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Northern Territory Sports Minister resigns over sex video scandal

Northern Territory Sports Minister and Assistant Treasurer Nathan Barrett has resigned from the Territory's Cabinet after reportedly distributing videos and photographs of himself…

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Jun 11, 2016 Government / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Queensland Government commits extra $40 million for ‘Federal election decider’ Townsville stadium

The Queensland Government has today announced that it will contribute a further $40 million to the planned Townsville stadium and entertainment centre, increasing is contribution to the…

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Jun 10, 2016 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Board sacked but 2016 Darwin Festival 2016 to go ahead ‘as planned’

The Darwin Festival’s newly-appointed administrator has said the upcoming 2016 event will go ahead "as it is planned at the moment”. As of midday on 8th June, Hendri…

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Jun 9, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Government /

 
 

ACT budget backs tourism marketing and events

The ACT Government has put aside $7.3 million over four years for destination marketing and an additional $1.5 million to support demand-driving events, a move which has been welcomed by…

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Jun 8, 2016 Events / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Documents show Elizabeth Quay water playground allowed to open before it was tested safe

The Western Australian Health Department appears to have broken its own public health rules by allowing the children's water playground at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay to open prior to…

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Jun 6, 2016 Government / Parks / Play / Waterparks / Wellness /

 
 

Leisure and the Federal election

With the 2016 Federal election campaign being both longer, and more sober, than its 2013 forbear, commitments relating to leisure have been more considered in the lead in to the 2nd July…

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Jun 5, 2016 ByNigel Benton Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Liberals emphasise how pro-growth policies have backed tourism growth: Election focus

Leading up to the Federal election, the Liberal party has emphasised how the tourism industry has thrived under the current, Malcolm Turnbull-led, Government with visitor numbers and…

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Jun 5, 2016 Finance / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Greens promise $270.2 million for the arts: Election focus

The Australian Greens have added the arts to their Federal election platform with a policy that will not only reverse cuts but add new investments. Traditionally the Australian Greens…

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Jun 5, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Government /

 
 

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