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Drowning detection system to be rolled out at Singapore's 11 public pools
Following an extensive trial, national agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) is to progressively implement the Poseidon Drowning Detection System at all of its 11 public competition...
Mar 12, 2019
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Tully Showgrounds receive funding for Sporting complex
The $7.1 million Tully Multi-Use Sporting Complex project is to receive $3 million from the latest round of the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions (BoR) program, with...
Mar 12, 2019
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Queensland Government claims Gold Coast open space will rival New York Central Park
Following a week in which Queensland Government ministers have claimed that the Gabba is the "best stadium in the world" and that their new safety regulations will be the...
Mar 10, 2019
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Tourism and Transport Forum research shows Australians ‘love’ international tourists
Australians “love” international tourists and think they make the country’s economy stronger, according to a survey conducted by the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) in...
Mar 9, 2019
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Sydney Football Stadium demolition to resume after court rejects injunction extension
Sydney’s Allianz Stadium at Moore Park can now be dismantled after NSW's Land and Environment Court dismissed an application to extend an injunction on hard demolition works at...
Mar 8, 2019
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NSW Opposition leader vows to sack SCG Trust board over Allianz Stadium rebuild
NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley has gone on record saying that if elected at this month's NSW election, a Labor Government would not go ahead with the Sydney Football...
Mar 6, 2019
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Northern Territory Government invests in new sports oval for remote Elliott community
As part of the $10 million Remote Sports Infrastructure Program, the Northern Territory Government is providing $500,000 towards a new sporting oval for the Elliott community,...
Mar 5, 2019
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Queensland Goverment reveals tougher safety regulations for amusement rides and theme parks
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland will be subject to tougher safety requirements that will require improved competency and training of ride operators and, for major...
Mar 4, 2019
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Queensland Government looks to establish new health promotion agency
Queensland Health and Ambulance Services Minister Steven Miles has introduced a bill into the State Parliament to establish Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQ), a new health...
Mar 1, 2019
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Works set to begin on City of Rockingham’s Baldivis Sporting Complex
The construction of a new community sport precinct in Baldivis is set to begin, with the Western Australian Government providing $1.5 million towards the complex’s first cricket...
Feb 28, 2019
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New festival regulations threatens future of live music in NSW
Ongoing fears over the impact of new NSW Government regulations on music festivals set to be introduced as of 1st March are arbitrary and threaten the future of all live music...
Feb 26, 2019
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Developer plans appeal after Council knocks back plans for camp in Tasmanian World Heritage Area
Developers behind a controversial ‘luxury’ fishing camp proposal which sought to fly guests in and out of the Tasmania's wilderness plan to appeal the local councils refusal of...
Feb 26, 2019
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Margaret River Pro to remain on World Surf League schedule despite shark fears
Despite shark scares at its 2018 edition, the Margaret River Pro will remain on the World Surf League schedule after it secured a contract extension with the Western Australian...
Feb 25, 2019
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NSW Government backs Supercars return to Sydney Motorsport Park
Sydney will return as a Supercars race host in 2020 following the signing of a $33 million investment package by the NSW Government. Sydney Motorsport Park in the city's west...
Feb 24, 2019
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NSW Government list of ‘higher risk’ festivals dubbed a ‘fiasco’ by organisers and industry groups
The NSW Government’s announcement that its new licensing scheme for music festivals, which will start from 1st March, will only apply to 14 specified “higher risk” festivals has...
Feb 22, 2019
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Adelaide Oval considers expanding roof attraction with zip line
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) has been considering adding a zip line that would run from its roof and across the city's River Torrens. The plan was...
Feb 21, 2019
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Industry and music bodies slam NSW Premier for creating ‘confusion and uncertainty’ for festival organisers
Australia’s leading organisations representing the live music, live performance and festivals sectors have come together to issue a joint statement condemning NSW Premier,...
Feb 20, 2019
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Disaster funding available for North Queensland Sporting Clubs
Sporting clubs impacted by the historic recent flooding can now apply for an additional $20,000 funding to assist with repairs and rebuilding. Minister for Sport Mick de Brenni...
Feb 20, 2019
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Lack of sporting fields sees young footballers turned away from junior clubs
The critical shortage of playing fields across NSW has become so desparate that some football clubs have been forced to turn away many budding young footballers. Football NSW...
Feb 18, 2019
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Federal Opposition leader pledges $46 million for national schoolchildren's swimming lessons program
In response to Australia’s summer drowning toll, Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced that all primary school children would have access to swimming lessons...
Feb 17, 2019
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Sport Minister McKenzie accepts ridicule in battle to combat obesity
Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie has issued a statement accepting the ridicule directed at her for mocking overweight people at the National Obesity Summit in Canberra...
Feb 16, 2019
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The Australian Marine Conservation Society calls for reallocation of $443 million funding
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed the Senate Environment Committee’s report into the Great Barrier Reef 2050 Partnership and called for the funding...
Feb 16, 2019
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Australian Parliament to consider legislation to strengthen sporting integrity
The Australian Government yesterday has introduced two bills into the Parliament that aim to strengthen Australia’s sports integrity and implement the reforms announced by the...
Feb 14, 2019
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Tasmanian Government outlines role for Football Tasmania Board
The Tasmanian Government has established the Football Tasmania Board intending for the Board to be the voice for AFL in the state, working to unite and strengthen the game. The...
Feb 13, 2019
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