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Victorian Chief Health Officer lifts restrictions on Melbourne residents driving to exercise
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has lifted lockdown restrictions that prevented Melbourne residents driving to exercise and fitness activities. With Melbourne's...
Aug 19, 2020
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FITREC highlights ‘heartbreaking’ impact of Victoria’s Coronavirus lockdown
Melbourne-based fitness registration organisation FITREC has advised that Victoria’s current Coronavirus lockdown is proving “heartbreaking” for fitness professionals,...
Aug 18, 2020
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Half of Western Australian emergency grants for tourism businesses go unspent
Almost half of the Western Australian Government’s $10.4 million emergency grants for the tourism industry have gone unspent as a result of the majority of businesses applying...
Aug 18, 2020
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Mass participation sporting events calls for $48 million stimulus funding from Federal Government
With the sector struggling to stay afloat due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s mass participation sporting event industry is seeking Federal...
Aug 17, 2020
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Sporting events in jeopardy under Auckland’s new Coronavirus lockdown
The season-ending weekend Super Rugby Aotearoa game between the Blues and Crusaders at Auckland's Eden Park appears to be in doubt with the New Zealand Government extending its...
Aug 13, 2020
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Destination Gold Coast's Annaliese Battista announces resignation
Destination Gold Coast Chief Executive Annaliese Battista has resigned after two years in the role. While no reason has been given for her departure, Destination Gold Coast...
Aug 11, 2020
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New Zealand Government reintroduces Coronavirus lockdowns
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that Auckland will begin 72 hours of Level 3 lockdown from midday today while the remainder of the country will enter...
Aug 11, 2020
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Federal Government announces guidelines on live music restart funding
The Federal Government has unveiled details of its $75 million fund to help “reactivate” the arts and entertainment sector, simultaneously launching round one of its Live Music...
Aug 11, 2020
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Report suggests NSW Government looking to develop 'five more Bankwests'
Ever changing plans and aspirations for new sporting venues in Sydney appear to be moving towards the development of up to five 20,000 seat stadia across the city. Eight years...
Aug 10, 2020
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Gym owner calls for online protest over new NSW fitness club regulations
NSW gym owner has called for industry stakeholders to join in an online day of protest on Friday 14th August calling on NSW and Federal Government ministers, decision makers and...
Aug 9, 2020
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Western Australian Government's latest industry boost to inject $150 million into tourism
Having announced funding to stimulate the arts and sport in the past week, the Western Australian Government has today announced that it will spend $150 million upgrading...
Aug 7, 2020
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$70 million Queensland Government lifeline drives Ardent Leisure's Dreamworld reopening announcement
Ardent Leisure has today announced that it is to implement a staged reopening of its Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, with both parks expected to...
Aug 7, 2020
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Federal Government adds $15 billion to JobKeeper scheme to aid Victorian businesses
The Federal Government has advised that it will add an extra $15 billion towards its JobKeeper allowance to assist businesses in Victoria and hundreds of thousands of their...
Aug 6, 2020
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Bushfires and Coronavirus impact Australian tourism with no imminent respite
Bushfires and continuing COVID-19 restrictions have devastated the Australian tourism industry, particularly in regional areas, with the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)...
Aug 6, 2020
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Western Australian Government announces $76 million arts and culture recovery package
The Western Australian Government has unveiled a $76 million arts and culture funding package that includes $30 million to upgrade the Perth Concert Hall, a $15 million program...
Aug 6, 2020
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Sport Australia looks to sell off part of AIS’ Canberra campus
Sport Australia is looking to sell off part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s Canberra campus and turn the facility into a centre of excellence for Paralympic and women's...
Aug 6, 2020
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Thailand halts tourism boosting 'travel bubble' plan as Asian Coronavirus cases rise
With its tourism-reliant economy impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Thailand has delayed plans to introduce a ‘travel bubble’ agreement with select...
Aug 5, 2020
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NSW gyms introduce temperature testing and COVID marshals to reduce member Coronavirus risks
Facing a range of challenges in keeping facilities free from Coronavirus threats, gyms in NSW are introducing temperature checks for members and exercisers. In addition, as...
Aug 5, 2020
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Western Australian Government announces $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure
The Western Australia Government has announced what it says is "one of the most significant investments in sport and community infrastructure" in the state's history, with a...
Aug 3, 2020
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Perth's WACA to be remodelled as 10000-capacity boutique venue
The Western Australia Cricket Association’s plans to redevelop its historic WACA ground into a 10,000-seat ‘boutique venue’ looks set to go ahead with the Western Australian...
Aug 3, 2020
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Australian Major Performing Arts Group to make way for new unified advocacy body
The Australian Major Performing Arts Group (AMPAG) has advised that it is to cease operation and become part of a new unified advocacy voice for the not-for-profit performing...
Aug 2, 2020
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Activities halted and facilities closed as Victorian Government introduces Stage four Coronavirus lockdown in Melbourne
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Melbourne will be subject to Stage four lockdown Coronavirus restrictions to combat community transmission of COVID-19....
Aug 2, 2020
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Recreation Aotearoa calls on members to engage their MPs in advance of General Election
With New Zealand moving toward a General Election in September, Recreation Aotearoa is calling on its members to engage with their local MPs to advocate on behalf of the...
Jul 28, 2020
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New Zealand tourism industry bodies unite to highlight need for ongoing Government assistance
Industry organisations from across the tourism, hospitality and event sectors have joined forces to plead for assurance about the New Zealand Government's plans for ongoing...
Jul 27, 2020
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