News: Government

Childhood obesity rates to soar without urgent government intervention

Disturbing new figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have revealed that the global rates of childhood obesity could rise from 41 million children affected to 70 million…

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Jan 29, 2016 Fitness / Government / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Lobby group optimistic about the future investment in Western Sydney cultural infrastructure

The Western Sydney Arts and Cultural Lobby remains optimistic about the future investment into arts and cultural infrastructure in Western Sydney. Founded in 2014, the group represents…

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Jan 26, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

Victorian Government backs Winton Motor Raceway upgrade

The Winton Motor Raceway near Benalla in the High Country north-eastern region of Victoria is to benefit from a $1 million investment by the Victorian Government toward improvement works…

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Jan 25, 2016 Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand tourism calls for national approach to Easter trading

New Zealand’s tourism industry wants shops to be able to trade on Easter Sunday, and is calling for a national approach to the issue. In its submission to the Shop Trading Hours…

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Jan 22, 2016 Government / Retail / Tourism /

 
 

Outdoor Council wary on Government’s Fishing Parks

The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations New Zealand (CORANZ) has called for a “careful measured response" to a Government proposal for recreational fishing parks.…

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Jan 19, 2016 Government / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Auditor rules Gold Coast 2018 Ceremonies contract process conducted fairly

A controversial tender to award the Ceremonies for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to US-based Jack Morton Worldwide (JMW) was conducted fairly, according to an independent report.…

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Jan 14, 2016 Entertainment / Events / Government / Sport /

 
 

Australia welcomes record one million Chinese visitors

Australia’s tourism industry is continuing its upward growth trend with annual Chinese visitor numbers hitting one million for the first time in newly released data from the…

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Jan 12, 2016 Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Report shows Parks Victoria responsible for toxic chemicals in the Yarra River

Victoria's Opposition says it has obtained a report that shows toxic chemicals have been washed into the Yarra River by Parks Victoria. The report, obtained under Freedom of…

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Jan 10, 2016 Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

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