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Save Victorian Events calls for Industry Taskforce
Save Victorian Events has today called for the creation of an Event Industry Taskforce to bring together key people and resources from across the event industry - including from...
Mar 30, 2021
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Brisbane Coronavirus outbreak causing massive uncertainty for tourism and events over Easter
Greater Brisbane's current three-day lockdown and the potential spread of Coronavirus in Queensland is causing massive uncertainty for tourism and events as the Easter long...
Mar 29, 2021
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Federal Government accused of ‘abandoning’ events industry as JobKeeper ends
The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has condemned the Federal Government for both leaving the business events sector without any support following the end of...
Mar 29, 2021
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Greater Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown after new COVID-19 case
The Queensland Government has announced that the Greater Brisbane area is to enter a snap three-day lockdown and that mask wearing will be mandatory across the state following a...
Mar 29, 2021
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Mount Gambier secures $800,000 funding for cycling path and solar installation
City of Mount Gambier has secured $800,000 in South Australian Government funding to extend the shared cycling/walking path from the Rail Trail and install solar lighting along...
Mar 28, 2021
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Paragon Theatre among heritage listed venues to have received Queensland Government funding
Through the latest round of Queensland Community Sustainability Action (CSA) grants, funding grants of up to $40,000 are available from the Department of Environment and Science...
Mar 28, 2021
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Industry sectors set for job losses as JobKeeper ends
With the Federal Government’s JobKeeper allowance ending today, industry sectors still impacted by Coronavirus restrictions, loss of overseas visitors and COVID-19 induced...
Mar 28, 2021
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COVID fears sees Brisbane Lions fans told to depart Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium mid game
Queenslanders who travelled to Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium to watch the Brisbane Lions' away fixture with the Cats on Friday night were told to leave the venue during the game after...
Mar 26, 2021
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Just 26% of Federal Government’s June 2020 arts rescue package has been spent
With the Federal Government yesterday announcing $135 million in funding for the cultural and creative sector, reports indicate that almost three-quarters of the first $250...
Mar 26, 2021
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Latest designs revealed for transformation of Perth’s WACA Ground
The latest vision has been unveiled for the WACA Ground Improvement Project, aiming to transform the historic East Perth venue into a boutique community and sporting venue,...
Mar 26, 2021
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Support Act welcomes new Federal Government funding for COVID services
The Board and staff of arts charity Support Act have welcome the additional $10 million in funding support announced by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Federal Minister...
Mar 25, 2021
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Federal Government announces $135 million in funding for live entertainment
Following on from arts and entertainment industry representatives lobbying the Federal Government in Canberra this week, new support for the cultural and creative sector has...
Mar 25, 2021
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Victorian gym owner takes legal action against insurer for refusing Coronavirus compensation payout
A Jetts gym franchisee has launched legal action against his insurer for being refused compensation after the Victorian Government forced businesses to close last year during...
Mar 25, 2021
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Tourism and hospitality sector calls for cash boost payments and tax relief
Representatives of Australia’s tourism and hospitality have made fresh calls for targeted support from the Federal Government. With the JobKeeper relief program set to expire...
Mar 25, 2021
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NSW to move to 100% seated capacity at entertainment and sporting venues
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced that an easing of COVID-19 restrictions will see 100% seated capacity allowed at entertainment and sporting venues - including...
Mar 24, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Queensland receive $36 million funding commitment
A $30 million Queensland Government election commitment to support Surf Life Saving Queensland has been confirmed along with an additional $6 million provided from the...
Mar 24, 2021
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AALARA presents need for Federal Government backing for insurance crisis resolution at Canberra meetings
Representatives of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation (AALARA) have been in Canberra over the past two days discussing the future of the attractions industries and...
Mar 24, 2021
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Queensland Government funds new regional attractions and ecotourism projects
New regional attractions and ecotourism projects are being funded through the Queensland Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund with eight projects either...
Mar 23, 2021
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Queensland community groups bolstered by $12.7 million funding
The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) will see 545 local Queensland community groups benefit from more than $12.7 million in funding with successful...
Mar 23, 2021
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Entertainment and Live Performance sector representatives takes argument for industry support to Canberra
Representatives of industry groups including Live Performance Australia, APRA AMCOS and the Live Entertainment Industry Forum along with artist managers Catherine Haridy and...
Mar 23, 2021
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Industry Panel formed to chart Queensland tourism industry recovery
The Queensland Government has formed an Industry Reference Panel to chart a COVID-19 recovery course for the former $25.5 billion Queensland tourism industry. Queensland Premier...
Mar 19, 2021
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Senate ‘sports rorts’ report says all recommended projects should be funded
A parliamentary inquiry into the ‘sports rorts’ scandal has recommended that the Federal Government should fund all projects recommended by Sport Australia but then rejected by...
Mar 19, 2021
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Event industry suppliers circle Victorian Parliament in protest at lack of state government support
A group of Victorian event industry suppliers and carnival ride operators used their vehicles to encircle the Victorian Parliament building yesterday protesting at the lack of...
Mar 18, 2021
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New Zealand tourism ready to work with Government on industry future
Tourism Industry Aotearoa says that New Zealand’s tourism industry is ready and willing to work with the Government on the revival of the industry but needs immediate action and...
Mar 18, 2021
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