News: Finance
Additional $1 million for Fraser Coast Marine Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre
Hoping to aid the recovery of more than 150 sick and injured marine turtles every year, the Queensland Government will invest an additional $1 million into the development of...
Jun 20, 2023
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'Worst-case scenario' set to see liquidation of Mount Ruapehu ski fields operator
A watershed meeting over the fate of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), which went into voluntary administration last year owing $45 million, has seen the business given back to its...
Jun 19, 2023
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Roller software appoints USA-based Chief Operating Officer
Aiming to support its ongoing expansion, Melbourne-based attractions management software company Roller has recently expanded its leadership team in the USA with former director...
Jun 19, 2023
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Funding doubled for Northern Territory Visitor Experience Enhancement Program
The Northern Territory Government has almost doubled the latest round of funding for Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP) grants which sees $3 million on offer to...
Jun 19, 2023
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Plans move forward for second Rockhampton stadium
Despite work having commenced on the $54 million redevelopment of Rockhampton's Browne Park, the proponents of a rival stadium plan in the Central Queensland city have lodged a...
Jun 18, 2023
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BFT placed fourth on AFR's Fast Global List
Fitness franchise BFT has been placed fourth on the Australian Financial Review ’s Fast Global for 2023. Announced on Tuesday, the AFR Fast Global list celebrates Australian...
Jun 18, 2023
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Uptown Grant program to activate Sydney’s neon grid
The NSW Government has announced the first successful recipients of its Uptown Grant Program with 21 diverse districts across Greater Sydney having each received up to $200,000...
Jun 18, 2023
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Small cultural and community sporting events supported across Greater Melbourne
The Victorian Government has announced an investment of almost $3 million to support 122 event organisers of small and medium events across Melbourne. The investment will...
Jun 18, 2023
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Ski Areas Association NZ supports Mt Ruapehu’s future
In the lead up to the critical meeting this week to decide the future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) future, the Ski Areas Association New Zealand (SAANZ)] has expressed its...
Jun 18, 2023
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All-female motorsport series enters administration after failing to secure funding
The all-female W Series motor racing series has entered administration after the single-seater championship failed to secure funding. After announcing, in October last year,...
Jun 15, 2023
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Royal Life Saving welcomes new Community Energy Upgrades Fund as presenting opportunity for aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has welcomed the new Community Energy Upgrades Fund which seeks to partner with local government and community groups to deliver energy...
Jun 15, 2023
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Australia Council supports touring initiatives with $2.8 million investment
The Australia Council for the Arts (soon to be Creative Australia) is investing $2.8 million - one of its biggest funding rounds in recent years - to support artists in...
Jun 15, 2023
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South Australia 2023/24 budget includes $20.8 million to secure and develop events
The South Australian 2023/24 Budget includes $20.8 million over four years to secure further new events and grow existing events across the state. This is in addition to the...
Jun 15, 2023
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Councils given access to new $100 million energy efficiency fund
Local councils will be able to apply for money to make swimming pools, sporting grounds and courts more energy efficient, under a $100 million Federal Government program....
Jun 15, 2023
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New report highlights economic impact of Sydney Fringe Festival
A new impact report produced by Hawkridge Entertainment Services for the Sydney Fringe Festival - New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival - has been released which...
Jun 14, 2023
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Lifeguard services and sport venue accessibility among initiatives prioritised in Gold Coast budget
Gold Coast City Council has prioritised a number of safety initiatives in its 2023/34 budget including increased funding for lifeguard services and improved access to the city’s...
Jun 14, 2023
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre among recipients of accessibility funding
The Victorian Government is supporting the construction of 13 new Changing Places facilities in the community in its aim to improve accessibility for people with disability....
Jun 14, 2023
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Queensland Government funding supports First Nation arts and cultural projects
The Queensland Government continues to support First Nation arts and cultural projects with an investment of more than $1.3 million through the First Nations Commissioning Fund....
Jun 14, 2023
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Grant applications for this year's WA Bike Month are now open
Taking place annually in October, WA Bike Month aims to promote and encourage people of all ages and abilities to ride bikes for transport, fun and for a healthier lifestyle....
Jun 14, 2023
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FIT Summit 2023 Awards of Excellence presented in Singapore
Winners of FIT Summit’s 2023 Awards of Excellence have been announced and celebrated during the World Health, Fitness and Wellness Festival in Singapore. Presented last evening,...
Jun 13, 2023
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$7.4 million to support island restoration on Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government recently announced $7.4 million in funding to support Great Barrier Reef’s Lady Elliot Island and Pine Islet island restoration and revegetation...
Jun 13, 2023
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Queensland Tourism, Sport and Aquatic sectors supported by 2023/24 state budget
Among the key focus areas of Queensland’s 2023/24 budget are tourism and event business development and support for tourism and attraction infrastructure; the upgrading of...
Jun 13, 2023
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Whakapapa Holdings ‘delighted’ at Mount Ruapehu opportunity
Confirmed as the preferred bidder to operate the Whakapapa Ski Area on Mount Ruapehu, Whakapapa Holdings Ltd has issued a statement advising that it is “delighted” at the move....
Jun 13, 2023
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Humanitix encourages startups to build philanthropy into their business models
Humanitix founders Adam McCurdie and Joshua Ross are encouraging startups to build philanthropy into their business models and highlight how startups can have a profound social...
Jun 13, 2023
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