News: Government
CSIRO study reveals the power of personalised goal setting for weight loss
As Australians set health resolutions for the new year, new research from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has unveiled the power of...
Jan 6, 2025
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Independent review of Hobart’s new AFL stadium reveals likely cost blowout
A Tasmanian Government-commissioned independent report into Hobart's proposed new AFL stadium has found the costs of the project have been significantly underestimated while its...
Jan 5, 2025
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Launch for VICSWIM program’s 49th year
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Education Ben Carroll have today launched VICSWIM 2025, joining Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Chief Executive Kathy...
Jan 5, 2025
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Federal Assistant Treasurer targets gyms and wellness apps in warning on 'subscription traps'
Picking up on a tactic often adopted by state fair trading and consumer affairs ministers and agencies, Federal Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen...
Jan 5, 2025
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‘Plan for Our Parks’ initiative conserves 6.5 million hectares of Western Australian land and water
The Western Australian Government has conserved 6.5 million hectares of WA land and water - equivalent in size to Tasmania - with the completion of their ‘Plan for Our Parks’...
Jan 2, 2025
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Parks
ACT Government reveals plans to upgrade and expand Belconnen Basketball Stadium
The ACT Government has revealed plans for the expansion of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium with Basketball ACT (BACT), committing $938,000 to the initial phase of the project....
Dec 29, 2024
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NSW Office of Sport's Karen Jones moves to acting Chief Executive role at Destination NSW
Karen Jones, Chief Executive at the NSW Office of Sport since 2019, has advised that she has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive for Destination NSW. Jones, who will...
Dec 26, 2024
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Queensland Government backs more than 750 new and exceptional arts experiences
The Queensland Government has announced the award of almost $1.2 million to support more than 750 new arts tours and theatre experiences. Expected to reach more than 80,000...
Dec 23, 2024
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Regional and remote event to benefit from new Festivals Australia funding
19 grant recipients are to share in over $700,000 thanks to the Federal Government’s Festivals Australia program - an initiative that supports individual art projects at...
Dec 21, 2024
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Auditor-General critical of Tourism Australia’s spending though uncompetitive procurement processes
Tourism Australia is under fire for outsourcing the majority of its budget on third-party contractors in deals that did not have competitive tenders. The Auditor General report...
Dec 19, 2024
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New Zealand’s working visa change welcomed by tourism industry
Changes to New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system have been welcomed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). The changes, announced yesterday by New Zealand...
Dec 17, 2024
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Australia’s $14 billion inactivity crisis prompts renewed AUSactive call for Federal Government-led preventative health campaign
AUSactive is calling on the Federal Government to ‘Walk the Talk’ by introducing a preventive health campaign and, in accord with its own policy, to increase preventative health...
Dec 16, 2024
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New design for Gabba and adjacent Brisbane Arena presented to 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure and planning review
The redevelopment of the Gabba into a 55,000 seat stadium and the colocation of the Brisbane Arena as the main venues for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics has been proposed by...
Dec 15, 2024
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10-year vision released for Western Australian culture, arts and creative industries
The Western Australian Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries. Creative WA has...
Dec 15, 2024
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Simon Kennedy secures title of Australia’s fittest Federal MP
Simon Kennedy, Member for Cook, has emerged as the fittest Federal MP in AUSactive’s bipartisan Fit for Office challenge, surpassing last year’s winner, Dr Andrew Leigh....
Dec 12, 2024
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NRL to expand with Papua New Guinea team
The NRL will expand to include an 18th team based in in Papua New Guinea from 2028 as part of a wide-ranging 10-year partnership between the Australian and PNG governments. As...
Dec 11, 2024
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New Zealand Government appoints new Climate Change Commission Chair
The New Zealand Government has appointed former Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy as the new chair of the Climate Change Commission, the independent Crown entity that...
Dec 8, 2024
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Environment
Backers revive plans for key Brisbane 2032 Games venues at Victoria Park
Proponents of a new sporting hub at Brisbane’s Victoria Park - that would include key venues for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics including the main Games stadium - have...
Dec 6, 2024
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Victorian Government delivers $92 million for school swimming programs over the next four years
The Victorian Government has today announced more support for school swimming and water safety lessons. Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll today...
Dec 4, 2024
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States and territories agree to fund compensation for victims of abuse in sport
A stalemate over redress payments to victims of child sexual abuse in sporting institutions has been overcome with an agreement reached between states, territories and the...
Dec 4, 2024
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Queensland Academy of Sport announced as location for Cycling Centre of Excellence
Preparing to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queensland Government has today announced a national cycling Centre of Excellence will be established in Brisbane....
Dec 4, 2024
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International visitors spend $11.7 billion in New Zealand in year to September
Newly released data from the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has shown that international visitors spent $11.7 billion,a 30% increase on...
Dec 3, 2024
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NSW Government launches 10-year Contemporary Music Strategy
The NSW Government last night launched a transformative 10-year roadmap that aims to position NSW as a global music destination and a powerhouse of the national industry....
Dec 3, 2024
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ABC report scrutinises ASM Global's management of Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium
The ABC has today published a report looking at a study by consultants KPMG into the contracting out of the management of some of the major venues owned by the Queensland...
Dec 1, 2024
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