News: Government
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announces leisure and related portfolios in new cabinet
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has unveiled her new cabinet lineup, giving a renewed focus to the regions and announcing a new ministerial role for open spaces. With a focus on...
Mar 31, 2019
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Federal government announces $30 million commitment for contemporary music
The Australian Government’s latest funding commitment in the lead up to this week’s budget and the Federal elections has seen the announcement of $30.9 million in new funding...
Mar 29, 2019
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Tourism Association outlines government expenditure needed for industry growth
Australia’s peak export tourism industry association, the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has delivered a strong message to the Federal Government ahead of next week’s...
Mar 29, 2019
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China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism visits Ngāi Tahu Tourism experiences
China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism was treated to a taste of Kiwi farm life and an up-close experience with New Zealand’s national bird during his visit to Rotorua this...
Mar 29, 2019
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Richmond FC secures Federal Government funds for Swinburne Centre redevelopment
Richmond Football Club’s vision for a fully integrated, elite training and education hub at the Swinburne Centre is a step closer to reality after the Federal Government...
Mar 28, 2019
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New Perth attractions and experiences would drive visitation and jobs
A new campaign calling for an overhaul Western Australia’s approvals process to enable the development of a series of tourism attractions has been launched by the Tourism...
Mar 27, 2019
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Brand Council looks to highlight Australia’s cultural credentials
An advisory council headed by mining magnet Andrew Forrest is looking to help develop a national rebrand that reverses negative perceptions overseas of Australia’s culture and...
Mar 27, 2019
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Partnership enables revival of plans for Brisbane Ski Jump Facility
A new collaboration between the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA), the Federal Government through Sport Australia, the Queensland Government and the Australian...
Mar 26, 2019
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Partnership delivers improved tennis facilities in Queensland
The Queensland Government has partnered with Tennis Queensland to deliver the 'Tennis in State Schools' initiative with the aim of improving tennis facilities at Queensland...
Mar 24, 2019
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Funding backs Griffin Theatre Company’s 50th anniversary celebrations
The Australian Government is providing $80,000 to help the Griffin Theatre Company celebrate the 50th anniversary of its landmark venue the SBW Stables Theatre. Affectionately...
Mar 24, 2019
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Plans adopted to redevelop Echuca's Victoria Park and Scenic Drive into sport and recreational precinct
Campaspe Shire Council’s major redevelopment of Victoria Park and Scenic Drive in Echuca is one step closer with the adoption of a master plan for the precinct. Campaspe Shire...
Mar 23, 2019
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SCG Trust corrects Sydney Morning Herald claims of Allianz Stadium compliance works costs
The Sydney Cricket and Sportsground Trust has moved to counter claims made in the Sydney Morning Herald this week that Allianz Stadium could have been refurbished for as little...
Mar 21, 2019
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Report reveals Allianz Stadium could have been refurbished for $18 million
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that a 2016 study by Asset Technologies Pacific suggested that Sydney's Allianz Stadium could have been refurbished for as little as $18...
Mar 20, 2019
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New Zealand recreation groups support Government moves for firearms reform
Following the mass shooting deaths of 50 people at two Christchurch mosques last Friday at the hands of 28-year-old Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant, New Zealand Prime...
Mar 20, 2019
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Review to determine ways to expand tourism In Regional Victoria
The Victorian Government is to explore new ways to grow tourism and support regional Victoria through a review into the regional tourism industry. Introducing the review,...
Mar 20, 2019
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Mill Gallery Yeppoon receives funding to expand and upgrade
Mill Gallery in Yeppoon will soon be expanded and upgraded after receiving $250,000 in funding from the Queensland Government and $250,000 from Livingstone Shire Council,...
Mar 20, 2019
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UK MPs call for Viagogo boycott and changes to ticket scalping laws
A UK Parliamentary committee has taken the highly unusual step of urging consumers to boycott the ticket resale firm Viagogo, criticising Google for promoting the website and...
Mar 20, 2019
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Music industry alliance urges voters to consider live performance in NSW election
An alliance of music industry groups is taking the fight to protect live music in NSW to the voters for the upcoming state election. The alliance – representing Live Performance...
Mar 19, 2019
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KidSport program contributes $27 million in payment of sport club fees
The Western Australian Government's KidSport program to help lower-income families get their children involved in organised sport has hit a $27 million milestone, with more than...
Mar 19, 2019
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Australia Zoo campaigns over wild crocodile egg harvesting plan
Over 113,000 Wildlife Warriors have united to campaign with Australia Zoo owner Dr Terri Irwin to overturn the Queensland Government’s decision to allow crocodile eggs to be...
Mar 18, 2019
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Study to test feasibility of Adelaide hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
The South Australian Government has officially launched a feasibility study into the prospect of Adelaide hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The study will address potential...
Mar 17, 2019
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Chief Executive appointment receives mixed reaction
Josh Thomas, a former policy adviser to multiple Liberal party environment ministers has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park...
Mar 16, 2019
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Environment
'End of the Road' for legal obstacles aimed at halting demolition of the Sydney Football Stadium
A last-ditch attempt to prevent the demolition of Sydney's Allianz Stadium failed today after advocacy body Local Democracy Matters group lost its latest legal appeal. The NSW...
Mar 14, 2019
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Tourist levy proposed to help protect Queenstown community wellbeing
Known as New Zealand’s ‘adventure capital’ and attracting 3.3 million visitors each year, officials in Queenstown are proposing the introduction of a $7.50 per visitor charge to...
Mar 13, 2019
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