News: Finance
Grants support Victorians to get active and connect to local communities
Victorian Government funding of more than $8.1 million is helping more Victorians get involved in sport and active recreation, boosting participation opportunities across the...
Jun 15, 2025
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Subway’s naming rights sponsorship of Socceroos to conclude
Football Australia and Subway® Australia have announced that Subway® Australia's Socceroos naming rights sponsorship agreement will conclude in August, following the natural...
Jun 15, 2025
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KidSport voucher program helps almost 30,000 children throughout Western Australia take part in community sport
The KidSport initiative, part of the Western Australian Government’s effort to encourage and boost participation in grassroots sport, has hit $10 million in under a year,...
Jun 14, 2025
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South Australian Government supports athletes to achieve global goals
69 elite South Australian athletes have received vital state government support to help them achieve their goals at the Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games. The athletes...
Jun 12, 2025
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Music Australia reports Australia music industry generated revenues over $8 billion
Music Australia has today released the report - ‘The Bass Line: Charting the Economic Contribution of Australia's Music Industry’ - which finds the Australian music industry...
Jun 12, 2025
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AUSactive flags potential for tax claims and advantages of membership
AUSactive is flagging that people working in the exercise and active health industry may be eligible to claim a wide range of work-related expenses, from AUSactive membership...
Jun 11, 2025
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Hills sporting clubs unite with Council to campaign for more fields
The Hills Shire Council urgently needs 40 new sports fields and is calling on the NSW Government to help fund the delivery of the playing fields to meet surging demand and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Botanic Gardens among public spaces to secure NSW Government funding
The NSW Government has advised it will be investing $110 million in the 2025-26 Budget to revitalise and rebuild an array of public spaces – aimed at delivering enhanced and...
Jun 10, 2025
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Funding promised for Bega War Memorial Pool while Bega Valley Aquatics Coordinator recognised for leadership skills
Bega Valley Shire Council Aquatics Facilities Coordinator, Nic Hoynes leads a team that has helped thousands of children and adults learn to swim and grow their confidence in...
Jun 10, 2025
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BEIA welcomes New Zealand Government investment boost for business events
The Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has welcomed an additional $3 million investment by the New Zealand Government to attract international business events to New...
Jun 9, 2025
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NovoFit and Genesis Health + Fitness continue to support the Very Special Kids Treadmill Challenge
The unwavering support of equipment supplier NovoFit and Genesis Health + Fitness along with 1,037 participants and 35 treadmills resulted in almost $950,000 raised in just 24...
Jun 9, 2025
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South Australian Budget allocates funding to help protect the state’s environment
The wildlife rehabilitation sector, maintaining the health of River Murray and expanding a National Park at the centre of a World Heritage bid will be supported following the...
Jun 6, 2025
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Funding boost for developing Aboriginal tourism ventures in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government’s Round 4 of the Aboriginal Tourism Development Support Grant Program is now open for Northern Territory Aboriginal majority-owned businesses...
Jun 6, 2025
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Stage 2 commences on Sam Kerr Football Centre as WA Budget allocates $332 million for state sports infrastructure
The commencement of Stage 2 works on the $4 million expansion of the Sam Kerr Football Centre comes as the Western Australian Government confirms a $332 million investment in...
Jun 5, 2025
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Big Red Group Chief Executive notes experience economy shows optimism albeit with challenges
While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently reducing the cash rate to 3.85% in May 2025 is a welcome move, David Anderson, Chief Executive of Big Red Group (Australia’s...
Jun 4, 2025
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Restaurant and Catering Australia concerned over impact of wage rise on hospitality sector
Australia’s peak body for restaurants, cafes and caterers, Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) is concerned that the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase the modern...
Jun 3, 2025
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Mastercard report shows extent of fraud in popular tourist locations
International tourism is an industry highly susceptible to fraud, with scams rising 18% during the (Northern Hemisphere) summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season in...
Jun 2, 2025
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Australian Open 2025 delivers record $565 million in economic benefits to Victoria
According to a new IER report, the Australian Open 2025 injected $565.8 million into Victoria’s economy, smashing attendance records having attracted 1.9 billion global fans and...
Jun 2, 2025
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Club Pilates Australia signs milestone franchise agreement with United States-based Riser Fitness
Club Pilates Australia, the Australian operator of the world's largest Pilates brand, has secured a franchise agreement with United States - based Club Pilates franchise group,...
Jun 2, 2025
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Tasmania Football Club makes key commercial appointment
The Tasmania Devils have revealed the appointment of James Creak as General Manager Commercial and Partnerships. Described as a key appointment in "building the commercial...
Jun 1, 2025
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Emersons Dunedin Marathon among Dunedin events welcoming government funding
A New Zealand Government funding boost of more than $100,000 will provide welcome assistance to a group of renowned Dunedin events. Dunedin City Council Team Leader – Events Dan...
Jun 1, 2025
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Asia-Pacific leads trending tourism destinations
Asia-Pacific is home to eight of the world’s top 15 trending summer (Northern Hemisphere) travel destinations, according to Travel Trends 2025, the annual Mastercard Economics...
May 31, 2025
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Regional Participation Grants deliver for all abilities sport in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced 88 grants worth more than $1.5 million from the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants program for grassroots sport and active...
May 30, 2025
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New Waikato Regional Theatre looks to drive revenue with retractable seating installation
The Waikato Regional Property Trust will receive $1.3 million from Hamilton City Council to install retractable seating in the Waikato Regional Theatre, increasing its community...
May 29, 2025
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