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Uncertainty over status of Chinese tennis star set to impact major sporting events
Uncertainty surrounding the whereabouts and wellbeing of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is impacting international sport with the potential that the Women’s Tennis Association...
Nov 22, 2021
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Queensland gyms and fitness centres deemed an essential service
Fitness Australia has welcomed advice from the Queensland Government that, under its vaccination road map, gyms and other health and fitness facilities are now considered an...
Nov 22, 2021
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Australian borders to open for fully vaccinated international students from 1st December
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced that the nation’s border will be open to fully vaccinated international travellers, students, working holidaymakers...
Nov 22, 2021
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New Chair named for Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust
Victoria's State Sport Centres Trust - which oversees the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Melbourne Sport Centres Parkville (State Netball Hockey Centre) and Lakeside...
Nov 22, 2021
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Upcoming NSW Government funding package to include a redeveloped Penrith stadium and a roof for Stadium Australia
The NSW Government’s latest round of funding backing for major venues is expected to include funds for a redevelopment of the Penrith Panthers’ BlueBet Stadium and the revival...
Nov 20, 2021
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Victorian Government to ease COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates nears 90%
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced an extensive easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the state that will enable fully vaccinated Victorians to watch sports, dance...
Nov 18, 2021
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Parents withdraw children from Victorian community sport over vaccination rules
Community clubs in Victoria are calling for a vaccination mandate as parents continue to withdraw their children from community sport amid rising tension over the rules for...
Nov 17, 2021
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TTF Federal Leadership Summit to focus on tourism's political prospects
With a Federal election looming, Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) will stage its 2021 Federal Leadership Summit next week, aiming to address current national issues...
Nov 17, 2021
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New Zealand Government to open Auckland border from 15th December
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today advised of an easing of COVID-19 Alert measures in Auckland that will allow residents of the country’s largest city to travel...
Nov 17, 2021
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Viva Leisure received more than $6.2 million in JobKeeper during COVID crisis
In a disclosure to the Australian Stock Exchange, fitness and lifestyle company Viva Leisure Limited has revealed that it received $6,271,500 in JobKeeper relief payments during...
Nov 16, 2021
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Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein opens MyState Bank Arena
Described as a “a momentous day for Tasmanian sport”, Hobart’s redeveloped MyState Bank Arena was officially reopened on Sunday in advance of Tasmania’s JackJumpers taking to...
Nov 16, 2021
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NSW Government allocates $6.39 million for planned Muswellbrook Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre
A planned conference centre in the Hunter Valley has been given a funding boost from the NSW Government. The Muswellbrook Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre project...
Nov 15, 2021
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Victorian Government commits additional $241 million for Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation
The Victorian Government has today advised that it will commit an additional $241 million for the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation to include new parklands, cafes and...
Nov 15, 2021
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Australian Government and AIS offer almost $44 million to support athletes’ long-term medal prospects
To support their longer-term medal prospects at Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games, the Australian Government with the Australian Institute of Sport will deliver almost...
Nov 15, 2021
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Live Performance Australia calls for NSW Government to replicate Victoria’s backing for live entertainment
The peak body for Australia’s live performance industry, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has called on the NSW Government to follow the Victorian Government’s move to create an...
Nov 15, 2021
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AMCS and Climate Council respond to Australia’s contribution at COP26
While the final declaration from the COP26 conference gives some hope for our oceans and reefs, the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Climate Council highlight that...
Nov 14, 2021
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Northern Territory tourism vouchers offered to fully vaccinated only
The next round of Northern Territory Tourism vouchers scheduled to be released to locals on the waitlist from next week stipulates they are only available to Territorians who...
Nov 11, 2021
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COP26 and its implications for sport
With world leaders currently meeting in the Scottish city of Glasgow to discuss the global response to climate change, sporting organisations are looking on with interest, with...
Nov 11, 2021
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Sunshine Coast’s Mountain Bike Tourism initiative among recovery grant recipients
Mountain Bike Tourism, led by Visit Sunshine Coast was one of nine Queensland campaigns and initiatives to receive State Government funding to help with recovery. The funding...
Nov 11, 2021
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Former New Zealand Olympic swimming coach calls for Auckland Swimming Pools to open for pre-bookings
A former Olympic swimming coach who heads one of Auckland’s leading swim schools is calling on the New Zealand Government to allow Auckland swimming pools to open with...
Nov 11, 2021
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Western Australian Premier reveals COVID-19 roadmap to border reopening
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has set the lofty goal of 90% immunisation in people aged 12 and older before he will reopen the state’s border to the rest of the...
Nov 11, 2021
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Australian Marine Conservation Society slams Federal Government’s proposed environmental policies
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has called the Federal Government’s proposed changes to World Heritage climate action policy as “shocking” and highlights that they...
Nov 10, 2021
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New research centre to enhance Western Australia’s water knowledge
A local partnership between the Western Australian Government and Monash University will aim to apply the latest science to waterwise practices in the state. A new hub for water...
Nov 10, 2021
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Adelaide Council reverses rejection of South Australian Government’s Riverbank arena plans
The South Australian Government’s proposal to develop a new 15,000-capacity arena on the banks of the River Torrens in central Adelaide have been boosted after the Adelaide City...
Nov 10, 2021
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