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Australian Council welcomes part return of NPEA funding

Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Tony Grybowski has welcomed the return of $8 million per annum as a result of changes to arts funding announced by Federal Minister for the…

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Nov 26, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Government /

 
 

More whale watching opportunities for Moreton Bay

The Queensland Government has renewed its commitment to the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) for a whale-watching authority around North Stradbroke Island…

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Nov 23, 2015 Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Australia needs a National Physical Activity Action Plan

The Heart Foundation has released the foundations for a National Physical Activity Action Plan for Australia with the recent unveiling of its ‘Move More, Sit Less’ Canberra…

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Nov 22, 2015 Fitness / Government / Marketing / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Scaling back of National Program for Excellence in the Arts a ‘bittersweet moment’

The decision by the Federal Government to scale back the unpopular National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA) has been described as "bittersweet" by members of the arts…

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Nov 21, 2015 Attractions / Culture / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

Federal Government rethinks arts funding with changes to unpopular NPEA initiative

Federal Arts and Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has announced that the Australian Government will partially reverse funding cuts to the Australia Council, returning $32 million that…

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Nov 20, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

Fence to protect newly released Tasmanian Devils

A fence and a canal will keep a newly released batch of Tasmanian devils off roads and separate from diseased animals in Tasmania's south east. The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife…

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Nov 19, 2015 Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

Designs released for Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium redevelopment

The redevelopment of Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium is on track to see the Western Bulldogs take to the field during the 2017 AFL season, with the Victorian Government releasing designs…

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Nov 19, 2015 Design / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Venue managers assess security after Paris terror attacks

As the world reacts to the terrorist attacks in Paris over the weekend, venue managers are assessing the need for more security at live events. The largest death toll from the Islamic…

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Nov 16, 2015 Entertainment / Government / Safety / Security / Venues /

 
 

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