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NBL's JackJumpers ready to take the court as legislation to create Stadiums Tasmania agency moves forward
Tasmania’s JackJumpers - the NBL’s latest franchise - are set make their debut in the competition’s Preseason Blitz on Sunday 14th November. The JackJumpers will be the first...
Nov 10, 2021
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New Zealand government launches insurance scheme for major summer festivals
The New Zealand Government has today announced that it will offer major summer festivals financial certainty to proceed in face of COVID-19 threat with the launch of the Events...
Nov 9, 2021
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Federal Opposition gets behind events industry’s call for cancellation insurance scheme
Calls for the Federal Government to underwrite a national insurance scheme to cover operational losses from COVID-19-related cancelation or postponement of business events and...
Nov 8, 2021
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Fitness Australia questions NSW Government’s ongoing restrictions on group exercise
With the NSW Government announcing further relaxations in COVID restrictions over the past week, Fitness Australia Chief Executive, Barrie Elvish has welcomed the easing,...
Nov 8, 2021
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NSW Government funding for redevelopment of Sydney's White City will see Hakoah Club widen membership
The Hakoah Club’s $65 million redevelopment of Sydney's White City tennis complex into a contemporary multi-faceted sports and community venue is understood to have secured $7.5...
Nov 5, 2021
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NSW Government delivers funding for high-performance sport training venues
A $150 million NSW Government funding program is focussed on developing NSW’s next generation of sports stars through world-class high-performance training facilities....
Nov 5, 2021
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Funding now available to assist Queensland’s nature refuge landholders
Queensland nature refuge landholders can now apply for a share of $500,000 under round five of the Queensland Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants Program to help with...
Nov 3, 2021
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Community Club vouchers offered to boost Queensland vaccination rates
More than 7,000 food and beverage vouchers will be offered through 29 community clubs in major regional centres and Southeast Queensland in a bid to boost vaccination rates...
Nov 3, 2021
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Two new board members appointed at VenuesWest
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's major sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed two new members - Chris Massey and Guy Houston. Announcing the...
Nov 2, 2021
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Latest Ausplay reports shows volunteers as key to sport’s successful return post COVID-19
Volunteers remain key to ensuring sporting clubs and organisations across Australia can get back on track following the impact of the pandemic, according to Sport Australia’s...
Oct 30, 2021
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South Australia strengthens its climate change leadership
Ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the South Australian Government is strengthening its position on climate change by moving to update its Climate...
Oct 29, 2021
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Integrity agencies investigate foreign ownership and sponsorship of sport clubs in Australia
Two of the Australian Government’s high-profile integrity agencies - Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) have partnered to...
Oct 28, 2021
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Australian Government called upon to firm up environmental commitments ahead of COP26
Ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and following Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement earlier this week, that the...
Oct 27, 2021
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Eventfinda addition creates allocated seating bubbles to aid compliance with government capacity restrictions and safety guidelines
Leading event ticketing and marketing platform Eventfinda, has released new technology that creates allocated seating bubbles - thus helping event organisers and venues comply...
Oct 26, 2021
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Funding available for owners and operators of Western Australian cultural and heritage places impacted by cyclone
Owners or operators of heritage and Aboriginal cultural heritage places impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Seroja which struck Western Australia's Mid-West region in April 2021...
Oct 25, 2021
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Destination NSW launches $10 million campaign promoting post-pandemic travel
The NSW Government has unveiled a new tourism campaign to entice residents and visitors to the state to experience its regions and attractions. Launched on Sunday, the 'Feel...
Oct 25, 2021
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Cricket Victoria updates stakeholders on vaccine requirements for community sport resumption
With the cricket season approaching, Cricket Victoria has provided an update on vaccine requirements for players, coaches and umpires. The advice indicates that players, coaches...
Oct 25, 2021
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Australian Regional Tourism receives funding for National Agritourism Development Program
Australian Regional Tourism has advised that it has been successful in securing $120,000 in funding to support a national agritourism development program for all of regional...
Oct 25, 2021
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54 Northern Territory tourism businesses share in $1.5 million grant funding
The Northern Territory Government has awarded 54 Territory Tourism businesses more than $1.5 million in grant funding under round five of the Visitor Experience Enhancement...
Oct 24, 2021
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Victorian Government charts ‘return to normality’ as vaccination rates rise
With the state set to reach its 80% double dose vaccination target almost a week ahead of schedule, the Victorian Government has announced changes to its roadmap for further...
Oct 23, 2021
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Career development opportunities offered to Northern Territory young artists and arts workers
The Northern Territory Government initiative - NXT Gen ARTS - is offering paid career development opportunities to young artists and arts workers, with applications now open. Up...
Oct 22, 2021
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Western Australian Government introduces strict COVID vaccine mandate for high risk and critical occupations
The Western Australian Government is to roll out what has been described as the toughest vaccine mandate in the country, which will require 75% of the workforce to be inoculated...
Oct 22, 2021
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares for return to Melbourne stage
The Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is preparing to return to the stage in November, in line with the Victorian Government’s roadmap out of the...
Oct 22, 2021
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Costs already on the rise for Brisbane Olympics
Despite Brisbane’s bid to host the 2032 Olympics being pitched as one that would avoid the budget blow outs of many past Games, Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck has this...
Oct 22, 2021
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