News: Government
New Climate Council report shows Australia must triple its climate goal this decade
A new Climate Council report - ‘Aim High, Go fast: Why emissions need to plummet this decade’ -concludes that Australia must triple its emissions cuts within the next decade and...
Apr 14, 2021
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New regional tourism projects approved in South Australia
An additional 12 regional tourism businesses are to receive funding from the latest round of South Australian Government’s Tourism Industry Development Fund grants including a...
Apr 14, 2021
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Queensland Government offers funding for sport and recreation clubs
The Queensland Government is offering $2,000 grants from the COVIDSafe Active Clubs Kickstart Program to help Queensland sport and recreation clubs boost their game. Queensland...
Apr 14, 2021
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Penrith City Council continues its valued support of Panthers Netball
Penrith City Council - a sponsor of Panthers Netball Premier League team since its inaugural season – continues to support the League which provides fantastic pathways and...
Apr 14, 2021
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Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into tourism and events support hears plea to save ‘industry in crisis’
The Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Support for the Tourism and Events Sectors has begun with Simon Thewlis, from Save Victorian Events, appearing alongside ShowTech’s Tiny...
Apr 14, 2021
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Data discrepancies suggest illegal trade in endangered hammerhead shark fins
A report commissioned by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Humane Society International has found that trade date discrepancies between Australia and its...
Apr 13, 2021
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Environment
More Park to transform into new centre for softball
Works are underway in Victoria at Ardeer’s More Park to transform the old softball facilities at the ground into a new centre for softball with the redevelopment made possible...
Apr 13, 2021
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Abu Dhabi's Ministry of Health launches 'Ma’kom in Ramadan' health promotion program
The Health Education and Promotion Department of Abu Dhabi's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the ‘Ma’kom in Ramadan’ program, which aims to highlight the...
Apr 13, 2021
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Fitness
Uncertainty over Victorian stadia returning to full capacity
The AFL is looking for Victorian stadia to be allowed to operate at full capacity, unveiling a plan that would see fans being required to enter the name and contact details of...
Apr 12, 2021
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Australia needs a new ‘Life. Be in it.’ campaign
Calling for government health departments to do more to promote active lifestyles in the post-COVID world, Fitness Australia Marketing Coordinator, Rachel Ely has suggested that...
Apr 12, 2021
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Fitness
NSW Premier 'considering' new inquest into fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is reported to be "considering" a new inquest into the fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire of 1979 following the presentation of fresh evidence in an...
Apr 10, 2021
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Australian Water Safety Council seeks local government backing to help reduce drownings
Local governments are being encouraged to make the new Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 central to their drowning prevention policies. The newly released strategy seeks to...
Apr 9, 2021
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Tourism New Zealand announces appointment of new Chief Executive
The Tourism New Zealand board has confirmed the appointment of René de Monchy as the government agency’s new Chief Executive. de Monchy, who has been in the role of interim...
Apr 8, 2021
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Western Australian event organisers warned to keep advertising accurate
Consumer Protection WA has issued a stern warning to event organisers and promoters to ensure that their advertising is accurate and a true representation of what ticket buyers...
Apr 8, 2021
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Singapore Sports Hub Chief Executive looks to generate ‘attachment’ to the precinct
Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive of the Singapore Sports Hub, has explained his objectives for the precinct and its National Stadium, explaining how he aims to bring stability to the...
Apr 7, 2021
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New Zealand Government to allow entry of Australian travellers this month
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced this afternoon that a quarantine-free 'travel bubble' allowing Australians to enter the country will commence from 19th...
Apr 6, 2021
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Sydney’s Royal Easter Show 2021 receives $15.1 million in Federal Government support
This year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show is being supported with $15.1 million from the Federal Government under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program to relieve...
Apr 5, 2021
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Bluesfest cancellation to cost more than $10 million in losses
Australia's peak arts and entertainment industry body, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has suggested that the cancellation of Bluesfest will result in more than $10 million in...
Apr 2, 2021
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South Korea moves forward with bid to co-host 2032 Olympics with North Korea
Seoul’s metropolitan government has this week announced that it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its intention to enter a joint bid for the 2032 summer...
Apr 2, 2021
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Queensland Government ends Brisbane's lockdown but Easter tourism still impacted
The Queensland Government has today announced the early lifting of Brisbane’s lockdown after just one new case of community transmission that's linked to an existing cluster of...
Apr 1, 2021
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LPA calls for emergency Business Interruption Fund after government directive shuts down Bluesfest
Following yesterday’s NSW Government directive to shut down Bluesfest 2021, Live Performance Australia - the arts and entertainment industry peak body - has today again called...
Apr 1, 2021
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Tourism bodies cite thousands of lost jobs following end of JobKeeper
Industry bodies the Australian Tourism Industry Council and Tourism Council WA have today called for urgent support for tourism businesses that are shedding staff and at risk of...
Mar 31, 2021
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Legislation passed for phasing out single-use plastics in ACT
The Plastic Reduction Bill 2020 passed the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly yesterday, delivering a framework for progressively phasing out single-use plastics...
Mar 31, 2021
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Ecotourism Australia calls for return of JobKeeper to those who need it
Ecotourism Australia is calling for the return of JobKeeper to those who need it at a time when “massive floods hit already fire ravaged destinations, the interstate borders...
Mar 31, 2021
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