2011
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Government welcomes re-signing of Ric Charlesworth
10 Aug 2011
Senator Arbib applauds the re-signing of Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth -
Minister welcomes appointment of new Australian Sports Commission CEO
08 Aug 2011
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib welcomes the appointment of new ASC CEO -
Government congratulates Norma Plummer
08 Aug 2011
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib lends his praise to Norma Plummer -
Minister thanks Peter Fricker for service to sport
08 Aug 2011
Minister Arbib lauds the contribution of departing Peter Fricker -
More support for Australia's best squash players
05 Aug 2011
A revised partnership between the AIS and Squash Australia has been announced. -
Recipients of Multicultural Youth Sports grants announced
04 Aug 2011
Encouraging young people from culturally diverse backgrounds to engage with sport. -
European Training Centre — a key to London Olympics gold
01 Aug 2011
The AIS European Training Centre gives Australian athletes a competitive edge in lead up to London Games. -
Australian Government commits $1.45 million to boost women's sport media coverage
27 Jul 2011
Fifteen sports share in $1.45 million in funding for media coverage of women’s sport. -
Evans win to help inspire Australian cyclists
27 Jul 2011
Cadel Evan's Tour de France win will inspire Australia's cyclists -
Minister to visit Singapore
08 Jul 2011
Minister for Sport heads to Singapore for the 2015 World Netball Championships. -
Tragic death of cyclist Carly Hibberd
07 Jul 2011
Australian cyclist Carly Hibberd was tragically killed during training in Italy overnight. -
Special Olympics World Summer Games come to a close
06 Jul 2011
Australian Special Olympics team have completed a superb campaign at the World Summer Games. -
Australian Juniors shine at Wimbledon
05 Jul 2011
Ashleigh Barty and Luke Saville are Australia's newest tennis champions after winning junior titles at Wimbledon. -
Polocrosse team to defend world title
29 Jun 2011
Australia’s Polocrosse team is leaving for the 2011 World Cup in the United Kingdom -
Special Olympians to do Australia proud in Athens
28 Jun 2011
The Australian team has left for Athens to contest the Special Olympics World Summer Games. -
Olympians inspire children to get active
24 Jun 2011
Minister for Sport and Olympians encourage children to get active -
Minister wishes Diamonds success in Singapore
22 Jun 2011
Minister for Sport wishes Diamonds success in Singapore. -
Minister wishes Aussie Touch teams success in Scotland
17 Jun 2011
Australia’s Touch Football teams depart for the 2011 World Cup. -
Matildas depart for 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup
14 Jun 2011
The Matildas have left to compete at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany.
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Ministers take united stand against match-fixing
10 Jun 2011
Senator Arbib announces National Policy on Match-Fixing in Sport. -
AIS welcomes Australia's top male relay swimmers
07 Jun 2011
Senator Arbib joined Australia’s top male relay sprinters at the AIS pool in Canberra. -
New Centre and Green and Gold project helps Aussie Rowers
31 May 2011
The National Rowing Centre of Excellence on Lake Burley Griffin has been officially opened. -
Diamonds shooting for netball gold
31 May 2011
Senator Arbib congratulates members of the new-look Australia Diamonds netball team. -
Firebirds' efforts show the way for women's sport
27 May 2011
Senator Arbib congratulated the Firebirds on their historic win in the ANZ Championships. -
Increasing sport participation with multicultural youth grants
25 May 2011
Senator Arbib has officially opened the Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program grants. -
Government launches women in sport media grants
24 May 2011
The Government is investing $1.4 million to increase the exposure and reach of women's sport in the Australian media. -
Hockey scoring goals with Olympic preparations
20 May 2011
Minister for Sport visits AIS Hockey training centre in Perth, WA. -
443 days to go until London 2012
12 May 2011
Minister for Sport congratulates London organising committee in lead up to 2012 Olympic Games. -
Supporting Australian sport
10 May 2011
The Gillard Government will continue its strong commitment to Australian sport in the 2011-12 Budget -
Migrant youth get a sporting chance
10 May 2011
The Gillard Government will provide special grants to local community organisations -
Helping to get kids active after school
10 May 2011
Federal Government commits $43.9 mil to the continuation of the AASC program in 2011-12 Budget
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Minister pays tribute to sporting volunteers
09 May 2011
Minister for Sport praises Australia's largest volunteer sector to mark National Volunteer Week. -
Review to position football for Asian Cup
27 Apr 2011
ASC Chair to conduct review of football in Australia. -
Malaysian government signs bilateral sports agreement with Australia
20 Apr 2011
Malaysian PM visits Australia to witness signing of MOU -
New era of research for Australian sport
15 Apr 2011
Australia’s sports scientists will have access to world-class research facilities -
Major upgrades at Sleeman Sports Complex
13 Apr 2011
Work on a new National Water Jump Training Centre at Brisbane’s Sleeman Sports Complex has commenced. -
Fair go, Sport! program to promote diversity in sport
29 Mar 2011
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib welcomes launch of pilot program -
Government welcomes consultation on match fixing
25 Mar 2011
NSW Law Reform Commission discussion paper calls for public comment on match fixing. -
Government tackling the gender divide in sport
17 Mar 2011
Women in sport leadership initiatives launched today -
$5 million upgrade to Camden pool opened
17 Mar 2011
Minister for Sport welcomes Camden pool redevelopment -
Australian Institute of Sport granted Olympic Training Centre Status
16 Mar 2011
The Australian Institute of Sport’s status as an Olympic Training Centre has been renewed -
Minister joins Sailing's pursuit of Olympic gold
07 Mar 2011
Minister for Sport trains with Australia's top sailors at Middle Harbour in Sydney -
Minister for Sport officially opens the ETC
04 Mar 2011
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has officially opened the European Training Centre (ETC) in Varese, Italy. -
Green and Gold project to prepare our athletes for London
02 Feb 2011
The ‘Green and Gold’ project will provide extra funding for Australia’s top Olympic sports and athletes. -
AIS to take charge of high performance sport
28 Jan 2011
The AIS will now lead the strategic direction of high performance sport in Australia. -
Australian Institute of Sport marks 30 years as world leader
26 Jan 2011
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib celebrates AIS's successes on 30th anniversary -
Australian tennis legend helps young Indigenous tennis stars
19 Jan 2011
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib joins tennis legend Evonne Goolagong-Cawley at an elite Indigenous tennis camp.
