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New Zealand Tourism Minister says industry 'shouldn't expect more Government support'
New Zealand Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has shared a bleak message for the tourism industry across the country suggesting that it cannot expect ongoing Government support to...
Feb 12, 2021
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Australian Open to continue without crowds as Victorian Government closes facilities during new lockdown
Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has this afternoon announced that the state will enter a new lockdown from 11.59pm tonight (Friday 12th February) that will see venues closed...
Feb 12, 2021
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Fitness Australia disappointed at NSW Government's easing of restrictions for all indoor venues except gyms
With the NSW Government relaxing COVID-19 restrictions for indoor venues as of 12.01 am on Friday 12th February, Fitness Australia Chief Executive, Barrie Elvish has expressed...
Feb 11, 2021
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Naming rights for Perth's Optus Stadium emerges as Western Australian election issue
The sale of the naming rights for Perth's Optus Stadium has emerged as an issue in the Western Australian election with Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup saying an elected Liberal...
Feb 9, 2021
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Queensland Government and NRL aim for 50,000 fans a day at Suncorp Stadium during 2021 Magic Round
The Queensland Government and the NRL is hoping to host capacity crowds for this year's Magic Round in Brisbane, when all 16 teams play out of the city’s Suncorp Stadium over...
Feb 9, 2021
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$200 million plus redevelopment plan proposed for Launceston’s UTAS Stadium
The City of Launceston is to consider the endorsement of a $208 million plan - which aims to create a sustainable model for a fit-for-purpose sporting stadium in Launceston - at...
Feb 8, 2021
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WTTC says governments should abandon notion of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on ‘high-risk travellers’
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling for governments to abandon the concept of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on how individual ‘high-risk travellers’...
Feb 5, 2021
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ExerciseNZ wants meeting with Prime Minister Ardern over crisis in childrens’ activity
With schools reopening after the summer holidays, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) wants to see greater efforts to address New Zealand having some of the...
Feb 3, 2021
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Western Australian lockdown impacts leading sport leagues
Western Australia’s five-day COVID-19 lockdown is impacting match schedules for sports organisations across multiple codes. Following its first instance of community COVID-19...
Feb 3, 2021
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New Zealand Government rolls out $50 million regional events fund
The New Zealand Government has announced further funding for a wide range of events and activities to stimulate domestic tourism. Contracts have now been signed with all nine of...
Feb 3, 2021
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Tasmanian Government helps tourism attractions with insurance contributions
The Tasmanian Government has announced that it will support the Tasmanian Association of Tourist Railways through a contribution to the costs of insurance premiums. Insurance...
Feb 2, 2021
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Fitness instructor's video unwittingly shows Mynamar's military takeover
Amid the overthrow of Myanmar's elected Government on Monday, a local fitness instructor unwittingly show the military coup taking place as she streamed her video content. As...
Feb 1, 2021
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Western Australian regional sports receive funding to increase participation
The latest round of the Western Australian Government's Active Regional Communities grants sees skateboarding clinics, an artistic swimming program and the development of an...
Feb 1, 2021
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First woman named as Chair of Australian Sports Commission
Businesswoman and President of Australian Women’s Rugby Josephine Sukkar has been appointed as the new Chair of the Australian Sports Commission. Announcing the appointment of...
Jan 31, 2021
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Without JobKeeper Australian tourism businesses face 'annihilation'
According to the Australian Tourism Export Council, Australian tourism businesses face "annihilation" without further support from JobKeeper. The Australian Tourism Export...
Jan 31, 2021
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Local Coronavirus case sees Western Australian Government close aquatic facilities, cinemas, entertainment venues and gyms for five days
A new local Coronavirus case in Perth has seen Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan announce a series of business closures impacting leisure factivities for five days....
Jan 31, 2021
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Final review of national environment laws highlights their failure to protect Australia's oceans
The Australian Marine Conservation Society - Australia’s peak marine conservation organisation - has described the final review of Australia’s national environment laws as a...
Jan 31, 2021
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Victorian Government approves crowd limit of 30,000 per day for Australian Open
Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula has today revealed that the state's Chief Health Officer has given approval for crowds of up to 30,000 to attend next month's Australian...
Jan 30, 2021
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Australian tourism industry unites to call for post-March Federal Government business support
National and state tourism bodies have been united this week in urging the Australian Government to provide targeted support for tourism operators set to struggle beyond the...
Jan 30, 2021
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Australian Institute of Sport to mark 40 years of operations and achievement
Sport in Australia will tomorrow mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Australian Institute of Sport. Following Australia’s low medal tally at the 1976 Montreal...
Jan 24, 2021
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KidSport voucher initiative doubles and adds swimming lessons for 2021
The Western Australian Government is doubling its KidSport voucher initiative for 2021 having added Swim Schools as a new club category in December 2020. The KidSport voucher...
Jan 24, 2021
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IOC insists Tokyo Olympics will not be cancelled because of COVID-19 pandemic
Amid speculation that Japan’s Government has privately concluded the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister...
Jan 22, 2021
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A-League's Western United gets planning approval for new Wyndham City Stadium
The Western Melbourne Group, owners of A-League club Western United, has today received planning permission for its new Wyndham City Stadium after Victorian Planning Minister...
Jan 22, 2021
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Regional Australia needs targeted support for tourism businesses
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is calling for targeted support for regional tourism businesses to not only bolster recovery now, but action to drive a stronger, more...
Jan 21, 2021
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