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Craig Tiley takes on COMPPS Chair role
Outgoing Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive, David Gallop, has officially handed over his position as Chair of the Coalition of Major Professional and...
Dec 5, 2019
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison backs beach safety at start of summer
Marking the start of summer, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has acknowledged Surf Life Saving Australia members for their dedication to saving lives and their...
Dec 3, 2019
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SEA Games opening ceremony showcases The Philippines
After a challenging week running up to the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the event's opening ceremony has seen a spectacular celebration of the culture of the Philippines. Staged...
Nov 30, 2019
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Failure to secure builder set to delay construction of new Sydney Football Stadium
The NSW Government appears to be set to miss the deadline it set for hiring a new builder to construct the Sydney Football Stadium, as it continues to negotiate with two bidders...
Nov 29, 2019
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Former Government lawyer says Federal Minister’s Community Sport Infrastructure allocations were 'illegal'
Unsuccessful applicants to the Federal Government's Community Sport Infrastructure scheme may be entitled to a payout, according to a respected lawyer. As reported by the ABC,...
Nov 22, 2019
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NSW Government halts funding for annual Volleyfest tournament
Nine months out from the Tokyo Olympics, Australia's medal prospects at the 2020 Games are set to be impacted by a NSW Government decision to cease funding for the nation's...
Nov 16, 2019
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NSW Government approves funding for redevelopment of Walsh Bay arts precinct
The NSW Government has approved funding for the redevelopment of Pier 2/3 at the Walsh Bay precinct, ending fears from some of the state's largest arts companies that the major...
Nov 14, 2019
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Sport Australia announces strengthening of National High Performance Sports Strategy
Sport Australia has advised that the nation’s high performance sports system has been further strengthened after Institutes and Academies across the country united to approve a...
Nov 12, 2019
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Victorian Government announces new Sports Facilities Grant funding
Aiming to help communities provide more opportunities for people to participate in sport and active recreation, the Victorian Government has opened application for its new $22...
Nov 11, 2019
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Marginal electorates benefit under 'dodgy' Federal Government sport grant scheme
Key marginal electorates received twice as much funding as the average seat under the Federal Government's pre-election Community Sport Infrastructure grant program. The...
Nov 11, 2019
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Sport Australia advice ignored by former Federal Sports Ministers in award of community sport infrastructure funds
Former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie rejected 618 applications for community sports infrastructure despite recommendations from Federal Government agency Sport...
Nov 7, 2019
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Exercise and Sports Science Australia calls for more Government funding to boost physical activity
Referring to data that only 34.1% of Australians are meeting the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is urgently...
Nov 5, 2019
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NSW Government and University of Newcastle partner to deliver award-winning program
The NSW Government and the University of Newcastle (UON) have launched a partnership to deliver UON’s ground-breaking girls’ empowerment program, Daughters and Dads Active and...
Nov 4, 2019
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South Australian Government extends Sports Voucher program to swimming lessons
The South Australian Government has expanded its Sports Vouchers program so that parents and carers can use them to help pay for their child’s swimming lessons. Advising that...
Nov 4, 2019
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Federation Cup Final hosting highlights Perth’s inadequate tennis facilities
Australia’s hosting of the Fed Cup Final in Perth this weekend has highlighted the substandard state of tennis facilities in the city. Australia’s team, led by Ash Barty and Sam...
Nov 3, 2019
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New Zealand Government provides $12 million for new theatre in Waikato
The New Zealand Government has announced that it will back plans for a new 1300-seat theatre in Hamilton, making a $12 million investment its Provincial Growth Fund. The...
Nov 3, 2019
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Kate Palmer to step down from Sport Australia Chief Executive role
Kate Palmer, Chief Executive of Sport Australia since 2017, is to step down from the role, not seeking to renew her contract when it expires on 31st January next year. A joint...
Oct 28, 2019
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China blacks out coverage of opening games of NBA season
A dispute between the Chinese Government and the NBA has resulted in state broadcaster CCTV not showing the opening games of the 2019/20 North American basketball league season....
Oct 24, 2019
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Domestic market sustaining tourism performance
Continued strong growth in domestic visitation and visitor nights is sustaining Australian tourism according to the latest National Visitor Survey (NVS) and International...
Oct 22, 2019
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NSW Government's failure to consult sees festivals threaten to move interstate
Major music festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Laneway Festival are among events threatening to relocate interstate following the NSW Government’s...
Oct 21, 2019
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Minister backs VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program launch
The Victorian Government is calling on families to make the most subsidised swimming lessons for children that will be made available across the state this summer. VICSWIM’s...
Oct 20, 2019
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Northland Regional Council backs Mangawhai sports facilities
Skateboarders using the Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ) will benefit from a $500,000 installment in a series of regional sporting initiative grants from the Northland Regional...
Oct 18, 2019
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Australia Council’s annual report shows impact of 'modest investments in arts and creativity'
The Australia Council’s newly released annual report shows how its investment in the arts in 2018/19 supported the creation of more than 9,500 new Australian works and...
Oct 17, 2019
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Federal Government questioned over drought funds being used to back music festivals
The Federal Government’s $100 million funding package for regions suffering from the effects of an ongoing drought has come under scrutiny following an audit shows that some of...
Oct 15, 2019
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