News: Government

Major tourism expansion announced for Victoria’s Phillip Island

The Victorian Government is backing Phillip Island to appeal to even more visitors with the announcement of two new attractions, each funded with $1.2 million from the billion dollar…

read more

Mar 23, 2014 Attractions / Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

International scientists condemn Australian Prime Minister’s ‘no more parks’ pledge

International scientific group ALERT (the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers and Thinkers) has decried Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recent "no more…

read more

Mar 22, 2014 Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

Government and AFL partner to show Victorian students the power of diversity

A new program to promote and celebrate cultural diversity is set to be implemented in Victorian schools with the Victorian Government and the AFL announcing a new partnership to stamp out…

read more

Mar 21, 2014 Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Strong tourism performance a result of falling dollar, rising visitor numbers

Australia's tourism operators have rated the sector's performance in the December quarter at the highest level since the inception of the TTF-MasterCard Tourism Industry Sentiment…

read more

Mar 19, 2014 Culture / Education / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Federal Sports Minister congratulates winter Paralympians

Federal Minister for Sport Peter Dutton has congratulated the Australian team on their performances in the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi. Minister Dutton said the team had…

read more

Mar 18, 2014 Access / Events / Government / Sport /

 
 

Victorian Government opens community sports facilities funding program

Applications for the Victorian Government's 2015/2016 Community Facility Funding Program (CFFP) are now open, with funding available for a broad range of sport and recreation…

read more

Mar 17, 2014 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Arts Minister may penalise arts groups that refuse tobacco funding

Federal Arts Minister George Brandis has defended moves to block funding for arts organisations that refuse corporate sponsorship following what he called the "preposterously…

read more

Mar 15, 2014 Culture / Events / Finance / Government /

 
 

Australian Grand Prix organisers say new race contract needs Victorian Government approval

A new deal to extend the Australian Formula One Grand Prix beyond 2015 has been negotiated and, according to organisers, merely needs to be signed by the Victorian Government.…

read more

Mar 15, 2014 Events / Government / Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

subscribe to the ausleisure newsletter

Receive all the latest leisure news, product and event updates delivered right to your inbox!

 
 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

 

No matching premium suppliers found.

 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business