News: Finance
Research reveals FIFA Women's World Cup to be most valuable women's competition globally
Latest analysis from Omdia - a technology research and advisory group based in London and part of Informa Tech - has revealed the FIFA Women's World Cup to be the most valuable...
Jul 17, 2023
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Last-Minute New Zealand Government bail-out enables Mt Ruapehu skifields to operate for winter
The ski fields at Mt Ruapehu opened for the winter ski season following Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ liquidators having been granted a $5 million loan from the New Zealand Government....
Jul 17, 2023
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Viva Leisure reports 55.4% revenue rise over last financial year
Canberra-based Viva Leisure has reported revenues of $141.2 million - a rise of 55.4% - over the past financial year across its brands including Plus Fitness, Club Lime, Hiit...
Jul 16, 2023
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NSW Government funds upgrades to Singleton Roosters Club in tribute to Greta bus tragedy victims
The NSW Government has announced $1.7 million towards upgrading the Singleton Roosters AFC clubhouse and facilities that will include a permanent memorial acknowledging those...
Jul 16, 2023
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Less traditional sports among recipients of Tasmanian Government funding
Less traditional sports including eightball, croquet, dragon boating and barefoot bowls are among the sport projects to receive a financial boost from the Tasmanian Government’s...
Jul 14, 2023
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Next phase of fundraising now underway for Matatiki hydrotherapy pool
Christchurch City Council advises that a community fundraising campaign to raise $1.4 million for a warm-water hydrotherapy pool has reached the halfway mark with the next phase...
Jul 14, 2023
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New ARV COVID-19 recovery report charts upward trend in post pandemic facility attendances
A newly released report from Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has shown that, in the first half of 2022, there was an upward trend in both average monthly visits to - and...
Jul 13, 2023
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Gympie Netball granted $2.4 million to rebuild flooded courts and clubhouse
Joint funding of $2.4 million from the Australian and Queensland Governments will allow Gympie Netball Association to rebuild its flood-ravaged courts, lights and club...
Jul 13, 2023
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Senior AFL executive Travis Auld named new Chief Executive of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation
Travis Auld, the AFL’s Chief Financial Officer and Manager of Broadcasting, Clubs and Fixtures, has been named as the new Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) Chief...
Jul 12, 2023
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South Australian Tourism Commission supports activation of nature-based tourism
The South Australian Tourism Commission has advised that its second round Experience Nature Tourism Fund (ENTF) opens later this month with $2 million to be shared among...
Jul 12, 2023
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SNAP program supports touring of Western Australian artists and musicians
Western Australia’s Short Notice Activities Programs (SNAP) will support artists, arts workers, musicians, bands and music industry professionals to take advantage of unplanned...
Jul 11, 2023
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Universities and Environmental Organisations share in funding for threatened species research
The Queensland Government is providing more than $1.25 million for projects under its Queensland Threatened Species Research Grants program. Grants of up to $150,000 will...
Jul 11, 2023
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Administrators report that UFC Gym Australia’s debt exceeds $15 million
The parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia, which entered administration at the end of May, are understood to have accumulated more than $15 million in debt. Having been...
Jul 10, 2023
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Great Barrier Reef partnerships continue to receive funding for healthy waterways
The Queensland Government will invest $3.75 million over three years to continue the Regional Report Card Partnerships which bring together government and local stakeholders...
Jul 10, 2023
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Ardent Leisure revenues exceed pre-COVID levels
For the first time in six years Ardent Leisure is set to record positive earnings result for the full financial year, with unaudited revenue of $83.9 million tracking 25% above...
Jul 9, 2023
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New research highlights benefits of sponsoring women’s elite sport
The Victorian Government’s recently released report The Value of You Can Be What You Can See , highlights the major financial opportunity for corporate sponsors to capitalise on...
Jul 9, 2023
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Designs for Broken Hill’s new library unveiled despite project facing spiralling costs
While Broken Hill City Council has unveiled the designs for the city's new $14.5 million library, the project is facing spiralling costs. Costs on the project have increased by...
Jul 9, 2023
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Xponential Fitness responds to critical report
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has responded firmly to critical report on its performance by financial services blogger Fuzzy...
Jul 7, 2023
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Applications for TIS Coaching Centre and Women in Sport Coaching Scholarships now open
Applications are now open for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Coaching Centre and Women in Sport Coaching Scholarships. The the scholarships are delivered through the TIS...
Jul 6, 2023
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Court finds Japanese officials guilty in Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal
The latest in a series of trials of executives and officials accused of corruption surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has seen consultant Joji Matsui found guilty of taking...
Jul 5, 2023
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La Trobe Financial named asset manager at Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground
Venues NSW has advised that it has agreed a three-year commercial partnership that will see La Trobe Financial become the asset management partner for Allianz Stadium and the...
Jul 5, 2023
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Wollongong City Council offers funding to clubs and associations using Council sportsgrounds
With Wollongong City Council recognising the role sports clubs play in the social fabric of the community, Council is offering financial assistance for local sports clubs and...
Jul 4, 2023
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ASTN receives funding to boost Western Australia’s sportstech ecosystem
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is one of nine recipients of a Round 4 X-TEND WA Program grant under the Western Australian Department of Jobs, Tourism,...
Jul 4, 2023
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Funding enables Brisbane Festival to provide paid opportunities for arts workers
A new initiative will see $178,850 allocated from the Queensland Government to enable Brisbane Festival to provide paid opportunities for eight arts workers to develop their...
Jul 2, 2023
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