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NSW Government releases report on use of synthetic turf in community sport
The NSW Government has today released a report that outlines the potential social, environmental and economic impacts, benefits, and limitations of using synthetic turf as a...
Oct 22, 2021
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Northern Territory Government releases new sport and active recreation plan
The 2021-25 Northern Territory Sport and Active Recreation Strategic Plan has been released which includes the establishment of 10 new community sports officer roles and the...
Oct 21, 2021
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NSW events and tourism sector receives $530 million boost
With New South Wales having reached a number of vaccination milestones, the state government is giving the events and tourism sector a major boost with a $530 million investment...
Oct 19, 2021
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COVID impact sees Australian Government fund live music sector and leading arts organisations
To reactivate the live music sector and support the ongoing viability of arts organisations following the impacts of COVID, the Federal Government is delivering $2.5 million in...
Oct 18, 2021
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Queensland World Heritage national park expands along with creation of new conservation estate
The Queensland Government has announced close to 6,300 hectares of land south-west of Brisbane will be protected through the expansion of a World Heritage-listed national park...
Oct 17, 2021
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison corrects NSW plan to welcome back tourists to Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has blocked NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s plan for NSW “open to the world”. Aiming to accelerate the reopening of the NSW economy,...
Oct 15, 2021
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Uncertainty for events as Hobart and southern Tasmania enter snap three-day Covid lockdown
The Tasmanian Government has been compelled to reintroduce Coronavirus restrictions for Hobart and southern Tasmania from 6pm yesterday evening as a result of a COVID-19...
Oct 15, 2021
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Bill to create Stadiums Tasmania agency tabled in Tasmanian Parliament
A Bill to establish the new Stadiums Tasmania venue management agency has been tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament. Initially Stadiums Tasmania is expected to assume...
Oct 15, 2021
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NSW Premier announces end of quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced that, beginning next month, the state's border will be open to fully vaccinated Australian residents who will not be required to...
Oct 15, 2021
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Victorian Government expands ‘vaccination pop-ups’ at local shops, gyms, cafes and venues
Aiming to increase vaccination rates among the population, the Victorian Government has announced that, over the coming weeks, people will be able to get COVID-19 shots at...
Oct 14, 2021
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Victorian Government helps sports clubs recover from theft and natural disaster
For Victorian sports clubs that have either been affected by natural disaster or unforeseen events such as equipment theft, the State Government has announced support funding to...
Oct 14, 2021
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WA Country Football League awarded $855,000 grant to continue mental health program
The West Australian Country Football League – Western Australia’s governing body for country Australian Rules football with 25 senior leagues, 150 clubs, 12,500 players and...
Oct 14, 2021
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Victorian opposition MPs call for early opening of gyms
Opposition politicians in Victoria are calling for an early opening for the state’s gyms and fitness facilities, advising that they are essential to Victorians’ physical and...
Oct 12, 2021
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Victorian Government supporting women leaders to excel on Sporting Boards
Victorian Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence has opened the State Government’s expanded Change Our Game Women in Governance Program with the study program aimed at...
Oct 12, 2021
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Northern Territory Government offers grants to support roadside hospitality sector
Northern Territory hotels, motels, wayside inns and caravan parks are now eligible to apply for funding to implement online booking platforms. Applicants can use the funding to...
Oct 12, 2021
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Australian Government to provide additional $25 million to support Agricultural Shows
The Australian Government has announced it will be providing a further $25 million to help agricultural shows and field days in their COVID recovery and to continue in their...
Oct 12, 2021
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Tourism WA appoints former Perth Airport executive as its new Managing Director
Tourism Western Australia has appointed former Perth Airport executive Carolyn Turnbull as their new Managing Director for a five-year term commencing Monday, 18th October....
Oct 12, 2021
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Amendment to Nature Conservation Act will allow beekeeping to continue in Queensland national parks
In a move to grant a 20-year extension to allow beekeeping to continue in Queensland national parks until 2044, the Queensland Government has approved the preparation of...
Oct 12, 2021
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Bendigo Art Gallery chosen to participate in Victorian Government’s Vaccinated Economy trial
The City of Greater Bendigo, along with five other Victorian Local Government areas, has been selected to participate in the Vaccinated Economy trial due to its high vaccination...
Oct 12, 2021
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Shoalhaven Arts Board opens Art Grants 2021
Shoalhaven City Council has advised that its Arts Board is offering arts grants in two different streams to assist artists, performers, art groups and arts professionals to...
Oct 11, 2021
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Ministerial Creative Industries Advisory Council established for Northern Territory
A new Ministerial Creative Industries Advisory Council has been established to work on strategies to promote the economic development and growth of the Northern Territory’s...
Oct 10, 2021
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HKSAR Government extends Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme
In response to demand from the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR) Government’s...
Oct 10, 2021
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Fiji to reopen to international travellers from December
With Fiji yesterday marking 51 years of independence, the island nation has announced that after nearly two years of being closed, its borders will once again be opened to...
Oct 10, 2021
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Confusion over NSW Government’s reopening vaccination rulings for gyms and fitness centres
Confusion is surrounding the NSW Government’s advice on who can be part of fitness facilities’ outdoor exercise classes as of the state lockdown easing on Monday. 7NEWS has...
Oct 8, 2021
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