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22 live music venues across Queensland receive Government funding
The Queensland Government’s Round 2 funding of $2.3 million to 22 live music venues will support smaller Brisbane venues such as The Junk Bar, as well as larger venues like The...
Sep 2, 2021
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New round of financial assistance now available for Queensland marine tourism operators
Applications are now open to Queensland marine tourism operators for a new, $3 million round of funding to help with berthing fees in privately-operated marinas from Cooktown to...
Sep 1, 2021
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Survey shows 93% of young Australians want action on climate change
A survey released today – ‘Awareness to Action’- of 10,000 young Australians shows that 93% say the government needs to be doing more about climate change with only 7 % per cent...
Sep 1, 2021
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Specialist local agencies appointed to deliver support for South Island tourism business
The New Zealand Government has announced new business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions can be accessed from this week, with specialist local agencies...
Aug 31, 2021
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Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes Queensland’s ban on single-use plastic
Australia’s leading ocean conservation group - the Australian Marine Conservation Society - has welcomed the commencement of Queensland’s ban on single-use plastic,...
Aug 30, 2021
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New Zealand tourism prepared for lengthy lockdown
Tourism operators around New Zealand are accepting that they will be significantly affected by the latest Coronavirus lockdown according to Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) Chief...
Aug 28, 2021
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Football Australia supports increasing humanitarian refugee intake from Afghanistan
Football Australia has confirmed its support for the Australian Government’s humanitarian response to Afghanistan and called for the consideration of increasing the country’s...
Aug 28, 2021
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Aquatic and fitness facilities reopen as Northern Territory Government eases COVID restrictions in Greater Darwin and Katherine
The Northern Territory Government has further eased COVID restrictions in Greater Darwin and Katherine with aquatic facilities, gyms, markets and nightclubs now reopened and...
Aug 26, 2021
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National Cabinet to consider access to leisure for vaccinated Australians
Greater freedoms for vaccinated residents - including access to aquatic and fitness facilities, spectator sport, concerts, hospitality venue and travel - are among plans to be...
Aug 26, 2021
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$18.5 million allocated to protect Western Australia's coastline
An additional $18.5 million has been allocated in the Western Australian Government’s 2021-22 budget to manage the impacts of coastal erosion and protect the state’s coastline....
Aug 24, 2021
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Venture Taranaki receives extra funding to progress visitor sector
Venture Taranaki will receive $1 million in additional funding from New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, and Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Tourism Communities: Support,...
Aug 23, 2021
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Tasmanian Government Tourism Loan Scheme opens for applications
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has opened their $50 million Tourism Loan Scheme for applications. Tasmanian Minister for State Growth, Roger Jaensch advises “we know that...
Aug 23, 2021
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Tropical North Queensland tourism job losses to escalate by Christmas
Another 3,150 Tropical North Queensland tourism jobs will be lost by Christmas shrinking the tourism workforce to half its pre-pandemic size, according to new research from the...
Aug 23, 2021
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New assistance grants announced for Western Australian tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19
Western Australian tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for funding support under a new joint Federal and State Government program valued at up to...
Aug 21, 2021
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Plans move forward for upgrades to two stadia in Rockhampton
With Rockhampton today set to host the NRL fixture between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Wests Tigers, this week has seen attention focus on potential redevelopments at two...
Aug 21, 2021
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Fitness Australia slams Northern Territory Government’s decision to keep gyms closed
Fitness Australia has advise that it is “deeply disappointed” by the decision made by Northern Territory Health and the NT Transmission Committee to keep Territory gyms closed...
Aug 20, 2021
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Northern Territory lockdown easing allows Darwin Festival to reopen but keep gyms closed
The Northern Territory Government has announced the easing of lockdown measures, but while hairdressers, hospitality establishments and the Darwin Festival can reopen, fitness...
Aug 20, 2021
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Work begins on upgrades to Perth’s historic WACA ground
Work has commenced on the long-awaited upgrades to the famous Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in East Perth. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan,...
Aug 19, 2021
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Fitness clubs shut and with no ‘take away’ for 30% of days since March 2020
Unlike many other industries, such as hospitality and retail, who have been able to adapt to ‘take away only’ or online e-commerce sales, the Australian fitness sector, which...
Aug 19, 2021
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New board members appointed to help drive NSW arts and cultural landscape
The NSW Government’s Artform Advisory Boards have appointed 20 new leading arts and cultural board members from across the State in 2021/2022 to help drive the arts and cultural...
Aug 18, 2021
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Shoalhaven Council receives funding to combat coastal erosion
Shoalhaven City Council will be undertaking works to improve key coastal spots and combat erosion at Burrill Lake, Collingwood Beach and Shoalhaven Heads following the receipt...
Aug 17, 2021
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Business Events Council of Australia appeals to Federal Government for urgent support
Representatives of the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) met online yesterday with the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Dan Tehan to plead for...
Aug 17, 2021
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Sunshine Coast lockdown has $45 million impact on tourism
Visit Sunshine Coast says that it is anticipating a $45 million hit to its visitor economy as a result of the recent south-east Queensland lockdown. A survey of its members...
Aug 15, 2021
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AFL report fails to present 'clear cut' option for Tasmanian team
Prospects for an AFL franchise in Tasmania remain uncertain with a report commissioned by the League failing to present a specific path for a team based in the state. Released...
Aug 13, 2021
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