News: Finance
Queensland Government funds new regional attractions and ecotourism projects
New regional attractions and ecotourism projects are being funded through the Queensland Government’s $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund with eight projects either...
Mar 23, 2021
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Queensland community groups bolstered by $12.7 million funding
The latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) will see 545 local Queensland community groups benefit from more than $12.7 million in funding with successful...
Mar 23, 2021
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SpeedFit offers new part ownership model to potential franchisees
SpeedFit, an Australian EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) personal training franchise company, has announced that it will offer new franchise owners an opportunity to enter...
Mar 23, 2021
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Up-and-coming athletes awarded Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarships
Two up-and-coming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes at Griffith have been named the first ever recipients of Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship. Education...
Mar 23, 2021
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Fitness Australia says industry 'continues to strengthen' 12 months since COVID-19 shutdowns
With this week marking a year since Coronavirus forced much of the industry to close down, Fitness Australia is reporting that operators are experiencing a resurgence that is...
Mar 22, 2021
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City of South Perth moves forward with aquatic facility plans
The City of South Perth has moves forward with its plans for its proposed Recreation and Aquatic Facility (RAF). At a Special Council Meeting held on Monday 15th March, the...
Mar 22, 2021
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TGI Sport to split from QMS Media with Quadrant Private Equity selling 50% stake
Quadrant Private Equity has announced an agreement with international investment and operating company Bruin Sports Capital to sell a 50% stake in global sports technology,...
Mar 22, 2021
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AMPSEA heads to Canberra to present need for stimulus package for mass participation events
Representatives of the Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance (AMPSEA) were in Canberra on Thursday to present the group’s call for a $220 million stimulus...
Mar 19, 2021
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Senate ‘sports rorts’ report says all recommended projects should be funded
A parliamentary inquiry into the ‘sports rorts’ scandal has recommended that the Federal Government should fund all projects recommended by Sport Australia but then rejected by...
Mar 19, 2021
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Event industry suppliers circle Victorian Parliament in protest at lack of state government support
A group of Victorian event industry suppliers and carnival ride operators used their vehicles to encircle the Victorian Parliament building yesterday protesting at the lack of...
Mar 18, 2021
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New Zealand tourism ready to work with Government on industry future
Tourism Industry Aotearoa says that New Zealand’s tourism industry is ready and willing to work with the Government on the revival of the industry but needs immediate action and...
Mar 18, 2021
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Conservation organisations fund Zoos Victoria’s support of critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums
Conservation organisations WildArk, Aussie Ark and Global Wildlife Conservation, have awarded $15,800 to Zoos Victoria for their project 'Supplementary feeding techniques and...
Mar 18, 2021
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378 agricultural shows receive almost $34 million in payments
With COVID-19 having had an unprecedented impact on agricultural shows and field days during the past year and with most events cancelled in 2020, the Federal Government has...
Mar 18, 2021
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New backing set to drive RampFest Indoor Skate Park to multi venue operations
Impacted by the Coronavirus closures of last year, Melbourne’s RampFest Indoor Skate Park is looking to expand multi venue recreation and sport facility business. One of...
Mar 17, 2021
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Queensland marks Global Recycling Day with launch of marine clean up
The Queensland Government is acknowledging Global Recycling Day with the launch of a new round of grants to help community groups clean up the state’s parks and waterways. The...
Mar 17, 2021
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Puffing Billy Railway launches unlimited access Locals Pass
Victoria’s renowned attraction - Puffing Billy Railway - has released an annual, unlimited-access Locals Pass to encourage the community to get out and start exploring their own...
Mar 17, 2021
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Deloitte report predicts ongoing growth of women’s sport and its sponsorships
Women’s sport sponsorship in Australia will grow to 20% of total sponsorship value by 2025 according to Deloitte Australia’s latest Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)...
Mar 17, 2021
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Queensland Government extends fee relief for Cairns reef operators
The Queensland Government has extended financial support for Cairns tourism businesses. Reef fleet operators at the Cairns Marlin Marina have received fee relief since February...
Mar 17, 2021
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Research suggests majority of sports industry leaders don’t expect a full recovery from COVID-19 until 2025
A majority of sports industry leaders don’t expect a full recovery from COVID-19 until 2025, according to sports strategy agency, The Kinetica Group. Newly released research The...
Mar 16, 2021
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World Rugby unveils global women’s competition calendar with annual WXV competition
World Rugby has announced an overhaul of its women’s international calendar that will feature WXV, a new yearly three-tier 15s competition from 2023. Rugby union’s global...
Mar 16, 2021
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Shooting Australia awarded Paralympic Pathway Grant
Shooting Australia has received a $141,750 grant from the Australian Institute of Sport to identify and engage a new generation of Para athletes across the pistol and rifle...
Mar 16, 2021
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Business of Sport Summit returns live on 15th and 16th June
With the reopening of the national economy, the upcoming 10th edition of the Business of Sport Summit is preparing for in-person delivery in Melbourne on 15th and 16th June....
Mar 15, 2021
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Australian Sports Foundation distributes record $43.3 million in 2019/20
The Australian Sports Foundation has advised that despite the numerous challenges experienced in sport and recreation in 2019/20, a record $43.36 million was distributed to...
Mar 14, 2021
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Newcastle’s live music sector benefits from additional funding
Newcastle’s live music industry is continuing to receive support from the City of Newcastle with a further $20,000 injection - encouraging gigs during the upcoming bumper event...
Mar 14, 2021
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