News: Government

$70 million Queensland Government lifeline drives Ardent Leisure’s Dreamworld reopening announcement

Ardent Leisure has today announced that it is to implement a staged reopening of its Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, with both parks expected to recommence…

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Aug 7, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Government / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Federal Government adds $15 billion to JobKeeper scheme to aid Victorian businesses

The Federal Government has advised that it will add an extra $15 billion towards its JobKeeper allowance to assist businesses in Victoria and hundreds of thousands of their employees. The…

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Aug 7, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Government / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Bushfires and Coronavirus impact Australian tourism with no imminent respite

Bushfires and continuing COVID-19 restrictions have devastated the Australian tourism industry, particularly in regional areas, with the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) warning…

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Aug 6, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Western Australian Government announces $76 million arts and culture recovery package

The Western Australian Government has unveiled a $76 million arts and culture funding package that includes $30 million to upgrade the Perth Concert Hall, a $15 million program of…

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Aug 6, 2020 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Government / Venues /

 
 

Sport Australia looks to sell off part of AIS’ Canberra campus

Sport Australia is looking to sell off part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s Canberra campus and turn the facility into a centre of excellence for Paralympic and women's…

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Aug 6, 2020 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Thailand halts tourism boosting ‘travel bubble’ plan as Asian Coronavirus cases rise

With its tourism-reliant economy impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Thailand has delayed plans to introduce a ‘travel bubble’ agreement with select…

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Aug 6, 2020 Government / Marketing / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

NSW gyms introduce temperature testing and COVID marshals to reduce member Coronavirus risks

Facing a range of challenges in keeping facilities free from Coronavirus threats, gyms in NSW are introducing temperature checks for members and exercisers. In addition, as required by…

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Aug 5, 2020 Fitness / Government / Recreation / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Western Australian Government announces $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure

The Western Australia Government has announced what it says is "one of the most significant investments in sport and community infrastructure" in the state's history, with a…

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Aug 4, 2020 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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