News: Finance
Council to commence legal proceedings against North Sydney Olympic Pool architects
North Sydney Council voted, at a meeting held last night, to commence legal proceedings against Brewster Hjorth Architects (BHA) for breach of contract in relation to design...
Jul 22, 2024
Design /
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Aquatics
Auckland Council urged to stop privatising management of aquatic and recreation centres
New Zealand’s Public Service Association (PSA) is calling for Auckland Council to stop privatising the management of aquatic and recreation centres and to consult with the...
Jul 22, 2024
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Aquatics
Theatre producer among Northern Territory art funding recipients
A Darwin theatre maker with plans to create an interactive, multi-sensory, immersive theatre performance installation is among the recipients of arts projects funding from the...
Jul 21, 2024
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Entertainment /
Arts
Japan welcomes record number of visitors through first half of 2024
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) has advised that the country received a record 17.78 million overseas visitors in first half of 2024 - bursting past pre-pandemic...
Jul 21, 2024
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Government
Perth Soccer Club among eight women's football clubs in Western Australia to secure $300,000
Perth Soccer Club is one of eight women's football clubs in Western Australia to have each secured $300,000 as part of State Government funding to ensure a lasting legacy after...
Jul 21, 2024
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Venues
Worldwide technology outage impacts leisure industry
An unprecedented electronic network outage is affecting major institutions and businesses in Australia and internationally, impacting airlines, banks, supermarkets, media...
Jul 19, 2024
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Ticketing
Gymnastics Clubs Australia National Congress being held at crucial time for the sport
The conflict has seen young gymnasts barred from competing in various levels of competitions - including the recent national championships on the Gold Coast. At the heart of the...
Jul 18, 2024
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Recreation
AIS Education Scholarship recipients include Paris bound Olympians and Paralympians
AIS Athlete Education Scholarships have been awarded to 47 Australian athletes in the latest round, including nine athletes who will be taking part in the upcoming Olympics and...
Jul 18, 2024
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Aquatics
Creative Australia announces new Creative Futures Fund Director
Creative Australia appointed Wendy Martin as the Director, Creative Futures Fund. The Creative Futures Fund is an initiative of the Australian Government’s National Cultural...
Jul 17, 2024
Culture /
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Arts
Football Australia looks to delay commencement of national second tier competition
Football Australia is understood to be set to delay the start of its national second division while also considering a change to its proposed format as a result of having failed...
Jul 17, 2024
Sport /
Finance
Simpson Recreation Reserve secures funding for vital upgrades
Victorian Government funding will ensure that essential upgrades to Simpson Recreation Reserve’s 50-year-old changerooms go ahead. Simpson Recreation Reserve is located within...
Jul 16, 2024
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Venues
Perth’s ‘Adopt A Beach’ program among recipients of CoastWA grants
The Perth NRM 'Adopt A Beach' program has secured just over $50,000 to deliver school and community-based education activities to raise awareness of coastal values, threats, and...
Jul 13, 2024
Education /
Finance /
Environment
Ambience Entertainment among recipients of Northern Territory screen sector funding
The Northern Territory Government recently awarded close to $120,000 in funding to three screen projects through the latest round of Screen Territory’s Funding Program. Screen...
Jul 12, 2024
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Entertainment /
Arts
Record levels of interest in Queensland's expanded FairPlay voucher initiative
The Queensland Budget delivered an additional investment of $33.5 million to increase the number of FairPlay vouchers to 200,000,increasing the value of the vouchers to $200 and...
Jul 12, 2024
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Government
Ageing Aboriginal cultural institute Tandanya to reopen following investment
Adelaide’s National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, closed since April 2023, will reopen next year following the South Australian Government’s announcement of investing $780,000...
Jul 12, 2024
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Arts
Victorian Government Scholarships Program supports women thrive in sport leadership
The Victorian Government has today announced that applications are now open for the State Government’s Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program which is...
Jul 12, 2024
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Government
Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre among Victorian Regional Sporting Facilities to receive financial boost
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre is to receive almost $750,000 from the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund to add three accessible and...
Jul 11, 2024
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Aquatics
Fremantle Leisure Centre among facilities to benefit from Council’s 2024/25 budget
Fremantle Council’s 2024/25 budget balances community's immediate and future needs with provision for facilities such as the Leisure Centre, Library, parks, playgrounds and...
Jul 11, 2024
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Aquatics /
Play /
Parks /
Arts
Regional Tourism Development Loan Scheme established by Tasmanian Government
The Tasmanian Government has established a $50 million Regional Tourism Development Loan Scheme to provide an opportunity for operators to realise new projects with the...
Jul 10, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Finance /
Government
Gymdesk secures US$32.5 million to expand its fitness software platform
Gymdesk, a Texas, USA-based management software provider for over 2,000 gyms and fitness studios across 34 countries, has secured a US$32.5 million growth investment from...
Jul 10, 2024
Finance /
Wellness /
Technology /
Billing /
Fitness
South Australian Voucher program delivers significant tourism boost for Murray River region
Having been impacted by the flooding event in the summer of 2022-23, South Australia’s Murray River regions have benefited from the State’s River Revival Voucher program which...
Jul 9, 2024
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Government
Athletics West advances plan to end affiliation with Little Athletics Australia
State sporting organisation Athletics West is moving forward with plans to end its affiliation with Little Athletics Australia, moving to hold a Special General Meeting for...
Jul 8, 2024
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Recreation
Turnstile report reveals the reach and influence of elite athletes
A new report from sponsorship evaluator Turnstile has revealed the immense global reach, influence and power of elite athletes. The newly released report The Power of Athletes:...
Jul 8, 2024
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Technology
Rugby Australia to take operational control of ACT Brumbies
With the financial position of the Super Rugby franchise ACT Brumbies having been under scrutiny over the past months, Rugby Australia and the ACT & Southern New South Wales...
Jul 8, 2024
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Finance