News: Finance
Western Australia Government paid $8 million subsidy to Live Nation Entertainment for 2023 Coldplay concerts
The Western Australian Government has been reported as having paid millions of dollars to Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiaries over the past four years, including $8...
Jul 7, 2024
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Local and new events across Northern Territory boosted with funding
Northern Territory event organisers are being offered a new round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP), which supports a wide range of events and...
Jul 7, 2024
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Northern Territory Government's Tennant Creek upgrade to sporting facilities nears completion
The $9 million upgrade of the Purkiss Recreational Reserve in the Northern Territory’s Tennant Creek is nearing completion. The upgrade will improve a range of facilities for...
Jul 5, 2024
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Cadbury and Rugby Australia announce partnership extension
Cadbury has recommitted to its long-term partnership with Australia’s National Rugby Team, the Wallabies, extending their sponsorship as a principal partner through to 2030....
Jul 4, 2024
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VicHealth looks to fund innovative programs promoting healthy outcomes
VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities grants is funding up to $150,000 for Victorian organisations helping communities facing structural barriers to good health. Sporting,...
Jul 3, 2024
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Consortium plans expansion of Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium
Looking at a potential future FIFA World Cup bid, a consortium led by Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo has set out plans to increase the permanent capacity at...
Jul 3, 2024
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Western Australian sport clubs not required to fund third of total project cost in latest funding round
Western Australian community sporting and recreational clubs are now eligible to apply for the small grants round of the popular Community Sporting and Recreational Facilities...
Jul 2, 2024
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Nature Tourism funding round to boost South Australian visitation
The South Australian Government has announced that new nature-based tourism products and experiences across South Australia are to receive another financial boost when the next...
Jul 2, 2024
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Western Australian Government extends support for ASTN to drive local sports tech ecosystem
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has today announced the extension of its support from the Western Australia Government to develop and promote the sports...
Jul 2, 2024
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BIG4 Holiday Parks spotlight their affordable family tourism options
Research conducted independently on behalf of BIG4 Holiday Parks has found that a staggering 76% of Australians cite financial constraints as the primary limitation currently...
Jul 1, 2024
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Applications open for latest round of Touring Victoria program
The Victorian Government has opened applications for the latest round of the Touring Victoria program – ensuring more premium performances, exhibitions and creative events get...
Jul 1, 2024
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Artistic Swimming secures funding for High Performance Manager and Wellbeing Manager
The sport of artistic swimming has secured a funding boost to employ a High Performance Manager and a Wellbeing Manager based at Perth's Artistic Swimming National Centre of...
Jun 29, 2024
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Australian Government delivers record investment in High Performance Sport
The Australian Government has today announced a record $283 million investment in high performance sport over the next two years - laying the foundation for sustainable success...
Jun 27, 2024
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Central Goldfields Shire Council commits to supporting access for all in sport
Central Goldfields Shire Council has endorsed its first draft Fair Access Policy. The Policy comes after the Victoria Government's introduction of the Fair Access Policy Roadmap...
Jun 26, 2024
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NBL and WCGS form consortium to acquire majority interest in WNBL
The National Basketball League (NBL) and the Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate (WCGS) have formed a consortium to acquire a majority interest in Australia's premier women's...
Jun 26, 2024
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Caloundra Music Festival permanently cancelled as Sunshine Coast Council halts funding
With this year’s edition of the Caloundra Music Festival having been cancelled in April, the event has now been permanently wrapped up following Sunshine Coast Council having...
Jun 25, 2024
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Luna Park Sydney put up for sale
Luna Park Sydney - one of Australia’s most recognisable attractions - has been listed for sale for the first time in 20 years. Management of the Milsons Point amusement park...
Jun 25, 2024
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Western Australian consortium looks to secure 18th NRL licence
Interest in securing a potential 18th licence to compete in the National Rugby League has been expressed by a Western Australian consortium, reviving a plan for a Perth-based...
Jun 25, 2024
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Creative Australia’s $16.4million investment has strong outcomes for youth arts and music
Creative Australia has announced the outcomes of its latest $16.4million round of investment, with strong outcomes for youth arts and music among the highlights. The investment,...
Jun 24, 2024
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AALARA advises of wage increases under Amusement and Travelling Shows Awards
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released advice to employers that wage rates and all work related allowances in the Amusement, Events...
Jun 23, 2024
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Viva Leisure opens Club Lime Rosebery and grows network across all brands to 342 locations
Viva Leisure has expanded their network across all brands to 342 locations following the opening of Club Lime in the inner southern Sydney suburb of Rosebery - marking the...
Jun 23, 2024
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Quayclean's RAS Foundation scholarships awarded to Central West students
Quayclean Australia along with the Royal Agricultural Society Foundation, have announced Claudia Wilson from Orange and Monique Morgan from Trundle as two recipients of the RAS...
Jun 23, 2024
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Arts venues receive funding boost in regional Western Australia
Western Australia’s Regional Arts Venues Support program (RAVS) will see 11 regional performing arts venues and 11 regional public art galleries benefitting from up to $70,000...
Jun 23, 2024
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Anti-Corruption Commission will not investigate Tourism Australia expenses scandal
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed it will not launch a probe into three staff at Tourism Australia who were sacked for charging the organisation for...
Jun 23, 2024
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