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Productivity Commission report recognises the strong growth of Australia’s tourism industry

A recent report from the Australian Productivity Commission recognises the strong growth of Australia's tourism industry over the past two decades and highlights the need for…

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Apr 25, 2015 Government / Tourism /

 
 

Australia ranked among world’s worst for strategies to increase physical activity

Australia has been ranked worst among 112 countries assessed for performance in addressing one of the four big risk factors for chronic disease – physical inactivity. A just…

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Apr 24, 2015 Fitness / Government / Wellness /

 
 

New Zealand Government destroying swimming pools ‘stroke by stroke’

The New Zealand First party has accused the Government of Prime Minister John Key of causing the loss of school swimming pools through a lack of funding. Citing a recent report that…

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Apr 22, 2015 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Western Australia looks to set new strategic direction for the arts

Mindful that Western Australia’s rapid growth has left a gap between population size and the capacity of the arts sector, the Western Australian Department of Culture and the Arts…

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Apr 15, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

Federal Government backs new Gold Coast Suns administration and training base

The Federal Government is to provide $15 million towards the construction of a replacement training and administration base for the Gold Coast Suns AFL Club at Metricon Stadium. The…

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Apr 13, 2015 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Suncorp Stadium to stage more concert events?

Suncorp Stadium is set host more entertainment and concert events in residents near the Brisbane stadium back a Queensland Government plan. The Queensland Government has launched an…

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Apr 12, 2015 Entertainment / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry backs campaign for a fitter tax system

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has thrown its support behind Fitness Australia's #FITnotFBT initiative - a campaign calling for the extension of the Fringe…

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Apr 9, 2015 Finance / Fitness / Government / Marketing / Wellness /

 
 

VenuesWest imposes strict rules on board and staff perks

VenuesWest is to impose strict new corporate hospitality rules after revelations board members misused Katy Perry concert tickets. However, PerthNow reports that the two board members who…

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Apr 8, 2015 Entertainment / Government / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

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