News: Finance
$5.25 million available for NSW Surf Life Saving Club upgrades
The NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program has opened allowing clubs to apply for up to $5.25 million for new and improved facilities. Clubs can receive grants up to $1...
Nov 7, 2023
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New Collective Bargaining Agreement finalised for WNBL Players’ 2023/24 season
A new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for WNBL players for the 2023/24 Season has been finalised by the Cygnett Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) and Australian...
Nov 6, 2023
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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre reopens its Linkage Grant program
Aiming to attract valuable conferences to the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has reopened its Linkage Grant program which offers financial...
Nov 5, 2023
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Six art centres in the Kimberley supported by additional funding
The successful Wirnan Cultural Engagement and Learning Project involving six art centres in the Kimberley has secured more than $1 million in additional funding over four years...
Nov 5, 2023
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Hapana secures investment to drive USA expansion
Fitness technology platform Hapana has today announced a new investment from Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC), a multi-stage growth fund based out of New York. With plans of...
Nov 5, 2023
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Bank warns consumers over ticketing scams ahead of summer of events
The National Australia Bank has warned consumers to be aware of social media scams that offer tickets to high-profile sold-out concerts over the coming months. After more than...
Nov 2, 2023
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XV Capital partners with Coachmate to transform grassroots sports community coaching and engagement
Australian sports advisory and investment firm XV Capital, co-founded by former Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock and business partner James Godfrey, has today announced a...
Nov 2, 2023
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Australian Professional Leagues announce eToro as official A-Leagues Partner
The Australian Professional Leagues and has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement for the A-Leagues’ Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Liberty A-League Women with trading and...
Nov 2, 2023
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Coach Welly secures pre-seed funding valuing company at $4.25 million
Queensland-based technology start-up Coach Welly has announced its recent success in raising pre-seed funding, valuing the company at $4.25 million. Led by Angel Loop,...
Nov 2, 2023
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Victorian football and netball clubs rewarded for Road Safety Commitment
The Victorian Government and Transport Accident Commission have announced this year’s recipients of the TAC Club Rewards program, incentivising grassroots clubs across the state...
Nov 1, 2023
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Sport Canterbury unhappy at further Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre delays
The legal dispute and further delays over escalating completion costs for Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre are compound the frustration for Christchurch...
Oct 31, 2023
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Fitness industry platform GoXPro secures funding from NAVIS Capital
Progressive fitness industry platform - GoXPro - has secured funding from NAVIS Capital (majority stakeholder in Evolution Wellness) following the personal training success that...
Oct 31, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman recovers money for underpayment of Bondi hospitality staff
$164,635 in penalties has been secured in court by the Fair Work Ombudsman against the former operators of a bar and restaurant at Bondi, in eastern Sydney, for “extensive and...
Oct 31, 2023
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CommBank extends partnership with Football Australia to support launch of new community fund
Having supported football since 2021, from grassroots through to the elite, CommBank is extending its partnership with Football Australia to support the launch of a new...
Oct 30, 2023
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OECD urges strong medicine for Australian economy
Recommendations in a newly released report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for the Australian Government to spend more on preventative...
Oct 28, 2023
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Three year jail term for golf club treasurer who stole more than $475,000
A former accountant has been sentenced to a three year prison term after stealing more than $475,000 through his role as treasurer of a regional Victorian golf club....
Oct 27, 2023
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Federal Government announces independent review of Canberra's Australian Institute of Sport
Amid speculation that the Federal Government is considering its relocation, the Federal Government has announced that it is to undertake a "clear-eyed view" of the...
Oct 26, 2023
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Queensland Government launches First Nations Arts Business Hub
The Queensland Government has launched the First Nations Arts Business Hub and opened applications for First Nations Arts Business Grants. Co-designed with the First Nations...
Oct 25, 2023
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Applicatons open for Victorian Pride events and festival organisations
The Victorian Government has opened the $400,000 Pride Events and Festivals Fund for 2023-24, which includes two dedicated funding streams for eligible community groups, for the...
Oct 25, 2023
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Despite hosting T20 World Cup Cricket Australia records $16.9 million loss in last financial year
While hosting the Twenty20 World Cup last year generated a profit of more than $40 million for Cricket Australia, the body has today advised that it recorded a $16.9 million...
Oct 25, 2023
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Parramatta could be an ‘events mecca’ if more NSW Government funding was invested in Sydney’s west
The City of Parramatta is calling on the NSW Government to increase its funding in Sydney’s west to enable the hosting of major events and festivals after a record-breaking...
Oct 23, 2023
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Funding increased for community sport in NSW
Sport clubs across NSW can now apply for more funding under the Local Sport Grant Program which provides $4.65 million funding to NSW sporting organisations with $50,000...
Oct 23, 2023
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A-League's Newcastle Jets up for sale
The Newcastle Jets have been put up for sale by its owning group. Aiming to secure a long-term, sustainable future for the financially troubled A-League club, Newcastle Jets...
Oct 22, 2023
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Run Wild event marks Monarto Safari Park's 40th birthday
Monarto Safari Park marked its 40th birthday today with the Run Wild event which saw a crowd of supporters cheering on the participants including 400 early morning runners,...
Oct 20, 2023
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