News: Finance
TSG acquires health and fitness software provider TrueCoach
TSG, an Advent portfolio company and leading global business management software and payment solutions provider, has acquired US-based health and fitness software provider,...
Apr 27, 2020
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Arts groups call for Federal Government action over Coronavirus hit to industry
With the arts industry across Australia having been severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, and much of the sector having been excluded from Federal Government stimulus...
Apr 25, 2020
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Ticketmaster to honour refunds to all cancelled or postponed shows and events
With the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic causing the cancellation or postponement of thousands of live shows around the world, ticketing company Ticketmaster has made an...
Apr 25, 2020
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Rugby Australia Chairman condemns ‘abhorrent’ bullying of departing Chief Executive Raelene Castle
Rugby Australia Chairman Paul McLean has defended Raelene Castle, who resigned yesterday as the sport’s Chief Executive, saying that she was subjected to "abhorrent" bullying...
Apr 24, 2020
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TSG announces acquisition of Stadline
TSG, an Advent portfolio company and leading global business management software and payment solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stadline, an...
Apr 23, 2020
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Australian Basketball unites to deal with challenges of COVID-19
Australia’s basketball community has established a task force to deal with the impact from the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Basketball Australia, the NBL, WNBL, state...
Apr 23, 2020
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Blue Mountains Koala rescue program to benefit from WIRES and Landcare funding
A Blue Mountains Koala rescue program, Science for Wildlife , is one of a number of groups set to financially benefit from WIRES and Landcare Australia’s $1million bushfire...
Apr 21, 2020
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Former Wallabies Captains call for immediate leadership change at Rugby Australia
11 former Wallabies captains have co-signed a letter calling on Rugby Australia’s leadership to “stand aside” for the betterment of the sport. The Australian revealed the rugby...
Apr 21, 2020
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New Parramatta pool development moves forward
The City of Parramatta Council has approved the lodgement of a main works development application for its planned Parramatta Aquatic and Leisure Centre project. The Council also...
Apr 21, 2020
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ExerciseNZ highlights that gyms' commercial leases need to be regulated
The Exercise Industry Association on New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is calling on the nation's Government to step in and regulate the commercial leases during the Coronavirus crisis,...
Apr 21, 2020
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Otium Planning Group encourages industry preparedness
Otium Planning Group encourages our industry colleagues to 'Be Prepared' to take advantage of potential future economic stimulus funding opportunities. The consultancy has...
Apr 21, 2020
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New Zealand football clubs benefit from FIFA Women’s World Cup funds
Many clubs across New Zealand are set to benefit from the role they are playing in helping to produce Football Ferns. To reward clubs for their efforts in female player...
Apr 21, 2020
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City of Gold Coast to rejoin Council of Mayors to back 2032 Queensland Olympics bid
Gold Coast City Council has voted to re-join the South East Queensland Council of Mayors (SEQ) to back the region’s bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the...
Apr 20, 2020
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Rugby Australia and players agree wage cuts
As the code continues to navigate the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Rugby Australia has announced that it has today reached agreement with the four Australian Super Rugby...
Apr 20, 2020
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NBL cuts pay and makes roster changes for 2020/21 season
The NBL has announced an agreement with the Australian Basketball Players’ Association (ABPA) that includes a tiered pay cut for the 2020/21 season, along with teams losing a...
Apr 20, 2020
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Todd Greenberg forced out of NRL Chief Executive role
NRL Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has stepped down from his role, reportedly by "mutual consent". The former Chief Executive of the Canterbury-Bankston Bulldogs prior to...
Apr 20, 2020
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SportWest survey reveals local sport revenue and job losses due to COVID-19
A survey by SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia, has revealed that State Sporting Associations are expected to lose up to $41 million and 660 jobs...
Apr 20, 2020
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AFL Canberra welcomes ACT Government Sport Funding
AFL Canberra has welcomed the ACT Government's funding and relief equivalent to $3.3 million for Canberra's sports sector to help the sector to endure the challenges of...
Apr 19, 2020
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South Australian grassroots sporting facilities to receive $6 million funding
To address critical infrastructure upgrades, more than $6 million will be injected across South Australian grassroots sporting facilities as part of Round 2 of the State...
Apr 19, 2020
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NRL moves forward with competition resumption in late May
Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman, Peter V’landys is confident that the NRL will resume competition on 28th May, having this week met with the league’s...
Apr 18, 2020
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Recreation Aotearoa Coronavirus resource includes advice on reducing aquatic centre operating costs during facility closures
Aiming to inform members during the Coronavirus shutdown, Recreation Aotearoa is releasing a series of information resources, with the latest being on how aquatic facilities can...
Apr 18, 2020
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World Rugby announces US$100 million global relief package
World Rugby has announced that it has established a US$100 million relief fund to aid the sport as it deals with the Coronavirus crisis. The package will see funds made...
Apr 17, 2020
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Griffith University highlight challenges for cruise industry recovery
Griffith University highlights that restoring confidence in the cruise tourism industry, hit hard by COVID-19 outbreaks and a downturn in public perception, will be challenging....
Apr 16, 2020
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Extended Indian Coronavirus restrictions sees IPL indefinitely postponed
With the Indian Government extending its lockdown until 3rd May to combat the spread of Coronavirus, the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League been indefinitely postponed....
Apr 16, 2020
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