News: Tourism

Sydney again rated among the world’s best cities

Sydney has leapt to fifth place in a new survey rating the world’s most liveable cities. In its latest edition, leading international global affairs magazine Monocle has elevated…

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Jul 2, 2015 Environment / Parks / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Remembering Ron Clarke: Leisure industry innovator

Many tributes have been paid to Ron Clarke, who died yesterday, with almost all focusing on his remarkable career as an elite runner and Olympian, and his more recent role as Gold Coast…

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Jun 18, 2015 Environment / Fitness / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Minister for the Great Barrier Reef named in new Queensland Cabinet

Queensland's first Minister for the Great Barrier Reef has been sworn in as part of new Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's first cabinet. The new ministry includes a mix of…

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Feb 20, 2015 Culture / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Australia’s newest trail running event set to inspire

The new Run Larapinta Stage Race, a four-day, four-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory will be held from 27th 30th…

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Jan 12, 2015 Environment / Events / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Prime Minister John Key keeps tourism portfolio in latest New Zealand Ministry

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that he will retain the tourism portfolio he has held for the past six years as his Government prepares to begin its third term in office.…

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Oct 6, 2014 Environment / Events / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Ministerial changes in State Governments

The recent appointment of a new Premier in NSW and cabinet reshuffles in Victoria and South Australia have led to a number of changes among Ministers with responsibilities for leisure and…

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Apr 29, 2014 Environment / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Queenstown’s first ever 3-6-12 hour bike race set to attract good numbers

Held at Rabbit Ridge Bike Resort in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown's first ever 3-6-12 hour race is set to attract over 200 riders from around the country building on the town's…

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Feb 19, 2014 Environment / Events / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Rally Australia achieves FIA Environmental Excellence

Rally Australia has become the first motorsport event in the world to achieve the top level of accreditation from the FIA Institute's sustainability program. The event was awarded with…

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Oct 28, 2013 Environment / Events / Marketing / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

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