News: Finance
Small Business Ombudsman welcomes Franchising Code reforms
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has welcomed the reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct announced by the Federal Government...
Jun 17, 2021
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Victorian Government to allow reopening of Melbourne gyms but with restrictions that may make operations unviable
Forced to remain closed while other industries reopened in the past week, gyms and other indoor venues in Melbourne will be allowed to reopen as of midnight tonight under the...
Jun 17, 2021
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VicHealth’s 2021 Reimagining Health grant to benefit 280 local organisations
As COVID restrictions ease across Victoria and with a focus on young people, 280 local organisations are to share in $3 million of funding to continue supporting their...
Jun 17, 2021
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Banning crowds for Tokyo 2020 would be catastrophic for Japan's tourism sector
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has suggested that the prospect of a complete ban on crowd attendance at Tokyo 2020 would be a disastrous scenario for several...
Jun 16, 2021
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Team New Zealand declines offer to host America's Cup defence in Auckland
A joint bid by the New Zealand Government and Auckland Council to host the nation’s defence of the America’s Cup has been declined by the Board of Team New Zealand. As a result,...
Jun 15, 2021
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Tennis Australia announces Chief Commercial Officer appointment
Tennis Australia has advised of the appointment of experienced executive Cedric Cornelis as its new Chief Commercial Officer. With more than 20 years of experience across Europe...
Jun 15, 2021
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Queensland budget looks to reduce deficit
The Queensland Government’s budget for 2021/22 has projected a smaller than expected deficit with a focus on health, education and improving business confidence. Anticipating a...
Jun 15, 2021
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Kate Palmer says Australian high-performance sports system a broken ‘boys’ club
Kate Palmer, the former Chief Executive of the Australian Sports Commission, has described the nation’s high-performance sports system as a “boys’ club” that systemically...
Jun 15, 2021
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NSW Government announces $150 million Centre of Excellence Fund for community sport
The NSW Government has announced a $150 million commitment within its 2021/22 NSW budget to support the development of integrated high-performance sporting facilities and...
Jun 15, 2021
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Stepz Fitness to open two new hybrid model gyms
Australian gym franchise, Stepz Fitness, is opening two new gyms in early July - Stepz Fitness Eastwood and Stepz Fitness Shellharbour - with a hybrid gym concept that...
Jun 15, 2021
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Environment groups object to New Zealand Rugby’s oil company sponsorship deal
Environmental groups including Greenpeace are looking to tackle New Zealand Rugby over the sporting body’s reported intention to sign up INEOS, a petroleum giant and, according...
Jun 15, 2021
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Federal Government announces $17 million funding for National Sporting Organisations
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has announced that $17.26 million will be distributed to National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) and National Sporting Organisations...
Jun 13, 2021
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Queensland Government expands its commitment to racing industry
The Queensland Government will expand its commitment to racing with new funding to deliver infrastructure. Major racing infrastructure projects are underway, including the $38...
Jun 13, 2021
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NSW tourism operators call on Federal Government for targeted support to survive Coronavirus crisis
Inbound tourism operators in NSW are calling on the Federal Government for targeted financial support until international borders re-open, warning that no action will force the...
Jun 11, 2021
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$10 million boost to complete 55-kilometre multi-day Kosciuszko walking trail
The Kosciuszko Snowies Iconic Walk (working title) is being given $10 million from the Australian Government to deliver Stage 4 of the project - an 11 kilometre trail from...
Jun 11, 2021
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Coronavirus wiped $19.5 billion in visitor spending from the Victorian economy in 2020
A new report from Victoria University and the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the Victorian tourism industry - impacted in...
Jun 10, 2021
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Husain Al-Musallam installed as new FINA President
Husain Al-Musallam of Kuwait has been elected to replace Julio Maglione as President of aquatic sports’ world governing body FINA. Al-Musallam stood unopposed as a new Bureau...
Jun 9, 2021
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Tourism and Transport Forum warns against States becoming complacent on tourism spend
New research conducted by consultancy group Sayers and released today by Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) provides “food for thought” for respective State Governments competing...
Jun 8, 2021
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NSW Government's popular Dine & Discover initiative extended to 31st July
With more than 4.23 million people having downloaded the Dine and Discover vouchers since they were launched in March 2021, the NSW Government is extending the initiative by a...
Jun 8, 2021
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Highlighting safety of gym visits Vic Active says Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has ‘got it wrong’
Industry advocacy group Vic Active has today highlighted that visits to the gym are safe, countering the view of Victoria’s Chief Health Officer (CHO) Brett Sutton who has...
Jun 8, 2021
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NSW’s Selwyn Snow Resort set to reopen in 12 months
The operators of the Selwyn Snow Resort have advised that the snow field will be reopening as of June next year. After the severe damage caused by the bushfires in January 2020,...
Jun 8, 2021
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Bali set to reopen to international travellers as of July
The Indonesian holiday island of Bali will welcome back international tourists as of next month despite fears that the nation is on the brink of another outbreak. Closed to most...
Jun 7, 2021
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Victorian Government announces $32 million support package for lockdown impacted tourism businesses
The Victorian Government has announced a $32.2 million support package for the state’s tourism industry during its fourth lockdown. The extended lockdown has come at the worst...
Jun 7, 2021
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Festivals seek ways to avoid massive financial losses from COVID-related cancellations and restrictions
Festivals in Victoria and Queensland are looking at ways to avoid massive losses resulting from Victoria’s extended Coronavirus lockdown. Melbourne’s inaugural RISING festival...
Jun 7, 2021
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