News: Finance
Brisbane’s calendar of blockbuster events contributed to record $1.4 billion in economic activity
Brisbane’s calendar of blockbuster events, conferences and strategic global marketing has contributed to the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) delivering its biggest...
Aug 7, 2025
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Wyndham City supports local sport with $3.75 million revitalisation boost
Wyndham City is investing $3.75 million in local sport and active recreation through its new Wyndham Active Revitalisation Program, to be delivered across the 2025/26 and...
Aug 6, 2025
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Mildura recreation groups and event organisers supported with $500,000 in grants
Mildura Rural City Council advises they have presented more than $500,000 through their latest round of Recreation Assistance and Event Funding and Support Grant programs to...
Aug 6, 2025
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Energy-efficient upgrades reduce costs at Sunbury Recreation Reserve
Hume City Council's investment in energy-efficient building upgrades has seen a reduction in costs for one of Sunbury's favourite sporting facilities. The sports clubs that...
Aug 4, 2025
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Sports Vouchers continue to help Queensland youth get active
The Queensland Government's Play On! Sports Vouchers, which continue to support Queensland youth get active and play their favourite sport, open for applications on 4th August....
Aug 3, 2025
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City of Gold Coast launches search for partner to develop new arena
The City of Gold Coast has put a call out to domestic and international investors to join a public-private partnership to deliver a new 12,000 capacity indoor arena in...
Aug 1, 2025
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Partnership extended between Basketball Australia and Ford Dealer Network
An extension of the major partnership between Ford Dealer Network and Basketball Australia has today been announced at an event on the Gold Coast – marking Ford’s commitment to...
Jul 31, 2025
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Queensland Government investment spotlights critical role of small to medium arts organisations
In a landmark investment through the Queensland Government’s Organisations Fund 2026-29, almost $39.2 million will support 53 diverse arts and cultural companies and festivals....
Jul 30, 2025
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AFL's Andrew Dillon commits to womens game
Ahead of AFLW’s 10th season, AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon has insisted that the competition remains an investment "absolutely worth making" despite concerns over stagnating...
Jul 30, 2025
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Latest round of AIS education scholarships supports record number of athletes
The latest round of the Australian Institute of Sport’s Athlete Education Scholarship (AES), delivered in partnership with the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation – the...
Jul 29, 2025
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Community Benefit Fund access increased for Northern Territory local sporting clubs and community groups
The Northern Territory Government is introducing legislation to allow Community Benefit Fund (CBF) grants to be used for capital works on NT Government-owned assets operated by...
Jul 29, 2025
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Campaspe Shire invites public input on aquatic facilities strategy
Campaspe Shire Council is inviting community input to its aquatic and wet play strategy. Looking to guide the creation of a sustainable and accessible aquatic service that meets...
Jul 29, 2025
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South Australian Government responds to ‘Artists at Work Taskforce Report’
The South Australian Government promised at the election to create a taskforce to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by South Australian artists and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Government assistance available for flood impacted North and Far North Queensland sporting clubs
North and Far North Queensland Sport and Recreation clubs and local councils impacted by the floods in early 2025 can now apply for a share in $30 million to help repair and...
Jul 28, 2025
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BioQuest Studios among Far North Queensland screen businesses to share in enterprise funding boost
BioQuest Studios is among the latest Far North Queensland businesses to receive NQ Enterprise grants to expand their operations.The NQ Enterprise funding which comes from Screen...
Jul 27, 2025
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Arketa raises US$15 million to back expansion of AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios
Arketa, an AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios founded in 2020 by yoga instructor turned entrepreneur Rachel Lea Fishman, has raised US$15 million in Series A...
Jul 27, 2025
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Crunch Fitness' Victorian locations now operating and trading under Revo Fitness brand
Andrew Holder, founder and Managing Director of fast growing Revo Fitness, has taken to social media to advise that the group's recently acquired Crunch Fitness outlets in...
Jul 25, 2025
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Hockey Australia announces first official Alumni partnership formed with Partners Wealth Group
Hockey Australia celebrates the incredible value and legacy of its alumni community with the announcement of its first official Alumni partnership, formed with Partners Wealth...
Jul 23, 2025
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Queensland Government begins procurement for Brisbane 2032 Games precinct
The Queensland Government has commenced the procurement process for the Victoria Park precinct Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure. The Expression of Interest (EOI)...
Jul 23, 2025
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Cost of planned Brisbane Olympic Aquatic Centre set to double to $1.2 billion
The estimated cost of delivering Brisbane’s National Aquatic Centre (NAC) for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has surged to $1.2 billion, almost double the price forecast...
Jul 22, 2025
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Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment reports strong financial performance
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the operator of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and the SkyPoint Obeservation Deck, has reported a strong financial performance for the...
Jul 22, 2025
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New $10 million program to support collaboration in Western Australian community sport
A $10 million investment by the Western Australian Government is aimed at making community sport more inclusive and accessible. Benefitting Public schools and local sporting...
Jul 22, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia needs to engage with facility owners
Gymnastics Australia needs to work more closely with local clubs to deliver on their strategic objectives, collaborating with facilities to deliver on its future goals and...
Jul 21, 2025
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Visa partners with AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
A global leader in digital payments, Visa, has partnered with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ as its Official Global Supporter marking...
Jul 20, 2025
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