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Surfers for Climate dismayed at Victorian Government’s approval of gas drilling near 12 Apostles

With today being World Oceans Day - celebrated on 8th Juneh - Surfers for Climate, an Australian charity dedicated to “turning the tide on climate change”, have expressed…

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Jun 9, 2024 Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Netball Australia’s new leadership secures $6 million Federal Government funding for 2027 World Cup

Netball Australia has today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will invest $6 million in the Sydney 2027 Netball World Cup. Federal Minister for Sport Anika…

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Jun 7, 2024 Events / Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

‘State of the Scene’ report delivers inaugural census of the live music industry in NSW

The newly established Sound NSW - a part of Create NSW - commissioned Ethos Urban to undertake a first-of-its-kind census of live music in NSW delivered via the report ‘State of the…

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Jun 7, 2024 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Government / Venues /

 
 

NSW legislation grants police ‘wanding’ search powers in sporting venues

Following this year’s spate of stabbing incidents in NSW, the State Government has passed new laws to tackle knife crime by giving police extra powers to use handheld scanners…

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Jun 7, 2024 Events / Government / Legal / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Fair Work Commission announces 3.75% minimum wage increase

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 3.75% increase in the national minimum wage for employees from 1st July. Factoring in current economic conditions with long-term goals such…

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Jun 5, 2024 Finance / Government /

 
 

Tourism Australia calls in anti-corruption body over staff sacked over travel expenses

The fallout from Tourism Australia having sacked three staff members over their travel expenses has seen the national tourism body call in the National Anti-Corruption Commission to…

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Jun 5, 2024 Finance / Government / Legal / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Dr Iain Ross welcomed as visionary leader for Net Zero Economy Agency

The Federal Government has appointed Dr Iain Ross AO, as acting Chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency with a view to appointing him to Chair of the Net Zero Economy Authority (the…

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Jun 3, 2024 Environment / Government /

 
 

Australian Government signals coupling of sport and diplomacy to strengthen international influence

The Federal Government has signalled a coupling of sport and diplomacy as it looks to harness Australia's sporting prowess and advance the national interest. In response to the…

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Jun 2, 2024 Government / Sport /

 
 

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