News: Finance
Sydney UFC gym franchise collapses
An independent Western Sydney-based franchisee of the UFC Gym chain has gone into liquidation with debts of more than $1.2 million. Just over a month after the master franchisor...
Aug 8, 2023
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Jetts Fitness named second in ‘Best Places to Work in Australia’
In recognition of their team’s commitment to fostering positive company culture, Jetts Fitness has been awarded second place in this year’s list of the top 10 places to work in...
Aug 8, 2023
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Pontoon boat experience among tourism initiatives to secure Gladstone Turtle Tank funding
Six innovative ideas have successfully secured funding via the latest round of the Gladstone Council Turtle Tank tourism funding initiative. The Turtle Tank is a tourism funding...
Aug 8, 2023
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Gym owners must embrace digital integration
The Ignite Fitness Business event in Melbourne on Thursday 14th September, is to address how gym owners must embrace digital integration into their marketing and learn new...
Aug 7, 2023
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Waterco announces acquisition of Davey Water Products
Global water treatment and pool equipment manufacturer Waterco Limited has expanded its position as the largest Australian-owned and operated entity in the water industry by...
Aug 6, 2023
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Transformed Quayclean responds to Fair Work Ombudsman decision
Quayclean Australia said today it accepts the ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman in relation to an investigation at Etihad Stadium, almost six years ago, in September 2017...
Aug 6, 2023
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Events promote Australia’s fast growing sports tech industry
Events that educate and connect Australia’s fast growing sports tech industry are being staged over the next two months, with the Australia Sports Tech Conference returning at...
Aug 6, 2023
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Commonwealth Games loses potential 2030 host and considers one year delay for 2026 edition
Influenced by the Victorian Government’s decision to relinquish hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games and citing rising costs, the Canadian province of Alberta has pulled out...
Aug 6, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $332,964 for underpayment of Marvel Stadium cleaners
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $332,964 in penalties in court in response to underpayment of cleaners at Etihad Stadium (now Marvel Stadium) in Melbourne’s Docklands. The...
Aug 6, 2023
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Wildlife shelter operators and carers offered grants of up to $3,000
The Victorian Government has opened applications for the 2023 Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants for wildlife shelter operators and foster carers to access grants of up to $3,000....
Aug 5, 2023
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Western Australian Government to assist RASWA with discounted tickets for Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is investing $1.9 million in this year’s Perth Royal Show to assist the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) to deliver the...
Aug 2, 2023
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Dinosaur attractions among potential projects to be funded by Queensland Growing Future Tourism program
The Queensland Government has launched a $15 million Growing Future Tourism program designed to support tourism operators to develop visitor experiences in the new priority...
Aug 2, 2023
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Adelaide Festival 2023 generates significant impact on South Australia’s economy
Adelaide Festival 2023 has generated an estimated gross expenditure of $57.6 million for South Australia and secured additional funding of $2.3 million from the State...
Aug 2, 2023
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Queensland Government commits $25 million for sport and active recreation infrastructure
The Queensland Government is committing $25 million in community sport and active recreation infrastructure funding for not-for-profit clubs and local councils. A $10 million...
Aug 1, 2023
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Federal Court finds Delta and its director attempted to rig National Gallery of Australia tender
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised that the Federal Court found Delta Building Automation Ltd (Delta) and its sole director, Timothy Davis to...
Aug 1, 2023
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PMY Group secures investment from Bluestone Equity Partners
International venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions business the PMY Group has advised that its international expansion plans are to accelerate as a result of...
Aug 1, 2023
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TEQ funding increase to support Five-point Blueprint for Queensland visitor economy
The Queensland Government has delivered increased funding of $125 million annually for Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), locked in over the next four years. TEQ’s increased...
Aug 1, 2023
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YMCA NSW continues its management of ACT Government’s pools
Despite having expressed a desire to end its management of Canberra's public swimming pools earlier this year, the YMCA NSW is continuing to manage the ACT Government’s aquatic...
Jul 31, 2023
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NSC donates to School Excellence Scholarship Fund
The Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund (SESF), the Charity Partner for the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention 2023, has received a donation from the event....
Jul 31, 2023
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AUSactive to stage 'Mini MBA in a Day'
AUSactive has advised of the return of its Senior Management Summit, being held in Melbourne on Friday 15th September. To be held in advance of the presentation of the AUSactive...
Jul 31, 2023
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Scenic Rim’s Tramway Tunnel among recipients of funding for disaster repairs
A one-off Heritage Disaster Recovery Grant program, jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements is supporting 10 of...
Jul 30, 2023
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Applications open for scholarships to support Victorian women build sport leadership skills
Offered through the Victorian Government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, applications are now open for the latest round of the Change Our Game Professional...
Jul 30, 2023
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Hockey Australia and Hockey WA receive $400,000 funding from Western Australian Government
The Western Australian Government is supporting Hockey Australia and Hockey WA with a $400,000 investment in their Paris 2024 Olympic qualifications processes for both of...
Jul 30, 2023
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Fun Over 50 Holidays and Qantas Founders Museum among recipients of Year of Accessible Tourism grants
Funding under the $12 million 2023 Year of Accessible Tourism initiative, will support 52 Queensland organisations in delivering a range of programs and infrastructure to help...
Jul 28, 2023
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