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$40 million funding support announced for Indigenous Tourism
The Federal Government recently announced new support for Indigenous tourism offering business support and grants under the $40 million Indigenous Tourism Fund. The funding...
Feb 25, 2021
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IOC names Brisbane as preferred host for 2032 Summer Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Future Host Summer Commission has overnight designated Brisbane as the ‘preferred candidate city’ to host the 2032 Summer Olympic...
Feb 25, 2021
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Fitness Australia welcomes NSW Government's lifting of gym class numbers to 50 people
Fitness Australia has announced that it “applauds” the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the NSW Government that will allow 50 people in group fitness classes. With the...
Feb 24, 2021
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Queensland’s Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program expands
To help protect Queensland’s natural and cultural landscapes, the State Government is providing the first funding instalment for the employment of 100 new Indigenous Land and...
Feb 23, 2021
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AFTA spotlights the need for JobKeeper extension for the tourism industry
Working closely with other bodies including Tourism and Transport Forum Australia, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) highlights that without a JobKeeper...
Feb 23, 2021
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Football Australia reveals legacy plan to capitalise on hosting FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to Government
Football Australia’s plan to deliver immediate and long-term benefits and economic impact from Australia’s co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has today seen the body...
Feb 23, 2021
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Facebook to reverse Australian news blackout after reaching deal with Federal Government
Facebook has announced that it will end its blackout on Australian news websites after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government. Facebook began the blocking of news, as...
Feb 22, 2021
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17 marine tourism operators funded to monitor health of Great Barrier Reef
A $3.2 million Federal Government initiative will see 17 marine tourism operators along the Great Barrier Reef commence reef site monitoring and maintenance this week. The...
Feb 21, 2021
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Queensland Government continues to fund koala conservation efforts
A number of organisations including the Australia Zoo and Sunshine Coast University have received Queensland Government funding towards the conservation of koalas. Rehabilitated...
Feb 21, 2021
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Cinema owner to run against Federal Arts Minister at next election
Emma Addario, owner of the Roseville Cinema on Sydney's North Shore, has announced that she is to run against Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher, the incumbent member for...
Feb 20, 2021
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Tasmanian Premier unhappy with AFL response to bid for state-based team
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has released a statement advising that it “beggars belief” as to why the AFL requires another year to assess a feasibility for establishing a...
Feb 20, 2021
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Facebook shutdown of Australian news sites has wider industry impact
Facebook's decision from yesterday morning to implement restrictions which prevents Australians from viewing or sharing news content has had wider implications for organisations...
Feb 19, 2021
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Prime Minister Ardern eases Auckland’s COVID-19 lockdown but events still cancelled
Auckland has emerged from the three-day Level 3 Coronavirus lockdown imposed as of 11.59pm last Sunday after three cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 were found in the...
Feb 19, 2021
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VIC Active calls on Victorian Government to fulfill its promise of financial assistance
VIC Active is calling on the Victorian Government to fulfill its promise of financially assisting fitness businesses that have been unduly impacted by the third COVID-19...
Feb 18, 2021
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Report from New Zealand’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment urges move to sustainable tourism
New Zealand’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, is urging the Government to take advantage of the pause in international tourism to transform the...
Feb 18, 2021
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Australia’s $45 billion export tourism Industry at risk without JobKeeper replacement
According to the Australian Tourism Export Council, while some tourism businesses across Australia have seen an increase in revenues from domestic visitors, many regional and...
Feb 17, 2021
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New Department of Conservation strategy encourages responsible enjoyment of New Zealand’s outdoors
New Zealand’s Department of Conservation has today released a Heritage and Visitor Strategy providing important guidance for its efforts to sustainably manage visitors to the...
Feb 17, 2021
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Japan’s fitness industry faces up to post-Coronavirus lockdown challenge
While the world focusses on Japan’s preparedness for the Tokyo Olympics, the nation’s Coronavirus state of emergency is also having a significant impact on its fitness industry....
Feb 17, 2021
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Musicians call for JobKeeper extension
Thousands of musicians have signed an open letter pleading the Australian Government to extend JobKeeper beyond the planned cessation of the subsidy in March. The letter,...
Feb 16, 2021
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VTIC fear loss of jobs in Victorian tourism and events without further support
One third of Victoria’s tourism and events sector will slash jobs and 13% will close permanently if there is not ongoing support for the industry beyond the end of the Federal...
Feb 16, 2021
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Federal Government stalls on $20 million commitment for Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion project
Sunshine Coast Council is facing the prospect of having to halt its plan to upgrade the Sunshine Coast Stadium having failed to secure a $20 million commitment from the Federal...
Feb 16, 2021
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Singapore sets sustainable targets for next 10 years
The Government of Singapore has this week released details of a national agenda on sustainable development with the unveiling of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Introduced as a...
Feb 12, 2021
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Tasmanian Premier calls for solid timeline for Tasmania getting its own AFL team
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has called on the AFL to provide a solid timeline for when Tasmania will get its own team, threatening to end the state’s financial support for...
Feb 12, 2021
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NSW Government gives planning consent for new Powerhouse Museum at Parramatta
The $840 million Parramatta Powerhouse project has been given planning approval by the NSW Government, with construction of the science and technology museum set to start by the...
Feb 12, 2021
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