News: Finance
First Nations athletes continue to receive support from Victorian Government
First Nations athletes continue to receive support from the Victorian Government through a range of grants for uniforms, equipment and travel costs to sports carnivals. 48...
Feb 11, 2024
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Government
A-Leagues Chairman pens open letter to fans
With the elite competition in Australian football facing a series of issues, Australian Professional Leagues Chair Stephen Conroy has today released an open letter to fans...
Feb 11, 2024
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Finance
Plans for new luxury hotel on Lindeman Island
The Queensland Government is to contribute to the planned redevelopment of the Lindeman Island resort under its Growing Future Tourism Fund. The former Club Med on the most...
Feb 11, 2024
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Finance
$1.3 million initiative launched to support Queensland grassroots rugby league
A new initiative, jointly funded by the Queensland Government and Queensland Rugby League (QRL), has been launched to support grassroots rugby league. Set to inject $1.328...
Feb 11, 2024
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Finance
City Cave float therapy chain looks for USA franchise growth
Having opened its first location in the USA last year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Brisbane-founded City Cave Float & Wellness Centre is stepping up its expansion plans for the...
Feb 10, 2024
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Wellness /
Retail
Tourism Investment Monitor shows investment pipeline had a value of $56.1 billion in 2022/23
Rising confidence in the visitor economy has been confirmed with new data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) showing the pipeline of investment in tourism sector totalled...
Feb 10, 2024
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Western Australian Government pilots free pool entry for eligible children and young people
The Western Australian Government is introducing a free pool entry pilot program across the Gascoyne, Midwest, Wheatbelt, and Great Southern regions for eligible children and...
Feb 8, 2024
Finance /
Aquatics
Funding of $9.2 million announced for Screenwest
The Western Australian Government has announced funding of $9.2 million in Lotterywest grants for the state’s screen industry for 2023/24 - an additional $1.5 million compared...
Feb 8, 2024
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Gabba redevelopment likely to be scrapped after new evidence to Brisbane Olympics venues review
New doubts have emerged over the planned redevelopment of Brisbane’s Gabba ahead of the 2032 Olympics after the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) laid out a series of new...
Feb 7, 2024
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Venues
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited appoints Annie Dundas as new Director Destination
Auckland’s economic and cultural agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) has appointed Annie Dundas as its new Director Destination, leading its work with Auckland’s tourism,...
Feb 6, 2024
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Black summer bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from Australia’s tourism supply chains
A first of its kind study of the 2019/2020 ‘black summer’ bushfires in Australia eastern states has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8...
Feb 5, 2024
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Environment
Creative Australia shares outcomes of its $17 million boost for Contemporary Music and First Nations
Creative Australia has shared the outcomes of its latest round of investment in arts projects, performing arts and contemporary music touring, and international engagement. The...
Feb 5, 2024
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Cooma Festival Swimming Pool receives funding for new water filtration system
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised that upgrades totalling $3.8 million are now possible for the Cooma Festival Swimming Pool, thanks to a grant from the Department of...
Feb 4, 2024
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Aquatics
Winarch Group appoints Belinda Judd as Chief Financial Officer
Winarch Group – the parent company of the Cedar Mill Group - has today announced the appointment of Belinda Judd as Chief Financial Officer. Judd joins the business with...
Feb 4, 2024
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Venues /
Entertainment
Chinese group’s acquisition in Wanda could impact pending sale of HOYTS Cinemas
The acquisition by Beijing production house China Ruyi’s of 51% in the Dailian Wanda Group - who own Wanda Film, China’s largest cinema operator and HOYTS’ parent company - has...
Feb 4, 2024
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Arts
Applications open for 2024 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program
The Victorian Government has today opened applications for the 2023-24 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program aiming to help more women and girls from all...
Feb 4, 2024
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Government
Regional movie theatre chain Majestic Cinemas enters voluntary administration
Majestic Cinemas, which operates nine movie theatres in regional NSW and Queensland, has entered voluntary administration blaming the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis,...
Feb 2, 2024
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Entertainment
Netball Australia commences search for new Chief Executive
Facing a series of financial and reputational issues, Netball Australia has advised that it has appointed global executive search firm SRI to lead the recruitment process to...
Feb 2, 2024
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Finance
Despite guest surge Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment Holdings' profit impacted by bad weather and rising costs
Despite a rise in guest numbers to its Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World over the past six months, Coast Entertainment Holdings has revealed that rising...
Feb 1, 2024
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Waterparks
Big Red Group supports North Queensland tourism recovery
Following recent weather events, Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience network - has partnered with the Australian and Queensland Governments to launch...
Feb 1, 2024
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Attractions
Former cricket captain Steve Smith and Voyager Tennis invest in Major League Pickleball Australia team
Sydney Smash, a professional pickleball team in Major League Pickleball Australia has become the first of the professional MLP Australia teams to have formal ownership. Former...
Jan 31, 2024
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Finance
Further investment from ACT Government aims to elevate Canberra’s major events
Further investment from the ACT Government through Visit Canberra is aimed at evolving popular major events and attracting an increased number of visitors to the territory. The...
Jan 31, 2024
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Finance
Upgrade program at Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre set to commence in March
Fraser Coast Regional Council has advised that new change rooms and an improved enclosure for the 25-metre pool at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre will be among works set to take...
Jan 30, 2024
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Aquatics
Eden Park achieves record-breaking financial results in past year
Auckland’s Eden Park has recorded a net operating profit of $8.27 million in the 12 months to 31st October 2023, a $4.6 million increase over the previous year, marking the best...
Jan 29, 2024
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