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Tourism and Transport Forum warns against States becoming complacent on tourism spend
New research conducted by consultancy group Sayers and released today by Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) provides “food for thought” for respective State Governments competing...
Jun 8, 2021
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NSW Government buys Broken Hill sheep stations to protect diverse western wilderness
With the aim of creating a new outback nature reserve, the NSW Government has announced the purchase of more than 60,000 hectares of farmland near Broken Hill. Marking the...
Jun 8, 2021
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WTTC campaign launched as global call for governments to restart international travel
A new campaign - ‘Reunite’ - launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) calls on governments around the world to restart international travel and enable the world to...
Jun 8, 2021
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Bali set to reopen to international travellers as of July
The Indonesian holiday island of Bali will welcome back international tourists as of next month despite fears that the nation is on the brink of another outbreak. Closed to most...
Jun 7, 2021
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Victorian Government announces $32 million support package for lockdown impacted tourism businesses
The Victorian Government has announced a $32.2 million support package for the state’s tourism industry during its fourth lockdown. The extended lockdown has come at the worst...
Jun 7, 2021
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Federal Government abandons proposal to keep track of local sport and recreation needs
A key element of the Federal Government's Sport 2030 plan aimed to direct funding where it is needed most has been abandoned, despite being backed by state and territory sport...
Jun 7, 2021
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NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs receive funding boost to support facility upgrades
The NSW Government has announced $16 million in funding, over four years, for the Surf Club Facility Program as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget to support the upgrade,...
Jun 7, 2021
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Australia-wide threatened species strategy to focus on wildlife refuges
Future places of refuge for threatened species will set up and protected under a new biodiversity blueprint unveiled late last month. The Federal Government's Threatened Species...
Jun 5, 2021
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NSW Government commits to new green space projects and expanded Great West Walk
The NSW Government has announced a $250 million funding package to create a legacy of green and accessible public spaces. Announcing that the funding will supported 60...
Jun 4, 2021
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‘Social Impact’ identified as key factor for proposed Northern Territory AFL club
A much-delayed feasibility report into the creation of an AFL team in the Northern Territory has been released, urging AFL House to place less emphasis on commercial...
Jun 4, 2021
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Return of international tours vital for Australia’s entertainment venues and promoters
While having backed an array of Australian talent touring over recent months, TEG Chief Executive Geoff Jones has highlighted that the return of international acts will be vital...
Jun 3, 2021
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Fitness Australia asks why Victoria's Chief Health Officer is again targeting gyms
With gyms and fitness clubs again closed during Victoria’s latest Coronavirus lockdown, Fitness Australia has asked why Victoria's Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton...
Jun 3, 2021
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Sport Australia defends ‘sports rorts’ funding allocations in Federal Court
The Australian Sports Commission’s Sport Australia division has been defending its role in the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure...
Jun 3, 2021
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New hiking grant program aims to grow participation in Western Australia’s outdoors
A new grants program aiming to increase participation in and develop Western Australia’s hiking industry will see more than $168,000 shared among 15 local governments and...
Jun 2, 2021
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Melbourne's stage three lockdown to be extended for another week while restrictions to ease in regional Victoria
Reporting new Coronavirus cases, the Victorian Government has advised that Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown will be extended for another seven days. The stage three lockdown,...
Jun 2, 2021
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South Australian and Federal Government back Adelaide sport arena developments
Elite netball and basketball in Adelaide is to benefit from South Australian and Federal Government funds for indoor venue developments. Netball South Australia has today...
Jun 2, 2021
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Victorian lockdown leads to fitness industry losses in excess of $10 million
Victoria’s $500 million fitness and exercise industry that comprises more than 1,500 gyms and health clubs along with yoga and Pilates studios and employs more than 40,000...
Jun 1, 2021
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Bendigo gym returns to online classes through Victoria's latest Coronavirus lockdown
With Victoria’s latest Coronavirus lockdown forcing the closure of gyms and fitness facilities, Bendigo’s 3T Fitness has returned to offering online classes for members. Indoor...
May 31, 2021
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Fourth COVID lockdown 'a monumental kick in the guts' for Victorian fitness operators
Tim Schleiger, spokesperson for VIC Active, has taken issue with Victorian Government’s introduction of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state in the wake of a number of...
May 28, 2021
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian names new state sport minister
In the wake of scandals forcing two of her ministers to resign, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has named Natalie Ward MLC as the state’s new Minister for Sport,...
May 27, 2021
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Fitness Australia urges locked down Victorians not to forget the importance of physical activity
Following today’s announcement from the Victorian Government of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state, Fitness Australia is urging it, as well as all Victorians, not to...
May 27, 2021
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Victoria Government announces seven-day lockdown
The Victorian Government has announced that the state will enter a new seven-day lockdown following an overnight rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. The rising Coronavirus...
May 27, 2021
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Australian Tourism Export Council calls for Prime Minister for roadmap to open borders
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has written directly to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, pleading for a framework for reopening the nation’s borders - despite a...
May 27, 2021
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50-year vision looks to deliver greater protection for Sydney’s green spaces
New proposed legislation from the NSW Government aims to deliver added protection for Greater Sydney parks - expanding and conserving the city’s precious green spaces, and...
May 24, 2021
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