News: Finance
Georges River Council commits initial $10 million to new Carss Park pool
Georges River Council has outlined plans to contribute $10 million over three years towards the reconstruction of the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, in partnership with the NSW...
Nov 30, 2024
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Sporting Organisations welcome Australian Government’s record investment package
The Australian Sports Commission announcement yesterday of a record $385 million investment package in 70 sports over the next 18 months, supporting high-performance and...
Nov 29, 2024
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Sydney gym Director charged over false statements to Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Jye Menzies-Clifton, Director of Strong and Co Australia Pty Ltd, which operated the Menzies Health Club in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta, has been charged with authorising...
Nov 29, 2024
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Record investment package announced for all levels of Australian sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has today unveiled a record investment of $385 million in 70 sports over the next 18 months with the investment aimed at ensuring...
Nov 28, 2024
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New Zealand’s Ticket Rocket liquidated with debts of almost $10 million
The final liquidation report into the failed Fortress Information Systems Limited - which traded as Ticket Rocket and previously as Ticket Direct - has been released, showing...
Nov 28, 2024
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Merlin Entertainments' Scott O’Neil set to replace Greg Norman as LIV Golf Chief Executive
In a move seen as hastening the merger of LIV Golf and the PGA, multiple media reports are advising that Scott O’Neil, Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments is to replace...
Nov 28, 2024
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AuSAE conference learns how changes in sport offer lessons for association leaders
A panel discussion at the 2024 conference of the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) in Adelaide has heard insights from sport - basketball, cricket and rugby...
Nov 28, 2024
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Western Australian Government invests in infrastructure for Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is one of Western Australia’s most popular tourism destinations, visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals every year. The Western Australian...
Nov 28, 2024
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Viva Leisure advises of Plus Fitness' expansion in Southeast Asia
Viva Leisure Limited has announced of the advance of its international growth strategy with significant developments through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Plus Fitness...
Nov 25, 2024
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Former Disney theme parks executive Randy Garfield positive about Coast Entertainment Holdings’ future
With Dreamworld counting down to the opening of its new Rivertown Precinct and the Jungle Rush rollercoaster for its peak summer season, Coast Entertainment Holdings board...
Nov 25, 2024
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Western Australian sport and mass participation events secure funding boost
The Western Australian Government’s Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program 2024/25 is supporting 27 local, state and national sport and active recreation organisations with...
Nov 24, 2024
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Inaugural Rugby Future Fund launched by Australian Rugby Foundation
The Australian Rugby Foundation (ARF) has launched a first-of-its-kind Rugby Future Fund (RFF) - the first sports future fund of this construct anywhere in the world. The RFF is...
Nov 22, 2024
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Chief Executive named for merged Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory business
Purpose Brands LLC - the newly renamed entity for the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Anytime Fitness parent business Self Esteem Brands - has announced the appointment of...
Nov 21, 2024
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Creative Australia’s new pilot program to strengthen small to medium arts organisations
Recipients of Creative Australia’s new two-year pilot investment program have been announced. The initiative made possible by additional investment from the Australian...
Nov 21, 2024
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Funding, capital raising and sponsorship addressed at 2024 NSC Sports Investment Summit
The inaugural NSC Sports Investment Summit has wrapped up in Sydney with more than 100 delegates having attended the full day event on Wednesday, preceded by an industry dinner...
Nov 20, 2024
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The 'AUSSIES' among major events contributing to Sunshine Coast’s highest economic impact on record
A diverse portfolio of Sunshine Coast Council-sponsored events has secured $112.6 million for the region – marking the highest economic windfall on record. The outstanding...
Nov 20, 2024
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Pronto Pilates attracts $1.64 million in crowdfunding to aid global growth plans
Pronto Pilates, the Perth-based company that operates a virtual trainer network of Reformer Pilates studios nationally, has advised that it raised $1.64 million through an...
Nov 19, 2024
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Tauranga City Council to consider new design options for planned new aquatic centre
Tauranga City Council’s route to the development of its new $105 million aquatic centre has seen it invite community input on what the facility should include and will now also...
Nov 19, 2024
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Coastal Safety Group report highlights the value of local government lifeguard services
The Coastal Safety Group (CSG) has released its inaugural end-of-year report for 2023/24, highlighting the invaluable contributions of local government lifeguarding services and...
Nov 18, 2024
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Landscaping complete on site of Georges River Council's demolished Kogarah War Memorial Pool
Landscaping works on the site of the Kogarah War Memorial Pool in the Sydney suburb of Carss Park have been completed with the new open space area featuring turf, landscape...
Nov 18, 2024
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Investment consortium completes acquisition of WNBL competition
An investment consortium comprising of the Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the National Basketball League (NBL) has announced the completed of its acquisition of a majority...
Nov 17, 2024
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Catapult advises of strong half year financial performance
Sports performance analytics company Catapult Group International has announced a 20% growth in its Annualised Contract Value (ACV) for the half-year ending 30th September 2024,...
Nov 15, 2024
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Former Wallaby Dr Brett Robinson elected World Rugby Chair
Australian Dr Brett Robinson has become the first person from the Southern Hemisphere to be elected Chair of the World Rugby governing body. Appointed at World Rugby council...
Nov 15, 2024
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AUSactive set to engage Federal politicians in 2024 Fit for Office initiative
Aiming to address Australia’s crisis of inactivity and obesity, over 30 Federal MPs and senators are set to participate in AUSactive’s Fit for Office campaign - a three-week...
Nov 14, 2024
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