News: Finance
Five of Sydney’s Northern Beaches sporting clubs share $100,000 in grants
Five sporting clubs on Sydney’s Northern Beaches have successfully been awarded a share of $100,000 in Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Grants to improve their facilities...
Nov 23, 2022
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Finance
Sunrate announces strategic partnership with Agoda
FinTech company and global payment and treasury management platform Sunrate, has entered into a partnership with Agoda. The partnership is announced one month after ITB Asia...
Nov 23, 2022
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Queensland Government’s Reef Assist invests $20 million for projects in six catchment areas
The Queensland Government has extended its investment to more than $20 million into its Reef Assist initiative to assure ongoing protection of the Great Barrier Reef, while...
Nov 21, 2022
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Environment
Chief Financial Officer Chris Payne leaves troubled F45
Chris Payne, F45 Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, has stepped down effective 15th November 2022 to address immediate personal and family matters...
Nov 21, 2022
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Fitness
FIFA reveals record US$7.5 billion revenue for Qatar 2022 cycle
World football governing body FIFA has reported record revenues of US$7.5 billion during the four-year commercial cycle leading up to the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Revealing its...
Nov 21, 2022
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Australian Open to support technology startups
Ambitious and creative technology startups are being offered an opportunity to get into global sport, events and entertainment through Grand Slam tennis. The launch of AO...
Nov 19, 2022
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AFL reveals in-principle agreement for Tasmania expansion team
The AFL is reported to have reached an in-principle agreement with the Tasmanian Government on the commercial terms covering the state’s bid for an expansion team. The agreement...
Nov 18, 2022
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Fitstop brings functional fitness training to Adelaide
Fitstop, one of the fastest-growing functional fitness franchises will be the new home of functional fitness in Adelaide with two locations opening in Unley and Adelaide East....
Nov 17, 2022
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Brisbane basketball stadium among Queensland sporting facilities to share in $75 million disaster funding
More than 200 Queensland disaster-affected sites are to share $75 million in joint state and federal recovery funding which will allow council sites and sporting clubs to be...
Nov 16, 2022
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Reece Group announces completion of International Quadratics acquisition
Reece Limited, Australia’s largest supplier of plumbing and bathroom supplies, has announced that it has acquired commercial swimming pool equipment supplier International...
Nov 16, 2022
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Aquatics
Toowoomba Regional Council seeks funding for koala mapping
With koala numbers declining, Toowoomba Regional Council will explore funding options to undertake koala population mapping within the Toowoomba Region. TRC Environment and...
Nov 16, 2022
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Environment
Whitsundays’ Lindeman Island returns to Australian ownership
Lindeman Island in the Whitsundays has been bought by an Australian Investor after being owned for a decade by a Chinese development group. The latest among a number of islands...
Nov 16, 2022
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Recreation
Renewed sponsorship to drive tennis development in regional Western Australia
Western Australian grain growers cooperative CBH Group has renewed its sponsorship of Tennis West, the state’s governing body for the sport. The two-year renewal will focus on...
Nov 15, 2022
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Private equity firm Pemba Capital to acquire MSL Solutions in $120 million deal
Australian-based private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners is to acquire venue point-of-sale platform MSL Solutions in a deal reported to be worth $120 million. Pemba Capital...
Nov 15, 2022
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Golf
Sporting properties impacted by collapse of cryptocurrency firm
Sporting leagues, teams and stars may shy away from long-term deals with crypto firms to minimise their risks after troubled crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection...
Nov 15, 2022
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Federal Government honours $10 million pledge to upgrade Katherine Aquatic Centre
Upgrades to the Northern Territory’s Katherine Aquatic Centre are assured with the Federal Government honouring its $10 million commitment. Currently, the Katherine Aquatic...
Nov 14, 2022
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Aquatics
Research highlights NT events amplify economic outcomes
Independent research has revealed the impressive economic outcomes delivered by events supported by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) on behalf of the Northern...
Nov 14, 2022
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Finance
Return of Vivid Sydney generates $119 million for local economy
Vivid Sydney made an emphatic return this year - breaking attendance records and boosting the local economy by $119 million. The festival saw its largest opening weekend ever...
Nov 14, 2022
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International Olympic Committee executives arrive in Australia to agree broadcast rights for Brisbane Olympics
The broadcasting rights for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games are set to be agreed this week with an International Olympics Committee (IOC) contingent in Sydney to discuss...
Nov 13, 2022
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Commonwealth Bank signs up as first local sponsor for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Commonwealth Bank has become the first local sponsor of next year's FIFA Women’s World Cup, being hosted by Australia and New Zealand in July and August 2023. Already a...
Nov 13, 2022
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Anytime Fitness franchisee’s property dispute sees exercisers ordered out of gym by security guards
A dispute between the owner of an Anytime Fitness gym in Kalgoorlie and the landlord/owner of the premises has this week seen members who were using the facility ordered out of...
Nov 11, 2022
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NSW Government invests more than $165 million into public libraries
With Libraries recognised as places for education, entertainment and information, the NSW Government is investing more than $165 million into public libraries over the next four...
Nov 10, 2022
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Recreation
Northern Territory Arts Project Grants now open for applications
The latest Northern Territory Arts Project Grants round is now open for applications - offering support for plans and ideas that will enrich the NT’s creative arts industry. The...
Nov 10, 2022
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Arts
Hunter Opera among Lake Macquarie events to share in $100,000
Round two of Lake Macquarie City Council’s Events and Festivals Funding Program will see almost $100,000 distributed to local community groups. Among the vast and varied...
Nov 9, 2022
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