News: Government

Tasmanian Government’s AFL licence bid sees it increase financial commitment

The Tasmanian Government’s ongoing campaign to secure an AFL team licence has seen it increase its funding commitment, from $100 million over 10 years to $144 million over 12 years.…

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Sep 21, 2022 Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Gold Coast sports economy worth $747 million

The City of Gold Coast has published new data revealing that the value of its sporting economy has hit $747 million the highest in its history. Announcing the figure, Gold Coast Mayor,…

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Sep 19, 2022 Aquatics / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Zoos Victoria marks 160 years of wildlife conservation

Melbourne Zoo will be celebrating 160 years of wildlife conservation with a series of free children’s activities during the upcoming school holiday activities. All children…

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Sep 19, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Government / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Thai court orders rehabilitation of Maya Bay beach 22 years after damage by film crew

More than two decades after the Hollywood film The Beach was shot at Thailand's scenic Maya Bay, the nation’s Supreme Court has ordered the Royal Forest Department to press ahead…

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Sep 14, 2022 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Environment / Government / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

New nature reserves created in Western Australia’s South-West region to protect threatened species

The Western Australian Government has created new nature reserves in the state’s South-West region to protect a wealth of native animals including threatened species such as numbats,…

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Sep 10, 2022 Environment / Government / Parks /

 
 

Australian Sports Commission funding helps Parkes to host HockeyOne match

An Australian Sports Commission grant of $50,000 is helping Parkes, situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, to host a HockeyOne match - set to be the first ever game of…

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Sep 10, 2022 Events / Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

Music industry stakeholders unite to call for federal music development agency

18 industry bodies have united to call for the creation of a new national development agency to oversee strategic investment and policy development for the Australian music industry. The…

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Sep 9, 2022 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Government /

 
 

New Zealand Government increases funding for 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has announced that more than $20 million is being invested over the next four years to prepare New Zealand athletes for the 2026…

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Sep 9, 2022 Events / Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

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