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NSW Government reduce SCG’s crowd capacity to 25% for Australia v India Test
Struggling to contain clusters of Coronavirus around Sydney, the NSW Government has announced that the cricket Test between Australia and India will go ahead at the Sydney...
Jan 4, 2021
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Fitness Australia calls for Federal government to introduce national plan to improve physical activity rates
With the nation now relatively free of community Coronavirus transmission, Fitness Australia, is urging the Federal Government to re-focus its attention on the long-term health...
Jan 3, 2021
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Policy body warns that thousands of tourism businesses face closure without $1 billion lifeline
Amid warnings that tourism will be wrecked by border closures that have disrupted the holiday season, the Federal Government is facing calls for an extra $1 billion in financial...
Jan 3, 2021
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NSW Government introduces new restrictions as Coronavirus cases rise
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a raft of new COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney as of yesterday, including the introduction of mandatory mask-wearing in a...
Jan 2, 2021
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New Zealanders urged to show greater respect for their environment
New Zealanders have been called on to show greater respect for their environment amid a boom in domestic tourism that has been accompanied by reports of littering, human waste...
Dec 31, 2020
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SCG to stage New Year's Test after Cricket Australia secures ‘hub’ agreements from NSW and Queensland Governments
The New Year’s Test match will go ahead as planned at the Sydney Cricket Ground despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in NSW. Due to start on 7th January, the third Test...
Dec 28, 2020
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Hong Kong gym owners fearful of ongoing closures into 2021
With Hong Kong’s fitness clubs, gyms and studios again closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, and having been closed for more than 100 days during 2020, business owners are...
Dec 28, 2020
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Preparing for a tourism revival in 2021
Vaccines may soon make travel possible again. But how quickly will it return - and will it be forever changed? The Conversation - Joseph M Cheers, Colin Michael Hall and Jarkko...
Dec 28, 2020
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NSW Government returns 15,000 hectares of land returned to traditional owners to form new national park
The NSW Government is handing back more than 15,000 hectares of land to Aboriginal owners in the State’s central west which will be reserved to form the new Mt Grenfell National...
Dec 23, 2020
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UNWTO points to tourism 'looking forward with determination'
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has released a statement assessing the impact of Coronavirus on the global industry during 2020, noting “we are almost at the end...
Dec 23, 2020
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Thailand looks to slow and safe border reopening to international visitors
The Government of Thailand has today announced that its borders will reopen for international tourism while also advising that it will remain vigilant through the enforcement of...
Dec 23, 2020
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$100 million investment in NSW sports facilities to enable more people to be active and healthy
The NSW Government's $100 million investment in developing and upgrading sports facilities across the State will contribute to enabling more people to participate in sport and...
Dec 22, 2020
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Jobs for Nature provides employment in Fiordland National Park
Work to stop invasive weeds spreading into one of New Zealand’s most loved national parks is the goal of a new Jobs for Nature project. Announced by New Zealand Conservation...
Dec 22, 2020
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2020 an ‘unprecedented’ year for sport administrators
Australian sport administrators have been under enormous stress during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, according to sport policy expert Greg Blood. Here he...
Dec 21, 2020
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ATEC welcomes Dan Tehan as Australia’s new Federal Tourism Minister
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has today welcomed Dan Tehan on his appointment to the role of Federal Tourism Minister - replacing Simon Birmingham, who becomes...
Dec 20, 2020
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Cabinet reshuffle sees Dan Tehan named new Federal Tourism Minister
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a limited Cabinet reshuffle, moving Education Minister Dan Tehan to the key trade portfolio where he becomes the new...
Dec 18, 2020
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Australian Government announces $13.7 million funding to boost sporting integrity
The Australian Government has announced a $13.7 million funding package to tackle “escalating, rapidly evolving integrity risks, critically including child safeguarding” in...
Dec 18, 2020
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New Zealand Government commits to improving safety in wake of Whakaari White Island tragedy
The New Zealand Government has today released the first stage of a targeted review of the adventure activities regulations and the terms of reference into an independent review...
Dec 17, 2020
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Senate report says local government is key to regional infrastructure investment
The Federal Government needs to expand its regional infrastructure spending to drive economic recovery - consulting with local and state governments to avoid a one-size-fits-all...
Dec 15, 2020
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NSW Government announces support for study into Coffs Harbour sea sanctuary for dolphins
A landmark inquiry released yesterday, The use of exotic animals in circuses and the exhibition of cetaceans in New South Wales , has recommended that the NSW Government provide...
Dec 15, 2020
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Tennis Australia reveals receipt of $4.5 million in JobKeeper support during Coronavirus pandemic
Tennis Australia received over $4.5 million in JobKeeper benefits from the Federal Government in the last quarter of the 2019/20 financial year, with the funding supporting its...
Dec 15, 2020
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$300,000 investment announced for Mon Repos Turtle Nest Cooling Trial
With higher temperatures producing more female turtles, the Australian Government has announced a $300,000 investment in beach shading and cooling trials at the world-renowned...
Dec 14, 2020
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New Zealand offers Australasian travel bubble subject to Coronavirus levels staying low
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has suggested that a trans-Tasman travel bubble with Australia could be opened in the first quarter of 2021. With Australian Health...
Dec 14, 2020
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Sport Australia launches new resources for community clubs
A new Sport Australia resource aims to help local sporting clubs and organisations across the nation not just survive the COVID-19 pandemic and look forward. Replacing the Club...
Dec 9, 2020
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