News: Finance
New report identifies affordability as primary barrier preventing more New Zealanders from joining gyms
ExerciseNZ has flagged a new report that reveals reducing the cost of exercise facilities could significantly increase physical activity levels in New Zealand, delivering major...
Mar 3, 2025
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Para Sport Unit launches in New South Wales
Australia’s third Para Sport Unit has been launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Paralympics Australia and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS). Funded by...
Mar 3, 2025
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Australian Government releases new plan for sporting diplomacy
The Australian Government's use of sport in its 'soft power' approach in international relations has seen the Federal Government release the Australia's Sports Diplomacy...
Mar 2, 2025
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Drummond Golf continues to champion women’s golf with Athena tournament scholarship offering
Drummond Golf is the Official Partner of women’s golf tournament, The Athena, being held at Peninsula-Kingswood Country Golf Club on 1st and 2nd March. On top of the $30,000...
Mar 1, 2025
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Federal Government announces new round of funding to help councils upgrade energy systems
The Federal Government is again partnering with local governments to deliver energy upgrades and cost savings for community facilities including aquatic facilities, sporting...
Feb 28, 2025
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AUSactive's Barrie Elvish slams Federal Government's Medicare injection
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has taken aim at the Federal Government’s weekend announcement of an additional $8.5 billion injection into Medicare account - quickly...
Feb 28, 2025
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New report highlights crisis facing Australia’s Live Performance Crews
On behalf of CrewCare, a new comprehensive report – ‘The Issues Facing Crew Workers in Australia’ was compiled by Dr Ben Eltham, a writer, journalist, researcher, creative...
Feb 27, 2025
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New coach scholarship launched by Australian Institute of Sport and Adelaide University Sport and Fitness
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) have launched an Australian-first scholarship for coaches. Applications are now open for...
Feb 27, 2025
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Luna Park Sydney’s new owners raise funds for improvements
Bill Gravanis, the new owner of Luna Park Sydney through his family-run hospitality company Oscars Group, has secured $37.4 million to fund redevelopment at the heritage...
Feb 26, 2025
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South Australia’s High Performance Program continues to support elite athletes
South Australia’s High Performance Athlete Program has helped the state’s elite athletes compete on the world’s biggest stages and is again open for applications to help more...
Feb 26, 2025
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Brighton Homes Arena secures funding for sustainable energy
The Federal Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is funding two batteries for the Brisbane Lions’ AFL and AFLW club at Brighton Homes Arena to...
Feb 26, 2025
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Campbelltown sports grounds benefit from $2 million upgrades
Four Campbelltown sport grounds are to benefit from almost $2 million worth of upgrades with the works, consisiting of field irrigation/drainage and lighting upgrades, taking...
Feb 25, 2025
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Australian Government announces $17 million for more accessible spaces
The Australian Government has announced a $17.1 million investment to work in partnership with states and territories to increase accessibility in community spaces across...
Feb 25, 2025
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Greater Shepparton City Council opens applications for Sporting Future Grant Program
Greater Shepparton City Council has opened their Sporting Future Grant Program with funding available to support development projects and programs which promote sports across...
Feb 25, 2025
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Hong Kong Disneyland reports profit after nine years of losses
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has reported a profit for the first time in nine years with a record performance. Legislator and Roundtable convenor Michael Tien Puk-sun quoted the...
Feb 24, 2025
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Hobart northern suburbs site to be sold for $500 million multi-use retail precinct, family resort and hotel
A Tasmanian Government owned parcel area of land at Wilkinsons Point in Hobart’s northern suburbs - surrounding the MyState Bank Arena - is to be sold off to private developers...
Feb 24, 2025
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Dreamworld owner Coast Entertainment Holdings reports revenue growth in last half year
Gold Coast attractions owner Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited has announced a 9.6% increase in revenue from ordinary activities for the half-year ending 24th December 2024 -...
Feb 23, 2025
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City of Newcastle looks to boost its annual major events budget
City of Newcastle Councillors will vote this week to boost the City’s annual major events budget from $450,000 to up to $2 million - enabling the City to pitch for major events...
Feb 23, 2025
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Illawarra Sporting, Community Hub secures $13.6 million boost
The Australian Government will invest $13.6 million towards the St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre (CHPC) - creating significant legacy for...
Feb 23, 2025
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NBL's Larry Kestelman announces Tasmania JackJumpers sale to Altor Capital
NBL owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman has announced a deal to sell Tasmania's reigning competition champions the JackJumpers to Queensland-based asset manager Altor...
Feb 22, 2025
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AFL’s Hawthorn announces sale of Waverley Park home
Hawthorn Football Club has announced that its Waverley Park home in Melbourne’s east is up for sale, with an asking price of $20 million. With the AFL club set to move to its...
Feb 21, 2025
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Live Nation reveals 2024 as ‘biggest year’ for live music
Live Nation Entertainment has revealed that 2024 “was live music’s biggest year yet, as artists toured the world and fans turned out in record numbers”. Revealing its full year...
Feb 21, 2025
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NRL announces 2024 as most successful in the game’s 117-year history
The NRL has revealed that the competition reached new highs in 2024 with a significant growth in revenue and its best ever attendances. The Australian Rugby League Commission...
Feb 21, 2025
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Royal Life Saving welcomes Commonwealth investments in community pools
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has released a statement welcoming recent Commonwealth Government support which recognises the urgent need for funding to support the...
Feb 20, 2025
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