News: Finance
A-Leagues announces plans for expansion teams in Canberra and Auckland as of 2024
Australian Professional Leagues has today revealed that as part of its plan to grow the men’s competition to 14 teams that Canberra and Auckland will be’ preferred markets for...
Mar 14, 2023
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Grants available to enhance tourism experiences in Northern Territory
Grants of up to $100,000 are now available under Round 6 of Tourism NT’s Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP). VEEP supports tourism businesses undertake projects that...
Mar 14, 2023
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BFT secures highest possible franchise rating
Australian-founded fitness franchise BFT has been awarded the highest possible business rating by franchise-focused research and advisory firm FRANdata. FRANdata’s independent...
Mar 13, 2023
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Theatre productions among projects to benefit from latest Queensland Government arts funding
A range of new theatre works are among the 28 projects to share in more than $2 million funding from the Queensland Government as it continues to champion the growth of the arts...
Mar 13, 2023
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Wanaka ski field looks to fundraise for new base building
Snow Farm - New Zealand’s only cross-country ski field - has today announced that is beginning construction on a temporary base building for the 2023 winter, while seeking to...
Mar 12, 2023
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Eventbrite announces 8% cuts to global workforce
Fearing recessionary pressures and a looming economic downturn, global event management and ticketing service Eventbrite has announced that it is to cut about 8% of its...
Mar 10, 2023
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Harvey Lister: ‘live events and entertainment are recession proof’
Expressing confidence in the market for live events and entertainment in the post pandemic environment and backing the Federal and Queensland Government’s recently announced...
Mar 9, 2023
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Northern Beaches Council seeks to address growing energy costs of operating Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre
With the cost of energy consumption at its Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre rising towards a million dollars a year, Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council has released a...
Mar 9, 2023
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Starlizard Integrity Services launches alert system to help fight sport match manipulation
Starlizard Integrity Services, has launched Komodo - an innovative online integrity alert system offered free of charge for use by sports governing bodies and enforcement...
Mar 9, 2023
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Basketball Australia and Seven Consulting extend partnership
Basketball Australia and Seven Consulting have extended their partnership for a further three years to support the Opals – Australia’s women’s team – and more broadly, women’s...
Mar 8, 2023
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Geelong Youth Symphony Orchestra among arts grant recipients to be congratulated
The City of Greater Geelong’s 2023-2023 Arts Projects Grant recipients, sharing in nearly $203,000, have been congratulated and provided further support during a celebration at...
Mar 8, 2023
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Infinite Cycle studios close as chain falls into liquidation
Infinite Cycle, once described as Australia’s largest indoor cycling franchise, is being wound up with liquidators appointed to the master franchise business. Three years after...
Mar 7, 2023
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Amateur boxing organisation among recipients of Queensland Government funding
470 Queensland community and not-for-profit groups will share in more than $11 million under the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Funding. Among the successful...
Mar 7, 2023
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IBISWorld sees declining fitness industry revenue and potential saturation of budget 24/7 gyms
Despite other surveys suggesting a rebound among fitness operators, market research company IBISWorld has highlighted the challenges that the industry is facing with declining...
Mar 6, 2023
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AUSactive highlights urgent need for Federal Budget to prioritise physical activity
With more than two-thirds of Australian adults classed as overweight or obese, AUSactive says that the upcoming Federal Budget needs to priority physical health. Citing findings...
Mar 5, 2023
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Clarence Valley Council reveals plans for Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre
With the ageing Grafton Olympic Pool closed over summer having “reached the end of its useful life”, Clarence Valley Council has revealed plans for a new Regional Aquatic Centre...
Mar 5, 2023
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NSW flood affected sports facilities receive additional funding to repair and rebuild
NSW sports facilities, programs, and sporting organisations impacted by floods are to share in $36 million to help with restoring and rebuilding projects to get community sport...
Mar 5, 2023
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Surge in Dreamworld visitation contributes to Ardent Leisure revenue rise
Ardent Leisure has seen revenue for the December 2022 half year more than double on its 2021 performance with year-on-year income reaching $43.76 million as guests stream back...
Mar 2, 2023
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Media advises of closing of F45 studios as founder reportedly being chased for $10 million by creditors
A series of media reports over recent days have advised of the closure of F45 training gyms across Australia leaving members of out of pocket due to unused memberships....
Mar 2, 2023
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Additional investment supports growth of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
The Queensland Government’s new additional investment of $400,000 per annum over four years will support Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to realise its growth ambition, secure its...
Mar 2, 2023
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Karting among Western Australian sport and recreation activities to receive funding
Albany City Kart Club is among the eight organisations sharing in $25,910 from the latest Western Australian Active Regional Communities Grants program. The funding has been...
Feb 27, 2023
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Latest round of Victoria’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program opens
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program is now open to support many of the state’s top emerging athletes and sports teams with their...
Feb 26, 2023
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Football Australia launches Game Changer initiative to support community clubs
Football Australia has launched their 'Game Changer' initiative to support community football clubs across Australia to create an effective and sustainable environment. As clubs...
Feb 24, 2023
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Lead up to NSW election sees roll out of leisure project funding pledges
With the NSW state election approaching on 25th March, the incumbent NSW Government has made a slew of ongoing announcements and election funding pledges for a range of...
Feb 23, 2023
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