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23 January 2013
Victoria Minister for Racing Denis Napthine Racing Integrity Commissioner Report Welcomed Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government welcomes the release of the report by the Racing Integrity Commissioner relating to his Own Motion Inquiry into Race Fixing, Minister for Racing Denis Napthine said today. “We believe that integrity must be first and foremost [...]
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19 January 2013
Northern Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan BRUMBIES TO TAKE ON FORCE IN DARWIN Victor P Taffa Rugby union fans can anticipate an action-packed game when the University of Canberra Brumbies take on the Western Force in Darwin next month, Minister for Sport and Recreation, Matt Conlan, said today. “The trial game [...]
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16 January 2013
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Premier Welcomes Aussie Swim Stars To Perth Victor P Taffa EnergyAustralia Swim Team hit the pool at Challenge Stadium Olympians James Magnussen, Alicia Coutts and Emily Seebohm to compete Premier Colin Barnett today welcomed some of the biggest names in Australian swimming to Perth ahead of the BHP Billiton Aquatic [...]
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14 January 2013
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Western Australia Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron Search For New Perth Stadium’s Biggest Fans Victor P Taffa 30 fans selected to represent spectators’ views across many sports Sports fans’ group to help drive fan-first experience Western Australian sports fans will have the chance to be directly involved in [...]
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13 January 2013
Acting Victoria Premier Peter Ryan Victoria Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty Taking Australian Tennis To A New Level: National Tennis Centre Delivered A Year Ahead Of Schedule Victor P Taffa Melbourne and Olympic Park’s new National Tennis Centre has been delivered one year ahead of schedule, on budget and in time for the [...]
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13 January 2013
Victoria Minister for Racing Denis Napthine Help Drive Victoria’s Harness Racing Industry Victor P Taffa Opportunities are open for individuals to be at the forefront of the future success of harness racing in Victoria Minister for Racing Denis Napthine announced today. Dr. Napthine said expressions of interest are currently being sought from qualified individuals [...]
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08 January 2013
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett 25th Hopman Cup Smashes Attendance Records Victor P Taffa Total attendance of more than 104,000 people Individual and average session numbers also set records Millions of viewers on Network 10 and through web streaming The 25th Hyundai Hopman Cup has smashed all previous attendance records for the event at its [...]
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07 January 2013
Queensland Minister for Racing Steve Dickson Vandal Attack At Beaudesert Race Club Condemned Victor P Taffa An overnight act of vandalism at the Beaudesert Race Club has angered Racing Minister Steve Dickson. Mr. Dickson said the damage had affected the Club’s racing surface, which is currently undergoing a multimillion dollar upgrade. “This morning the project [...]
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07 January 2013
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Funding For Cottesloe Shark Observation Tower Victor P Taffa $300,000 to Cottesloe SLSC towards Cottesloe Beach watchtower An observation tower to enable surf lifesavers to better monitor conditions at Cottesloe Beach would receive substantial funding from the State Government, Premier Colin Barnett announced today. Mr. Barnett said the Government [...]
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06 January 2013
South Australia Member for Adelaide Rachel Sanderson Labor Takes The Axe To Adelaide Oval Heritage Victor P Taffa The Weatherill Labor Government has ignored the wishes of South Australians by axing 27 cedar trees at Adelaide Oval today, Liberal Member for Adelaide Rachel Sanderson said. The Adelaide City Council initially refused the Government’s proposal to [...]
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28 December 2012
Victoria Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh Providing Smooth Sailing For Murray Marathon Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government has provided $40,000 to the Murray Marathon to help to ensure smooth sailing for the 2012 charity paddle event. Member for Swan Hill Peter Walsh, who is currently taking part in the annual 404 kilometre canoe [...]
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23 December 2012
Queensland Minister for Racing Steve Dickson Celebrate With Christmas Races At Esk Jockey Club Victor P Taffa Racing Minister Steve Dickson is encouraging Queenslanders to get into the festive spirit as Esk Jockey Club hosts its Celebrate Country Series meeting tomorrow (22 December). Mr. Dickson said the Celebrate Country Series was part of the Newman [...]
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20 December 2012
Queensland Minister for Racing Steve Dickson Toowoomba Turf Club To Restore Grass Track Racing Victor P Taffa Racing Minister Steve Dickson has welcomed an overwhelming decision from the Toowoomba Turf Club (TTC) who voted last night to return to grass track racing at their club. Mr. Dickson said the 200 to one vote was a [...]
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18 December 2012
Victoria Minister for Sport and Recreation and Veterans’ Affairs Hugh Delahunty Minister Pays Tribute To Legendary Commentator Tony Charlton Victor P Taffa Minister for Sport and Recreation and Veterans’ Affairs Hugh Delahunty today paid tribute to the late Tony Charlton, describing him as the doyen of sports commentators. Mr. Delahunty said Mr. Charlton, who passed [...]
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15 December 2012
Victoria Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty Polwarth Clubs To Share In Over $250,000 In Sports Uniform Funding Victor P Taffa The City United Cricket Club is among 12 sporting clubs set to start their seasons in top gear courtesy of the latest round of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Sporting Uniform Grants Program. Minister [...]
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14 December 2012
Northern Territory Minister for Central Australia Robyn Lambley Northern Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan SWIM FREE THIS SUMMER FOR UNDER 16’S AT THE POOL Victor P Taffa The Northern Territory Government will underwrite admission for under 16s to the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre this summer. Minister for Sport and Recreation, [...]
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12 December 2012
Northern Territory Chief Minister Terry Mills MILLS MEETS WITH DEMONS IN DARWIN Victor P Taffa Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has today met with AFL club Melbourne to discuss expanding the Northern Territory’s partnership with the club. Mr. Mills said today’s talks with Demons CEO, Cameron Schwab, and coach, Mark Neeld, presented some exciting opportunities for [...]
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05 December 2012
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Western Australia Treasurer Troy Buswell New Perth Stadium Procurement Progresses Victor P Taffa Procurement process for main stadium works commenced Design-Build-Finance-Maintain (DBFM) model in place Premier Colin Barnett and Treasurer Troy Buswell today announced the State Government had invited expressions of interest for the new Perth Stadium, using a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain [...]
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02 December 2012
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman Queensland To Host Prestigious Polo Tournament Victor P Taffa Mumbai: Queensland has been announced as the host of India’s exclusive Maharaja Cup polo tournament in 2013, reinforcing the strong cultural ties between the two regions. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman, on a high level trade and investment mission to promote Queensland’s relationship [...]
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24 November 2012
Northern Territory Minister for Sport and Recreation Matt Conlan PANTHERS AND TITANS TO CLASH IN DARWIN Victor P Taffa The Government has secured a deal which will see Darwin host a round 17 clash in the 2013 National Rugby League (NRL) season. Minister for Sport and Recreation, Matt Conlan, said the Penrith Panthers will [...]
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