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New Chief Executive named for Destination NSW

Steve Cox, who has been the Managing Director at Dymocks Retail for the past eight years, has been named the new Chief Executive at Destination NSW, the government agency responsible for…

Feb 7, 2020 Events / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

Reports reveal Federal Government ‘quietly spent’ $150 million female sports program funds on aquatic centre projects in marginal seats

Media reports have today revealed that beyond the 'sports rorts' that led to Senator Bridget McKenzie's resignation from Government, the Coalition quietly spent another $150…

Feb 7, 2020 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation /

Christchurch City Council forms company to manage stadium project

Christchurch City Council is seeking directors for a new company that will oversee the development of the South Island city’s proposed new 25,000-seat stadium. A job posting stated…

Feb 5, 2020 Government / Sport / Venues /

Sport Australia confirm Robert Dalton as acting Chief Executive

The Australian Sports Commission Board has appointed Robert Dalton as acting Chief Executive of Sport Australia, replacing Kate Palmer, who left the role last week. Announcing that…

Feb 5, 2020 Finance / Government / Sport /

Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie bypassed Sport Australia board to authorise $2.5 million grant to Netball Australia

Former Federal Sport Minister Bridget McKenzie authorised a $2.5 million bailout grant for Netball Australia in 2018, bypassing the board of Sport Australia and, according to a news…

Feb 4, 2020 Finance / Government / Sport /