News: Government

UNSW safety research shows volunteer surf lifesavers have sole responsibility for patrolling NSW beaches just 14.4% of the time

Significant new research led by the UNSW (University of NSW) Beach Safety Research Group has revealed that volunteer surf lifesavers typically serve in a support role to professional…

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Aug 20, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Government / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Drowning levels continue to increase despite ever increasing resources

Australia’s National Drowning Report 2024 shows that the nation has had another tragic year, experiencing 323 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, a number 14% higher than last…

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Aug 20, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

South Australian Government ‘saves’ live music venue but with possible two year closure

The South Australian Government yesterday declared that it had “saved” the Crown and Anchor - an Adelaide live music hotel on Grenfell Street - but the manager warns…

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Aug 20, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Government / Venues /

 
 

Design consortium reveals proposal for riverside Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium

Amid uncertainty over the Queensland Government’s plans for a main stadium for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, the Brisbane Design Alliance has unveiled a proposal for a 60,000…

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Aug 19, 2024 Aquatics / Culture / Design / Government / Sport /

 
 

NSW Government backs new Surf Life Saving coastal safety and rescue efforts with $380,000 investment

The NSW Government has today announced $380,000 in rescue capability and communication grants to enhance coastal safety. The Water Safety Communications Grant, totalling $300,000, will…

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Aug 18, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Auditor General spotlights the failure of NSW to protect its threatened species

According to the NSW environmental organisation, the Nature Conservation Council, the NSW Auditor General this week released an audit highlighting the pathetic protection NSW affords its…

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Aug 17, 2024 Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

ATIA urges further support for tourism sector impacted by Rex Airlines voluntary administration

While the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to guarantee all bookings for Rex Airlines as the airline continues its regional…

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Aug 16, 2024 Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

City of Fremantle suggests government subsidy for live music venues

The City of Fremantle has highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry in its delivery of a list of priorities at a federal parliamentary…

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Aug 13, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

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