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Chair named for Christchurch Stadium project
Christchurch City Council has named Murray Strong as Chair of the company that will manage the construction of the city's new 25,000-seat multi-purpose stadium. Strong - who has...
May 4, 2020
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Report suggests Wollongong's WIN Entertainment Centre 'not fit for purpose'
The Illawarra region of NSW has reportedly been missing out on hosting major indoor entertainment and sport events because of a lack of investment in Wollongong’s WIN...
May 4, 2020
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Fitness Australia report shows massive impact of Coronavirus closures on the industry
An analysis of how the fitness industry has been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis, undertaken by Fitness Australia, has found that among clubs and studios less than 10% of...
May 1, 2020
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Royal Life Saving makes the case for the reopening of Australia's aquatic centres and swim schools
In response to inquiries about when aquatic centres and swim schools might be allowed to re-open as Coronavirus restrictions ease, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has...
May 1, 2020
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Northern Territory Government commences easing of Coronavirus restrictions on golf courses, gyms, pools, parks and gatherings
The Northern Territory Government has announced a three step 'roadmap' for the reopening of businesses and activities, including golf courses, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds...
Apr 30, 2020
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New Zealand ski areas look to snow season operations with restrictions
With New Zealand’s Coronavirus lockdown having been eased, ski resorts are cautiously optimistic they will be able to open for a locals’ season, albeit under tight restrictions....
Apr 30, 2020
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Federal Sports Minister warns that NRL's return could be threatened by players' breach of social distancing requirements
Federal Youth and Sport Minister Richard Colbeck has warned that the NRL’s plans to recommence its season on 28th May might be in jeopardy following players having broken...
Apr 30, 2020
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Former Minister Bridget McKenzie defends role in sports grant allocations
Former Federal Government Minister Bridget McKenzie has broken her silence about the sports grants scandal that ended her frontbench career, defending her actions while...
Apr 30, 2020
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Former NSW Minister for Sport intervened in grants program
NSW Government Minister Stuart Ayres is reported to have directly intervened in a sporting grants program run by the NSW Office of Sport, which awarded the bulk of a $33.4...
Apr 29, 2020
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Adelaide City Council looks for government funding for aquatic centre revamp as AFL’s Crows dump headquarters plans
Adelaide City Council is to seek funding from Federal and South Australian Governments as well as neighbouring councils to fund the redevelopment of its ageing Adelaide Aquatic...
Apr 29, 2020
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AALARA updates members on attractions sector challenges
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has updated its members and industry stakeholders on the challenges the sector is facing and its ongoing...
Apr 29, 2020
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ASCTA advocacy highlights the value of swim coaching and teaching
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has shared a letter with its members and industry stakeholders highlighting the value of swim coaching, swim...
Apr 28, 2020
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Australian Government announces funding for attractions' animal welfare costs
The Federal Government is set to announce a $94.6 million package to help Australian zoos, aquariums, and other animal attractions with the upkeep of animals during the...
Apr 28, 2020
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New Zealand Sports Minister advises of permissible activities under eased Coronavirus Alert
New Zealand Sports Minister Grant Robertson has advised of the activities that will be allowed as the nation moves to its eased Level 3 status, with rules around exercise,...
Apr 26, 2020
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Queensland and West Australian Governments announce easing of Coronavirus restrictions
The Governments of Western Australia and Queensland have today each announced an easing of Coronavirus restrictions, making some allowances for people to resume some specific...
Apr 25, 2020
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Arts groups call for Federal Government action over Coronavirus hit to industry
With the arts industry across Australia having been severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, and much of the sector having been excluded from Federal Government stimulus...
Apr 25, 2020
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Collapse of events sector wipes $35 billion from Australia's economy
New figures from the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) show that the Australian economy is set to lose $35.7 billion in direct expenditure over the next 12 months, as...
Apr 24, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces framework for return of sport
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced national guidelines to help with the return of sport, setting out a number of Federal requirements that major sporting...
Apr 24, 2020
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Fitness Australia says gyms can safely reopen within strict framework
With Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions set to be eased over coming weeks, Fitness Australia has advised that gyms and exercise facilities can be among the first sectors of...
Apr 23, 2020
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Golf Australia ‘encouraged’ to see golf being played with minimal risk
Golf Australia has advised that it is “encouraged to see golf played in comparative safety in five states and one territory in recent weeks as we all adopt social distancing...
Apr 21, 2020
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New Zealand Government looks to ease Coronavirus restrictions
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the nation will ease its Coronavirus restrictions, move from its current ‘Level 4’ lockdown to ‘Level 3’ status as...
Apr 20, 2020
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Developer announced to transform East Perth Power Station
The Western Australian Government has announced Australian Capital Equity and the Minderoo Group as the preferred proponents to progress the $218 million transformation of the...
Apr 18, 2020
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Council considers reopening Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Four weeks after mass breaches of Coronavirus restrictions led to its closure, Waverley Council is considering reopening Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. With access to the beach...
Apr 18, 2020
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Bruce Baird returns as TTF Chair
Tourism industry veteran Bruce Baird has returned to the Chairman’s role at the industry peak body, the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF). Baird, a former NSW Minister for...
Apr 17, 2020
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