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ACT budget backs football initiatives in Canberra
Canberra is set to host three football internationals over the next two years including a Socceroos qualifier for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Capital Football Chief...
Jun 7, 2019
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Recreation Aotearoa welcomes increased funding for sport and physical activity
Recreation Aotearoa has applauded the New Zealand Government's new budget saying the decision to allocate more on sport and recreation is welcome recognition for the role it...
May 31, 2019
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New Zealand's 'wellbeing' budget promises to care for most vulnerable
After more than a year of speculation, New Zealand’s Government has unveiled its “world-first” wellbeing budget, to widespread praise from social agencies charged with looking...
May 29, 2019
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Following 2018 drug deaths Defqon.1 festival now 'postponed indefinitely'
Almost nine months after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian vowed to "do everything we can to shut this down", the controversial Defqon.1 hardcore dance festival has been "postponed...
May 29, 2019
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Australian Chamber-Tourism congratulates Simon Birmingham on re-appointment as Tourism Minister
Australian Chamber - Tourism, the national peak body of Australian tourism organisations has welcomed the re-appointment of Senator Simon Birmingham as Minister for Tourism and...
May 27, 2019
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South Australian Government backs Royal Life Saving Society branch
The South Australian Government has released funding for Royal Life Saving Society - Australia’s state branch which has fallen into financial trouble. The Royal Life Saving...
May 27, 2019
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Live Performance Australia welcomes new Federal Arts Minister
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has congratulated Paul Fletcher on his appointment as the new Federal Minister for the Arts, Communications and Cyber Safety. LPA Chief...
May 27, 2019
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Sport Australia and AIS welcome new Minister for Sport
Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport have welcomed the appointment of Richard Colbeck as the new Federal Minister for Sport, advising that they look forward to...
May 26, 2019
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FFA looks for significant Federal Government backing for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is looking for substantial funding to secure the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, urging Federal and State Governments to support the bid. With...
May 24, 2019
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Fears that funding for Tasmania's MONA being used as a ‘political football’
The Tasmanian tourism industry has been warned not to allow partisan interest to turn it into a “political football”. Speaking to the Hobart Mercury, Tourism Industry Council...
May 22, 2019
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Australian Marine Conservation Society responds to Queensland's Adani Announcement
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is calling on the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk not to rush through Adani’s dangerous coal project and to protect...
May 22, 2019
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Uncertain future for Perth's historic WACA
Labor’s failure to win the Australian election is set to impact the West Australian Cricket Association's planned $75 million redevelopment of its historic WACA Ground in Perth....
May 22, 2019
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Creative Victoria announce Innovation in Marketing grant recipients
An online art auction, a professional development program for regional drama teachers and an E-sports racing series are a few of the projects sharing more than $160,000 of...
May 21, 2019
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Federal Government won’t deliver on APOLA funding plea to reduce drownings
Australia’s leading professional ocean safety organisation has been told by the Federal Government that, despite ongoing funding commitments to volunteer lifesavers, there will...
May 21, 2019
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Western Australian Government to develop arts links with South East Asia
The Western Australian Government has established an artist exchange program where members of WA’s creative industries will be able to visit and carry out their work in South...
May 21, 2019
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Federal Government Community Sporting Infrastructure Grants invests over $100 million
The Federal Government has invested $100 million over three rounds of the Community Sporting Infrastructure Grants (CSIG) to upgrade community sporting facilities and to help...
May 19, 2019
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Creative New Zealand welcomes return of a formal wellbeing focus for local government
New Zealand Government agency Creative NZ has welcomed the return of a formal well-being focus for local government, through the Local Government (Community Wellbeing) Amendment...
May 19, 2019
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Strong support for New Zealand’s focus on sustainable tourism growth
The New Zealand Government’s announcement of a new Tourism Strategy focused on sustainable growth has been welcomed by industry stakeholders including the Tourism Export Council...
May 16, 2019
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New safety rules for Queensland theme parks and attractions now in force
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland are now subject to tougher safety regulations that will require regulations will require major inspections of rides by qualified...
May 16, 2019
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New Zealand Government delivers strategy for sustainable tourism growth
The New Zealand Government has released a new national tourism strategy setting out a more deliberate and active role for Government in tourism, to better manage the challenges...
May 15, 2019
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Brisbane South Bank to get new $150 million theatre
The Queensland Government has selected the winning design for the theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Brisbane’s South Bank. Located at the heart of...
May 15, 2019
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Labor’s election plan for Australian tourism gathers industry support
Plans by the Labor party to restore tourism to the heart of Australia’s economy, recognising its importance as a super-growth sector, have been welcomed by a range of industry...
May 15, 2019
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Lendlease appointed to manage Stage 3 redevelopment of Melbourne Park
The Victorian Government has announced that Lendlease Building Contractors is to manage the delivery of the $271.55 million Stage 3 redevelopment of Melbourne Park. The latest...
May 15, 2019
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Western Australian Government to fast track planning process for new visitor attractions
The Western Australian Government has announced a new Tourism Case Management Framework to help ease the planning process for the development of a range of tourist attractions....
May 15, 2019
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