News: Finance
Aussie Ark launch campaign to raise funds for purchasing Curricabark Wildlife Refuge
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the purchase of the Curricabark Wildlife Refuge - home to about 30 threatened...
Oct 19, 2020
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Environment
Sunshine Coast Stadium expansion looks for $20 million from Federal Government
The $68 million Stage 1 expansion of the Sunshine Coast Stadium has secured bipartisan support from the Queensland Government and the State Opposition in committing $20 million...
Oct 19, 2020
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AlphaFit obtains Australian Made certification for locally manufactured gym equipment
AlphaFit has advised that it has acquired Australian Made certification for its steel gym equipment - consisting of rigs, cages, equipment storage, specialty strength equipment,...
Oct 19, 2020
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Coles signs new partnership with Athletics peak bodies to support grassroots participation
Coles has signed a new partnership agreement with Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia providing financial support to build grassroots athletics across the country...
Oct 18, 2020
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Reopened fitness clubs see more than two-thirds of members return
A newly released industry survey of post-Coronavirus gym operations around the world has revealed that reopened clubs have seen see more than two-thirds of their members return....
Oct 18, 2020
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New Government’s first 100 days critical to New Zealand tourism
In its first 100 days, the New Zealand Government must make plans to reopen the nation’s borders and issue a $200 domestic Travel Card to everyone in the country according to...
Oct 18, 2020
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Brisbane gym operator charged with forgery and being pursued for multiple unpaid debts
A bankrupt gym and construction entrepreneur previously involved in several collapsed companies is being chased by a number of Brisbane tradespeople and businesses who claim...
Oct 17, 2020
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Sunshine Coast community and sporting organisations receive financial boost
Sunshine Coast Council has recently endorsed 102 community groups as recipients of its latest Major Grants program with the wide range of organisations sharing in $823,200...
Oct 16, 2020
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Mt Barker aquatic and sport facility gets extra $5 million in funds from Federal Budget
The development of the Mount Barker Regional Indoor Aquatic and Leisure Centre in the Adelaide Hills has benefitted from a further $5 million in funding in the recent Federal...
Oct 16, 2020
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Aquatics
City of Whittlesea encourages women and girls to play sport
The City of Whittlesea, located in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, advise that their Female Inclusion in Sport Grants are now open with grants of up to $3000 available...
Oct 15, 2020
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Ticket-holders unlikely to get refunds from failed Ticket Rocket
Reports suggest that consumers looking to get refunds on tickets purchased from failed New Zealand ticketing company Ticket Rocket are unlikely to get refunds. With Fortress...
Oct 15, 2020
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Sport administrators and elite level competitions receive support from Tasmanian Government
The Tasmanian Government has advised that it has provided significant support to administrators in the sport and recreation sector throughout COVID-19, in recognition of their...
Oct 15, 2020
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Young athletes benefit from expanded Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program
A number of Australia’s most promising young athletes will receive scholarships with six being mentored by some of Australia's Sport champions as part of a greatly expanded...
Oct 14, 2020
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Adelaide Festival Centre reports 77 shows cancelled during Coronavirus shutdown
The Adelaide Festival Centre has unveiled the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on its finances with more than 77 shows having been cancelled during the Coronavirus shutdown. In...
Oct 14, 2020
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Contactless Donation Tap System installed at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery
A new contactless Donation Point Tap terminal has recently been installed at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery presenting visitors with a safe means to contribute a donation and...
Oct 13, 2020
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Nature Valley and Landcare Australia partner to rejuvenate bushfire affected walking trails
The launch of a Nature Valley Trails Landcare Grants program sees Nature Valley (a General Mills food brand) partnering with Landcare Australia to support the rejuvenation of...
Oct 13, 2020
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Takeover offer for Village Roadshow 'fair and reasonable'
A currently unpublished independent expert's report has declared BGH Capital's takeover offer for Village Roadshow both fair and reasonable, as the theme park and cinema...
Oct 13, 2020
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Every £1 spent on public health in the UK saves an average of £14
Every £1 (US$1.3) spent on public health returns an extra £14 (US$18) on the original investment, on average - and in some cases, significantly more than that - according to a...
Oct 12, 2020
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Wellington National Park receives $3.35 million for facility upgrades
As part of its recent State Budget, the Western Australian Government will be injecting $3.35 million into the expansion of Wellington National Park to upgrade roads and provide...
Oct 11, 2020
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New multi-artform project funded to map Pilbara’s Aboriginal art movement
The Western Australian Government is funding a new multi-artform project that will map the Pilbara Aboriginal art movement for the first time, providing insight into the...
Oct 11, 2020
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Push for South Australian Government to reconsider Adelaide hosting the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is reported to be urging the South Australian Government to reconsider a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Adelaide. With the...
Oct 9, 2020
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Western Australian Budget delivers surplus but border unlikely to open until April 2021
The Western Australian Budget has confirmed funding already announced in the state’s three-year WA Recovery Plan, with iron ore royalties delivering a surplus. However, Budget...
Oct 8, 2020
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Fitness Australia releases research showing impact of lockdown gym closures
New research released today by Fitness Australia shows consumers have missed going to the gym over any other activity - including socialising and seeing family members - during...
Oct 8, 2020
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Tokyo Olympics organisers to cut costs by US$283 million
The Organising Committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics (Tokyo 2020) has announced plans for savings of 30 billion yen (US$283 million) for the rescheduled Games,...
Oct 7, 2020
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