News: Government

Fears Singapore Government changes will sideline sport

The recent Cabinet reshuffle announced by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has led to fears that the importance of sport is being downgraded by Government.Under the changes,…

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Aug 12, 2012 Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

NSW Government’s plan to double overnight visitor expenditure

The NSW Government's plan to double overnight visitor expenditure to NSW by 2020 is ambitious but achievable, according to a report from the State's Visitor Economy Taskforce…

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Aug 11, 2012 Attractions / Culture / Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Fairfax media slam AOC’s Olympic performance and funding claims

Fairfax media and National Times Chief Sports Columnist Richard Hinds has launched a stinging attack on the Australian Olympic Committee and its President, John Coates. In his article…

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Aug 11, 2012 Finance / Government / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Sports Minister Lundy loses bet and joins Team GB

Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy is to, briefly, wear a Team GB shirt and row at Olympic rowing venue Eton Dorney. Senator Lundy lost a bet with her British counterpart, UK Minister for…

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Aug 9, 2012 Events / Government / Sport /

 
 

Fears four-wheel-drive access row could deter tourists

Tasmania's Tourism Industry Council is concerned that a row between green groups and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts is now being played out in front of tourists getting off the Spirit…

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Aug 5, 2012 Access / Environment / Government / Tourism /

 
 

New appointments for Parks Victoria board

Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has announced new appointments to the board of Parks Victoria for a three-year term. Minister Smith said he was pleased to…

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Aug 1, 2012 Government / Parks / Recreation / Venues /

 
 

London reception backs Australia’s sports events industry

Australia's major sporting event industry was showcased over the weekend at a high-level networking reception in London.Coinciding with the opening of the London 2012 hundreds of…

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Jul 28, 2012 Events / Finance / Government / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

End of the line for the Zig Zag railway

A catalogue of safety deficiencies seem set to end operations of Blue Mountains attraction the Zig Zag Railway. NSW Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian yesterday (27th July)…

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Jul 27, 2012 Attractions / Culture / Government / Safety / Venues /

 
 

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