News: Finance
Zoos SA online auction goes live to support its Animal Health Centre
Zoos SA has launched its 2021 Online Auction and is asking for bidders to help them raise $25,000 for its Animal Health Centre - home of Zoos SA’s dedicated veterinarians and...
May 12, 2021
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Sport Australia welcomes extension of Sporting Schools program
Sport Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement in the 2021-22 Federal Budget to extend the Sporting Schools program. The program, which has reached 77% of...
May 12, 2021
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Uncertainty for Australian tourism following Treasurer Frydenberg’s Federal budget
Among sectors missing out in Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s 2021/22 budget, the underlying assumption that borders will not reopen until some time in 2022 will continue to...
May 11, 2021
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Grants now available to offset Melbourne business events
Applications are now open for the National Business Event Program and for a limited time, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) with support from the Victorian State Government is...
May 11, 2021
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2021 Federal Budget looks to drive growth
The Australian Government’s 2021/22 budget has announced an expansion of tax cuts for business and workers to drive economic recovery while also making a record investment in...
May 11, 2021
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Ticket Rocket creditors told to look to banks for chargebacks on unredeemed tickets
Creditors of failed New Zealand ticket company Ticket Rocket have been advised to contact their bank or credit card issuer to see if they are eligible for a chargeback from...
May 11, 2021
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Confusion over invoices sent to Parks and Leisure Australia members
The past 24 hours has seen industry body Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) experience an issue with potentially false invoices sent to member. Early yesterday afternoon, the...
May 11, 2021
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Plans move forward for high-performance sports centre at South West Rocks
Kempsey Shire Council’s plans for a high-performance sports centre at South West Rocks are moving forward with a new development application (DA) lodged for the $5 million...
May 10, 2021
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New funding model needed for beach life saving patrols
As demands for beach patrols and ocean life-saving services grow, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) has called for a new funding model for the...
May 10, 2021
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Clarity on government support called for by export tourism businesses
With the Australian Government suggesting international borders will not open until 2022, the Australian Tourism Export Council highlights it is critical for internationally...
May 10, 2021
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Fremantle Oval Masterplan endorsed by council
Fremantle Council has formally adopted the $37 million Fremantle Oval Redevelopment Masterplan to redevelop the historic Fremantle Oval to include new clubrooms and grandstands,...
May 9, 2021
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Southern Barossa receives major sporting boost
Southern Barossa’s local sportspeople are to benefit from a $660,000 upgrade of sporting facilities at Lyndoch Oval. Cricket, rugby, athletics, football and netball clubs are...
May 6, 2021
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Aboriginal tourism plan and funding launched at Western Australian regional conference
The release of the Tjina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan and supporting $20 million Aboriginal Tourism Fund at the WA Regional Tourism Conference this week is...
May 6, 2021
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Tourism industry keen to partner with New Zealand Government on revitalisation
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that it is looking forward to working with the New Zealand Government on its plan to build the sector in the future. The commitment follows...
May 6, 2021
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21 live music venues across Queensland receive government funding
The Queensland Government is providing $1.3 million in funding to 21 live music venues across Queensland, providing an important boost to the sector following the impacts of...
May 6, 2021
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New Zealand Tourism Minister announces Industry Transformation Plan to guide holiday areas away from overtourism
New Zealand Tourism Minister Stuart Nash’s announcement of a Tourism Industry Transformation Plan is being seen as signalling a reconsideration of the role of tourism in the...
May 5, 2021
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NSW National Parks opt for digital passes
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) has opted for a more user-friendly way for national park visitors to purchase and renew its access passes. Since 20th April 2021,...
May 4, 2021
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Lift Brands announces the executives to lead under its #OneTeam initiative
Lift Brands - the parent brand to several global fitness brands worldwide including Snap Fitness, YogaFit and Fitness On Demand™ and minority partner for 9Round, has announced a...
May 4, 2021
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Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association conference to explore reversing rising summer drowning toll
Leading ocean safety experts from around the country will come together later this week to address the alarming rise in the number of Australians who drowned in the nation’s...
May 4, 2021
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City of Kingston moves forward with new Aquatic Facility Plan
The City of Kingston in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne is moving forward with its plans for the development of a new aquatic and recreation centre following its adoption...
May 4, 2021
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Small businesses in Northern Australia to benefit from Federal Government reinsurance pool
Small businesses in Northern Australia will potentially benefit from more affordable insurance premiums under a new Federal Government scheme to launch next year. Backed by a...
May 4, 2021
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Inconsistent capacity rules between entertainment and sport inflict further damage on live music
Live music and events across Australia are being impacted by inconsistent capacity limits with concern that while sporting venues can now operate at full - or near-full -...
May 3, 2021
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Moving to address industry insurance crisis AALARA releases survey on Discretionary Mutual Fund
Moving to address what it calls the “catastrophic consequences of a failing insurance market”, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is calling...
May 2, 2021
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Partnerships established between schools and local clubs to share sports infrastructure in Logan
Situated in the City of Logan, Queensland, Browns Plains State School and Browns Plains Mets Rugby Union will both now use new sporting infrastructure built at the school as...
May 2, 2021
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