News: Government

737 Australians recognised in King’s Birthday 2024 Honour List

737 Australians have been recognised for their services in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honour List - a significant decrease from the 1192 awards presented in 2023. Of the 737 honours…

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Jun 10, 2024 Arts / Environment / Government / Sport /

 
 

NSW Government looks for community feedback on new sport field synthetic turf guidelines

Synthetic surfaces are sometimes considered in place of natural grass to accommodate the different demands placed on open spaces. The NSW Government is currently looking for community…

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Mar 17, 2024 Environment / Government / Parks / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

2022/23 Queensland Budget delivers for sport, tourism and environment

The Queensland Government’s 2022-23 budget has allocated more than $408.5 million for tourism, innovation and sport; $262.5 million to expand the state’s network of…

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Jun 22, 2022 Environment / Finance / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces cabinet and leisure portfolios

Newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his cabinet following his election win last weekend. In addition to key frontbench positions revealed at the end of…

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May 31, 2022 Arts / Environment / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Multiple Olympic Gold medallist Lisa Carrington named a Dame in New Zealand’s New Year Honours list

183 New Zealanders have been named in the country’s New Year Honours with multiple Olympic Gold medal winning canoe racer Lisa Carrington and Paralympic swimmer Sophie Pascoe among…

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Jan 1, 2022 Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Change in Western Australian Government portfolios sees new Tourism Minister appointment

A cabinet reshuffle by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has seen state Deputy Premier Roger Cook moved from the position of Health Minister, which he has held for the last five…

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Dec 21, 2021 Environment / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

COP26 and its implications for sport

With world leaders currently meeting in the Scottish city of Glasgow to discuss the global response to climate change, sporting organisations are looking on with interest, with Paralympians…

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Nov 12, 2021 ByKunal Sawhney Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

NSW Government releases report on use of synthetic turf in community sport

The NSW Government has today released a report that outlines the potential social, environmental and economic impacts, benefits, and limitations of using synthetic turf as a replacement for…

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Oct 22, 2021 Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

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