News: Finance
Financial concerns sees Australian Professional Leagues make staff redundant
The Australian Professional Leagues is reported to be “consolidating” its operations in the wake of financial concerns with up to half of its staff complement of 80 set to be...
Jan 16, 2024
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Victorian Premier defends $100 million pandemic funding for Tennis Australia and Australian Open
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has defended financial support given to Tennis Australia during the Covid-19 pandemic, arguing that hosting the Australian Open contributes...
Jan 15, 2024
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SportNXT announces partners and speakers for 2024 conference
Leading sport business summit, SportNXT has announced that MKTG Sports + Entertainment has renewed its collaboration and elevated its status to Official Gold Partner for the...
Jan 15, 2024
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Theme Parks among Gold Coast tourism attractions to benefit from 50,000 vouchers
The Queensland Government has today launched the GC Summer FUNds initiative - a government investment of $2.5 million which will see 50,000 vouchers give visitors $50 off some...
Jan 14, 2024
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Queensland Government doubles funding for its SwimStart program
Hundreds of additional Queensland families are now eligible for $150 swimming lesson vouchers following the state government’s SwimStart program having been doubled courtesy of...
Jan 14, 2024
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Surf Coast hospitality sector targeted by Child Employment Watchdog
Officers from Wage Inspectorate Victoria are visiting the Surf Coast hospitality sector this week, inspecting cafes and takeaway businesses from Lorne to Torquay to monitor...
Jan 14, 2024
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Nike urged to compensate 4,200 garment workers in Thailand and Cambodia
Global sportswear giant Nike is being urged non-profit groups Human Rights Watch and Clean Clothes Campaign to pay US$2.2 million in unpaid wages to pay 4,200 workers in...
Jan 14, 2024
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Surf Lakes Global shifts base to USA
The formerly Queensland-based wave pool developer Surf Lakes Global has advised of the creation of a new parent company, Surf Lakes Global, Inc., based in the USA state of...
Jan 12, 2024
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South Australian Government announces financial boost for live music scene
The South Australian Government, through their See it LIVE program, is investing $850,000 to boost live music venues and support the state’s music industry. Rather than...
Jan 12, 2024
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New $125 million lifesaving partnership for Queensland
The Queensland Government is partnering with Surf Life Saving Queensland through a record $125 million 10-year service agreement aimed at helping to continue the vital service...
Jan 12, 2024
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CERM Performance Indicators releases latest operational management benchmarking report for aquatic and recreation centres
The CERM Performance Indicators (CERM PI) initiative has announced its latest contribution to advancing industry standards - the annual release of the National Operational...
Jan 11, 2024
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Organisers postpone Vintage Vibes Festival citing 'current economic pressures'
The organisers of the Vintage Vibes Festival, which was scheduled to take place at Tomich Wines, Adelaide Hills on 27th and 28th January, have announced that the event has been...
Jan 11, 2024
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Northern Territory invests $6 million in swimming and sport voucher scheme
The Northern Territory Government is investing $6 million under the Sport Voucher Scheme to provide affordable access to sport for school-enrolled children and core aquatic...
Jan 10, 2024
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Prime Minister delivers funding for weather impacted Queensland tourism
In the wake of devastating flooding impacting parts of Far North Queensland in the past month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $24 million recovery and...
Jan 10, 2024
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More disaster assistance announced for south-east Queensland
The Australian and Queensland Governments have today announced new support measures to boost disaster recovery and resilience operations in south-east Queensland in the wake of...
Jan 8, 2024
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Tourism and Transport Forum advise of key event dates for first half of 2024
Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia has unveiled three major events that it will be hosting in the first half of 2024. Each of the events offers the chance to connect with...
Jan 7, 2024
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Western United parent company announces latest plan for A-League stadium
Western Melbourne Group (WMG), the owning entity of the A-League’s Western United, has unveiled the latest iteration for its stadium and mixed-use development project with the...
Jan 5, 2024
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Site of proposed ACTVENTURE waterpark and resort to be sold as developer's company enters administration
A company owned by the developer behind the proposed ACTVENTURE waterpark and resort on the Sunshine Coast has gone into administration, with the land to be put on the market....
Jan 4, 2024
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20 sport and recreation activities receive funding from Western Australian Government
Margaret River Ocean Swim and Goldfields Regional Festival of Football are among the 20 sport and recreational activities to receive funding from the Western Australian...
Jan 4, 2024
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Swimming and boxing clubs among those given funding boost from Northern Territory government
The Northern Territory Government’s Grassroots Grants program is delivering $5000 in funding to each of ten sporting and recreation clubs for programs, training or to purchase...
Jan 3, 2024
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Northern Territory funding opens for community organisations
A new round of major grants are now available to support not-for-profits through the Northern Territory’s Community Benefit Fund. These grants are a fantastic way for community...
Jan 2, 2024
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Survey of major fitness groups shows club openings outstrip closures at rate of two to one
New data from retail intelligence platform GapMaps shows 221 new fitness clubs opened and 112 closed across Australia for the 12 months to 31st August - a ratio of two openings...
Jan 1, 2024
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Record Victorian tourism spending reaches $37 billion in last year
The strength of Victorian tourism has been indicated by new data revealing industry spending hit a new record high of almost $37 billion in the year ending September 2023. The...
Dec 29, 2023
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Clean Health acquisition of Vast Nutrition will see accredited Nutritionist Qualifications offered worldwide
In a move that will sees accredited Nutritionist qualifications offered worldwide, Clean Health has announced its acquisition of the Vast Fitness Academy (Vast), Australia’s...
Dec 27, 2023
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