News: Finance
Completion of Western Australian acquisitions sees Viva Leisure network expand to 361 locations
Viva Leisure Limited has advised of the early completion of the acquisition of the final locations in its recently announced Western Australian expansion, with the five...
Aug 8, 2024
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Bridgetown Swimming Pool among 25 Western Australian facilities to secure funding
The Western Australian Government’s latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been...
Aug 8, 2024
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Western Australia KidSport voucher initiative continues to support low-income families
Since the inception of KidSport in 2011, more than 328,000 vouchers have been provided to about 122,000 children of low-income families across Western Australia, totalling $49.6...
Aug 8, 2024
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UBX fitness franchise co-founder helps promote new Cyber Wardens campaign
World boxing champion and co-founder of boxing and strength fitness franchise UBX, Danny Green, is on a mission “to help small businesses knockout cyber criminals” in a new...
Aug 7, 2024
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Boodjamulla National Park secures additional flood recovery funding
Boodjamulla National Park - situated in the remote north-west highlands of Queensland, and encompassing Lawn Hill Gorge and the Riversleigh World Heritage Area - was devastated...
Aug 6, 2024
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Griffin Theatre Company secures $1 million funding boost from City of Sydney
Griffin Theatre Company’s upgrade of Darlinghurst’s historic SBW Stables Theatre has secured $1 million in funding from the City of Sydney. Founded in 1979, Griffin Theatre...
Aug 5, 2024
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Applications open to support Australian Live Music industry
Critical support is now available for Australian live music venues and festivals with the Australian Government today opening applications for the new $8.6 million Revive Live...
Aug 5, 2024
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ESSA commissioned research finds subsidised classes would encourage more older Australians to exercise
Research by Monash University which had been commissioned and run by national exercise industry group, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) studied exercise classes...
Aug 5, 2024
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Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism secures funding for off-grid digital kiosks
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism has secured $480,000 in funding to upgrade visitor servicing and create a visitor information app with off-grid digital kiosks. Grampians...
Aug 1, 2024
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Funding available for Far North and South Queensland disaster impacted sport and recreation organisations
The Federal and Queensland Government’s $14.8 million Sport and Recreation Community Facilities Recovery Program is aimed at supporting eligible sport and active recreation...
Aug 1, 2024
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Free and discounted tickets for 2024 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is providing $5.2 million to help make the 2024 Perth Royal Show affordable for families. This year, admission to the show will be free for...
Aug 1, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure reduces emissions from headquarters electricity use by 100%
In a significant step towards achieving its sustainability goals, Belgravia Leisure’s headquarters in the Melbourne suburb of Bayswater are now operating with 100% renewable...
Jul 31, 2024
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Screen Territory releases dates for upcoming funding program
Screen Territory has announced the 2024/25 Screen Territory Funding Program (STFP), designed to support and promote the growth of the screen industry in the region. The program...
Jul 30, 2024
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Ignite Fitness Business Summit 2024 sells out
Organiser Mel Tempest has advised that this Friday’s Ignite Fitness Business Summit has sold out while just a handful of delegate places remain for the pioneering Ignite Women’s...
Jul 29, 2024
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Clean Health announces acquisition of Nutrition Coaching Institute
Clean Health, the trusted source of fitness education for personal trainers worldwide, has announced its acquisition of the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) of the USA. The...
Jul 29, 2024
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Darwin’s MWT Hockey Centre secures funding to resurface field
The Northern Territory Government is investing $721,000 in the resurfacing of one of the fields at the MWT Hockey Centre located in Marrara , a northern suburb of Darwin. The...
Jul 28, 2024
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Sports tourism identified as key driver of visitor economy growth
A new report from the United Nations has identified sports tourism as one of the four top trends driving travel booking decisions. Also revealed as one of the fastest-growing...
Jul 26, 2024
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New research reveals value of Sport and Music Events
Collinson International, the owner and operator of Priority Pass - a leader in airport experience programs - has released new research revealing the value of sport and music...
Jul 25, 2024
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Shoalhaven’s aquatic and leisure centre opening hours adjusted to reduce expenditure
Shoalhaven City Council is reducing the operating hours of more than 20 facilities and services as part of the ongoing work to address Council’s financial position in the...
Jul 25, 2024
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Swedish private equity group to purchase Fitness Passport platform for $750 million
Private equity group The Growth Fund (TGF) has been reported as being set to sell its Fitness Passport business to Swedish investment firm EQT Partners. As reported by the...
Jul 25, 2024
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Yarralumla Play Station attraction among Canberra businesses to secure funding
Yarralumla Play Station is among the 15 Canberra businesses to share in $500,000 funding support under the latest round of the ACT Government's Tourism Development Fund....
Jul 25, 2024
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Heat pump at Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool now fully operational
A project to install a heat pump in the 50-metre pool at the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool has been completed, with users expected to be able to experience a...
Jul 25, 2024
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Tourism operators to be financially supported following impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
65 tourism operators across Queensland's Far North are set to become more resilient to floods with $10 million having been allocated through the Building Resilient Tourism...
Jul 25, 2024
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International Olympic Committee generates US$902 million in revenue for 2023
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) generated US$902 million in revenue for the 2023 financial year while distributing US$363 million in revenue to organising committees...
Jul 24, 2024
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