News: Finance
XV Capital Partners with Clubfunders to revolutionise sporting payments
Sports payments technology company Clubfunders, has today announced a strategic partnership with leading sports advisory and investment firm XV Capital. The partnership also...
Oct 9, 2023
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Billing
Funding boost for Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and Snow Australia
Australia’s winter sports athletes have received extra funding committed to support their preparations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The...
Oct 8, 2023
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Netball Australia fails to agree collective pay agreement with elite players
Netball Australia and the eight Super Netball clubs have today expressed disappointment in the rejection by the Australian Netball Players Association (ANPA) of what they have...
Oct 8, 2023
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Finance
Sport and active recreation volunteers supported in Northern Territory
NT Sport and Active Recreation Volunteer Development Grants are now open for which territory peak sporting bodies and active recreation organisations can apply for their share...
Oct 8, 2023
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Finance
Forsyth Barr Stadium events contribute $32.5 million into Dunedin economy
Dunedin City Holdings Limited’s latest financial results highlight a $32.5 million cash injection from stadium events along with a strong rebound in passenger numbers at Dunedin...
Oct 5, 2023
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Venues
Victorian Parliamentary Commonwealth Games cancellation inquiry launches public hearings
The Victorian Parliamentary probe into the handling of the cancelled Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games will hold its first public hearings next week. Being held on the mornings...
Oct 5, 2023
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AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish explains the importance of Mental Health Month
October is Mental Health Month and Australia is in the grip of a mental health and inactivity crisis. One in five Australians have experienced a mental disorder in the last 12...
Oct 3, 2023
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Fitness
Madame Tussauds hosts Sydney's first MINIBOSS Business School
The Global Franchise in Business Education for kids and teens - MINIBOSS Business School - has launched in Sydney with 12 entrepreneurs aged 11 to 15 visiting Madame Tussauds...
Oct 3, 2023
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$23 million investment in Northern Territory arts organisations
A $23 million investment from the Northern Territory Government will allow Arts organisations across the Territory to have the stability to plan, develop and showcase arts...
Oct 3, 2023
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Arts
New Zealand Government to back Ruapehu Alpine Lifts operations with further $7.35 million
The New Zealand Government is to back the financially troubled Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) with a further $7.35 million in funding. Representing the fourth cash injection from...
Oct 2, 2023
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Audoo metering technology helps OneMusic accurately collect royalties for artists
With a mission to pay public performance royalties to musicians more accurately, licencing agency OneMusic is investing in the widespread rollout across Australian and New...
Oct 2, 2023
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Fitness
Work recommences on more cost-effective Frank Kitts Park playground
Wellington City Council has approved the funding for a downscaled, more modest design of the Frank Kitts Park playground which sees work now underway. The new design...
Oct 2, 2023
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Play
Move to transition Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre to renewable energy
The City of Ballarat has advised that its staff are working with aquatic centre consultancy Beca to assess the potential for reducing energy demand and transitioning to 100%...
Oct 2, 2023
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Environment
Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility unlikely to open before the end of 2024
The completion date for Christchurch’s new Metro Sports Facility is reported to have been subject to a further delayed again, with its expected completion now not expected until...
Oct 1, 2023
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Aquatics
Jetts Fitness secures two AUSactive National Awards
Jetts Fitness secured two major wins at this years’ 10 THOUSAND FEET Awards at AUSactive National Awards Gala held in September. Health and fitness organisations focused on...
Oct 1, 2023
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Fitness
Queensland Government launches $5 million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund
The Queensland Government marked this week’s World Tourism Day and Queensland’s Year of Accessible Tourism with the launch of $5 million in inclusive tourism grants....
Oct 1, 2023
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Government
Sports Commission's Keiran Perkins looks to rebalance funding
Australian Sports Commission Chief Executive Keiran Perkins has called out Federal Government funding for sport, criticising the concept of ‘buying gold medals’ and indicating...
Sep 29, 2023
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Viva Leisure annual report charts 'remarkable journey'
The newly released 2022/23 annual report of leading Australian fitness brand owner Viva Leisure has advised of the ASX-listed company's first full year of uninterrupted trading...
Sep 28, 2023
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Events contribute significantly to Ballarat’s economy
Ballarat’s Begonia Festival and Heritage Festival are among events delivered or funded by the City of Ballarat that generated more than $44 million for the city's economy in the...
Sep 27, 2023
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Arts
Over $10.5 million in local government grants to encourage cycling and walking in Queensland
Walking and cycling networks are being developed across Queensland through State Government funding of over $10.5 million in local government grants to build 40 new active...
Sep 27, 2023
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Fitness
NSW Government continues its support of Newcastle 500 race
The NSW Government has provided funding to host the Newcastle 500 race in 2024 and is working towards a five-year deal with Supercars and landowner City of Newcastle Council to...
Sep 27, 2023
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Planet Fitness expands to 17 clubs in Australia
The recent opening of two clubs in Queensland in two days has seen Planet Fitness expand its Australian portfolio to 17 clubs. The chain’s opening of its second club in...
Sep 27, 2023
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Fitness
NSW Government reverses controversial screen industry funding cuts
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia (SPA) have today welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to reverse the cutting of $60 million in...
Sep 26, 2023
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Regional tourism consultancy launches donation initiative
On World Tourism Day, 27th September, regional tourism development consultancy Tilma Group is launching a program that contributes to the resilience of regional, rural and...
Sep 26, 2023
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Consultants