News: Government

Naming rights for Perth’s Optus Stadium emerges as Western Australian election issue

The sale of the naming rights for Perth's Optus Stadium has emerged as an issue in the Western Australian election with Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup saying an elected Liberal…

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Feb 9, 2021 Government / Marketing / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Government and NRL aim for 50,000 fans a day at Suncorp Stadium during 2021 Magic Round

The Queensland Government and the NRL is hoping to host capacity crowds for this year's Magic Round in Brisbane, when all 16 teams play out of the city’s Suncorp Stadium over…

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Feb 9, 2021 Government / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

$200 million plus redevelopment plan proposed for Launceston’s UTAS Stadium

The City of Launceston is to consider the endorsement of a $208 million plan - which aims to create a sustainable model for a fit-for-purpose sporting stadium in Launceston - at meeting…

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Feb 8, 2021 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

WTTC says governments should abandon notion of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on ‘high-risk travellers’

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling for governments to abandon the concept of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on how individual ‘high-risk…

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Feb 6, 2021 Government / Marketing / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

ExerciseNZ wants meeting with Prime Minister Ardern over crisis in childrens’ activity

With schools reopening after the summer holidays, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) wants to see greater efforts to address New Zealand having some of the least…

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Feb 4, 2021 Education / Fitness / Government / Wellness /

 
 

Western Australian lockdown impacts leading sport leagues

Western Australia’s five-day COVID-19 lockdown is impacting match schedules for sports organisations across multiple codes. Following its first instance of community COVID-19…

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Feb 4, 2021 Events / Government / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Government rolls out $50 million regional events fund

The New Zealand Government has announced further funding for a wide range of events and activities to stimulate domestic tourism. Contracts have now been signed with all nine of New…

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Feb 3, 2021 Events / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Tasmanian Government helps tourism attractions with insurance contributions

The Tasmanian Government has announced that it will support the Tasmanian Association of Tourist Railways through a contribution to the costs of insurance premiums. Insurance premium…

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Feb 2, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

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