News: Finance
RhinoPlay secures majority stake in Queensland-based The Play Works
Indoor play equipment constructor RhinoPlay has completed its move into outdoor play spaces with its acquisition of Queensland-based The Play Works. Having previously focused on...
Oct 27, 2022
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Women’s National Basketball League secures DIY Blinds as major partner
Australian business, DIY Blinds, has today been announced as a major partner for the Women’s National Basketball League’s upcoming season. With a passion for supporting...
Oct 26, 2022
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Female friendly pavilions and upgraded football pitches among 91 projects receiving Victorian Government funding
The Victorian Government’s 2022 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is helping communities transform sports grounds, build female friendly change rooms, develop exciting play...
Oct 26, 2022
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New cricket training facilities installed at Wallan District Cricket Club
Wallan District Cricket Club has installed new training pitches and nets at their home ground at Greenhill Reserve made possible by $283,000 from Mitchell Shire Council, $50,000...
Oct 26, 2022
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Federal budget supports growth of visitor economy but slashes Tourism Australia funding
Australia’s tourism industry has been buoyed by the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget commitment of $48 million to support recovery and rebuilding over the next four years....
Oct 26, 2022
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Federal Budget to provide more funds for climate and environmental initiatives
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' first budget in office has delivered more funding for climate initiatives than any other in the last decade, delivering, according to a...
Oct 26, 2022
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Federal Budget backs sport but avoids focus on wellness and wellbeing
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced new investments in sport as part of the new Federal Government’s first budget. Within overall spending of $633.5 million on sport, a rise of...
Oct 25, 2022
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Creative Partnerships Australia to be abolished under Federal Budget moves
With, as foreshadowed, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' first budget in office focussing on families and healthcare while also looking to cut down on rorts and waste, there were...
Oct 25, 2022
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Fitstop prepares to realise its vision for expanding in the USA
Fast-growing Australian business, Fitstop has plans to launch its functional fitness franchise in the USA in early 2023. With the appointment of leading US fitness personality...
Oct 25, 2022
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State and Federal Government to fund Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia
The Federal Government is partnering with the Western Australian Government to deliver the Aboriginal Cultural Centre with each Government contributing $50 million after jointly...
Oct 24, 2022
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Hockey Victoria’s Suzanne Henderson among 96 Change our Game scholarship recipients
The Victorian Government’s latest round of the Change our Game Professional Development Scholarship Program will benefit 96 women including General Manager of Game Development...
Oct 24, 2022
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Royal Life Saving WA partnership with BHP continues to support water safety education and employment programs
Building on the success of their ongoing partnership, BHP and Royal Life Saving WA have recently signed a new agreement, which will see BHP provide a further $1.5 million over...
Oct 23, 2022
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Penrith City Council receives almost $30 million of WestInvest funding for two transformational projects
Penrith City Council receives almost $30 million of WestInvest funding for two transformational projects Penrith City Council has advised of its success in securing close to $30...
Oct 23, 2022
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Macedon Ranges Shire Council welcomes funding for key sports projects
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has welcomed funding for two key sports projects to revitalise netball facilities at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend and to progress the recently...
Oct 23, 2022
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Hancock Prospecting challenges sports stars for airing concerns about sponsors
Having yesterday withdrawn its sponsorship support for Netball Australia after a week of controversy, Hancock Prospecting has released a statement saying that “it (is)...
Oct 22, 2022
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Hancock Prospecting to end Netball Australia sponsorship
Following reported objections to its sponsorship among the Diamonds playing group, Hancock Prospecting has announced that it will withdraw its sponsorship of Netball Australia’s...
Oct 22, 2022
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Victoria’s live music sector receives $11 million in funding
The Victorian Government is investing $11 million in popular Victorian music festivals, businesses, musicians and bands. Music festivals including Meredith and Golden Plains,...
Oct 22, 2022
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Sponsorship’s new paradigm
Sponsorships in the arts and sport by energy and mining companies has been in the spotlight in the past week following reports that Australian Diamonds players had refused to...
Oct 21, 2022
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Queensland Councils support Cairns Regional Council’s proposed visitor levy
Several Queensland councils have supported Cairns Regional Council’s proposed 2.5% visitor levy with delegates at the Local Government Association of Queensland's state...
Oct 20, 2022
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Xponential Fitness secures Master Franchise deal in Kuwait for its fitness brands
Xponential Fitness, Inc, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for its brands Rumble, Club...
Oct 20, 2022
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Additional $204 million allocated in Federal Budget for protection of Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government has announced that next week’s budget will deliver an additional $204 million for the protection, management and restoration of the Great Barrier Reef....
Oct 20, 2022
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Grampians Tourism latest report reveals region is full of investment opportunities
Commissioned by Grampians Tourism and key partners, the ‘Invest in the Grampians’ report and prospectus reveal compelling numbers and opportunities for investment in the region....
Oct 20, 2022
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Piscine Global Europe to present solutions to reduce energy bills for pool running costs
With rising power costs impacting aquatic facilities across Europe and around the world, the organisers of next month’s Piscine Global Europe exhibition have advised of their...
Oct 20, 2022
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Aboriginal Athletes given a boost from Victorian Government funding
Aboriginal Victorian athletes are being supported by the State Government with funding to purchase uniforms and equipment and to participate in sporting events. Victorian...
Oct 19, 2022
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