News: Finance
Aussie Ark selected as recipient of prestigious Qantas Regional Grants' program
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Qantas Regional Grants' program with the monumental grant anticipated to revolutionise...
Jul 27, 2023
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$1.5 million donated to support Queensland Olympians and Paralympians ahead of Paris 2024
The Queensland Government is supporting the state’s athletes and parathletes at Paris 2024 with a $1.5 million donation to be split equally between the Australian Olympic Team...
Jul 26, 2023
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The Grass Is Greener festival organiser to be liquidated with $3 million debts
Creditors including multiple suppliers and contractors of a failed music festival will likely get nothing after the company behind The Grass is Greener was wound up with debts...
Jul 26, 2023
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Sport clubs and museum association among recipients of City of Ballarat's partnership funding
The City of Ballarat has advised that will deliver more than $900,000 in partnership funding in the 2023/24 financial year after finalising the recipients of its City...
Jul 26, 2023
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Cardinia Shire claims it has 'no plans' to close Pakenham Outdoor Pool
Cardinia Shire Council has released a statement advising that it has no plans in place to close Pakenham Outdoor Pool or develop the site for other purposes. The Council advised...
Jul 25, 2023
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Aquatics
Funding reduction to impact Manning Regional Art Gallery
MidCoast Council has advised that a reduction in Create NSW Arts and Cultural Program funding will have an impact on the delivery of exhibitions and programs at the Manning...
Jul 25, 2023
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Federal Government unveils $7.5 million program to attract more tourism workers
The Federal Government is looking to grow Australia's tourism workforce by offering state and territory governments and tourism bodies a share of $7.5 million for programs to...
Jul 25, 2023
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Federal Government announces $20 million Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Fund
Aiming to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes achieve qualification for the 2024 Paris Games next year, Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells has today announced a $20...
Jul 24, 2023
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Sydney's Accor Stadium announced as host venue for 2023 NRL Grand Final
The NRL Grand Final will once again be played in Sydney's Accor Stadium this season following an agreement between the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and the NSW...
Jul 23, 2023
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Australian Government commits $5.5 million to boost Papua New Guinea pathway to NRL
The Australian Government’s ongoing sporting diplomacy among its neighbours in Oceania has seen Federal Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy...
Jul 23, 2023
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Perth Glory enters receivership as owner hands back A-League licence
A-Leagues side Perth Glory has been put into voluntary receivership after its owner Tony Sage relinquished the club’s A-League licence. Facing a raft of financial challenges,...
Jul 22, 2023
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Ticket sales down for Splendour in the Grass
Ticket sales for this year’s Splendour in the Grass are down almost 30% on last year, with organisers saying that cost of living pressures have driven the fall. With ticket...
Jul 20, 2023
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UFC Gyms silent on demise of Australian master franchisor but still looking for global expansion
The recent financial and legal troubles of UFC Gyms in Australia have not raised any form of comment from the Newport Beach, USA-based headquarters of the global franchise or...
Jul 20, 2023
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Fitness
Sydney-based event planner gets 15 year jail term for fraud
Sydney event planner Helen Rosamond has been jailed for a maximum of 15 years after being found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from NAB by falsifying and inflating...
Jul 20, 2023
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Fair Work Ombudsman recovers more than $684,000 from Melbourne hospitality sector
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $684,543 in wages for 1,004 underpaid workers after investigating employers in Melbourne’s hospitality precincts. Fair Work Inspectors...
Jul 20, 2023
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Northern Territory’s Aboriginal cultural experiences enhanced for tourists
The Northern Territory Government has delivered $500,000 in funding from Round 5 of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program to be shared among six organisations to enhance the...
Jul 19, 2023
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Construction team appointed and new budget approved for Yarrow Stadium East Stand rebuild
Facing rising costs and project delays, Taranaki Regional Council has announced that the redevelopment of its Yarrow Stadium is moves into its final phase with the construction...
Jul 19, 2023
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Victorian Government facing significant penalty costs for Commonwealth Games exit
Following yesterday’s announcement that it was relinquishing its hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Victorian Government is reported to have entered “delicate”...
Jul 18, 2023
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China’s biggest online fitness platform Keep Inc begins trading in Hong Kong
Beijing-based company and China’s biggest online fitness platform - Keep Inc - has raised US$40 million from the sale of 10.8 million shares in an initial public offering (IPO)...
Jul 18, 2023
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Western Australian sports and arts sectors receive $22 million each from Lotterywest
Lotterywest has delivered its third consecutive year of record-breaking returns to the Western Australian community. Of the $1.22 billion in lottery sales last financial year,...
Jul 18, 2023
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Urban sports vouchers now available to support Northern Territory families
The Northern Territory Government is investing $6 million under the Sport Voucher Scheme to provide affordable access to sport for school-enrolled children and core aquatic...
Jul 18, 2023
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Shock announcement sees Victoria Government withdraw from hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
Citing potential costs of $7 billion, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has this morning announced that the state will relinquish its hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth...
Jul 17, 2023
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Commonwealth Games Federation ‘hugely disappointed’ at Victorian Government relinquishing 2026 Games hosting
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has issued a statement this morning slamming the announcement from the Victorian Government that it is to withdraw from its hosting of...
Jul 17, 2023
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Newcastle local venues incentivised to host live music and performances
Newcastle venues are being incentivised to host live music and performances during this year's New Annual festival with a new round of funding from City of Newcastle now open...
Jul 17, 2023
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