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Private capital firm confirms interest in funding Hobart’s planned AFL stadium

Private capital consortium the Plenary Group is reported to be ready to bid for the right to partner with the Tasmanian Government to deliver the proposed Hobart AFL stadium. As reported…

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May 8, 2024 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

VTIC acknowledges challenges from cuts to tourism funding in Victorian budget

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has acknowledged the challenges facing the industry in the wake of the cuts to funding for major events and tourism promotion in the 2024/25…

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May 8, 2024 Attractions / Finance / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Tasmanian opposition changes stance to support Hobart stadium plan

Dean Winter, Tasmanian Labor’s recently appointed leader, has announced that the party is to now support the proposed AFL stadium at the Macquarie Point site in Hobart. With the…

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May 7, 2024 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Victorian budget cuts $285 million in funding for major events and tourism promotion

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has revealed the state’s 2024/25 budget which will see a drop in investment for major events and tourism with $183.8 million to be spent next year…

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May 7, 2024 Finance / Government / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Creative Australia releases new report showing difficulties for professional artists to make a living

Commissioned by Creative Australia, an extensive economic study released today - ‘Artists as Workers: An Economic Study of Professional Artists in Australia’ - reveals that it…

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May 7, 2024 Arts / Culture / Education / Finance /

 
 

Tourism Australia fires staff for spending $137,000 of funds for private holidays

Tourism Australia fired three staff in October, including a senior employee, over their use of taxpayer funds on private travel. Revealed last month by Crikey, the dismissals, which had…

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May 6, 2024 Finance / Legal / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

North Sydney Council cuts staff as Olympic Pool redevelopment drains budget

North Sydney Council has cut staff in an attempt to stave off a worsening financial position, with rising costs for the redevelopment of its Olympic Pool impacting its budget. With its…

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May 6, 2024 Aquatics / Finance / Recreation /

 
 

Western Australian budget to deliver new investment for conservation estate and national and marine parks

The Western Australian Government's commitment to expanding the state’s conservation estate will receive a significant $73 million boost over the next four years as part of Plan…

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May 5, 2024 Environment / Finance / Government / Parks /

 
 

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