News: Finance
ATEC Meeting Place set for Cairns return
Australia’s export tourism industry will comme together in Cairns later this month to celebrate and reconnect during the Australian Tourism Export Council's ATEC Meeting Place...
Nov 9, 2022
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Green Building Council of Australia releases guide for electrification of existing commercial buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released a guide for the electrification of Australia’s existing commercial buildings, urging immediate and nationally...
Nov 8, 2022
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Released under FOI laws sports rorts report show former Minister’s ‘significant shortcomings’
The release of the report into the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, that the former LNP Coalition Government had sought to keep secret, included findings that were...
Nov 7, 2022
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15 councils partner with NSW Government to deliver major cultural events and festivals
The NSW Government is investing $8 million into 21 major cultural festivals and events run by local councils across Sydney, the Hunter and Newcastle, and the Illawarra. Grant...
Nov 7, 2022
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Viva Leisure's Harry Konstantinou explains fitness as a lifestyle philosophy
Harry Konstantinou, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Viva Leisure, has shared his thoughts on the group's growth and performance. With Viva Leisure ending last week with...
Nov 6, 2022
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Research highlights role of Northern Territory’s major events in boosting local economy
Independent research has shown that six events delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) played a significant role in strengthening the local economy. The six...
Nov 6, 2022
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Over $1 million available to restore Queensland nature refuges
Nature refuge owners in Queensland can now apply for a share in more than $1 million in grants is to protect the environment and repair severe damage caused by recent natural...
Nov 6, 2022
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NSW gas outage impacts pool heating at Lithgow’s JM Robson Aquatic Centre
A gas pipeline outage impacting the NSW Central Tablelands has not only left 20,000 people without natural gas during an unseasonal period of cold weather but has also impacted...
Nov 4, 2022
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Platypus refuge habitats among conservation projects to receive funding from Victorian Government
To safeguard the future of the platypus, a threatened species listed as vulnerable in Victoria, $160,000 will be allocated to build two refuge habitats for platypus conservation...
Nov 3, 2022
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Pool builder Beau Corp goes into liquidation
The company behind Beau Corp Aquatics, which has been active in the construction of a range of commercial aquatic projects in south east Queensland and northern NSW for a number...
Nov 3, 2022
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City of South Perth to undertake three stage process for new aquatic facility development
City of South Perth Councillors agreed at a special council meeting on Tuesday to direct their Chief Executive Mike Bradford to deliver the facility through three “independent...
Nov 2, 2022
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Contactless payment transactions to exceed $10 trillion globally by 2027
The ongoing adoption of contactless payments across most economies will see cashless transactions reach $10 trillion globally by 2027 according to a recently released study from...
Nov 2, 2022
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Royal Life Saving report shows up to 40% of Australia’s pools may need substantial upgrade or replacement by 2030
A new report released today by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has found that in the next 10 years, up to 40% of public aquatic facilities that local governments own will...
Nov 2, 2022
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Reports suggest Silver Lake is looking at sale of TEG
USA-based private equity firm Silver Lake has been reported as look at the sale of its Australian-based ticketing and live entertainment business TEG. According to reports in...
Nov 1, 2022
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AGL and Tenpin Bowling Australia agree solar and naming rights partnership for Sunshine Coast National High Performance Centre
In a ground-breaking partnership for the sport, Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) has today announced today that the High Performance Centre on the Sunshine Coast will be named the...
Nov 1, 2022
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Two years of pandemic cancellations sees liquidation of Arnold Classic Australia
Having last been held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in 2019 before being cancelled in 2020 and 2021, the company behind the Arnold Classic Australia event...
Oct 31, 2022
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North Sydney Council calls for independent review of Olympic Pool redevelopment
North Sydney Council is to undertake an independent review into the management of its delayed and over budget Olympic Pool redevelopment. The need “for an urgent inquiry” into...
Oct 31, 2022
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City of Sydney increases its funding commitment to Sydney WorldPride 2023
The City of Sydney is allocating an extra $300,000 in funding to Sydney WorldPride 2023, taking its commitment to $1.7 million, with the global event to serve as a key pillar in...
Oct 31, 2022
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Club Pilates sets a goal of 100 studios across Australia and New Zealand
With more than 1000 studios globally, Club Pilates has set a goal of 100 studios across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in San Diego in 2007, and delivering Pilates to...
Oct 30, 2022
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Humanforce expands workforce management and payroll capability with Ento acquisition
Leading workforce management (WFM) solutions provider Humanforce has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ento, a WFM solution used for rostering shift management,...
Oct 30, 2022
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NRL secures three-year partnership with Westpac
The Westpac bank has agreed its biggest sponsorship in years in a new three-year deal with the National Rugby League aligning the brand with the men’s and women’s competitions...
Oct 28, 2022
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Research reveals 51 fossil fuel companies sponsor Australian sports
A recent study – ‘Out of bounds: Coal, gas and oil sponsorship of Australian sports’ prepared by Swinburne University of Technology’s Sport Innovation Research Group for the...
Oct 27, 2022
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Report highlights investment opportunities in Grampians tourism
Rising visitor numbers to the Grampians region represents one of Victoria’s most compelling tourism investment cases, according to a new report. Commissioned by Grampians...
Oct 27, 2022
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$135 million proposal for Perth to retain High Performance hockey program
A $135 million proposal has been made by the Western Australian Government in partnership with Hockey WA to retain the High Performance hockey program in Perth. As part of the...
Oct 27, 2022
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