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Report shows small businesses as the backbone of community sport
A newly published report from the Council of Small Businesses of Australia (COSBOA) shows the vital role small to medium businesses play in backing community and local sporting...
Jul 2, 2020
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New Zealand Government launches new fund to back domestic events
The New Zealand Government has established a new $10 million fund for the domestic events sector to help save jobs and protect incomes as it recovers from the impacts of...
Jul 1, 2020
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Coronavirus impact sees job losses at NSW Rugby
A restructuring of operations at NSW Rugby in the wake of COVID-19 challenges will see more than a quarter of the organisation’s made redundant. On Tuesday, NSW Rugby announced...
Jun 30, 2020
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Creative Victoria continues to roll out support packages for creative industries
Creative Victoria continues to roll out the Victorian Government’s support package for the creative industries including the first tranche of quick response grants to...
Jun 30, 2020
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Visit Sunshine Coast welcomes partial opening of Queensland borders
With measures to reduce the risk of Coronavirus having had a devastating impact on tourism, Visit Sunshine Coast Chair, David Ryan has welcomed the Queensland Government’s...
Jun 30, 2020
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Coronavirus shutdown sees Cirque du Soleil file for bankruptcy
Global circus show Cirque du Soleil has sacked most of its employees and filed for bankruptcy following the disruption of the COVID-19 shutdown laying off around 3500 employees....
Jun 29, 2020
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Tourism WA extends deadline for Business Survival Grant applications
Tourism WA have extended the deadline for applications for the Tourism Business Survival Grant to 4pm Monday 13th July 2020. Tourism WA Managing Director Brodie Carr advises...
Jun 29, 2020
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New Zealand's CityFitness moves into Australia with acquisition of final Fit n Fast clubs
Leading New Zealand gym chain CityFitness is moving into the Australian market with the acquisition of the remaining clubs of the Fit n Fast brand. With 13 Fit n Fast clubs sold...
Jun 29, 2020
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Plans move forward for new dolphin sea sanctuary at Coffs Harbour
Animal rights activists and Coffs Harbour’s Dolphin Marine Conservation Park have reportedly set aside their differing views on the keeping of cetaceans in captivity to advance...
Jun 28, 2020
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Tokyo Olympic organisers set to re-engage with sponsors
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are looking to start talks with sponsors next month about the implications of the rescheduled Games. Local media have reported that...
Jun 26, 2020
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F45 reveals plans for listing on US NASDAQ exchange
Australian-founded high-intensity interval training (HIIT) franchise F45 Training is set to list on the NASDAQ exchange in the USA after striking a deal to merge with Crescent...
Jun 26, 2020
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Founder Greg Glassman sells CrossFit in aftermath of racism backlash
Two weeks after announcing his retirement from the business following fierce backlash for a tweet relating to the murder of George Floyd, CrossFit founder Greg Glassman has sold...
Jun 26, 2020
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FIFA reveals US$1.5 billion Coronavirus relief fund and backs World Cup warm-up tournament in late 2021
World football governing body FIFA has approved a COVID-19 relief plan that will make up to US$1.5 billion available to support the global football community while also...
Jun 26, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks impacted by failure to secure Federal Government loan deal
The Gold Coast's major theme parks have been impacted by the collapse of a deal which would have delivered financial relief from the Federal Government. With Sea World set to...
Jun 26, 2020
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Strategic Membership Solutions survey informs associations on planning requirements post COVID-19
Strategic Membership Solutions (SMS), an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, have released the results of their June...
Jun 25, 2020
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Tamworth Regional Council votes to delay $67 million Aquatic Centre project
Tamworth Regional Council has this week voted to delay the development of its planned new $67 million Tamworth Aquatic and Leisure Centre project until the Coronavirus crisis...
Jun 25, 2020
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Hamilton ‘under-laned’ in its provision of aquatic facilities
Hamilton is “desperately under-laned” in its provision of aquatic facilities, with insufficient swimming lanes for a growing population, according to Mark Bunting, Chair of...
Jun 25, 2020
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Screen Producers welcome $50 million Federal Government funding package
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has today celebrated the Australian Government’s announcement of a $50 million Temporary Interruption Fund to help local screen producers secure...
Jun 25, 2020
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Australian Government announces $250 million Coronavirus rescue package for the arts
The Federal Government has announced details of its long-awaited Coronavirus rescue package for the arts, giving the industry access to $250 million worth of grants and loans...
Jun 24, 2020
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Shutdown impacts Dreamworld’s plans for construction of new rollercoaster
With reports that Dreamworld is losing up to $10 million a month during the Coronavirus shutdown, the Gold Coast theme park’s ability to complete the construction of its planned...
Jun 24, 2020
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GeckoSports offers new franchise opportunities to sports coaches
GeckoSports, an Australian provider of school children’s multi-sports and fun fitness activities is offering 10 franchise opportunities for passionate sports coaches or sports...
Jun 23, 2020
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MEAA advocate for multi-level support of arts and entertainment sector
Appearing today before the Senate inquiry into the Government response to COVID-19, the Media, Entertainment and Arts Allowance (MEAA) will advocate a multi-faceted response for...
Jun 22, 2020
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VicHealth announces new funding for community sports clubs across Victoria
Aiming to make it easier for Victorians to play sport as COVID-19 restrictions gradually ease, VicHealth has announced close to $500,000 in grants for community sports clubs...
Jun 22, 2020
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Northern Territory Government awards Aboriginal Tourism Grants
The Northern Territory Government’s Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program will allow thirteen Aboriginal owned and operated Territory tourism businesses to further enhance their...
Jun 20, 2020
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