News: Finance
Game-Changing funding for women’s sports research at Victorian Universities
The Victorian Government’s 2023/24 Change Our Game Research Grants Program has been launched to provide funding of up to $25,000 to assist Victorian university researchers to...
Sep 25, 2023
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Youth Live4Life encourages participation in swimming fundraising event
Youth Live4Life's LAP it UP is a fitness and fundraising challenge to swim laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in rural and regional communities. The...
Sep 25, 2023
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Major sponsorship for 51st NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout
The largest annual Indigenous sporting event for NSW will be held at the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex (CCRSRC) at Tuggerah over the October long...
Sep 25, 2023
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accesso identifies future growth targets
Access technology provider accesso Technology Group has announced that it is in a strong position for future growth having made three recent acquisitions. While reporting a loss...
Sep 24, 2023
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Tasmania’s hospitality and tourism sectors supported in journey to reduce carbon emissions
In helping Tasmania’s hospitality and tourism operators reduce their carbon footprint, the State Government has opened applications for their $900,000 Tourism Emissions...
Sep 24, 2023
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Victorian multicultural communities to benefit from festivals and events funding
The Victorian Government is supporting the state’s multicultural communities to celebrate, share and preserve their culture with a new round of festivals and events grants....
Sep 24, 2023
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Funding program revamped to support Northern Territory events
In support of the Northern Territory’s events industry, the Territory Government’s Event Funding Program (EFP) has been revamped to make applying for event support easier and...
Sep 24, 2023
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Biggest funding commitment ever announced for Surf Life Saving NSW
The biggest funding commitment ever for Surf Life Saving NSW has been announced by the NSW Government - pledging an additional $23 million over four years to help keep NSW...
Sep 23, 2023
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Funding helps volunteers protect Victoria’s natural environment
More than $4.4 million worth of Victorian Government grants have been awarded to the State’s youth and volunteer groups to further improve Victoria’s natural environment. More...
Sep 22, 2023
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dismisses ‘sportswashing’ criticisms
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dismisses ‘sportswashing’ criticisms The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, has dismissed claims that the...
Sep 22, 2023
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Historic deal secures big wage rises for women players and longer AFLW season
The AFL has agreed what it calls a “historic new joint collective bargaining agreement” which includes longer contracts for first-round draftees and big wage rises for women’s...
Sep 21, 2023
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Hobart's Dark Mofo festival cancelled for 2024
Hobart's popular winter tourist festival, Dark Mofo, has been cancelled for 2024 with new artistic director Chris Twite making the announcement on Hobart's waterfront this...
Sep 21, 2023
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Australian Sports Commission funds 56 projects to help athletes prepare for Paris 2024
The Australian Sports Commission’s second stream of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Fund has been announced with 56 targeted projects across 26 sports to...
Sep 21, 2023
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Insurance company to end coverage for artists working at heights
Public and commercial galleries, as well as council projects that require artists to have their own insurance may be facing bigger challenges in the future, as QBE will no...
Sep 21, 2023
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Funding to enhance Cape York’s protection of natural and cultural values
The Queensland Government’s 2023-24 State Budget includes additional funding to help protect the natural landscapes and cultural values of Cape York Peninsula for future...
Sep 20, 2023
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Northern Territory schools benefit from Artists Grant Program
This year’s Artists in Schools Grant Program sees 13 schools from across the Northern Territory benefitting from $90,000 in grants to engage artists to co-design and deliver a...
Sep 20, 2023
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Belong and Sydney Sixers partnership announced
Mobile and internet provider, Belong, has joined forces with the Sydney Sixers Men’s and Women’s teams, marking the launch of a three-year contract with the club and Belong’s...
Sep 19, 2023
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NSW budget backs events and national parks but cuts funding for Destination NSW
Arts, culture and public transport are to benefit from funding commitments in the NSW Government’s 2023/24 budget but promotional agency Destination NSW has seen its total...
Sep 19, 2023
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Support offered for recovery of Kimberley flood impacted environmental and cultural assets
The Federal and Western Australian Governments are delivering support for the clean-up, rehabilitation and monitoring of the long-term environmental, heritage and cultural...
Sep 19, 2023
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Report shows sport and exercise save the Australian health system more than they cost in injuries
An Australian Sports Commission funded report, ‘Economics of sport and physical activity participation and injury’, reveals Australians saved the health system more than $320...
Sep 18, 2023
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Recovery support continues for NSW flood damaged arts and cultural infrastructure
A number of arts and cultural communities impacted by severe weather and flood events in February and June last year require support to rebuild damaged arts and cultural...
Sep 18, 2023
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Victorian Sports Grants help boost participation among First Nations Athletes
The Victorian Government has released its latest grants program aimed at boosting sport participation among First Nations communities – giving them more opportunities to compete...
Sep 18, 2023
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XV Capital makes Board appointment to drive global sports tech expansion
Leading sports advisory and investment firm, XV Capital, founded by former Australian Rugby Union captain Stirling Mortlock and business partner James Godfrey, has expanded its...
Sep 17, 2023
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Final steps undertaken in liquidation of the Global Association of International Sports Federations
Members of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) have approved the final steps in the liquidation of the organisation at an Extraordinary General...
Sep 17, 2023
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