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Victorian Government provides further backing for local sports clubs and leagues
The Victorian Government has announced new support for thousands of sports clubs, leagues and associations affected by public health restrictions to curb the spread of the...
Sep 28, 2021
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Queensland tourism industry to benefit from $70 million in joint Federal state grants package
The Federal and Queensland Governments have reached agreement to further target $70 million from the State and Federal Governments’ $600 million support package to boost support...
Sep 27, 2021
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City of Perth commits $25 million to WACA redevelopment but won’t fund pool operations
City of Perth Councillors have voted to rejoin the project for the redevelopment of Perth’s WACA ground, voting to contribute $25 million towards the $100 million redevelopment...
Sep 27, 2021
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2021 Perth Royal Show opens with $4 million support from Western Australian Government
Backed by $4 million in support from the Western Australian Government the 2021 Perth Royal Show will open its gates this morning. This funding has gone towards a range of...
Sep 24, 2021
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Arts Minister cites $10 billion in Federal Government pandemic support for the creative sector
Federal Minister for Communications, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher has today released information citing that Australia’s creative and cultural sectors have benefitted...
Sep 24, 2021
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Consultation underway on new marine park for Western Australia’s south coast
The Western Australian Government's ‘Plan for Our Parks’ initiative has opened consultation on a proposed marine park for the State’s south coast - extending from Bremer Bay...
Sep 24, 2021
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Australian Government extends NRL partnership raising profile of vocational education and training
Aiming to raise the profile of the vocational education and training (VET) sector as a career choice for Australians, the Federal Government is delivering an additional $1.1...
Sep 24, 2021
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Royal Hobart Show gets go ahead to run under Covid safe measure
The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania has advised that the Royal Hobart Show will go ahead from 20th to 23rd October this year, with crowd restriction measures imposed by...
Sep 23, 2021
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NSW communities to benefit from improved cultural infrastructure
The NSW Government’s Creative Capital program aims to benefit communities through its delivery of $60 million towards new and improved cultural infrastructure. Applications for...
Sep 23, 2021
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Uneven path to return of live entertainment in Melbourne and Sydney
Major stage productions including Hamilton and Come from Away are set to return in Sydney when NSW’s 70% double dose vaccination target is reached in October, while stricter...
Sep 23, 2021
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Successful rescue mission sees seven female Afghan Taekwondo athletes arrive in Melbourne
A successful rescue mission lead by Australian Taekwondo, the Australian Government and Oceania Taekwondo has resulted in seven female taekwondo athletes who fled Taliban...
Sep 22, 2021
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Residents asked to participate in greening Darwin
Following the City of Darwin having planted over 12,500 trees and plants over the past couple of years as part of Greening Darwin, Council is now calling on Darwin residents to...
Sep 20, 2021
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Fiordland Trails Trust embarks on Jobs for Nature-backed conservation and recreation program
The Fiordland Trails Trust has announced the commencement of a three-year project through the New Zealand Government’s Jobs for Nature initiative that will extend and enhance...
Sep 20, 2021
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Australian Sports Commission looks to recruit new Chief Executive
19 months after former postholder Kate Palmer left the role, the Australian Sports Commission has announced that it has commenced the task of recruiting a Chief Executive....
Sep 20, 2021
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Australian Regional Tourism critical of governments' piecemeal response to COVID
Australian Regional Tourism has criticised the piecemeal response to COVID restrictions - pleading with Federal and State Governments to provide effective leadership. Regional...
Sep 20, 2021
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Victorian Premier announces plan for state’s reopening
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a plan for economic activity in the state to reopen as of late October as vaccination rates rise. Speaking yesterday, Premier...
Sep 20, 2021
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Outdoor pools across NSW set to reopen from 27th September
Outdoor pools across NSW, including those in local government areas of concern, will be allowed to reopen from next Monday (27th September). The move follows a meeting between...
Sep 18, 2021
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New WTTC report provides vital investment recommendations for tourism sector post-COVID pandemic
The World Travel and Tourism Council has today launched a significant new report – ‘Investing in Travel and Tourism’ - providing investment recommendations for governments and...
Sep 17, 2021
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Opening of China’s National Games marks return of major spectator events
China’s President Xi Jinping has declared the 14th National Games of China open with spectators in attendance for what is seen as a run up to Beijing Winter Olympics which...
Sep 17, 2021
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Expression of Interest opens for Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopment
Expressions of interest have opened today for the $38 million redevelopment of the Gold Coast Turf Club which will see the racing surfaces completely modernised including the...
Sep 17, 2021
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Australia’s ski industry under threat after second winter of COVID-19 lockdowns
After two consecutive winters with limited domestic trade and no international tourists, reports suggest that Australia's snow industry is on the brink of collapse. Snowsports...
Sep 16, 2021
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How will vaccine passports work in each state and overseas?
Vaccine passports will be issued to adults who have been fully vaccinated by the Australian Government in the coming weeks, as pledged by Federal Ministers. Australian Prime...
Sep 15, 2021
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Port Stephens secures government funding for sport complex upgrades
Port Stephens Council will upgrade King Park and Tomaree Sports Complex following $1.1 million funding delivered through the NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund aimed...
Sep 14, 2021
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Fitness Australia’s Barrie Elvish ‘perplexed’ by ongoing restrictions on operation of exercise facilities in regional Victoria
Fitness Australia Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has suggested that “head scratching may be the only permitted indoor exercise for many Victorians” in the wake of last Thursday’s...
Sep 14, 2021
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