News: Government

Canberra Raiders Chairman calls for all new stadium for the ACT

Citing that “it is not cost effective to enhance an existing facility”, Dennis Richardson, Chairman of the NRL’s Canberra Raiders, has expressed his “hope”…

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Jun 30, 2023 ByNigel Benton Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

ACT Government commits to future Canberra stadium at AIS campus

The ACT Government and the Australian Sports Commission have today signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure continued support for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) precinct…

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Jun 29, 2023 Entertainment / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Visitor expenditure in Victoria reaches record high

Tourism spending in Victoria has hit a record high of $35 billion annually, reaching the Victorian Government’s 2024 tourism target more than a year ahead of schedule. The latest…

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Jun 28, 2023 Government / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Victorian Government announces crack down on ticket scalpers

In the wake of reports that tickets for Taylor Swift's 2024 concert dates in Australia are being resold for massive markups, the Victorian Government announced that it will crack down…

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Jun 28, 2023 Entertainment / Government / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Malaysian Sports Ministry introduces free swimming lessons for children from low income families

Aiming to improve children’s water safety skills, Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is to offer free swimming lessons to the children of families in low-income…

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Jun 27, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Australian Government seeks advisors to drive major events through and beyond the Brisbane Olympics

A tender seeking expert advice to deliver a “strategic and coordinated approach to Australian Government support … to attract, deliver and leverage MSEs” (major…

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Jun 23, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Consultants / Events / Government / Sport / Tenders /

 
 

Western Australia’s Department of Education bans open water VacSwim lessons at south coast beaches

Citing "multiple risks" Western Australia's Department of Education has said a swim education program at three south coast beach locations will not proceed this summer. The…

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Jun 22, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Screen and games industries supported in Northern Territory

The video games industry and screen sector is being supported by Northern Territory Government through their backing of local developers, studios and organisations. $145,000 in Screen…

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Jun 22, 2023 Entertainment / Finance / Government /

 
 

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