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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…
read moreNSW 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…
read more2022/23 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…
read morePrime 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…
read moreMultiple 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…
read moreChange 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…
read moreCOP26 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…
read moreNSW 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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