News: Finance
Invercargill Councillors agree funding increase for Stadium Southland
Invercargill City Councillors have committed to $700,000 annual funding for the ILT Stadium Southland for the next three years, an increase of 57% on the previous $400,000...
Mar 9, 2020
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Spartan UK Managing Director sets goals following acquisition of Tough Mudder
The Managing Director of Spartan UK has outlined ambitious plans for Tough Mudder after completing the acquisition of the local affiliate of the stricken company. As reported by...
Mar 8, 2020
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Forum to witness vision of Australia as an international powerhouse for women in sport
A new vision for gender equality in sport and comprehensive, national scorecard tracking progress will be released at an International Women’s Day Forum being held at the MCG...
Mar 6, 2020
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Tourism leaders look for Federal rescue package amid Coronavirus fears
Industry groups including the Australian Tourism Industry Council and Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) are calling on the Federal Government to provide more funding to...
Mar 6, 2020
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Former sports minister denies making late changes to grants program
Former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie has denied making changes to the brief and attachments outlining successful projects funded under the controversial Community...
Mar 5, 2020
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Nillumbik Shire Council calls on Federal Government to honour grant process for hockey club funding
Nillumbik Shire Council has called on the Federal Government to honour the grants process for the $500,000 Council missed out on for the new Greensborough Hockey Club Pavilion....
Mar 5, 2020
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Tamworth Mayor hopeful of obtaining funding for planned $67 million aquatic centre
The success of other infrastructure projects has instilled Tamworth Mayor Col Murray with faith in attaining funding for the Council's proposed $67 million aquatic centre. With...
Mar 5, 2020
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Joint funding allocated to restore Queensland’s Binna Burra Lodge
Joint funding of almost $1.8 million from the Federal and Queensland Government will support the restoration of Queensland’s historic Binna Burra Lodge following its destruction...
Mar 4, 2020
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Upcoming Australian GT race at Phillip Island cancelled
The second round of the Australian GT Endurance Championship due to take place at Phillip Island from 20th to 22nd March has been cancelled. The event was one of two races to be...
Mar 4, 2020
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80% of casual workers say negative media coverage influences their job choices
BRAND POST: Humanforce, a Sydney based global provider of workforce management solutions, has revealed that negative media coverage can impact Australian businesses’ ability to...
Mar 4, 2020
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Laserforce and Arenaverse introduce revenue generating virtual reality experience
Laserforce and Arenaverse have announced a relationship which they believe will disrupt the developing out-of-home-entertainment virtual reality (VR) sector. Laserforce consider...
Mar 3, 2020
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New Zealand Government approves Christchurch stadium funding
The regeneration of central Christchurch has this week reached another major milestone, with the New Zealand Government approving its NZ$220 million contribution to the city’...
Mar 3, 2020
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NRL post second consecutive $30 million surplus
The successful staging of Magic Round in Brisbane, a sold-out State of Origin in Perth and robust commercial growth has led to a significant increase in the NRL's income, with...
Mar 3, 2020
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Viva Leisure reports ongoing growth and reveals new boutique brand
Fitness club owner Viva Leisure Limited has reported impressive half yearly financial results including a 52.7% rise in revenue and the launch of a new boutique offering,...
Mar 2, 2020
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Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre cited for breaching ‘competitive neutrality’ rules
The Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre Authority in South Australia has been cited by the South Australian Competition Commissioner for breaching 'competitive neutrality'...
Mar 2, 2020
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Australia Council releases resource to 'future-proof' arts organisations
The Australia Council for the Arts has today launched a new professional development program designed to help small to medium arts organisations transform and reimagine their...
Mar 2, 2020
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Melbourne court awards $240,000 to teenager underpaid by synthetic grass installer
A 19-year-old worker has been awarded a $240,000 payout after he was underpaid by a Melbourne synthetic grass business, with the Court ordering that the company pay its fine...
Mar 1, 2020
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Australia’s leading sports organisations align for sport recovery in wake of bushfires
The Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, Commonwealth Games Australia and The Australian Sports Foundation have formed the Alliance for Sport Recovery to raise...
Feb 28, 2020
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Spartan Race acquires bankrupt rival Tough Mudder
Less than two months after Tough Mudder's creditors in the USA forced it into filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the extreme obstacle race operator has been acquired...
Feb 27, 2020
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Sport Australia executives grilled over sports grants scandal
The Senate inquiry into the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program has learned that the final list of projects to be given grants from former Federal Sports Minister...
Feb 27, 2020
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North Sydney Olympic Pool classed as a 'regional facility' when gaining Federal grant funding
The iconic North Sydney Olympic Pool, one of the world’s most distinctively placed aquatic facilities - sitting beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, was classed as a regional...
Feb 27, 2020
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New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium redevelopment could be impacted by 12 risk factors
An analysis of the $50 million repair and upgrade of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium reveals it has a high degree of risk. As reported by RNZ, the Risk Register - which venue...
Feb 27, 2020
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Sport rorts inquiry implicates Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been drawn into the sports grants controversy after it was revealed his office exchanged 136 emails with former Federal Sports Minister Bridget...
Feb 26, 2020
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Belgravia Kids Chief Executive explains the acquisition of Jump! Swim Schools business
Belgravia Kids Chief Executive, Mark Collins has shared details of the Belgravia Group's acquisition of much of the Jump! Swim Schools franchise business last year. Having...
Feb 25, 2020
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