News: Finance
Netball Australia's new leadership secures $6 million Federal Government funding for 2027 World Cup
Netball Australia has today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will invest $6 million in the Sydney 2027 Netball World Cup. Federal Minister for Sport Anika...
Jun 6, 2024
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PFA report analyses Matildas’ 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup experience
A new report from Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has revealed the experience of the Matildas during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The report arrives following the...
Jun 6, 2024
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ASTN partnership delivers new accelerator program for Queensland sportstech startups
Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has announced a partnership with Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) to deliver entrepreneurial programs to 40 sportstech...
Jun 6, 2024
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Northern Territory Major Event Company sees funding bolstered to $41 million
The Northern Territory Government has bolstered Northern Territory Major Event Company’s funding in Budget 2024/25 to $41 million, The NT Government continues to support a wide...
Jun 5, 2024
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Viva Leisure launches $16 million equity raising to fund new acquisitions
Australian Stock Exchange listed fitness operator Viva Leisure has announced the launch of a fully underwritten $16 million equity raising to complete two acquisitions. The...
Jun 5, 2024
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Fitness
Catapult’s sports technology innovations drive revenue past US$100 million
Melbourne-based sports technology company Catapult Group International has revealed that it recorded US$100 million in annual revenue for the first time, with solid growth in...
Jun 5, 2024
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Taylor Swift, P!nk and Australian Grand Prix drive national economic growth in last quarter
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that key sport and entertainment events boosted national economic activity in the March quarter, after the latest gross domestic...
Jun 4, 2024
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Fair Work Commission announces 3.75% minimum wage increase
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 3.75% increase in the national minimum wage for employees from 1st July. Factoring in current economic conditions with long-term...
Jun 4, 2024
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Government
Tourism Australia calls in anti-corruption body over staff sacked over travel expenses
The fallout from Tourism Australia having sacked three staff members over their travel expenses has seen the national tourism body call in the National Anti-Corruption...
Jun 4, 2024
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Strategic Membership Solutions flags the High-Value Sponsorship Trends in 2024
Strategic Membership Solutions, an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, has flagged the need for Associations to...
Jun 4, 2024
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Applications now open for Western Australia Bike Month grants
Western Australian schools, local governments and community organisations can now apply for funds to support WA Bike Month activities. For the second year running, the State...
Jun 3, 2024
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Football Australia reports small deficit during second half of 2023
Football Australia’s 21st Annual General Meeting has been advised of strategic progress in the sport despite recording a net operating deficit of $200,000 for the second half of...
Jun 2, 2024
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BF Brokers targets international expansion
National business brokerage firm, BFBrokers have announced the appointment of Ron Hanerfeld to drive their expansion into Asia. With over 18 years of experience in the fitness...
Jun 2, 2024
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Northern Territory healthy lifestyle programs continue to receive funding
The Northern Territory Government’s investment of about $300,000 via Healthy Lifestyle Grants will allow 11 local organisations to deliver active lifestyle or healthy eating...
Jun 1, 2024
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New Zealand Rugby Players Association looks to create new governing body
With a new governance structure for New Zealand Rugby failing to gain approval at a special general meeting in Wellington on Thursday, the New Zealand Rugby Players Association...
May 31, 2024
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Auckland Council selects two proposals for new city stadium
Auckland Council has narrowed down plans for a future city stadium to two proposals - the Eden Park 2.1 proposal from the Eden Park Trust and the Te Tōangaroa/Quay Park...
May 31, 2024
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Extreme Trampoline CQ benefits from Rockhampton Regional Council funding
With Round One of Rockhampton Regional Council's 2024/25 Community Assistance Program now open for community groups and organisations to apply, Extreme Trampoline CQ, as a...
May 30, 2024
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Lack of funding sees postponement of Maryborough Olympic Pool Complex restoration and reopening
Central Goldfields Shire Council was recently notified that their funding application to the Federal Government's Growing Regions Fund for the Maryborough Olympic Pool Complex...
May 30, 2024
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Aquatics
Melbourne Rebels to be cut from 2025 Super Rugby season
Rugby Australia has today announced that it will no longer support the financially troubled Melbourne Rebels going into the 2025 Super Rugby season. A statement from Rugby...
May 29, 2024
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Inner West Council to vote on funding Leichhardt Park Sport and Recreation Precinct
Sydney’s Inner West Council has advised they will be holding an extraordinary meeting next Tuesday 4th June to vote on allocating $10 million of Council funds to renovate...
May 29, 2024
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Collapse of junior cricket tour operator impacts Sydney parents, coaches and emerging players
Calypso Destinations - a tour operator specialising in junior cricket tours owned by Sydney businessman Kevin Tyler - has collapsed, leaving a number of Sydney parents, coaches...
May 29, 2024
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End of lease sees closure of Sydney Holey Moley mini golf location
The Holey Moley mini golf bar at Newtown in Sydney’s inner west - one of the brand’s first venues - has permanently closed. In a statement, Holey Moley’s parent company Funlab...
May 29, 2024
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FIFA delegation undertakes evaluation of stadium improvements in Indonesia
Supporting the improvement of venue infrastructure in Indonesia, world football governing body FIFA has announced the completion of an evaluation of eight stadiums across the...
May 29, 2024
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Northern Territory businesses’ equipment and technology funded to reduce waste
The Northern Territory Government is supporting businesses reduce waste with grants of up to $20,000 on offer to invest in equipment or technology which improves recycling....
May 29, 2024
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