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AUSactive disappointed over Federal budget failure to deliver on wellness

AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has expressed his disappointment at the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers failing to include measures such as tax deductibility for gym memberships for…

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May 15, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Government / Marketing / Wellness /

 
 

ATEC welcomes Federal Government budget funding commitment to export tourism 

Australian Tourism Export Council has welcomed the Federal Government's budget announcement reinstating funding to support and improve the Approved Destination Status (ADS)…

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May 15, 2024 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Federal Government budget favours arts, sport and tourism along with $3.4 billion commitment to Brisbane Olympics

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down a second consecutive surplus in the 2024/25 Federal budget, but with looming deficits for the next decade. Announced this evening,…

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May 14, 2024 Arts / Government / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Planned South Australian cultural centre unlikely to receive funding in Federal budget

The Tarrkarri Centre for First Nations Cultures planned for Adelaide's CBD is unlikely to receive additional funding in the Federal budget. Tarrkarri was anticipated and promoted to…

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May 14, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Arts / Culture / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

Call for Federal budget to include a sugary drinks tax to tackle obesity and diabetes

In a move backed by the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Dental Association, public policy think tank the Grattan Institute has called for the Federal budget to include a…

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May 11, 2024 Finance / Government / Wellness /

 
 

Merlin Entertainments flags its social impact in new report launch

Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, has this week launched a report with the Purpose Coalition setting out its social impact in the UK. The Force…

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May 10, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Federal Government commits $250 million to AIS upgrades and $10 million for Canberra Stadium masterplan

The Federal Government has announced a $249.7 million investment to upgrade Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) facilities along with a further $10 million for the Department of…

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May 10, 2024 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Tourism Council WA welcomes milestone Western Australian budget funding for major events

Tourism Council WA has welcomed the record $201 million funding for Tourism WA in the 2024/25 state budget, which it sees as being essential to recover international visitors and attract…

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May 10, 2024 Events / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

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