News: Finance
SponServe looks to ease process of sponsorship management
With the management of complicated sponsorship deals requiring ongoing attention to a collection of details, SponServe has devised a method of getting the job done correctly...
Oct 1, 2018
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Myzone creator recognised among ‘Most Ambitious Business Leaders’
Dave Wright, creator and Chief Executive of Myzone has been recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders. The list, compiled by LDC, the...
Oct 1, 2018
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Arts sponsorship and donations revenue rises in volatile and uneven climate
Revenue from corporate sponsorship, donations and net fundraising events within the major performing arts sector continues to track ahead of consumer price index levels,...
Sep 29, 2018
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Basketball Australia Chief Executive Anthony Moore to step down
The Board of Basketball Australia today announced the imminent departure of Chief Executive Anthony Moore. Moore, who has been in the role since October 2014, will finish at the...
Sep 24, 2018
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Sporting Oration to highlight the power and social impact of sport
A significant move to raise funds for the Australian Sports Foundation will see Julia Gillard, Australia’s 27th Prime Minister, deliver the inaugural Prime Ministers’ Sporting...
Sep 24, 2018
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Australians wasting $1.8 billion a year on unused gym memberships
With more than one in five Australian adults having a gym membership, new reports suggest that 27% of fitness club members visit less than once a week. A poll for news.com.au...
Sep 24, 2018
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Australia Council backs arts and disability with significant new funding
The Australia Council has committed $750,000 over three years to support sustainable careers and to recognise the artistic excellence of artists with disability. Australia...
Sep 23, 2018
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Landmark Federal Court decision impacts casual engagement model
The recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in the matter of WorkPac v Skene1 is set to create an enormous challenge for businesses across all sectos of the...
Sep 17, 2018
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Christchurch City Council agrees to allocate $220 million for new roofed stadium
Christchurch City Council has agreed to allocate $220 million towards the cost a new multi-purpose arena in the centre of the city. Allocated $300 million from the New Zealand...
Sep 14, 2018
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Tourism funding will benefit New Zealand's regions
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has welcomed this week’s announcement by the New Zealand Government of a $19.6 million investment in regional tourism infrastructure. TIA Chief...
Sep 12, 2018
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KX Pilates’ opens 50th franchise and first international studio
Award winning Australian fitness franchise, KX Pilates has this week celebrated two significant milestones with the opening of its 50th studio location in Hobart and the brand’s...
Sep 12, 2018
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Victorian Government’s low interest loans prove popular with grassroots sport
The Victorian Government’s $100 million Community Sports Infrastructure Loans Scheme has been embraced by grassroots sports groups. Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas today...
Sep 10, 2018
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Andrew McEvoy to chair TTF National Advisory Board
Tourism industry veteran Andrew McEvoy has been named as the new Chairman of the Tourism & Transport Forum National Advisory Board, replacing the outgoing Chair Katie Lahey....
Sep 10, 2018
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Sales of Coles Community Bags to help fund Little Athletics
Coles has established a new community fund to provide grants for sports equipment to Little Athletics centres with funds raised from selected Community Bags. As of this month,...
Sep 10, 2018
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Fitness Australia concerned by Sunshine Coast Council's price hike for land usage permits
A recent fee increase for low-impact permits for commercial activities on public land introduced by the Sunshine Coast Council has Fitness Australia concerned over its potential...
Sep 5, 2018
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ExerciseNZ's Richard Beddie slams All Blacks move for more Government backing
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard Beddie has slammed the All Blacks’ call for more Government funding, saying more money should be given...
Sep 5, 2018
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Uncertain future for rugby league’s expansion plans in the USA
Uncertainty surrounds plans for rugby league to showcase and expand the game in the USA with the NRL reportedly set to cancel plans to stage the opening game of its 2019 season...
Sep 5, 2018
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Viva Leisure acquires South Canberra’s Elite Physique fitness club
Club Lime owner Viva Leisure has announced its acquisition of the Elite Physique gym in Canberra’s south. Becoming the group’s 23rd facility, Viva Leisure will now undertake an...
Sep 5, 2018
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New Zealand Walking Access Commission announces availability of new funding to help public access to the outdoors
New Zealand’s Walking Access Commission has announced that is making $100,000 available to projects that enhance public access to the outdoors. The Commission holds two...
Sep 3, 2018
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Canterbury Bankstown Mayor seeks assurances on finances for former Olympic velodrome
With the City of Canterbury Bankstown set to assume control of Sydney 2000 Olympics venue the Dunc Gray Velodrome as of next year, the Council is to meet with the NSW Minister...
Sep 3, 2018
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Report questions lack of transparency over Destination NSW spending
The NSW Government’s spending on major events has been criticised for a lack of transparency in a report in the Sydney Morning Herald . Questioning Destination NSW’s failure to...
Sep 2, 2018
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AFL stars’ sports talent tech start-up Pickstar raises $1 million
Sports talent marketplace Pickstar, founded by former AFL players James Begley and Matthew Pavlich, has raised $1 million in funding from investors. Offering a new way for...
Aug 30, 2018
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Australian Sports Foundation coordinates $44.7 million in donations in last financial year
The Australian Sports Foundation has reported that it has receieved $44.7 million in donation to sport from Australian’s for the second successive year, taking total fundraising...
Aug 29, 2018
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Libraries welcome $60 million in NSW Government funding
A 40-year public campaign to secure adequate resources for public libraries has welcomed a NSW Government announcement of $60 million in new funding. The high-profile campaign...
Aug 27, 2018
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