News: Finance
City of Parramatta launches new arts funding program to support creative enterprises
As part of a $785,000 funding package to revitalise Parramatta’s $1 billion creative economy, the City of Parramatta Council has launched a new grants program to support...
Sep 6, 2020
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Arts
Queensland Government supports animal exhibitors through COVID-19 pandemic with $250,000 in grants
The Queensland Government has provided almost $250,000 in grants to 34 businesses that exhibit animals to ensure they can maintain proper standards of care for their animals...
Sep 4, 2020
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Environment
NRL names new Chief Executive while targeting $50 million in cuts
Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman, Peter V’landys has announced Andrew Abdo as the new permanent Chief Executive of the National Rugby League, while revealing the code...
Sep 3, 2020
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Finance
Queensland Government continues to invest in tourism attractions
The Queensland Government is partnering with the private tourism sector across the state to deliver projects that are injecting millions of dollars into local businesses....
Sep 3, 2020
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Attractions
Snap Fitness aims to raise more than $50,000 to support mental health initiatives
Coinciding with International Mental Health Month in October, Snap Fitness Australia is partnering with mental health charity, LIVIN to raise vital funds and awareness to...
Sep 2, 2020
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Fitness
ASIC commences action against GoGetta Equipment Funding Pty Ltd for unlicensed consumer leasing
The Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced civil penalty action in the Federal Court of Australia against Queensland-based GoGetta Equipment Funding...
Sep 2, 2020
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Fitness
Dunedin-based Ticket Rocket enters receivership
The impact of the Coronavirus on live events has seen Dunedin-based Ticket Rocket go into receivership with New Zealand’s High Court freezing the company’s assets. Entering...
Sep 2, 2020
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Ticketing
$5.2 million investment ensures safety across Sunshine Coast beaches
An annual report - Australian Lifeguard Service Beach Safety Report 2019-20 Year in Review - has revealed the impact of Sunshine Coast Council’s $5.2 million annual investment...
Sep 2, 2020
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Environment
Land Restoration Fund to benefit Queensland environment and threatened species
Nearly $93 million of the first round of the $500 million Land Restoration Fund (LRF) has been announced – going to 21 projects across Queensland - and set to reduce carbon...
Sep 1, 2020
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Environment /
Parks
Victorian Government announces funding support for Melbourne's sports clubs and national sporting organisations
Netball’s Melbourne Vixens, A-League club Western United and rugby league’s Melbourne Storm are among organisation that will benefit from of a Victorian Government initiative to...
Sep 1, 2020
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Government
Netball and bowls benefit from Western Australia infrastructure funding
Busselton netballers and Yunderup bowlers have benefitted from Western Australia Government’s $423,500 infrastructure funding Lois Hannay Pavilion project, at Lou Weston Oval...
Sep 1, 2020
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Surfaces
Kapiti Coast Council to contribute to refurbishment of Otaki College gymnasium
In exchange for community use of the facility for sporting events and training, the Kapiti Coast District Council is to contribute $345,000 over six years to the refurbishment...
Aug 31, 2020
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Fitness
Huawei ends Canberra Raiders sponsorship citing Australia’s ‘negative' attitude to Chinese companies
Chinese communications company Huawei has ended its major sponsorship deal with NRL team the Canberra Raiders, citing the Federal Government's 5G ban on the company’s equipment...
Aug 31, 2020
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Security
Thailand faces tourism industry risk
Facing a dramatic downturn in overseas visitor arrivals due to Coronavirus restrictions, the Bank of Thailand has warned that the nation's tourism industry will face greater...
Aug 31, 2020
Tourism /
Finance
Fitness and Lifestyle Group advises of redundancies amid restructure
Impacted by facility closures and restrictions during the Coronavirus crisis but also moving to consolidate its operations across its various brands, the Fitness and Lifestyle...
Aug 31, 2020
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Fitness
Rugby Australia restructure looks to achieve $15 million in savings
Rugby Australia has today announced another stage in its operational restructure aiming to reduce $15 million in operating costs from Australian Rugby over the coming months....
Aug 31, 2020
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Finance
$11.3 million funding boost announced for Far North Queensland tourism
The Queensland Government has announced an $11.3 million package to boost Far North Queensland tourism as part of the government’s economic strategy to assist businesses in...
Aug 31, 2020
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Attractions
Victorian Government to fund delivery for 'Home of the Matildas' at La Trobe University
The Victorian Government has today advised of its commitment to fund the next step towards the establishment of a facility for elite women's football - the Home of the Matildas...
Aug 30, 2020
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Venues
Village Roadshow commits to theme ride regeneration despite impact of Coronavirus losses
Village Roadshow latest full year results show that the cinema and theme park operator has been hit hard by COVID-19 with it reporting a net loss of $117.4 million for the...
Aug 29, 2020
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Waterparks
Reporting massive losses Ardent Leisure expresses confidence in Dreamworld’s future
While reporting a massive $136.6 million loss for the 2019/20 financial year, Ardent Leisure is confident that demand for Gold Coast’s theme parks will be “stronger than ever”...
Aug 27, 2020
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Waterparks
Recreation Aotearoa to host ‘Election Special’ between Grant Robertson and Mark Mitchell
Recreation Aotearoa has announced a live online ‘Q&A’ discussion with New Zealand Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson and Opposition spokesperson Mark Mitchell....
Aug 27, 2020
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Government
New travel voucher incentive scheme unveiled for Tasmanians
To support the Tasmanian tourism and hospitality industry throughout the COVID-19 restrictions, a new ‘Make Yourself at Home’ voucher incentive scheme has been unveiled. Make...
Aug 27, 2020
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Finance
Jetts Fitness looks to ongoing growth in Thailand
Looking beyond the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Jetts Fitness is looking to continue the expansion of its operations in Thailand. As reported this week by the Bangkok...
Aug 27, 2020
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Fitness
Sports technology start ups prepare to attract investors
10 sports technology companies based in Melbourne and around the world are preparing to pitch to investors in the hope of attracting local and global attention. The project - a...
Aug 27, 2020
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Technology