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Ngai Tahu Tourism looks to launch electric jet boat
One of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators, Ngai Tahu Tourism, is set to convert one of its petrol-powered jet boats to 100% electric. New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and...
Oct 15, 2019
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Destination NSW Chief Executive Sandra Chipchase to depart after eight years
Sandra Chipchase, Chief Executive of Destination NSW and Executive Producer of Vivid Sydney, has announced she is leaving the NSW Government’s tourism and events agency after...
Oct 15, 2019
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Tasmanians back state’s AFL bid
More than 50,000 people have signed the ‘United We Stand’ petition calling for Tasmanian teams to be admitted to the AFL and AFLW competitions. Encouraging those with a passion...
Oct 15, 2019
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Fijian team to join NSWRL competition for 2020 season
The NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) has today announced an historic agreement with Fiji National Rugby League which will see Fiji field a team in a NSWRL competition next season in a...
Oct 11, 2019
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Australia’s Cultural Ministers agree to new framework for the performing arts
A new National Performing Arts Partnership (NPAP) Framework to support the performing arts sector has been agreed by the Australian Government along with states and territories...
Oct 10, 2019
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Plans for Melbourne Rugby League Centre of Excellence move forward
Plans for a Rugby League Centre of Excellence in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows, that will provide an administrative-base for NRL Victoria and move forward the Melbourne...
Oct 10, 2019
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Western Australian Government abandons plans to merge state's major cultural institutions
The Western Australian Government has halted plans to merge the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum and the State Library of Western Australia into a...
Oct 8, 2019
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New appointments made to Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust
The NSW Government has announced the appointment of Erin Flaherty and Rosheen Garnon as members of the influential Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust, and the reappointment...
Oct 2, 2019
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NRL considers locations for 2021 Grand Final
With the refurbishment of the ANZ Stadium set to see the venue unavailable for the next two years, NRL Chief Execuitve, Todd Greenberg expects the league to finalise the...
Sep 30, 2019
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Tourism industry welcomes insights plan for Tourism New Zealand
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the expansion of Tourism New Zealand’s role to include providing more visitor insights to benefit the whole tourism industry. In a...
Sep 30, 2019
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Western Australian Government grants look to promote sport participation
The Western Australian Government has launched the latest round of the Targeted Participation Program (TPP) to encourage low-participation groups to share in the benefits of...
Sep 30, 2019
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Queensland Government backs 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup bid
Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk has announced backing for the bid by Football Federation Australia (FFA) to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Revealing funding to...
Sep 29, 2019
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NSW Upper House vote sees music festival regulations ditched
The NSW Upper House has voted to disallow controversial music festival regulations introduced by the NSW Government before the state election in March. The controversial laws...
Sep 27, 2019
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Lack of funds sees cancellation of Adelaide electronic music festival
Budget cuts and a “decimated” local arts sector has been blamed for the sudden cancellation of an international electronic music festival in Adelaide. After six successful...
Sep 23, 2019
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AEG Ogden's Harvey Lister expresses frustrations at delays with Brisbane Live precinct
Harvey Lister, Chairman of venue management company AEG Ogden and the proponent of the Brisbane Live entertainment precinct, has shared his frustration at the lack of progress...
Sep 23, 2019
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Federal Sport Minister backs Active Nation Day events
Fitness Australia's partnership with activewear brand Lorna Jane to encourage Australians to participate in hundreds of free events to celebrate Active Nation Day on Sunday 29th...
Sep 23, 2019
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Netball Queensland receives government funding to promote inclusivity
As part of the Queensland Government’s new Active Industry Fund, a partnership has been struck between the state government and Netball Queensland to ensure high quality and...
Sep 21, 2019
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NSW Sports Minister steps down in corruption probe
NSW Sports Minister John Sidoti has this week stepped down from his Cabinet role in the Government of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian pending a potential investigation by the...
Sep 20, 2019
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South Australian Government ends plans for 2026 Commonwealth Games hosting
Citing a lack of key sporting infrastructure needed and expert advice which revealed the event would not provide an economic benefit for the economy, the South Australian...
Sep 19, 2019
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Aktive brings Auckland mayoral candidates together to debate sport and recreation matters
More than 100 people, including sport, recreation and community leaders, academics and advocates, have attended a mayoral debate on sport and recreation in Tāmaki Makaurau,...
Sep 18, 2019
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Australian Marine Conservation Society condemns inquiry into Reef Science
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has condemned the passage of a motion in the Australian Senate to establish a Committee inquiry into the science of farming impacts on...
Sep 17, 2019
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Music promoters back potential Gold Coast indoor entertainment arena
Reports that the Gold Coast could develop a new indoor entertainment arena have been supported by major entertainment and promotion businesses TEG and Live Nation. Following a...
Sep 16, 2019
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South Australian tourism set for significant challenges over next decade
South Australia is set to record stagnant growth in the number of visitor nights in the next financial year, according to statistics from Tourism Research Australia, and is the...
Sep 16, 2019
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No Government commitments to back new South Australian Arts and Culture Plan
South Australia’s newly released Arts and Culture Plan, the state’s first arts policy since 2000, envisages alternative funding sources, collaborations and indigenous art as...
Sep 13, 2019
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