News: Government
New Zealand Tourism Minister announces Industry Transformation Plan to guide holiday areas away from overtourism
New Zealand Tourism Minister Stuart Nash’s announcement of a Tourism Industry Transformation Plan is being seen as signalling a reconsideration of the role of tourism in the...
May 5, 2021
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Inconsistent capacity rules between entertainment and sport inflict further damage on live music
Live music and events across Australia are being impacted by inconsistent capacity limits with concern that while sporting venues can now operate at full - or near-full -...
May 3, 2021
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Partnerships established between schools and local clubs to share sports infrastructure in Logan
Situated in the City of Logan, Queensland, Browns Plains State School and Browns Plains Mets Rugby Union will both now use new sporting infrastructure built at the school as...
May 2, 2021
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IHRSA shares updates on United States’ GYMS Act
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has shared that following a year of demonstrating to United States Congress that the health and fitness...
May 2, 2021
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Fitness
New Zealand Government to invest $5.7 million to support disabled people in sport and recreation
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister, Grant Robertson has announced that $5.7 million will be allocated to create better quality experiences for disabled people in sport...
Apr 29, 2021
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Easing of Western Australia's Coronavirus restrictions will allow spectators at sport and gyms to reopen
Easing of last weekend's Coronavirus lockdown measures in Perth and the Peel region of Western Australia will allow gyms to reopen and spectators permitted at sporting events....
Apr 29, 2021
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Queensland Government rejects mine to protect Reef
According to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Queensland government has made the right decision for the Great Barrier Reef, the climate and local communities by...
Apr 27, 2021
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New funding for Northern Territory tourism businesses to attract workers
The Northern Territory Government is launching $2 million in support funding to attract workers to the Top End for the upcoming dry season. The Critical Worker Support Package...
Apr 27, 2021
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Federal Government agrees to back 50% of Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Games costs
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has guaranteed that the Federal Government will meet half the cost of Brisbane’s hosting of the 2032 Olympic Games, should the city be...
Apr 27, 2021
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Abu Dhabi Government champions new tourism quality controls
The Abu Dhabi Government’s Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the establishment of a new quality control system for the its tourism...
Apr 26, 2021
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Northern Territory Government launches 30-year masterplan for its parks
Mindful that its parks attract millions of visitors each and of the need to maintain them into the future, the Northern Territory Government is to develop a new Masterplan to...
Apr 26, 2021
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$31.5 million approved to redevelop Gold Coast Turf Club into night racing venue
The Queensland Government has approved $31.5 million to redevelop the Gold Coast Turf Club’s 75-year-old racecourse into one of Australia’s most impressive night racing venues....
Apr 26, 2021
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Victorian Government extends support for Clubs, Associations and Leagues
The Victorian Government is extending its support to grassroots community sports, including local clubs, associations and leagues, to ensure they continue to survive and thrive....
Apr 25, 2021
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Perth's snap three-day lockdown sees closure of aquatic centres, gyms and theatres while sport to proceed without fans
The Western Australian Government’s announcement of a snap three-day lockdown for the Perth and the Peel region means that events will not be held and facilities will be closed...
Apr 23, 2021
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Sunshine Coast Stadium stakeholders push for upgrade funding in Federal budget
With only a couple of weeks remaining until the Federal Government delivers its next budget, Sunshine Coast Council and supporters of the upgrade of Sunshine Coast Stadium...
Apr 22, 2021
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New Director appointment announced for Victoria’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Sarah Styles as the state’s new Director of its Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, replacing the outgoing Dr...
Apr 22, 2021
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Community members urge Queensland Government to reject Palmer mine proposal
A community protest in Brisbane outside Parliament House has called on the Queensland Government to reject the Clive Palmer-owned Central Queensland Coal Mine (CQC) situated 10...
Apr 21, 2021
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Environment
Victorian Government releases $633 million ‘roadmap’ funding to boost tourism and major events
Today’s Victorian Tourism Conference has seen the state’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula announce a “roadmap” that will help boost the tourism and...
Apr 21, 2021
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Moira Shire Council secures $1 million from Victorian Government for new library and community hub
Moira Shire Council will receive $1 million from the Victorian State Government towards construction of Yarrawonga’s new library and community hub. Mayor Libro Mustica said this...
Apr 20, 2021
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Disaster recovery funding available for Queensland sporting clubs
The Queensland Government has announced that Queensland sport and recreation clubs hit by extreme weather may be eligible for up to $5000 in disaster recovery assistance....
Apr 18, 2021
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Business Events Council of Australia welcomes Tourism Australia’s continued support
The Business Events Council of Australia has welcomed Tourism Australia’s continued commitment to the Business Events industry with the extension of the Bid Fund Program by $3...
Apr 18, 2021
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Shoalhaven City Council secures $1.1 million for Coastal Management Program funding
Shoalhaven City Council has successfully obtained five NSW Government grant applications from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) Coastal and Estuary...
Apr 18, 2021
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Powderfinger bandmates lead call condemning Queensland Government’s ‘double standard’ on venue capacities for sport and live music
Powderfinger bandmates Bernard Fanning and John Collins are leading a petition calling on Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to treat live music the same way the state...
Apr 16, 2021
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Australian Marine Conservation Society calls on politicians to stop ignoring climate change
Following the release of the Climate Council’s latest report, the Australian Marine Conservation Society states that the Federal Government is on an unforgivable pathway to...
Apr 15, 2021
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Environment