, 2021
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International Tennis Federation will not back Women's Tennis Association China boycott
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has advised that it will not cancel any tournaments in China over concerns for player Peng Shuai, explaining that it will not follow...
Dec 6, 2021
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Tasmanian Government funding helps to secure future of Targa motorsport event
A new $1.97 million funding agreement reached with the Tasmanian Government has secured the future of the Targa Tasmania event from 2023 to 2027. Targa Tasmania is an...
Dec 5, 2021
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PwC Chief Executive backs proposed Darwin stadium in support of Northern Territory AFL team
The proposal for a new $300 million Darwin city stadium to support the Northern Territory’s bid to enter the AFL has been backed by Tom Seymour, Chief Executive of consultants...
Dec 3, 2021
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Western Australian Government commits to protect Exmouth Gulf from industrial development
The Western Australian Government has announced it will protect Exmouth Gulf, Ningaloo with important conservation measures. These commitments include new conservation reserves...
Dec 3, 2021
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Funding triples for Northern Territory Tourism Industry
The Northern Territory Government has reached an agreement with the Commonwealth to launch a second round of the Tourism Survival Fund and Visitation Reliant Support program...
Dec 3, 2021
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