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Troubled North Sydney Olympic Pool development will not be ready for summer swimming
The delay plagued redevelopment of the North Sydney Olympic Pool will not see the facility opened to the public until early 2026, almost five years since the project began....
Sep 3, 2025
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Northern Territory Government supports arts sector with $7.9 million grants
The Northern Territory Government is supporting local artists, art workers and organisations create, perform and show-case their work, from remote communities to the world stage...
Sep 1, 2025
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Coastal Safety Group calls for new ‘narrative’ on beach and ocean safety
The Coastal Safety Group has responded to what it calls the "sobering picture" of rising drowning deaths in Australia revealed by the newly released 2025 National Drowning...
Aug 29, 2025
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Circus and ballet among Queensland arts projects to secure funding
The Queensland Government is delivering more arts experiences – from circus and musicals to opera and ballet – in cities, regions and remote communities across Queensland with...
Aug 28, 2025
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Leeton’s Roxy Community Theatre secures $2 million investment boost
Leeton Shire Council, situated in NSW’s Riverina region has advised that the Roxy Community Theatre has secured a $2,000,040 grant from the Australian and NSW Governments. The...
Aug 27, 2025
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Aventuur secures institutional investment for Perth Surf Park
Aventuur has announced that it has secured institutional investment from the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC), along with further investment from existing...
Aug 20, 2025
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Federal and Queensland Governments sign intergovernmental agreement for 2032 Games infrastructure
The Federal and Queensland Governments have signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how they will collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Aug 20, 2025
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Harry Konstantinou welcomes HFA’s acknowledgement of Viva Leisure’s high performing member and unit growth
Harry Konstantinou, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Viva Leisure, has welcomed findings of the group's high performance in the Health & Fitness Association's newly...
Aug 18, 2025
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PlayOn WA highlights sport facility upgrades across Western Australia
The Western Australian Government is continuing its investment in sport and recreation infrastructure, with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to...
Aug 16, 2025
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ASIC moves to wind up Derrimut Gym business
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a notice of application for a winding up order for an entity in the Derrimut gym group. Commenced by the...
Aug 16, 2025
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Viva Leisure reports best results in its history
Viva Leisure Limited has announced its financial results for the year ended 30th June 2025, delivering the strongest performance in its history and further strengthening its...
Aug 14, 2025
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Brisbane City Council announces multi-million-dollar transformation of Chermside Aquatic Centre
Plans for a major revitalisation of the Chermside Aquatic Centre are underway with the search underway for a long-term partner to design, build and operate a first-class...
Aug 14, 2025
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Pickleball proposal not enough to save Warringah Bowling Club from administration
Warringah Bowling Club, a 122-year-old bowls club on Sydney’s North Shore, has called in administrators just months after hoping it could be saved by introducing pickleball...
Aug 14, 2025
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New Derrimut 24:7 gym served with eviction notice prior to planned opening
Troubled fitness chain Derrimut 24:7 has been dealt a blow prior to the opening of a new gym in Adelaide’s outer northern suburbs with a termination-of-tenancy notice posted on...
Aug 12, 2025
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Art Gallery of NSW faces significant staff cuts and restructuring
The Public Service Association of NSW union officials and PSA Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) delegates attended a briefing on 11th August delivered by Art Gallery of NSW Director,...
Aug 12, 2025
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Lakeside Sports Complex secures lighting upgrade via Play Our Way funding
Port Stephens Council has advised that a vital lighting upgrade from a $766,000 investment was secured through the Play Our Way program and demonstrates a strong commitment to...
Aug 12, 2025
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Tasmania Government looks to phase out greyhound racing
The Tasmanian Government is to end its funding for greyhound racing across the state, effectively leading to a winding up of the heavily subsidised industry. The timing...
Aug 11, 2025
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$11 million investment to drive reopening of Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
New investors are to back Ferris wheel operator Skyline Attractions in the reopening of the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. Collectively contributing $11 million in a deal...
Aug 11, 2025
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Screen Australia continues to support high calibre of talented emerging creatives
Screen Australia is supporting an impressive calibre of emerging creatives with 30 documentaries announced to share in $2.5 million of production and development funding. Head...
Aug 10, 2025
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Grants open to support South Australian community AFL clubs upgrade infrastructure and facilities
South Australian community AFL clubs can now apply for grants of up to $300,000 to help upgrade their infrastructure and facilities, with over $3 million available in the latest...
Aug 8, 2025
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New financing sees return of Mount Isa Rodeo
The Mount Isa Rodeo has returned this weekend, boosted by funding from the Queensland Government under a new partnership with the Mount Isa City Council. Placed into voluntary...
Aug 8, 2025
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A-League club Western United facing collapse after licence withdrawal
Financially troubled A-League club Western United has had its licence withdrawn as part of Football Australia’s regulatory processes, a move which threatens the outfit’s...
Aug 8, 2025
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Arts funding boost builds workforce and encourages cultural tourism for Western Australia
Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM) and Arts Narrogin are the latest recipients of targeted initiative support through the Western Australian Government’s Regional...
Aug 7, 2025
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Cost of North Sydney Olympic Pool rises to $122 million
Delays, cost overruns and legal disputes between North Sydney Council and the construction company managing the rebuilding of the North Sydney Olympic Pool have seen the...
Aug 7, 2025
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