News: Finance
Wing’s Wildlife Park among recipients of Tasmanian Government flood funding
Wing’s Wildlife Park, the only facility of its kind on Tasmania’s north-west coast, will receive support for the reconstruction of its not-for-profit native animal hospital,...
Jan 4, 2023
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Cristiano Ronaldo move to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr to prompt a new era in Asian football
The arrival of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has been predicted as being a game changer for the game in Asia. With Al-Nassr announcing the...
Jan 3, 2023
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Northern Territory Government provides ongoing support for events and screen industries
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to support the local events and screen industries by providing opportunities for aspiring film makers and further funding for the...
Jan 3, 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla becomes second naming rights partner of Australia’s World Tour cycling team
As of 1st January 2023, Australia’s World Tour cycling team, GreenEDGE Cycling, has been named ‘Team Jayco AlUla’ following the elevation of Royal Commission for AlUla - an arm...
Jan 1, 2023
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Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball among community groups to benefit from Council funding
The Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants Program will continue helping local community organisations with more than $96,000 awarded in the most recent round. 57 community...
Jan 1, 2023
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Australian Summer of Tennis to offer record high $100 million prize money
Prize money during Australian Summer of Tennis, including the 2023 Australian Open has risen to a record high of more than $100 million. The historic-high prize pool is a result...
Jan 1, 2023
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Closed Sunshine Coast NightQuarter venue could owe more than $7 million
Newly released documents from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) show that the company behind the recently closed NightQuarter live music venue on the...
Dec 27, 2022
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ExerciseNZ survey shows New Zealand’s fitness industry has bounced back
ExerciseNZ’s latest survey has revealed that the New Zealand fitness industry returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, although showing significant variations between facilities...
Dec 27, 2022
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Tasmania Government presents business case for new Hobart stadium
The Tasmania Government has released its business case for its planned new Hobart stadium, seeking $240 million from the Federal Government towards the new roofed venue that...
Dec 22, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission announces Women Leaders in Sport grant recipients
The Australian Sports Commission has announced that an AFLW captain and an assistant coach of the women’s Volleyroos are among the successful recipients of a Women Leaders in...
Dec 22, 2022
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New owners of site of Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Nature Park consider new tourism venture
Following their acquisition of the site of Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Nature Park, a spokesperson for the new Māori owners has advised that it is considering a new tourism...
Dec 22, 2022
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Lifesavers Appeal receives donation from Queensland Government
The Queensland Government has donated $150,000 to the annual Queensland Lifesavers Appeal aims to support volunteers at the beach over the busy summer holidays and goes towards...
Dec 22, 2022
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Ardent Leisure to pay $2.15 million to family of woman who died on Dreamworld ride
Ardent Leisure has reached a Court settlement the with husband of Cindy Low, one of the four people who died when the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park...
Dec 21, 2022
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Lotteries Fund backing to help Hamilton City Council create active community parks
Hamilton City Council has announced that it has this week received an award of $1 million towards two play, open space and sport projects from the Lottery Grants Board. 2023...
Dec 21, 2022
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Major sports reject need for more regulation of online gambling
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS), the body representing Australia’s principal sporting codes, has rejected calls for more regulation of...
Dec 21, 2022
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Milestone reached on Geelong Council’s North Bellarine pool project
The City of Greater Geelong has revealed that building works are now 50% complete on the first stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre project. Work on the $15.5 million...
Dec 21, 2022
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Promoter slams Azealia Banks for behaviour on Australia tour
Bizarro, one of the promoters behind Azealia Banks’ troubled recent tour of Australian and New Zealand, has released a statement criticising the New York-based 212 rapper as the...
Dec 20, 2022
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MCEC events contribute over $383 million to the Victorian economy
Through hosting 349 events and welcoming 1.6 million visitors, including the welcome return of international delegates, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre contributed...
Dec 20, 2022
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Black Swan State Theatre Company among recipients of WA Theatre Development Initiative funding
Two local theatre productions have received $243,009 in funding through the 2022-23 round of the WA Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI) to produce works which will be staged...
Dec 20, 2022
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Creative Partnerships Australia Plus1 program helps secure funding for nine Queensland arts organisations
The Queensland Government’s new Strategic Partnerships Fund will see up to $376,500 invested to support the growth of nine arts organisations identified through a State...
Dec 19, 2022
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Western Australian Government supports Screenwest with $7.7 million Lotterywest grant
The Western Australian Government is providing Screenwest with a $7.7 million Lotterywest grant to support the production of film, television and interactive projects in WA –...
Dec 19, 2022
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La Trobe Financial announces two year partnership with Taronga Zoo
La Trobe Financial has announced a two year partnership with Taronga Conservation Society Australia (TCSA), highlighting its ESG commitments (including to the United Nations...
Dec 18, 2022
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Tennis Australia announces return to profit
Tennis Australia’s 2022 annual report has shown that it returned to profit in the past year - contrasting with losses experience in 2021. With COVID-19 restrictions for this...
Dec 16, 2022
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Dunedin events to share $278,000 funding
The New Zealand Government-backed Regional Events Fund has seen seven Dunedin events successfully secure a share of $278,000 in the final round of funding. The primary goal of...
Dec 15, 2022
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