News: Government

Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup in doubt due to growing regional diplomatic dispute

The prospect of Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup is in serious doubt with the country’s neighbours breaking off diplomatic relations and blockading its borders over recent…

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Jun 6, 2017 Events / Government / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Music Passport Program to take Victorian music around the world

The Victorian Government has launched a new initiative to expand international business opportunities and connections for the State’s music industry. Victorian Minister for Creative…

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Jun 6, 2017 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Government /

 
 

Former NSW events minister ‘Sir Lunchalot’ jailed for 10 years

Ian Macdonald, one time NSW Minister for Major Events, has been jailed for 10 years and must serve at least seven years, having been found guilty of misconduct in public office in the NSW…

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Jun 5, 2017 Events / Government / Legal /

 
 

UN report shows challenges in protecting the Great Barrier Reef

Queensland is struggling to meet its water quality targets for the Great Barrier Reef, according to a new report from the United Nation's World Heritage Committee. The Committee's…

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Jun 4, 2017 Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Dalian Wanda Group to build new central Asian theme parks

Chinese real estate and entertainment giant the Dalian Wanda Group has announced that it will build two new entertainment complexes, at unspecified locations, along the Central…

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May 29, 2017 Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Business events industry applauds Māori tourism funding boost

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) is welcoming the $10 million funding boost for development of the Māori tourism sector announced in the 2017 Budget. Welcoming the funding,…

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May 27, 2017 Culture / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Budget a disappointment for New Zealand recreation industry

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has expressed concern about announcements in yesterday’s New Zealand budget, saying the decision not to spend more on recreation is…

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May 26, 2017 Environment / Government / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Widespread support for sport lottery funding plan

Federal Sports Minister Greg Hunt’s plan for a national lottery to fund Australian sport has been met with widespread approval by organisations across the sector. A central part of…

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May 23, 2017 Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

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