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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says role was in giving authority on grant announcements
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has claimed the role of his office in the controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program prior to the last Federal election...
May 13, 2020
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Community aquatic, recreation and sport industry alliance seeks 12-month stimulus package from Federal and state governments
The alliance of industry peak bodies, facility operators and program and activity providers in the aquatic, recreation and sport industry are seeking Federal and State...
May 12, 2020
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UNWTO says international tourism faces worst crisis since records began
World tourism is facing its worst crisis since records were first collected 1950, with new figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicting that 1.1...
May 12, 2020
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Village Roadshow Chief Executive calls for JobKeeper extension as Queensland Government's Coronavirus easing roadmap suggests reopening of theme parks, entertainment venues and stadiums in June
Village Roadshow Chief Executive, Clark Kirby has called on the Federal Government to extend the $130 billion JobKeeper package beyond September. With JobKeeper payments set to...
May 12, 2020
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Hills Shire Council commits to rebuild of Waves Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council has moved forward with its $55 million plan to rebuild the area’s only public pool, Waves Aquatic Centre at Baulkham Hills. With the renewal of the...
May 12, 2020
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Hong Kong's Ocean Park faces closure as Government considers financial aid package
With the city's tourism sector at a standstill and having been closed since late January due the Coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park could go out of business...
May 12, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies misleading Parliament over involvement in sports rorts
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied he misled Parliament regarding his role in the pre 2019 election allocation of grants from the Community Sport Infrastructure...
May 11, 2020
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Victorian Government clears AFL clubs to train in groups of 10 from Wednesday
The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced both the state’s AFL teams and the NRL’s Melbourne Storm will be cleared to train in groups of 10 as of Wednesday. This...
May 11, 2020
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Australian Ski Resorts launch Keep Our Season Safe Campaign
Aligning Australian skiers and snowboarders downloading of the COVIDSafe app with moves to ensure that the nation’s winter season can be allowed to get underway, Australia's ski...
May 10, 2020
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Western Australia to allow activities with maximum of 20 participants
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a roadmap for the reopening of the state's economy, doubling the number of people allowed at non-work gatherings and removing...
May 10, 2020
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Western Australia's Olympic hopefuls return to training
Many of Western Australia's elite athletes have now returned to training in preparation for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Following strict protocols in...
May 8, 2020
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Federal Government reveals how leisure activities will return as Coronavirus restrictions are eased
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed a three-step plan for the easing of Coronavirus restrictions around the country, including provisions for entertainment,...
May 8, 2020
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Fitness Australia welcomes Federal Government's Coronavirus relaxations that focus on importance of exercise
Fitness Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the wind back of COVID-19 restrictions, that will see the delivery of outdoor bootcamps...
May 8, 2020
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New Zealand Government announces framework for return of professional rugby and netball competitions
The New Zealand Government has unveiled its rules for when the country moves from Alert Level 3 to Level 2, including changes to professional and community sport that would see...
May 7, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison's authority was sought in tainted sports grants program
The office of the Australian Prime Minister asked former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie to seek Scott Morrison’s “authority” for intended recipients of $100 million of...
May 7, 2020
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Western Australian Government releases factsheet on how easing of Coronavirus restrictions will impact community sport and recreation
Western Australia's Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has released a Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Factsheet to provide...
May 7, 2020
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Federal Department of Industry video profiles the fitness industry and Fitness Australia
The Federal Government's Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a short video profiling the work of the fitness industry and Fitness Australia....
May 7, 2020
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ExerciseNZ advises Parliament on fitness during alert level two
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) will today be advising the nation’s parliament’s epidemic response committee on how to manage risks associated with COVID-19...
May 6, 2020
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Tasmanian Government announces sport and recreation organisations benefiting from support package
As part of its ongoing efforts to address the challenges resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, the Tasmania Government has announced the sport and recreation organisations...
May 6, 2020
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Federal Government announces support materials for creation of ‘COVIDSafe’ workplaces
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced the development and impending release of support materials and toolkits that will aid businesses in navigating...
May 5, 2020
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Holiday parks provide safe travel options as lockdown eases
Holiday Parks New Zealand (HPNZ) has advised that having operated safely throughout Alert Levels 4 and 3 as essential services, holiday parks are well placed to provide safe...
May 5, 2020
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Lighting upgrades commence at Sydney Motorsport Park
Sydney Motorsport Park has begun a major facility upgrade with the addition of news permanent lighting which will bring night racing to Eastern Creek. Advising that the 2020...
May 4, 2020
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Live Performance Australia slams NSW Government’s lack of support for cultural sector in crisis during Coronavirus crisis
In the wake of yesterday’s announcement that Sydney’s Carriageworks is entering administration, Live Performance Australia has accused the NSW Government of being “missing in...
May 4, 2020
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New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern says no open borders for 'a long time'
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country will not have open borders with the rest of the world for "a long time to come". She was speaking after attending part...
May 4, 2020
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