News: Finance
Queensland Health and Wellbeing grants program now open
Applications are now open for Queensland Health and Wellbeing grants for community-based projects and research focused on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, health equity and...
Feb 23, 2023
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Marriott International raises US$251,000 for the health and wellbeing of Asia Pacific communities
Marriott International, has announced that at the conclusion of its annual charity event, 'Road to Give', across Asia Pacific, more than US$251,000 has been raised to support...
Feb 23, 2023
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AFL makes $360 million commitment for Tasmanian team funding contingent on new Hobart stadium
Supporting the Tasmanian Government’s push to obtain a licence for a 19th AFL team, the League has pledged to spend $360 million supporting the new team and game development...
Feb 22, 2023
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Viva Leisure reveals 98% profit rise as group footprint rises to 338 locations
Fitness club network Viva Leisure Limited has reported revenue of $67.4 million during the second half of 2022, a rise of 98%. Releasing its results for the first half of the...
Feb 22, 2023
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NRL announces record $62.9 million operating surplus for 2022 season
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has advised stakeholders in the game that its 2022 financial result show an operating surplus of $62.9 million. The record figure...
Feb 21, 2023
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US Government to help fund clearance of unexploded Second World War bombs before Solomon Islands Pacific Games
The USA's Department of State has provided US$1 million in funding towards the ongoing clearance of unexploded ordnances (UXO) from the Second World War in the Solomon Islands...
Feb 21, 2023
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ExerciseNZ's Richard Beddie appointed to IHRSA Board of Directors
Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of ExerciseNZ and Chief of staff to the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPs), has been called to serve as...
Feb 20, 2023
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Mel Tempest announces return of her Ignite Fitness Business event
Mel Tempest, acknowledged by AUSactive with the Australian fitness industry’s highest award in October last year, has announced the return of her Ignite Fitness Business event...
Feb 20, 2023
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Screen Territory grants expand into video games industry
The Northern Territory Government has opened Round 3 of the 2022-23 Screen Territory Funding Program, with a new Games Development grant available to support the growth of the...
Feb 20, 2023
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Western Sydney sporting fields and training centres secure NSW government funding
The NSW Government has announced more than $316.7 million in funding for local councils and community groups in western Sydney via its $1.6 billion WestInvest Community Project...
Feb 19, 2023
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City of Melbourne awards Carlton Baths heat pump install contract to 3E Group
The City of Melbourne has awarded 3E Group a contract to remove gas-fired heating equipment at Carlton Baths and to replace it with an electric heat pump. Part of the City of...
Feb 19, 2023
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Creative New Zealand welcomes additional $22 million in pandemic recovery funding
A new one-off investment of $22 million from the New Zealand Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund has been allocated to support the arts sector as it rebuilds after the effects...
Feb 19, 2023
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Sydney WorldPride among five entertainment projects to receive Federal Government funding
The Australian Government, through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund will deliver over $590,000 in shared funding to five world-class arts and entertainment...
Feb 17, 2023
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Queensland and Federal Governments agree $7 billion funding for 2032 Brisbane Games venues
A $7 billion funding agreement for Brisbane's sporting and event venues ahead of the 2032 Olympics, including a rebuilding of the Gabba and the construction of the new Brisbane...
Feb 16, 2023
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PMY Group expands with TechMedia acquisition
Technology solutions provide PMY Group has announced the purchase of TechMedia, an Australian company that offers cutting-edge digital technologies. The acquisition aims to...
Feb 16, 2023
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BFT franchisee explains progress of her Hamilton East studio
Lish Metekingi, owner of the BFT franchise at Hamilton East on the North Island, has shared her experiences of the continued growth of her studio. Opened in January 2021 as only...
Feb 16, 2023
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$20.75 million investment to help Queensland farmers protect Great Barrier Reef
The Queensland Government will invest $20.75 million in the next three years to help farmers reduce harmful run-off, improve productivity and protect the Great Barrier Reef. The...
Feb 16, 2023
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AFL 2022 financial results show return to profit
AFL has reported an operating profit of $20.7 million for 2022, marking a $66.8 million year-on-year turnaround in its performance. Forwarding its 2022 financial results to the...
Feb 15, 2023
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More than $17 million invested in Netball, Squash and Bowls to prepare for Victoria 2026
Bowls,netball and squash are to receive an investment of more than $17 million over the next four years from the Australian Government and Australian Institute of Sport to boost...
Feb 15, 2023
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Grants now available for Western Australian projects aiming to increase participation in sport
The Western Australian Government is offering grants of between $20,000 and $150,000 for projects that aim to minimise the barriers for participation in sport. The Sport and...
Feb 15, 2023
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Riverside Theatres redevelopment tops list of Western Sydney projects to secure funding boost
The City of Parramatta has secured a $170 million funding boost for transformational community projects which include the redevelopment of Riverside Theatres. The funding boost,...
Feb 14, 2023
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Landmark NRLW deal to see longer seasons and higher pay
The National Rugby League and the Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) have reached an in-principal agreement on a new pay deal for women in the NRLW. The five-year,...
Feb 14, 2023
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes Federal Government funding
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s grants announcement of 111 caravan parks from across the country to receive grants of...
Feb 13, 2023
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Appointments complete New Zealand Rugby Commercial board
New Zealand Rugby has announced the completion of the organisational structure for its new commercial arm with the appointments of Gina Brogi and Rob Fyfe to its board of...
Feb 12, 2023
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