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EEAA seeks feedback from emerging leaders on event sustainability practices

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is calling on emerging young leaders of the business events industry to “road test” its major work to develop a…

Feb 17, 2019 Environment / Events /

Responsible camping program launched in New Zealand

A program to educate and assess the principles of Responsible Camping has been launched in New Zealand. Up until now, New Zealand’s approach to Freedom Camping placed the emphasis on…

Feb 17, 2019 Education / Environment / Legal / Recreation / Tourism /

The Australian Marine Conservation Society calls for reallocation of $443 million funding

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed the Senate Environment Committee’s report into the Great Barrier Reef 2050 Partnership and called for the funding to be…

Feb 17, 2019 Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

Cairns Council seeks funding for new initiative to encourage increased physical activity

Cairns Regional Council is seeking funding of $300,000 for a new ‘Cairns Active’ initiative to encourage more residents to improve their health through physical activity.…

Feb 17, 2019 Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

Rugby Australia uses charitable foundation to pay elite player salaries

Rugby Australia has defended its use of funds from its national fundraising body, the Australian Rugby Foundation (ARF), to contribute to the salary packages of elite players. As revealed…

Feb 16, 2019 Finance / Sport /

Chinese authorities close Everest base camp to tourists

Chinese authorities have closed the base camp on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest to visitors who don't have climbing permits. With authorities making the decision as a result of a…

Feb 16, 2019 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

Western Australian Government refuses Games financial contribution to Australian Olympic Committee

The Western Australian Government has refused to contribute to an Australian Olympic Committee funding campaign because it does not trust eastern states-based administrators to give the…

Feb 16, 2019 Aquatics / Events / Finance / Sport /

Rejuvenated playing fields set to benefit Melbourne’s rugby and A-League teams

Leading innovations into the home training and playing fields at AAMI Park and Gosch’s Paddock are set to benefit Melbourne’s rugby and A-League football teams. Behind the…

Feb 16, 2019 Environment / Sport / Surfaces /