News: Finance
Professional footballers make use of $1 million in education subsidies
Professional Footballers Australia has today advised that over 400 Australian footballers - including Matildas and Socceroos along with W-League and A-League players - have...
Apr 7, 2021
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NRMA Parks and Resorts to manage Wilpena Pound Resort
NRMA Parks and Resorts has announced that it has secured the management contract for the Indigenous-owned Wilpena Pound Resort, which sits at the heart of South Australia’s...
Apr 6, 2021
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Sydney’s Royal Easter Show 2021 receives $15.1 million in Federal Government support
This year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show is being supported with $15.1 million from the Federal Government under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program to relieve...
Apr 5, 2021
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Bluesfest cancellation to cost more than $10 million in losses
Australia's peak arts and entertainment industry body, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has suggested that the cancellation of Bluesfest will result in more than $10 million in...
Apr 2, 2021
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Save Victorian Events highlight Bluesfest cancellation as confirmation of need for Governments to back event cancellation insurance
Industry group Save Victorian Events has highlighted the cancellation of Bluesfest as further confirmation of the need for Governments to back an event cancellation insurance...
Apr 2, 2021
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Chinese Football Association disqualifies six clubs over financial problems
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has disqualified six clubs from taking part in its professional leagues for the 2021 season, as a result of financial problems. Following...
Apr 1, 2021
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LPA calls for emergency Business Interruption Fund after government directive shuts down Bluesfest
Following yesterday’s NSW Government directive to shut down Bluesfest 2021, Live Performance Australia - the arts and entertainment industry peak body - has today again called...
Apr 1, 2021
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Tourism bodies cite thousands of lost jobs following end of JobKeeper
Industry bodies the Australian Tourism Industry Council and Tourism Council WA have today called for urgent support for tourism businesses that are shedding staff and at risk of...
Mar 31, 2021
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Ecotourism Australia calls for return of JobKeeper to those who need it
Ecotourism Australia is calling for the return of JobKeeper to those who need it at a time when “massive floods hit already fire ravaged destinations, the interstate borders...
Mar 31, 2021
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Sydney’s new planning rules aim to revitalise $4 billion night-time economy
The City of Sydney’s planning proposal to boost Sydney’s night-time economy and create more opportunities for creative and cultural activities has been approved. Under the new...
Mar 30, 2021
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Macarthur FC and Sydney Swans to reject gambling sponsorships
Under a new partnership with the Office of Responsible Gambling, the A-League club Macarthur FC and Sydney Swans have pledged to raise awareness of gambling issues and turn down...
Mar 30, 2021
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Save Victorian Events calls for Industry Taskforce
Save Victorian Events has today called for the creation of an Event Industry Taskforce to bring together key people and resources from across the event industry - including from...
Mar 30, 2021
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Federal Government accused of ‘abandoning’ events industry as JobKeeper ends
The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has condemned the Federal Government for both leaving the business events sector without any support following the end of...
Mar 29, 2021
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Mount Gambier secures $800,000 funding for cycling path and solar installation
City of Mount Gambier has secured $800,000 in South Australian Government funding to extend the shared cycling/walking path from the Rail Trail and install solar lighting along...
Mar 28, 2021
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PMY Group acquires UK-based event technology company
Melbourne-based PMY Group has announced the acquisition of Etherlive, a leading provider of temporary and permanent technology solutions to events throughout Europe. The move...
Mar 28, 2021
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Paragon Theatre among heritage listed venues to have received Queensland Government funding
Through the latest round of Queensland Community Sustainability Action (CSA) grants, funding grants of up to $40,000 are available from the Department of Environment and Science...
Mar 28, 2021
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PATA releases growth scenarios forecast for Asia Pacific destinations
In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released the latest in its series of destination-specific reports for the period...
Mar 28, 2021
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Just 26% of Federal Government’s June 2020 arts rescue package has been spent
With the Federal Government yesterday announcing $135 million in funding for the cultural and creative sector, reports indicate that almost three-quarters of the first $250...
Mar 26, 2021
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World Rugby to back Super Rugby involvement of two Pacific Island teams
World Rugby has advised that it will provide financial support to allow two Pacific-based teams to join Super Rugby in 2022 in what it calls a "historic transformation for...
Mar 26, 2021
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Support Act welcomes new Federal Government funding for COVID services
The Board and staff of arts charity Support Act have welcome the additional $10 million in funding support announced by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Federal Minister...
Mar 25, 2021
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High Performance Sport NZ to invest $273 million in new elite strategy
High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) has unveiled a new strategy to drive New Zealand’s high performance system through major shifts in investment, wellbeing and engagement, and...
Mar 25, 2021
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Tourism and hospitality sector calls for cash boost payments and tax relief
Representatives of Australia’s tourism and hospitality have made fresh calls for targeted support from the Federal Government. With the JobKeeper relief program set to expire...
Mar 25, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Queensland receive $36 million funding commitment
A $30 million Queensland Government election commitment to support Surf Life Saving Queensland has been confirmed along with an additional $6 million provided from the...
Mar 24, 2021
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NRMA purchases Tasmania’s Freycinet Lodge and Cradle Mountain Hotel
NSW motoring organisation the NRMA has announced its acquisition of Freycinet Lodge and Cradle Mountain Hotel, along with Gordon River Cruises, from the Royal Automobile Club of...
Mar 23, 2021
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