News: Finance
Dreamworld partnership with Origin Zero sees Australia’s largest theme park solar installation
Dreamworld is now home to the largest solar energy system at an Australian theme park, following the completion of a 708-kW installation with Origin Zero. The system, installed...
Dec 10, 2023
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Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre delivers significant economic boost
Wellington’s new convention and exhibition centre, Tākina, has injected about $24 million of spending into the city’s economy since its opening on 1st June 2023 - more than four...
Dec 10, 2023
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Para alpine assistant coach among recipients of grants for women leaders in sport
Para alpine assistant coach Amelia Hodgson is among the 54 impressive women who work or volunteer in sport to receive funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) to help...
Dec 10, 2023
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Billboard names Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena among world's top 10 live music venues
The Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Park has named one of the most popular and successful venues in the world by American music and entertainment magazine Billboard. In its...
Dec 7, 2023
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Weight Loss Clinics acquired as Xponential Fitness business model questioned
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, is acquiring weight loss and wellness clinic operator Lindora. The announcement on the acquisition...
Dec 7, 2023
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Australia's Alta Global Group expands with acquisitions of Steppen and MMA community platform The Underground
Mixed martial arts and combat sports industry technology company the Alta Global Group, has completed two significant acquisitions as part of its growth plan to become the “next...
Dec 6, 2023
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Funding available for Queensland events promoting reconciliation
The Queensland Government has announced $200,000 in grant funding for events promoting reconciliation across the state. Applications for the Queensland Government’s Celebrating...
Dec 6, 2023
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Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators receive funding to reduce emissions
The Tasmanian Government is investing more than $620,000 in 14 Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators to help reduce emissions produced by their business. From a winery to...
Dec 6, 2023
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Fanatics signs partnership with AFL's Essendon Football Club
Global digital sports platform, Fanatics, has partnered with AFL team Essendon Football Club - one of Australia’s oldest and most successful sports clubs – marking Fanatics’...
Dec 6, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman targets Brisbane hospitality sector
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting the hospitality sector in Brisbane’s south this week with surprise inspections being made to check workers are getting the right pay and...
Dec 5, 2023
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MEAA members to petition Australian theatregoers in bid for new performers collective agreement
Major theatrical productions to be targeted by members of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) after the break down of talks over a new performers collective...
Dec 5, 2023
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SPASA acquires Australasian Leisure Management
In a move to strengthen communication and collaboration across the aquatic and leisure industry, the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd (SPASA Australia) has...
Dec 4, 2023
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Three-year partnership announced between Paralympics Australia and McDonald’s
A partnership between Paralympics Australia and McDonald’s Australia has been announced highlighting McDonald’s support for the Para-athletes striving to compete for Australia...
Dec 4, 2023
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Brisbane Lord Mayor quits 2032 Olympics Forum
The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner, has resigned from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Intergovernmental Leaders’ Forum, saying the Queensland Government...
Dec 3, 2023
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Saudi Arabia's NEOM invests in Technogym
Saudi Arabia NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) - the strategic investment arm of NEOM Company - announced late last week it will hold 6% of Technogym share capital after a €111.1...
Dec 3, 2023
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Disability grants continue to support Northern Territory inclusive events
To mark International Day of People with Disability - a globally recognised initiative held annually on 3rd December - 14 grants worth almost $50,000 are being delivered across...
Dec 3, 2023
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Netball Australia agrees new payment and conditions accord with players
The year-long dispute between Netball Australia and its elite athletes appears to be over with governing body and the Australian Netball Players’ Association (ANPA) reported to...
Dec 2, 2023
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Tenpin Bowling Australia secures Chemist Warehouse as major partner
Tenpin Bowling Australia has announced that Australian brand, Chemist Warehouse has been appointed as the Major Partner for TBA’s High Performance Programs, a pivotal step in...
Dec 1, 2023
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Royal Life Saving highlights opportunities for facilities through Community Energy Upgrade Fund Program
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has welcomed the potential benefits of the Australian Government's recently announced the Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) - which is...
Nov 30, 2023
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Sweat co-founders buy back iFIT
Co-founders - Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce - of Sweat, a leading platform for women's health and fitness, have taken back control of the company less than three years after...
Nov 30, 2023
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Netball Australia loses $18 million in Federal Government funding
Netball Australia has been stripped of almost $18 million in Federal Government funding after failing to provide a satisfactory business case to the Australian Sports Commission...
Nov 29, 2023
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Elite women’s sport anticipated to generate over US$1 billion in revenue in 2024
Global consultants Deloitte anticipate women's elite sports to generate US$1.28 billion revenue in 2024 - marking the first time that annual global revenues for women’s sport...
Nov 29, 2023
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Growth of Queensland cultural tourism outcomes supported with new funding
The Queensland Government has announced a new ‘Grow Cultural Tourism Fund’ aimed at supporting the growth of impactful arts and cultural events in communities across the state....
Nov 27, 2023
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Victorian Government allocates $2 million to support music industry workers
The Victorian Government is allocating $2 million for national charity Support Act to ensure more live music workers have access to important mental health, wellbeing and crisis...
Nov 26, 2023
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