News: Finance
City of Perth withdraws from funding community swimming pool at WACA ground
The City of Perth’s Councillors have voted unanimously to rejected plans to contribute to the funding of a community swimming pool as part of the redevelopment of the WACA...
Jul 6, 2021
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Majority of employees at contract managed aquatic and recreation centre across Sydney stood down without pay
Further to news reports about staff and cast members at Sydney theatres and Belgravia Leisure facilities across Sydney being stood down with out pay during the Coronavirus...
Jul 6, 2021
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Stakeholders call for recovery of Victorian economy to be driven by events
In the wake of yesterday’s cancellation of the 2021 Australian Grand Prix, lobby group Save Victorian Events has suggested that community-based events can help drive the...
Jul 6, 2021
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$2.5 million walking trail to promote Nimbin as nature-based tourism destination
Lismore City Council has received funding totalling $2,546,640 from both the Federal and State governments to build a 1.1km Rainbow Road Walking Track in Nimbin assisting...
Jul 5, 2021
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Fitness Cartel owners look to Fitness Business Sales to drive franchising growth
New gym franchise Fitness Cartel Health Clubs Australia has engaged Sydney-based consultancy Fitness Business Sales to help in its business expansion. Fitness Cartel, whose name...
Jul 5, 2021
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New WTTC Economic Trends Report reveals Asia Pacific region hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic
According to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic - with the...
Jul 5, 2021
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Belgravia Leisure stands down Sydney workforce without pay
Aquatic and recreation facility management company Belgravia Leisure is reported to have stood down staff at the centres it runs in Sydney without pay as a result of the current...
Jul 5, 2021
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Upgrades to Coopers Stadium set to commence ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Upgrades to Adelaide's Coopers Stadium (the former Hindmarsh Stadium) are set to commence - in preparation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 - following the South Australian...
Jul 5, 2021
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Young people in care offered new pathways to sporting careers
A new partnership between the South Australian Government and SEDA College SA, allows young people in care to direct their passion for sport towards a career in the industry....
Jul 5, 2021
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25 new projects receive arts funding from Queensland Government
Logan Live Music 2021 along with a 20-episode podcast, a two-woman comedy show and an outdoor audio-visual experience that illuminates First Nations stories are some of the 25...
Jul 4, 2021
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AFTA welcomes National Cabinet four-step plan but highlights government support is critical
Following National Cabinet’s announcement of their plan for returning Australia to ‘normal’ post COVID, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has highlighted that...
Jul 2, 2021
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Basketball Australia names Matt Scriven as new chief executive
Basketball Australia has today announced the appointment of Matt Scriven, most recently the Managing Director of Nine Melbourne, as its new Chief Executive. Revealing the...
Jul 2, 2021
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Xponential Fitness files with US authorities for initial public offering
Xponential Fitness, owner of multiple exercise brands including Club Pilates, CycleBar and Pure Barre, has filed a form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission...
Jul 1, 2021
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New Chair appointed for Australian Sports Foundation
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has today announced the appointment of businessman and administrator Grant O’Brien as the new Chairperson for the Australian Sports...
Jul 1, 2021
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City of Perth looks to back out of WACA pool project agreement
The City of Perth is reported to be set to back out of its commitment to partner with the Federal and Western Australian Government in developing a new aquatic centre within the...
Jul 1, 2021
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Perth Wildcats sale to Sports Entertainment Group confirmed
Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) has today confirmed that it has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of NBL franchise the Perth Wildcats from long-time owner Jack Bendat. SEG...
Jul 1, 2021
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RMIT study shows digital payment is key to the survival of Melbourne's busking scene
Using data from the online platform ‘The Busking Project’, new RMIT research reveals electronic and digital payments are the key for buskers and street performers to survive in...
Jul 1, 2021
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NSW grassroots tennis benefits from ATP Cup Legacy Fund
The second round of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund has delivered a $360,000 boost to NSW community tennis. The NSW Government, in partnership with Tennis NSW, is investing...
Jun 30, 2021
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United Nations report says COVID-19 impact on tourism could deal $4 trillion blow to global economy
The collapse of the international tourism market due to the Coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than US$4 trillion to global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021,...
Jun 30, 2021
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Queensland Government funds First Nations arts and cultural projects
The Queensland Government is delivering more than $207,000 to help fund arts and cultural projects in nine First Nations communities. In announcing the latest round of funding...
Jun 30, 2021
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Sport Australia awards funding to 24 National Sporting Organisations
Delivered through its new $600,000 Capability Building Grant Program, Sport Australia is supporting the growth of small-to-medium Australian sports with funding of up to $30,000...
Jun 29, 2021
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Lake Macquarie budget places focus on lifestyle and wellbeing
Lake Macquarie City Council has advised that over the next 12 months, an investment of $365 million will be made through its Operational Plan 2021-2022 boosting lifestyle and...
Jun 29, 2021
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Lift Brands investment to fast-track Fitstop's global expansion plans
US-based global fitness and wellness company Lift Brands has announced that it has acquired a 30% stake in Brisbane-founded functional training franchise Fitstop. One of the...
Jun 28, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe 2021 reports impressive economic impact to the South Australian economy
Adelaide Fringe 2021 has reported the event delivered $56.39 million in gross economic impact to the South Australian economy and generated $31.6 million in new net expenditure...
Jun 28, 2021
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