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Sunshine Coast lockdown has $45 million impact on tourism

Visit Sunshine Coast says that it is anticipating a $45 million hit to its visitor economy as a result of the recent south-east Queensland lockdown. A survey of its members indicated that…

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Aug 16, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

AFL report fails to present ‘clear cut’ option for Tasmanian team

Prospects for an AFL franchise in Tasmania remain uncertain with a report commissioned by the League failing to present a specific path for a team based in the state. Released today, a…

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Aug 13, 2021 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Builder appointed to undertake fifth stage expansion of Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium

The redevelopment of the city end of Geelong's Kardinia Park/GMHBA Stadium will begin after the 2021 AFL season with leading construction firms - BESIX Watpac - confirmed this week as…

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Aug 13, 2021 Design / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Government looks to quarantine-free travel for vaccinated from early next year

The New Zealand Government will pilot a new program to allow vaccinated workers to travel overseas from October and self-isolate at home, rather than going through the current mandatory…

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Aug 12, 2021 Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Support Act receives $20 million funding during extended arts shutdowns

Music industry charity Support Act has advised that is has received an additional $20 million in funding to help support artists and workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

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Aug 12, 2021 Arts / Entertainment / Finance / Government / Wellness /

 
 

Western Australia tourism devastated as visitors locked down

Tourism Council WA has advised that the state’s tourism industry is facing its worst situation since the start of the pandemic, as, with potential visitors from across Australia…

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Aug 12, 2021 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Australian live entertainment groups call for federal insurance guarantee

Live Performance Australia, the Live Entertainment Industry Forum, the Australia Festival Association (AFA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have joined together to…

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Aug 11, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Government / Insurance / Venues /

 
 

Australian Tourism Industry Council delivers three-point tourism, events and hospitality plan to recover from lockdowns

With the nation’s $150 billion tourism, events and hospitality industry the first and most severely affected by the impact of COVID-19 and likely to be the last to recover the…

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Aug 11, 2021 Government / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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