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National Audit Office advises 43% of successful Federal Government sports fund projects were ineligible
43% of projects funded under the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program were ineligible when agreements were signed, according to...
Feb 13, 2020
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US President Trump to attend inauguration of world's largest cricket stadium during upcoming Indian visit
US President Donald Trump is to attend an inauguration event for the world’s largest cricket venue, the 110,000 capacity Motera Stadium in the city of Ahmedabad, during his...
Feb 12, 2020
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Port Hedland to benefit from $750,000 from Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund
The Town of Port Hedland has been granted $750,000 to assist with the construction of two covered outdoor multipurpose courts with lighting, a key component of the JD Hardie...
Feb 11, 2020
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ACT Government to spend $200,000 on stadium feasibility study
The ACT Government is set to spend $200,000 on a feasibility study to assess a potential location to build a new 25,000 seat stadium in Canberra. The report will weigh up Civic...
Feb 11, 2020
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NSW Government announces abolition of Sydney Olympic Park Authority
The NSW Government has confirmed that it is to abolish the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, merging its functions its Place Management NSW agency. As part of a move to rationalise...
Feb 10, 2020
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Queensland Government announces new partnership to boost surfing
With the international Global Wave Conference commencing today at Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast campus the Queensland Government has announced a new partnership with...
Feb 10, 2020
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New Chief Executive named for Destination NSW
Steve Cox, who has been the Managing Director at Dymocks Retail for the past eight years, has been named the new Chief Executive at Destination NSW, the government agency...
Feb 7, 2020
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Reports reveal Federal Government 'quietly spent' $150 million female sports program funds on aquatic centre projects in marginal seats
Media reports have today revealed that beyond the 'sports rorts' that led to Senator Bridget McKenzie's resignation from Government, the Coalition quietly spent another $150...
Feb 6, 2020
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Christchurch City Council forms company to manage stadium project
Christchurch City Council is seeking directors for a new company that will oversee the development of the South Island city’s proposed new 25,000-seat stadium. A job posting...
Feb 4, 2020
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Sport Australia confirm Robert Dalton as acting Chief Executive
The Australian Sports Commission Board has appointed Robert Dalton as acting Chief Executive of Sport Australia, replacing Kate Palmer, who left the role last week. Announcing...
Feb 4, 2020
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Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie bypassed Sport Australia board to authorise $2.5 million grant to Netball Australia
Former Federal Sport Minister Bridget McKenzie authorised a $2.5 million bailout grant for Netball Australia in 2018, bypassing the board of Sport Australia and, according to a...
Feb 4, 2020
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Kate Palmer departs Chief Executive role at Sport Australia
Overshadowed by the recent controversy surrounding allocations from the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, Sport Australia Chief Executive, Kate Palmer has departed...
Feb 3, 2020
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Government, schools and family groups should help young New Zealanders get fitter
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) believes that Government, schools and whanau should get involved in 2020 to help people get active, with Chief Executive...
Feb 2, 2020
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Sports rorts scandal sees National deputy leader Bridget McKenzie resign from Government
Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has today quit Cabinet and resigned as deputy Nationals leader in the wake of her handling what has become known as the 'sports...
Feb 2, 2020
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Attorney General defends Ministers' powers as more details emerge of sports grants allocations
Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter has defended the “broad power” of ministers to direct their departments as he awaits advice about whether the former Federal Sports...
Jan 31, 2020
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ExerciseNZ's Beddie calls for New Zealanders to be more active in 2020
New Zealanders must become more physically active in 2020 to achieve the weight loss and fitness goals that many set themselves in their top new year’s resolutions according to...
Jan 29, 2020
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Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie warned that sports grant program was compromised
Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie is under further pressure to resign from Federal cabinet following new revelations of her interference in the Community Sport...
Jan 29, 2020
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Australia’s major sports unite to aid bushfire affected communities rebuild
Australia’s major sports, represented by the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS), have come together to help rebuild the communities that have been...
Jan 28, 2020
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Increased investment in High Performance Sport New Zealand
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) is to benefit from a $36.8 million core investment programme for 2020, which included some notable backing for women’s sport. In...
Jan 28, 2020
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Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie approved more than $1 million in grants for shooting clubs
Further revelations about the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program have revealed that Nationals deputy leader Bridget...
Jan 25, 2020
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Flowerdale community to benefit from new female friendly change rooms
Flowerdale sporting clubs today welcomed the official opening of new female friendly change rooms at Spring Valley Recreation Reserve to host more events thanks to funding from...
Jan 25, 2020
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Executive who worked on Infrastructure Grant Program no longer at Sport Australia
A senior Sport Australia executive identified in last week’s scathing Australian National Audit Office report no longer works for the government agency. Found to have had an...
Jan 23, 2020
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‘Sports rorts’ review to be assessed by Prime Minister’s department
Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, says he will take “whatever action” necessary to investigate the conduct of Nationals deputy leader and former Federal Sports Minister...
Jan 22, 2020
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‘Sports rorts’ scandal: Revelation that upmarket golf, rowing and tennis clubs received major grants
Ongoing revelations about the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, now commonly referred to as the...
Jan 22, 2020
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