News: Finance
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships secured for Queensland with 10 year deal
An agreement which locks in eight Australian Surf Life Saving Championship events for Queensland between 2023 and 2032 has been secured between Tourism and Events Queensland in...
Jul 17, 2021
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New York Stock Exchange listing sees F45 valued at more than US$1.5 billion
Australian founded F45 Training has made a spectacular debut on the New York Stock Exchange with the company valued around $2 billion (US$1.46 billion) at the close of business....
Jul 16, 2021
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Federal Government announces $8.7 million funding for independent cinemas
158 independent cinemas across Australia will share in more than $8.7 million to keep their doors open, under the first batch of the Federal Government’s $20 million Supporting...
Jul 16, 2021
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New Zealand Government prioritises South Island areas in tourism infrastructure fund
Five South Island areas have been prioritised in the latest round of decisions from the New Zealand Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF). a tourism fund that is...
Jul 16, 2021
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Camden Council receives funding to expand its tree canopy
Camden will soon become greener following Camden Council’s receipt of funding to plant a further 700 park and street trees across the area. These trees are part of the Greening...
Jul 15, 2021
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Stood-down workers protest at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
Stood-down workers from the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville have taken action after being stood down without pay at the beginning of the...
Jul 15, 2021
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New global athletic series to combine social media challenges with stadium events
World 1 League, a new international sporting league founded by nine Olympians, has been announced - aiming to search the world for the greatest athletes in individual,...
Jul 15, 2021
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NBL1 and Coles Express announce landmark naming rights partnership
NBL1 and Coles Express have announced a landmark naming rights partnership until the conclusion of the 2023 season, helping to support the five state-based women and men’s...
Jul 15, 2021
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Victorian Government launches new creative industries strategy
The Victorian Government has launched Creative State 2025 - its new four-year plan, developed with input from many across the State’s creative community. Supported with a $288...
Jul 15, 2021
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NSW Government to offer Coronavirus support to the arts and employees
The NSW Government has pledged $75 million to help keep the performing arts sector afloat during the current COVID-19 lockdown, but there has been no mention of the events...
Jul 14, 2021
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Adelaide based women's health and fitness platform acquired by iFIT
Sweat - a leading platform for women's health and fitness based in Adelaide - has been acquired by iFIT Health & Fitness Inc (iFIT), a global leader in connected fitness...
Jul 14, 2021
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Viva Leisure opens Club Lime and hiit republic gyms at Yamanto Central
Industry leader Viva Leisure has just opened two fitness facilities within Yamanto Central retail development in south east Queensland. With its first stage opened in April this...
Jul 12, 2021
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City of Perth to look for alternate aquatic centre location
Following the voting last week by City of Perth Council against having an aquatic facility as part of the redevelopment of the WACA, Council is now investigating an alternate...
Jul 12, 2021
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Spectacular rooftop spaces unveiled for Adelaide’s Her Majesty’s Theatre
Adelaide’s Her Majesty’s Theatre rooftop level is being unveiled today, featuring the new Ian and Pamela Wall Gallery and Pickard Terrace - two rooftop spaces made possible...
Jul 12, 2021
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Bankrupt Brisbane gym operator given three-year ban from managing companies
Brisbane-based gym operator Jacob ‘Jake’ Henley has been banned from managing corporations for three years as a result of nine of his companies collapsing in 2017 owing over...
Jul 12, 2021
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AFTA responds to Sydney lockdown with call for urgent support
Given the immediate and flow-on impacts of the Sydney lockdown, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents has today highlighted the increasingly urgent need for additional and...
Jul 11, 2021
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Major events to deliver $380 million boost to Queensland economy
An injection of $380 million into Queensland's economy over the next six months is anticipated to come from major events including the Brisbane Cycling Festival and Outback...
Jul 11, 2021
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End of the road for Blue Mountains tourism transport business
One of Australia’s longest running tourism businesses, the internationally recognised Blue Mountain Explorer Bus fleet, is the latest business victim of COVID-19 with operations...
Jul 8, 2021
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36 schools receive approval for Great Barrier Reef Education Experience
To date 36 schools have been approved for the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience which supports tourism operators as they share their intricate knowledge of the reef with...
Jul 8, 2021
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Intercard installed at Fun Planet in Shepparton
Intercard, a market leader in cashless technology for the amusement and attraction industries, has installed its latest system at Fun Planet - a renovated Family Entertainment...
Jul 8, 2021
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Funding approved for range of Queenstown events
Funding has been approved for events in Queenstown ranging from the LUMA Southern Light Project and New Zealand Open Golf to bike and music festivals. The events, which provide...
Jul 7, 2021
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Western Australian regional athlete development secures three-year funding arrangement
The Western Australian Government is continuing to support the Regional Athlete Support Program with $3 million of funding delivered over three years through Royalties for...
Jul 7, 2021
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F45 Training moving towards New York Stock Exchange listing with potential US$1.5 billion valuation
Australian-founded fitness franchise F45 Training is moving towards a listing on the New York Stock Exchange with a potential valuation of more than US$1.5 billion in its...
Jul 7, 2021
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Fitness
NSW Fair Trading investigates rising number of complaints against Viagogo
NSW Fair Trading has commenced investigating ticket resale platform - Viagogo - as consumer complaints against the company spike in line with the reintroduction of ticketed...
Jul 7, 2021
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