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NBL announces Melbourne hub for condensed 36-game competition
The NBL has today announced that part of its 2020/21 season will be played in a Melbourne hub in February, with teams competing in a new tournament. Set to play an already...
Dec 20, 2020
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Australian Government announces $13.7 million funding to boost sporting integrity
The Australian Government has announced a $13.7 million funding package to tackle “escalating, rapidly evolving integrity risks, critically including child safeguarding” in...
Dec 18, 2020
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Senate report says local government is key to regional infrastructure investment
The Federal Government needs to expand its regional infrastructure spending to drive economic recovery - consulting with local and state governments to avoid a one-size-fits-all...
Dec 15, 2020
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Dunedin City Council to commence Moana Pool redevelopment project next year
Looking to meet the evolving needs of local residents, the Dunedin City Council has announced that it will be redeveloping its Moana Pool over the next four years Introducing...
Dec 15, 2020
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Tennis Australia reveals receipt of $4.5 million in JobKeeper support during Coronavirus pandemic
Tennis Australia received over $4.5 million in JobKeeper benefits from the Federal Government in the last quarter of the 2019/20 financial year, with the funding supporting its...
Dec 15, 2020
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$300,000 investment announced for Mon Repos Turtle Nest Cooling Trial
With higher temperatures producing more female turtles, the Australian Government has announced a $300,000 investment in beach shading and cooling trials at the world-renowned...
Dec 14, 2020
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ActiveXchange puts data analytics at the fingertips of 18 NSW sporting bodies
Pioneering a significant step change to more informed and connected planning, investment and delivery post-COVID, ActiveXchange has hosted multiple state sporting associations...
Dec 13, 2020
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Belgravia Health and Fitness announces new Genesis franchisee in Cairns
Belgravia Health and Fitness has announced that Genesis Health and Fitness has a new franchisee - Damien Spann - for its Cairns Redlynch club. Spann will take ownership of the...
Dec 13, 2020
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$18 million upgrades to cement reputation of National Art School as leading arts and education precinct
The National Art School - housed in Sydney’s old Darlinghurst Gaol - is to benefit from over $18 million in upgrades, critical maintenance and stonework remediation to...
Dec 13, 2020
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Additional funding announced for Life Saving Victoria to ensure water safety this summer
An additional $1.7 million funding boost has been announced for Life Saving Victoria (LSV) for additional lifeguards, more patrolled areas to safely swim and increased...
Dec 13, 2020
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AIS maintains support for athlete development
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has advised of its ongoing commitment to help sports identify and develop Australia’s talented athletes of the future, confirming...
Dec 11, 2020
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VicHealth delivers $3.9 million to support Victorian communities in COVID-19 recovery
VicHealth grants will see 460 local organisations across Victoria share in more than $3.9million to support their communities to connect socially, get active and access healthy,...
Dec 10, 2020
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Latest Australia Council grants deliver $8.4 million to support 217 creative projects and cultural activities
The Australia Council’s latest arts projects grant round has delivered $8.4 million to support 217 creative projects and cultural activities for the benefit of all Australians...
Dec 9, 2020
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BGH Capital confirmed as Village Roadshow’s new owners
The takeover of Village Roadshow by private equity group BGH Capital is set to be confirmed by shareholders following the Village Roadshow board having recommended the sale at...
Dec 8, 2020
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50 Northern Territory tourism businesses access Government’s 'Book Now Digital Support' program
Fifty Northern Territory tourism businesses are participating in the Northern Territory Government’s 'Book Now Digital Support Program' which helps create an easier way for...
Dec 8, 2020
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Vietnam eco-resort develops new grant scheme for sustainability projects
One of Vietnam’s greenest resorts, Laguna Lang Co, has developed a new eco grant scheme - backed by its parent company, the Banyan Tree Group - and is urging sustainability...
Dec 8, 2020
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Village Roadshow reveals new imagery for Sea World’s New Atlantis Precinct
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today released new images for how the under-development New Atlantis Precinct at Sea World will look when completed, on the day that media...
Dec 8, 2020
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IAAPI urges India’s state governments to reopen amusement parks and release industry stimulus packages
The Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) has submitted its latest representation calling on Indian states to permit the reopening of attractions and...
Dec 7, 2020
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PwC report predicts Australian gaming and esports market to grow by 7% a year
While may sectors have struggled during the Coronavirus pandemic, a new report from global consultants PwC has shown that the gaming and esports sector has prospered this year...
Dec 3, 2020
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AUSTSWIM offers 50% subsidised Swimming and Water Safety training in Victoria
AUSTSWIM - in recognising how challenging 2020 has been for the Victorian aquatic industry with an extended period of forced closure due to COVID-19 - is providing 50%...
Dec 3, 2020
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NSW Government launches funds for Councils to run summer fun events
The NSW Government is offering funding to local governments to run COVIDSafe events, activities or experiences to enliven local public spaces this summer. Councils will be able...
Dec 3, 2020
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Mary Valley Rattler attraction able to maintain operation with JobKeeper support
The Rattler Railway Company (RRC) - has received formal advice from the Federal Government that it was eligible for JobKeeper support to maintain operations and employment for...
Dec 3, 2020
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Western Australian sport and recreation centres can now apply for new Healthy Venues grants
Local government and State-owned sport and recreation centres across Western Australia can now apply for Healthway's Healthy Venues Grants to access funding of up to $5,000 to...
Dec 2, 2020
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Forster Surf Life Saving Club secures $2 million grant for upgrades
The NSW State Government has announced a $2 million grant to upgrade the Forster Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) with construction of the new SLSC building expected to begin in...
Nov 29, 2020
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