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Federal Government releases $40 million in funds for 82 leading organisations
The Federal Government has today announced that $40 million will be shared by 82 leading organisations across the country, under the fourth batch of grants from the $200 million...
Jul 30, 2021
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Fitness Australia advises of concessions achieved for gym reopenings
Fitness Australia has advised that it has won some “hard earned concessions” as gyms reopen in Victoria and South Australia. In a statement posted on the Fitness Australia...
Jul 29, 2021
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No crowds to be allowed at AFL matches in Victoria despite COVID-19 lockdown easing
The Victorian Government has confirmed crowds are still banned from AFL matches despite its lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions as of midnight last night. In a move that...
Jul 28, 2021
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Queenslanders encouraged to support State Tourism sector
Queenslanders are being encouraged to support the State's Tourism sector via a new $2.4 million tourism campaign - ‘Days Like This’ - which showcases a range of popular tourist...
Jul 26, 2021
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New research shows that Australian arts and culture will need a ‘total reboot’ after COVID
New research from the Australia Institute warns that the ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic will see some “big casualties” in the cultural sector and that a “total...
Jul 26, 2021
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AFTA continues to push for financial support from government
With ongoing COVID lockdowns and restrictions, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents is continuing to push for more government support. The suspension of the Trans Tasman...
Jul 25, 2021
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New Zealand Government halts trans-Tasmania travel bubble
Australia’s current Coronavirus crisis, with worsening COVID-19 cases in greater Sydney has seen the New Zealand Government announce the suspension of quarantine-free travel...
Jul 25, 2021
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World Health Organization adviser says big sporting crowds should be banned
A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has called for large sporting crowds to be banned while the Coronavirus pandemic continues and for indoor masks to mandated by...
Jul 25, 2021
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Fixed interest loan presents pathway for Newcastle Art Gallery expansion to proceed
A financial report concludes that a loan with a fixed interest rate of less than 1% presents a pathway for the City of Newcastle to fund the $35.6 million expansion of the...
Jul 23, 2021
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Queensland Government to deliver new four-year fund for First Nations Artistic Pathways
The Queensland Government is strengthening its investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing artists and companies with a new four-year fund for emerging arts...
Jul 22, 2021
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Call for stronger advocacy and support for fitness operators in regional Victoria
Citing a bleak outlook for the fitness industry in regional Victoria, gym owner and business leader Mel Tempest has called for stronger representation for the sector and a...
Jul 22, 2021
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Fitness Australia calls for 'JobKeeper 2.0' as Coronavirus lockdowns widen
With nearly 14 million Australians now living under some form of lockdown, Fitness Australia has today called on the Federal Government to widen financial support for impacted...
Jul 21, 2021
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Call welcomed from Hollywood actors, former presidents and leading scientists to save the Reef
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has welcomed renowned scientists, royalty, former presidents and actors adding their names to a growing chorus of concerned citizens...
Jul 20, 2021
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Federal Government blocks release of 'sports rorts' report
The Federal Government is blocking release of a report by Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Phil Gaetjens into the misallocation of funds within the...
Jul 20, 2021
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Queensland grassroots sport and active recreation clubs to benefit from new funding program
Queensland’s new $9 million Active Gameday Projects fund is set to help grassroots sport and active recreation clubs develop or upgrade their playing fields. Funding of up to...
Jul 17, 2021
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Australian Surf Life Saving Championships secured for Queensland with 10 year deal
An agreement which locks in eight Australian Surf Life Saving Championship events for Queensland between 2023 and 2032 has been secured between Tourism and Events Queensland in...
Jul 17, 2021
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Tourism industry welcomes New Zealand’s visa and infrastructure announcements
With many tourism employers around New Zealand reliant of highly valued employees on work visas, Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that they will be “delighted and relieved”...
Jul 17, 2021
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Federal Government announces $8.7 million funding for independent cinemas
158 independent cinemas across Australia will share in more than $8.7 million to keep their doors open, under the first batch of the Federal Government’s $20 million Supporting...
Jul 16, 2021
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New Zealand Government prioritises South Island areas in tourism infrastructure fund
Five South Island areas have been prioritised in the latest round of decisions from the New Zealand Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF). a tourism fund that is...
Jul 16, 2021
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Melbourne gyms face new round of closures amid new Victorian lockdown
With Melbourne facing its latest Coronavirus related lockdown, indoor exercise facilities including aquatic centres, gyms and sporting arenas are again facing new closures....
Jul 15, 2021
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Victorian Government launches new creative industries strategy
The Victorian Government has launched Creative State 2025 - its new four-year plan, developed with input from many across the State’s creative community. Supported with a $288...
Jul 15, 2021
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Qatar announces plans to add 105 hotels ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022
The Qatar Government has announced that it will add 105 new hotels and apartment hotels to its tourism portfolio as it gears up to host the FIFA World Cup from November next...
Jul 14, 2021
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AUSTSWIM secures Federal Government backing for Removing Barriers program
AUSTSWIM has announced that it has secured program funding through the Federal Department of Social Services for its Removing Barriers initiative. Based on self-reported data in...
Jul 14, 2021
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NSW Government to offer Coronavirus support to the arts and employees
The NSW Government has pledged $75 million to help keep the performing arts sector afloat during the current COVID-19 lockdown, but there has been no mention of the events...
Jul 14, 2021
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