News: Finance
Village Roadshow Theme Parks look to successful summer season
With its New Atlantis precinct at Sea World now complete and operational and plans for ongoing investment at Warner Bros. Movie World, Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) is...
Dec 14, 2022
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Surf Coast Shire Council fosters shire’s reputation as creative hotspot
Surf Coast Shire Council is supporting creatives from all artistic disciplines to explore new directions, innovative ideas and bold concepts through Council’s Artist and...
Dec 13, 2022
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Geografia Spendmapp data shows details behind spending jump in Greater Geelong during AFL Grand Final week
The city of Greater Geelong’s analysis of Spendmapp data by Geografia between 19th to 25th September, showed the Geelong region enjoyed an economic uptick during AFL Grand Final...
Dec 12, 2022
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Sport Singapore completes takeover of nation’s Sports Hub
Government agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) has officially taken over the Singapore Sports Hub from SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL), managers of the 35-hectare sports and lifestyle...
Dec 12, 2022
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Roller software completes $28 million funding round
Attractions and social entertainment centre software company Roller has completed a $28.2 million funding round that will see early investors receive an $18.2 million dividend....
Dec 11, 2022
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City of Swan shares Ellenbrook Aquatic Centre update
The City of Swan, located in Perth’s eastern region, has advised that it is working with the Western Australian Government to move forward with the next chapter of the...
Dec 9, 2022
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Gambling income drives revenues at AFL’s Carlton FC
The Carlton AFL club has posted operating revenue of $77.7 million for the financial year ending 31st October - a rise of 36% on the previous year - delivering a $2 million...
Dec 7, 2022
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Concepts unveiled for St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre
St George Illawarra Dragons has submitted a development application for its planned new Community and High Performance Centre (CHPC) at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation...
Dec 6, 2022
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Darwin Festival 2022 delivered record attendance and impressive ticket sales
Independent research has shown Darwin Festival to have significantly contributed to the Northern Territory economy - revealing the 2022 event delivered a total economic impact...
Dec 6, 2022
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Four projects share in funding to create performances in regional Western Australia
The Western Australian Government's Made in WA funding will support four successful recipients to bring their Western Australian projects to fruition. Known for their...
Dec 5, 2022
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Adelaide 36ers and Giants join South Australian Government’s anti-sports betting campaign
The Adelaide 36ers NBL franchise and Australian Baseball League team the Adelaide Giants have become the latest professional sporting clubs to reject from sports betting. The...
Dec 5, 2022
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Facility development grants help profit rise for AFL’s Western Bulldogs
The AFL’s Western Bulldogs has announced increased revenue and a $5.19 million profit for the financial year ending 31st October - the Club’s ninth consecutive year of total...
Dec 5, 2022
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Great Barrier Reef Female Indigenous Rangers secure prestigious Earthshot Prize
The annual Earthshot Prize, an independent charity founded by HRH Prince William and the Royal Foundation in 2020, awards $1.8 million each to winners in five categories with a...
Dec 3, 2022
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Award winning Sunshine Coast live music and hospitality precinct closes
Queensland's recovering music industry has been dealt a major blow with NightQuarter, the Sunshine Coast's largest live music venue, suddenly announcing its closure. Opened in...
Dec 1, 2022
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New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia agree exclusive new Super Rugby Pacific deal until 2030
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have reached an agreement for the continuation of the Super Rugby Pacific competition - that will see South African, Japanese and...
Dec 1, 2022
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Racing clubs across regional Queensland to share in $2.6 million of infrastructure funding
The last round of the Queensland Government’s Country Racing Program sees racing clubs across regional Queensland sharing in $2.6 million of infrastructure funding. 48 projects...
Nov 30, 2022
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Fitness students impacted by Inspire Education closure to benefit from scholarship program
Leading vocational education and training provider, Foundation Education Group, incorporating subsidiaries Foundation Education and Australian Institute of Personal Trainers...
Nov 29, 2022
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Red Cat Adventures announces acquisition of Whitsunday Jetski Tours
Red Cat Adventures has announced that it is acquiring fellow Queensland marine tourism company Whitsunday Jetski Tours. At each of these Whitsunday businesses, locally owned and...
Nov 29, 2022
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JUMP! Swim School franchises continue to expand in 2023
JUMP! Swim School franchises will continue to expand across Australia next year, growing by an average of two new sites per month. Nine new swim schools will open by June 2023...
Nov 28, 2022
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City of Sydney extends fee waivers for outdoor dining until 2025
City of Sydney has now approved the extension of fee waivers for Alfresco dining until 30th June 2025 with Council recognising that outdoor dining supports local businesses,...
Nov 28, 2022
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Basketball Australia and Foot Locker partner with SESF for three years
Aiming to provide 10 scholarships per year to emerging basketball players from low socioeconomic backgrounds throughout the country, Basketball Australia and Foot Locker have...
Nov 28, 2022
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Local alliance formed to push for new Penrith Stadium
Amid some uncertainty over the NSW Government’s commitment to the construction of a new rectangular stadium in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith, a new has been formed to...
Nov 28, 2022
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Sport NSW calls on political parties to increase core funding
With the help of some of the state’s biggest sporting stars, Sport NSW has launched a new report calling on all sides of politics to provide more funding for sporting...
Nov 27, 2022
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Ardent Leisure unveils plans for $60 million in upgrades at Dreamworld
Ardent Leisure has revealed the latest phase of its future growth plan, including area upgrades and ride investments of over $60 million. Following the launch of its Steel...
Nov 24, 2022
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