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Queensland Government announces appointment of new Director-General for Tourism, Innovation and Sport

Andrew Hopper has been appointed as the new Director-General of Queensland’s Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. Hopper, who joined the Department in late 2021 as Deputy…

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Feb 16, 2022 Events / Government / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Western Australian events industry to share in $77 million support package

Event organisers in Western Australia are set to share in funding to cover the costs of lost revenue due to the ongoing COVID restrictions and border closure. The Western Australian…

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Feb 11, 2022 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Government / Venues /

 
 

Queensland Government partners with airports in $200 million deal to secure international flights

In a deal announced today, the Queensland Government will partner with the private sector to secure more direct international flights to Queensland with government investing $100 million…

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Feb 11, 2022 Government / Tourism /

 
 

Tasmanian Government considers 2026 Commonwealth Games bid

Reports have emerged today that the Tasmanian Government is considering bidding for the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the event to be staged in Hobart and Launceston. As reported by the…

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Feb 10, 2022 Events / Government / Sport /

 
 

Western Australian circus performers and visual artists among culture sector grant recipients

The Western Australian Government's Arts 15k-plus initiative is benefiting a diverse array of artists, performers and creators who have received grants worth up to $60,000. From the…

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Feb 10, 2022 Arts / Culture / Finance / Government /

 
 

Australian Government promises $50 million to save koalas while simultaneously clearing their habitat

With 2022 being an election year, the Federal Government announced last month their commitment of $50 million towards restoring koala habitat, monitoring populations and researching the…

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Feb 9, 2022 Environment / Government /

 
 

Sporting organisations called on by NSW Government to be champions of mental wellbeing

The NSW Government is calling on sporting organisations to deliver mental health and wellbeing activities as part of a $2.8 million Mental Health Sports program.   NSW Minister for…

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Feb 9, 2022 Government / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport program to benefit 489 women across 34 sports

489 women across 34 sports will be supported to further their careers under Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program – an initiative which has helped…

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Feb 8, 2022 Education / Finance / Government / Sport /

 
 

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