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WTTC identifies digital solutions to help governments restore international mobility
The World Travel and Tourism Council has launched a new report - ‘Digital Solutions for Reviving International Travel’ which identifies four key digital solutions to help...
Dec 3, 2021
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COVID-19 restrictions and player quarantine for Australian Open see Tennis Australia record $100 million loss
Tennis Australia sustained a net loss of more than $100 million in the 15 months around this year's delayed - and COVID-19-affected - Australian Open, the body's 2020/21 annual...
Dec 3, 2021
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New legislation establishes Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee
The Queensland Government has passed legislation to establish an organising committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Passed in the state Parliament...
Dec 2, 2021
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Queensland’s new Young Tourism Leaders inducted for 2022
Queensland’s Young Tourism Leaders for 2022 have been inducted at Parliament House with each of the 28 Young Tourism Leaders of 2022 having been nominated by their tourism...
Dec 2, 2021
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VenuesWest High Performance strategy backs emerging sports
VenuesWest has launched plans which it says will “transform its support of high performance sport” in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Launched yesterday at Perth’s...
Dec 2, 2021
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WTA announces suspension of China and Hong Kong tournaments over Peng Shuai concerns
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is suspending tournaments in China and Hong Kong over concerns it has over about the safety of the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. Following...
Dec 2, 2021
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Scottsdale Aquatic Centre reopens for summer swimming
Set to reopen to the public from Saturday, the refurbished Scottsdale Aquatic Centre has been officially opened by Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein at a launch event held...
Dec 2, 2021
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Western Australian Government announces $185 million Reconnect WA promotional package
The Western Australian Government has unveiled a new $185 million Reconnect WA package for it to “safely re-engage with the world” once the state transitions its border...
Dec 1, 2021
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Outdoor Industry slams NSW Government’s lack of support
The Outdoor Industry is critical of the NSW government for continuing to rule out providing a roadmap of when school coordinated overnight activities can resume, with the...
Dec 1, 2021
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Queensland Government acquires Currumbin land for future Eco-Parkland
148 hectares of land at Currumbin on the Southern Gold Coast has been secured by the Queensland Government for transformation into one of Australia’s biggest eco-parklands....
Dec 1, 2021
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Health and exercise sector organisations come together to form new Health and Exercise Professional Forum
Peak professional and industry organisations in Australia's health and exercise sectors - including the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, Australian...
Dec 1, 2021
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NSW Government opens applications for funding to upgrade sporting facilities
Applications are now open for a new NSW Government $200 million fund which focuses on proviidng modern and inclusive sporting facilities to encourage people across the state to...
Dec 1, 2021
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First day of summer marks National Water Safety Day
With today - 1st December - marking the beginning of summer, National Water Safety Day is bringing together political leaders and peak water safety authorities Surf Life Saving...
Nov 30, 2021
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Decade-long campaign sees Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert declared Australia's largest national park
Following a decade-long campaign to protect the area from exploration by fossil fuel companies, the Munga-Thirri-Simpson desert has been declared Australia’s largest ever...
Nov 29, 2021
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World Health Organization warns of risks of Omicron COVID-19 variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Omicron Coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" risk of infection surges that could...
Nov 29, 2021
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South Australian Government and Adelaide United Football Club partner to tackle sports gambling
The South Australian Government and Adelaide United Football Club have partnered in a new campaign to address the rise in South Australians engaging in risky sports gambling...
Nov 29, 2021
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Live music and entertainment industry urges Governments to deliver national insurance scheme as Omicron threatens recovery
A government-backed insurance scheme is being called for by the live music and entertainment industry as the emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has placed the...
Nov 29, 2021
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AFL's Port Adelaide to get $15 million in Federal funding for planned Alberton Oval redevelopment
The Port Adelaide Football Club has received a $15 million funding commitment from the Federal Government for the redevelopment of its Alberton Oval base. With the Federal...
Nov 29, 2021
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Insurance Council report says $30 billion needed to protect coastal communities
Local, state and federal governments will need to invest $30 billion in large-scale coastal protection and adaptation over the next 50 years, according to a report from the...
Nov 29, 2021
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Applications now open for Live Music Australia program
Venues across Australia can now apply for grants ranging in value from $5,000 to $100,000 as part of the fourth round of the Australian Government’s Live Music Australia...
Nov 28, 2021
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Federal Government opens consultation on Australian Tourism Plan 2030 draft
Australia Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has today unveiled a draft proposed strategy to manage Australia’s visitor economy through to 2030. Unveiled today, THRIVE2030 - National...
Nov 26, 2021
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Cairns Gallery Precinct project receives $10 million Federal Government contribution
Cairns Regional Council has advised that they will use a $10 million contribution from the Federal Government to progress the Cairns Gallery Precinct project which proposes to...
Nov 24, 2021
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Queensland Government roundtable focuses on improving women’s safety in licensed venues
The Queensland Government has focused on women’s safety at Queensland’s licenced venues with stakeholders from the hospitality and entertainment industry, community groups and...
Nov 22, 2021
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Federal Government rejects call for national event insurance scheme
The Federal Government has rejected recommendations from a Senate committee inquiry that called for a national insurance guarantee to protect events cancelled by COVID-19...
Nov 22, 2021
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