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Capricorn Coast Netball Association facilities secures $4.5 million for upgrades
The Queensland Government is funding $4.5 million in the 2025-26 Budget for a major upgrade of the Barmaryee Sports Complex at Yeppoon with the upgrade to the Capricorn Coast...
Jul 1, 2025
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Newcastle's Victoria Theatre among NSW heritage sites to secure funding
The NSW Government has awarded a record $8.65 million to 140 grant recipients to boost the protection and restoration of heritage sites across the state, under the 2025-27 NSW...
Jun 30, 2025
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Community Sport Grant Program opens for NSW sporting organisations
The NSW Government has today opened the Local Sport Grant Program via which community sporting organisations can apply for grants of $2,000 - $20,000 with up to $50,000...
Jun 29, 2025
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Independent valuation of $145 million boosts Newcastle Art Gallery Collection
An independent valuation of $145 million places Newcastle Art Gallery as home to the most valuable public art collection in Australia outside of a capital city. This is an...
Jun 29, 2025
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Associations urged to rethink strategies amid rising geopolitical instability
A new white paper has explored how associations around the world are navigating the rapidly evolving geo-political landscape. The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau, in...
Jun 29, 2025
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Sport and Swim vouchers return for Northern Territory families
Families across the Northern Territory can apply for the next round of Sport and Learn to Swim Vouchers from 1st July, helping cover the cost of activities that keep children...
Jun 28, 2025
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PATA predicts more than 800 million tourists arrivals in Asia Pacific by 2027
The Pacific Asia Travel Association's latest mid-year update anticipates over 800 million tourists arrivals in Asia Pacific expected by 2027, with the Chinese market leading...
Jun 25, 2025
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MusicNT to launch new Music Export Fund
Northern Territory musicians will have greater access to national and international stages following the Territory Government providing $100,000 to MusicNT to launch a new Music...
Jun 25, 2025
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Flux Halo next-generation indoor stadium set for Arabian Gulf location
The development of a next-generation indoor stadium that aspires to redefine live entertainment and sporting experiences in the Gulf Cooperation Council region has been...
Jun 25, 2025
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Northern Territory Aboriginal owned businesses can now access funding for technology and infrastructure
The Northern Territory Government’s Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program Round 9 has opened allowing Teritory Aboriginal owned businesses to access funding to develop or enhance...
Jun 25, 2025
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Negawatt Projects to stage latest aquatic centre energy efficiency seminar
Negawatt Projects is running another aquatic centre energy efficiency seminar, this one to be held at St Leonards College in Melbourne on 10th July. The first session will...
Jun 25, 2025
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AFL purchases Waverley Park from Hawthorn FC
The AFL has announced that Waverley Park in Melbourne's east has returned to its possession, after the League completed a deal to buy the venue from Hawthorn ahead of the Hawks'...
Jun 24, 2025
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Queensland Rugby League unites with state government to combat betting harm
The Queensland Government and Queensland Rugby League have united to tackle sports betting with their joint 'Forget the bet. Enjoy the game' campaign now live. The two-year...
Jun 24, 2025
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Gymnastics Australia appointment looks to strengthen organisational governance and stakeholder relations
Gymnastics Australia has announced the appointment of Hannah Barnes as General Manager - Governance and Executive Services, a move the sport says is aimed at "reinforcing our...
Jun 22, 2025
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A-League's Western United served with pay breach notices
Melbourne-based A-League Western United has been served with breach notices by a number of its players over overdue wages. It’s the second time in two months that the club has...
Jun 22, 2025
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Australian Institute of Sport launches new initiative to help athletes tackle life after sport
Aware that many retiring athletes face challenges after their sporting careers ends, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched the ‘Retired Athlete Peer Support...
Jun 22, 2025
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Federal Government invests $2 million in support of Australia's 2026 Winter Paralympic Quest
The Federal Government is investing $2.06 million in funding to enable an athlete-focused approach to the delivery of the Australian Team for next year's Milano Cortina 2026...
Jun 22, 2025
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FILEX Business Summit returns for 2025
The organisers of the FILEX Business Summit have advised that the event is to return on 4th and 5th September at The Park Royal in Sydney's Darling Harbour. With a 30 year...
Jun 21, 2025
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More than $49 million invested to expand and upgrade sport and recreation infrastructure across Canberra
Aimed at creating more spaces for communities to play, train, and connect, the 2025-26 ACT Budget is investing more than $49 million to expand and upgrade sport and recreation...
Jun 19, 2025
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South Australia’s ‘The Power of Her’ program delivers record support for girls and women in sport
More than $9.1 million in funding is available in the third year of South Australia’s The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation Program (IPP), helping to deliver...
Jun 18, 2025
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$24 million Urban Technology and Innovation Fund launched to protect Great Barrier Reef
A $24 million Urban Technology and Innovation Fund has been launched by the Australian and Queensland Governments aimed at driving cutting-edge solutions for improving water...
Jun 18, 2025
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Public Investment Fund launches new company to deliver Expo 2030 Riyadh
Public Investment Fund (PIF) has today launched Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), wholly owned by PIF, to build and operate the facilities of Expo 2030 Riyadh – Saudi Arabia's...
Jun 18, 2025
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NRL's South Sydney Rabbitohs fail in bid to move home venue
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ bid to move their home games from Accor Stadium to the Allianz Stadium in Sydney's Moore Park has been rejected by the NSW Government. The club had...
Jun 18, 2025
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Knights Strong donates $2 million to enhance Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle
Knights Strong, the community arm of The Wests Group, has today announced a transformational $2 million donation to enhance Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle to help expand...
Jun 15, 2025
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