News: Finance
Webinars to offer advice on electrifying aquatic centres and reducing emissions
The recent launch of the Australian Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) presents the councils with the opportunity to apply for co-funding grants of...
Jan 29, 2024
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Environment
Rugby Australia responds to Melbourne Rebels entering voluntary administration
The Melbourne Rebels entered into voluntary administration last night with the debt-ridden Super Rugby club receiving support from Rugby Australia. Executives from the Rebels...
Jan 29, 2024
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Government
Western Australian arts organisations share $1.7million in Government grants
The Western Australian Government’s Arts Projects for Organisations grant program is providing $1.7 million to be shared among 29 arts and cultural organisations in support of...
Jan 29, 2024
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Arts
Football Australia commences selection of additional clubs for new national second division
Football Australia has begun the next phase in the application process for the National Second Tier (NST) competition with the new league to consist of at least 10 teams. Eight...
Jan 28, 2024
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South Australian nature tourism businesses given financial boost
Research & Discovery Coastal Tours Kangaroo Island is among the recipients of South Australian Tourism Commission’s second round of Experience Nature Tourism Fund grants which...
Jan 28, 2024
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Environment
Infrastructure funding opens for Victorian cricket clubs, associations and local government
The 2023-24 Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund has opened today for applications from Victorian cricket clubs, associations and local government to help grow participation...
Jan 28, 2024
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Venues
Further turmoil at Netball Australia as Director behind Hancock Prospecting sponsorship saga quietly steps down
The Netball Australia Director who is understood to have been responsible for the Hancock Prospecting sponsorship saga in late 2022 quietly walked away from the board of the...
Jan 26, 2024
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Shellharbour visitors staying longer and spending more
The City of Shellharbour has advised that it is experiencing a bumper holiday season with visitation remaining strong and an increase in the average length of stay. Local...
Jan 25, 2024
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Finance
Martial arts and combat sport program provider Alta Global Group sets terms for IPO in the USA
Alta Global Group, the Manly, NSW-based technology company focused on the mixed martial arts and combat sports industry, has announced that it has set the terms with the US...
Jan 24, 2024
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Wellness /
Fitness
Record funding opens for Western Australian Aboriginal cultural heritage projects
A record grants pool of $750,000 is now open to Aboriginal organisations in Western Australia to undertake cultural heritage projects at registered Aboriginal sites. The 2023/24...
Jan 23, 2024
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Environment
Breast Cancer Trials’ fundraiser challenges dog lovers to walk 57km in February
Australia and New Zealand’s largest oncology research group, Breast Cancer Trials, is challenging all dog lovers and their “furry friends” to join them in walking 57 kms in the...
Jan 22, 2024
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Fitness
Fitness and Lifestyle Group 'the Way We Work' initiative looks to change scheduling and freeze staff pay
A move by the Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) to change the weekly rosters of some of its staff is understood to have caused significant concerns among group fitness managers....
Jan 21, 2024
Finance /
Fitness
Funding announced at Bendigo Planetarium for more Victorian regional tourism projects
A major new regional tourism funding package was this week announced for Victoria. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve...
Jan 21, 2024
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Attractions
More than $300,000 to be shared among flood impacted Mid Murray tourism operators
As part of the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Mid Murray River Tourism Business Support Program - caravan parks, houseboats, tour operators, shack accommodation and other...
Jan 21, 2024
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Environment
WNBL players, partners and officials support Share the Dignity initiative
Share the Dignity initiative which runs through Cygnett WNBL’s Round 13 from 24th to 31st January, will see the league and its partners, including BOODY and Cygnett, team up to...
Jan 20, 2024
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Local Northern Territory screen practitioners secure funding in 2024
Four local screen practitioners have been announced as recipients of the Northern Territory Government’s Screen Territory Funding Program 2023-24 Story Development Round 1. The...
Jan 20, 2024
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Arts
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts set to head back to Court
The troubled Ruapehu Alpine Lifts on New Zealand’s North Island will be the subject of further upcoming Court action after new claims were lodged over Christmas. The operator of...
Jan 18, 2024
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Attractions
Rottnest Island and Cape to Cape Track among tourist destinations to benefit from funding
The Western Australian Government has announced that it will be investing almost $26 million to upgrade and improve key tourism sites across Western Australia. Rottnest Island,...
Jan 18, 2024
Tourism /
Finance
Victorian Government to continue with upgrades at Mars Stadium in Ballarat
Despite the 2026 Commonwealth Games not going ahead, the Victorian Government is reported to be going ahead with upgrades at Ballarat. The Ballarat venue had been proposed as...
Jan 18, 2024
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Finance /
Venues
Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure review
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced a 60-day review of the infrastructure plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games which expects to deliver a...
Jan 17, 2024
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Venues
Bega Valley Shire Council undertaking tender negotiations for new sports complex
Bega Valley Shire Council has announced it is to progress negotiations with Monarch Building Solutions as the preferred tenderer for the construction of the Bega Sports Complex....
Jan 17, 2024
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Recreation
Victoria’s wildlife rescue organisations receive funding boost
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program will support wildlife shelter operators and foster carers with up to $3,000 in funding to...
Jan 17, 2024
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Zoos
Office for the Arts announces latest live music grants to get festivals thriving
The Federal Government's Office for the Arts has announced $2.5 million in funding for live events and festivals under the latest round of the Live Music Australia program....
Jan 16, 2024
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Victoria’s screen industry economy boosted by Liam Neeson film
Hollywood star Liam Neeson is returning to Victoria for his latest project, ‘Ice Road 2:Road to the Sky’ which starts filming in the state this month and anticipated to deliver...
Jan 16, 2024
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Arts