News: Government

Marginal electorates benefit under ‘dodgy’ Federal Government sport grant scheme

Key marginal electorates received twice as much funding as the average seat under the Federal Government's pre-election Community Sport Infrastructure grant program. The program,…

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Nov 11, 2019 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sport Australia advice ignored by former Federal Sports Ministers in award of community sport infrastructure funds

Former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie rejected 618 applications for community sports infrastructure despite recommendations from Federal Government agency Sport Australia to…

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Nov 8, 2019 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Exercise and Sports Science Australia calls for more Government funding to boost physical activity

Referring to data that only 34.1% of Australians are meeting the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is urgently calling for…

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Nov 5, 2019 Finance / Fitness / Government / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

NSW Government and University of Newcastle partner to deliver award-winning program

The NSW Government and the University of Newcastle (UON) have launched a partnership to deliver UON’s ground-breaking girls’ empowerment program, Daughters and Dads Active and…

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Nov 4, 2019 Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

South Australian Government extends Sports Voucher program to swimming lessons

The South Australian Government has expanded its Sports Vouchers program so that parents and carers can use them to help pay for their child’s swimming lessons. Advising that the…

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Nov 4, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Federation Cup Final hosting highlights Perth’s inadequate tennis facilities

Australia’s hosting of the Fed Cup Final in Perth this weekend has highlighted the substandard state of tennis facilities in the city. Australia’s team, led by Ash Barty and…

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Nov 4, 2019 Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand Government provides $12 million for new theatre in Waikato

The New Zealand Government has announced that it will back plans for a new 1300-seat theatre in Hamilton, making a $12 million investment its Provincial Growth Fund. The commitment…

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Nov 4, 2019 Arts / Entertainment / Government / Venues /

 
 

Kate Palmer to step down from Sport Australia Chief Executive role

Kate Palmer, Chief Executive of Sport Australia since 2017, is to step down from the role, not seeking to renew her contract when it expires on 31st January next year. A joint…

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Oct 28, 2019 Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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