News: Finance
Port Adelaide Football Club’s Alberton Oval to receive $35 million upgrade
Port Adelaide Football Club’s Alberton Oval is to be transformed with a $35 million upgrade. The South Australian Government will invest $17 million over four years to help...
Jan 12, 2025
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Hobart Gymnastics Academy secures $2.5 million towards enhancing its facility
The Hobart Gymnastics Academy in Bridgewater has secured $2.5 million from the Tasmanian Government to enhance the current facility which has been operating for over a decade....
Jan 12, 2025
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Paralympics Australia names new Chief Operating Officer
Paralympics Australia has announced the appointment of Simon Rabbitt as its new Chief Operating Officer. Rabbitt joins the sport from his most recent role of Chief Financial and...
Jan 12, 2025
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Gold Coast City Council makes case to stage Brisbane 2032 aquatic events
Gold Coast City Council is advocating to host a number of marquee sporting events - including swimming - for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. Gold Coast Mayor Tom...
Jan 10, 2025
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Victoria Police to increase charges for patrols and security at major entertainment and sport events
A major revision of fees will see major sporting events, festivals and concerts having to pay more for patrolling and security undertaken by Victoria Police. The first...
Jan 9, 2025
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Australian Live Music Business Council looks for industry input on Pre-Budget submission
Looking for Federal Government support for the industry, the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) is inviting its members and stakeholders to contribute to a...
Jan 9, 2025
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Albany community to benefit from $3 million investment in walking and cycling paths
Western Australia’s Albany community is set to benefit from the next round of the State Government's WA Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program, with more than $2.7 million being...
Jan 8, 2025
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Western Australian Government opens grants for local conservation initiatives
The Western Australian Government is supporting community efforts to conserve and enhance the state’s environment with $7 million available for local projects. Applications are...
Jan 8, 2025
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Binance partnership delivers design opportunity for Australian Grand Prix fans
Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with BWT Alpine Formula One driver, Pierre Gasly, to give fans the chance to design his helmet for the season-opening...
Jan 8, 2025
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Report reveals planned new Hobart Stadium will incur $171 million maintenance costs over 30 years
New details about the costs of Hobart’s proposed AFL stadium have revealed that the venue will incur costs - in addition to its construction cost - of $171 million over 30 years...
Jan 8, 2025
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Royal Life Saving to stage symposium on future of aquatic facilities
As part of its ongoing work in advocating for aquatic facility infrastructure across the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, on behalf of the National Aquatic...
Jan 5, 2025
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Independent review of Hobart’s new AFL stadium reveals likely cost blowout
A Tasmanian Government-commissioned independent report into Hobart's proposed new AFL stadium has found the costs of the project have been significantly underestimated while its...
Jan 5, 2025
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Funding boosts access to arts and culture in Western Australian regions
More than $700,000 in funding will help Western Australian regional communities access and participate in arts and cultural activities. 15 projects/events will share in $714,704...
Jan 5, 2025
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INTIX joins AO StartUps program
INTIX, Australia's largest independent provider of sports ticketing solutions, has been announced as the latest company that will benefit from being part of the AO StartUps...
Jan 2, 2025
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South Australian sports voucher program expands to include music lessons and active recreation
The South Australian Government has expanded its Sports Vouchers program, incorporating for the first time, music lessons and active recreation. Under the refreshed program name...
Jan 2, 2025
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Smart Connection Consultancy makes financial contribution to IAKS ANZ
Following their successful collaboration in delivering the 2024 National Sports and Physical Activity Convention, event organiser the Smart Connection Consultancy has presented...
Jan 1, 2025
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Auditor-General critical of Tourism Australia’s spending though uncompetitive procurement processes
Tourism Australia is under fire for outsourcing the majority of its budget on third-party contractors in deals that did not have competitive tenders. The Auditor General report...
Dec 19, 2024
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High Performance Sport New Zealand announces direct investment of more than $160 million
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) will invest $162.8 million directly into 36 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) over the next four years through to the Los Angeles...
Dec 17, 2024
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Viva Leisure reveals UK expansion with Plus Fitness master franchise agreement
Viva Leisure Limited has announced the execution of a Master Franchise Agreement for the United Kingdom, marking a significant step in the expansion of the Plus Fitness brand....
Dec 17, 2024
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Athletics New Zealand welcomes HPSNZ funding boost while swimming among NSOs to have funding reduced
Athletics New Zealand has welcomed today's announcement from High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) that it will be one of the sports that will receive a share of $162.8...
Dec 17, 2024
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ICC Sydney increases its contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has reported an increased contribution to the New South Wales visitor economy compared to the...
Dec 17, 2024
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New Zealand’s working visa change welcomed by tourism industry
Changes to New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system have been welcomed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). The changes, announced yesterday by New Zealand...
Dec 17, 2024
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Australia’s $14 billion inactivity crisis prompts renewed AUSactive call for Federal Government-led preventative health campaign
AUSactive is calling on the Federal Government to ‘Walk the Talk’ by introducing a preventive health campaign and, in accord with its own policy, to increase preventative health...
Dec 16, 2024
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City of Onkaparinga to match Federal funding for Noarlunga Aquatic Centre upgrades
The City of Onkaparinga council has voted to march the Federal Government's recently announced $5.4 million funding for the upgrade of the Noarlunga Aquatic Centre. To help...
Dec 16, 2024
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