News: Finance
Australian Live Music Business Council welcomes US law change on ticketing transparency
The Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) has released a statement advising that “huge positive changes are on their way in global ticketing” following the US House of...
May 28, 2024
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Western Australian Government payments acknowledge impact of harmful WAIS gymnastics coaching practices
The Western Australian Government will offer individual acknowledgement payments of $15,000 to former Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) gymnasts who suffered physical...
May 28, 2024
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Victorian projects funded to address family violence through sport
Local sporting clubs across Victoria are being supported by the state government to run programs promoting a culture that prevents violence against women and families. Examples...
May 26, 2024
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Nine media report indicates influence sought by Gina Rinehart for sport sponsorship
A report today in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald has outlined the level of influence sought by Hancock Prospecting and its Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart for its extensive...
May 24, 2024
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Clubfit Software announces acquisition of EZeMember
Leading cloud-based gym software provider Clubfit Software Pty Ltd has announced its completion of the acquisition of gym and studio management platform EZeMember - effective as...
May 23, 2024
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Fitness
TIO Stadium secures investment to attract international events and upgrade facilities
The Northern Territory Government is investing close to $1 million in infrastructure which will help the NT secure international cricket matches at TIO Stadium and upgrade...
May 22, 2024
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Inner West Council flags wider benefits of potential Leichhardt Oval upgrades
Inner West Council has flagged that potential renovations of Leichhardt Oval would see it become a hub for women's sport including football, rugby league and rugby union at the...
May 22, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council places strong focus on regional arts Investment
Cairns Regional Council has advised it is considering entering a four-year agreement with Arts Queensland worth $960,000 to support for arts and cultural initiatives through the...
May 22, 2024
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Arts
Netball Australia elects new board member Liz Ellis as Chair
Netball Australia's Board of Directors have announced the election of Liz Ellis as the sport's new Chair. The nine-member Board met on Friday to vote for Ellis to succeed Wendy...
May 21, 2024
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Finance
Viva Leisure advises of completion of Viva Pay across the Plus Fitness network
Viva Leisure Limited has advised of the successful launch of its Viva Pay system across the entire Plus Fitness network, marking a new era in membership management and payment...
May 21, 2024
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Athlete Fund looks to raise $1 million to help Australian children stay in sport
According to a poll by UNICEF Australia, over 50% of families are forced to make cuts to their household finances to cover the expenses of their children's sports or physical...
May 21, 2024
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Federal Government and NRL work on $600 million deal to launch Papua New Guinea team
The Federal Government and the NRL are reported to close to agreeing a deal worth up to $600 million to secure a new NRL side based in Papua New Guinea. Australian Rugby League...
May 21, 2024
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Consortium behind Auckland waterfront stadium releases new designs
The consortium behind the proposed new stadium in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter has released new design renders for the 55,000-seat venue. Designed by Populous, the new venue would...
May 21, 2024
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Wages victory for staff in battle with Fitness and Lifestyle Group
Group fitness managers at Fitness and Lifestyle Group's Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs, with the support of the United Workers Union (UWU), have secured victory in a...
May 20, 2024
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Fitness
Tasmanian Government steps in to halt closure of Glenorchy War Memorial Pool
The Tasmanian Government has confirmed it will provide $5 million in funding to prevent the closure of the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool in Hobart’s north. Liberal state member...
May 20, 2024
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ASTN launches venture capital partner network with Gandel Invest
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) - the leading industry body for sports technology and innovation - has announced the launch of its Venture Capital Partner...
May 19, 2024
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Inaugural ‘value study’ reveals Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct contribution to Victorian economy
An inaugural ‘Precinct-wide Social and Economic Value Study’ has revealed Melbourne & Olympic Parks precinct delivers widespread value to Victorian economy and community. The...
May 19, 2024
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Federal Government funding pledge set to stimulate upgrade program at Sydney's Leichhardt Oval
Proposals for a program to upgrade at Sydney's Leichhardt Oval appear to be set for a revival as a result of last week's Federal budget including a $20 million commitment to the...
May 19, 2024
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Netball Australia advises of surplus driven by revenue growth
Netball Australia has announced that strong game attendance and new commercial partnerships have helped it deliver an operating surplus in 2023 while also advised of a timeline...
May 15, 2024
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AUSactive disappointed over Federal budget failure to deliver on wellness
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has expressed his disappointment at the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers failing to include measures such as tax deductibility for gym...
May 15, 2024
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Chinese tourism contributes to Genting Singapore nearly doubling its profits
Increased visitor and tourism spending during the Chinese New Year festive season has contributed to he operator for Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) - Genting Singapore - reporting...
May 15, 2024
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Attractions
Live Performance Australia welcomes Federal budget funding while continuing to push for theatre tax incentives
While Live Performance Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s budget commitment to the Australian live arts and entertainment industry and their training bodies, LPA...
May 15, 2024
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ATEC welcomes Federal Government budget funding commitment to export tourism
Australian Tourism Export Council has welcomed the Federal Government's budget announcement reinstating funding to support and improve the Approved Destination Status (ADS)...
May 15, 2024
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Government
Bronte Surf Club among 32 surf club funding recipients
Bronte Surf Club, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, has been awarded $1 million towards its redevelopment and is among 32 clubs across NSW to share in more than $5 million towards...
May 14, 2024
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