News: Government

ALFA backs Federal Government’s combination of health and sport portfolios

The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has commended the new Federal Government for combining the portfolios of Health and Sport, and congratulated Peter Dutton on his…

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Oct 17, 2013 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Parks and Leisure Australia launches 50-point advocacy plan for parks and recreation

Parks and recreation industry association Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has launched a '50 Point Plan' setting out a pathway for the organisation to ensure it remains relevant…

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Oct 16, 2013 Government / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Adelaide to host Australian Masters Games in 2015

More than 10,000 participants from around the nation will gather in Adelaide for the 2015 Australian Masters Games, providing a multi million dollar boost to the local economy. Announcing…

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Oct 15, 2013 Events / Government / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New Zealand support for compulsory lifejacket law

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) is supporting a move to make the wearing of lifejackets compulsory for people under 15, and continues to encourage everyone on the water to wear lifejackets at…

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Oct 15, 2013 Aquatics / Government / Safety /

 
 

Campbell Newman slams Queensland tourism, backs new casinos

Just a week after launching a multi-million dollar advertising campaign to boost visitors to the Gold Coast's theme parks, Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has critised the…

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Oct 15, 2013 Attractions / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

20 metre high giant swing unveiled at the Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre

A new 20 metre high giant swing is an exciting addition to the Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, after being officially opened by Queensland Sport and Recreation Minister Steve…

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Oct 14, 2013 Government / Recreation / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Executive exodus at Sydney cultural institutions

Australian Museum Director Frank Howarth is the latest in a list of senior executives at cultural agencies in NSW who have left their jobs this year. 61-year-old Howarth (pictured), who…

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Oct 12, 2013 Attractions / Culture / Government / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

$15 Million for peak water safety bodies to save lives

The new Federal Government is to invest $15 million over five years to support Australia's peak water safety bodies, lifesavers and swimming teachers to prevent drowning deaths.…

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Oct 11, 2013 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

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