News: Finance
Applications now open for round five of Live Music Australia program
With significant pressures and barriers still impacting businesses and artists, the Australian Government has opened applications for round five of the Live Music Australia...
Oct 19, 2022
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Budget 24/7 gyms have transformed Australian fitness over the past half decade
Highlighting that the performance of Australian fitness facilities over the past five years has been "volatile" - and not entirely due to the pandemic - a series of reports from...
Oct 18, 2022
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Netball Australia stands by controversial sponsorship while claiming ‘commitment’ to consulting with Diamonds players
Netball Australia has today issued a statement affirming its support for the controversial sponsorship of its elite programs by Hancock Prospecting while also emphasising a...
Oct 17, 2022
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NSW Government continues to support grassroots sport
Applications are now open for the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program which provides grants up to $10,000, with up to $50,000 available in each NSW electorate. Last year...
Oct 17, 2022
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Netball Australia announces ‘stepping down’ of Chair Marina Go
Netball Australia has today announced that Marina Go has stepped down as Chair of the organisation with Director Wendy Archer appointed to the role, effective immediately. While...
Oct 16, 2022
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Evolt 360 completes $12 million capital raise to meet strong order pipeline
Evolt 360, the Australian developer of a proprietary body composition scanning technology, has successfully completed a $12 million capital raising to meet its strong order...
Oct 16, 2022
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New and streamlined funding programs launched for Queensland arts sector
The Queensland Government has launched new and streamlined arts funding programs to boost creative employment and skills development, grow First Nations arts, provide increased...
Oct 16, 2022
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Capricorn Caves attraction among 50 Queensland visitor experiences to receive funding
Capricorn Caves, one of Queensland’s original visitor attractions, is among 50 visitor experiences to receive funding from the State’s $15 million Tourism Experience Development...
Oct 15, 2022
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New Zealand’s Ruapehu Alpine Lifts enters voluntary administration
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (RAL), which runs the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields on Mt Ruapehu on New Zealand’s North Island, has gone into voluntary administration. The move,...
Oct 14, 2022
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Australia’s Diamonds step back from wearing Hancock Prospecting brand during Constellation Cup
An emerging dispute between Netball Australia and its elite players over the recently announced sponsorship of the Australian Diamonds by mining and agricultural conglomerate...
Oct 14, 2022
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Queensland Government sponsors 15th annual Big Talk One Fire Festival
The 15th annual Big Talk One Fire Festival, run by UMI Arts and being held today in Cairns has been given $10,000 from the Queensland Government as part of their ongoing support...
Oct 14, 2022
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Jetts Fitness Australia offers $20,000 kickstart bonus for new Franchise Owners
Jetts have identified new locations across Australia and, wanting to help give hopeful franchisees a kickstart towards success, are currently offering a $20,000 Kickstart Bonus...
Oct 13, 2022
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Inner West Council invests almost $1 million to upgrade Leichhardt Oval amenities and sport field
Sydney’s Inner West Council is investing $960,000 in Leichhardt Oval - delivering upgrades to the playing field surface and male and female amenities from October 2022. As part...
Oct 13, 2022
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Ballarat’s infrastructure to receive significant investment ahead of Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
Mars Stadium along with the proposed athletics facility and village are among the infrastructure projects which will share in up to $200 million funding delivered from the...
Oct 13, 2022
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Fair Work Ombudsman recovers wages for Launceston hospitality workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $121,574 in wages for 144 underpaid workers in Launceston’s hospitality precincts. Fair Work Inspectors investigated 31 businesses across...
Oct 13, 2022
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Cricket Australia reveals $5.1 million loss for 2021/22 despite World Cup and Ashes wins
Cricket Australia has today revealed that it lost $5.1 million in the past financial year, largely due to COVID restrictions and the challenges of the changing broadcast...
Oct 12, 2022
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Club Resto My Ride among 60 recipients of Victorian Motorsport funding
60 Victorian Motorsport projects will share in more than $456,000 from the State Government’s Community Motorsport Program. The grants help motorsport and motorcycling clubs to...
Oct 12, 2022
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Cricket Australia seeks new front of shirt sponsor as Alinta Energy ends partnership
Cricket Australia is seeking a new partner for its front of shirt sponsorship for the men’s cricket team across all formats of the game with Alinta Energy set to end its role as...
Oct 11, 2022
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Ripley’s Entertainment Company among attractions industry leaders sponsoring scholarships
Ripley’s Entertainment Company are among the companies and individuals giving back to the global attractions industry to ensure the future development and growth of young...
Oct 11, 2022
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Georges River Council seeks new naming rights sponsor for Jubilee Stadium
Georges River Council, situated south of Sydney CBD, is seeking proposals for the naming rights sponsorship of Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah and is offering this sponsorship for a...
Oct 11, 2022
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Additional funding available for NSW multicultural community festivals and events
The NSW Government’s Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program is allocating a further $500,000 in funding for festivals and events that celebrate the rich cultural...
Oct 11, 2022
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IBISWorld report suggests personal training market set for strong recovery
The market for personal trainers is forecast to recover strongly in 2023 and 2024 according to a recently published report from market researchers IBISWorld. The industry...
Oct 10, 2022
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Victorian fitness centre to become wellness hub and include new JUMP! Swim School
A $3 million upgrade to the Lilydale Squash and Fitness Centre situated in Melbourne’s north east, will include a wellness hub and a new franchise site for JUMP! Swim Schools -...
Oct 10, 2022
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Digital art platform CultureVault launches inaugural web3 festival
Leading Australian web3 and digital art platform Culture Vault has announced the launch of its inaugural RightClickSave festival to be held on Thursday 24th November at Sydney's...
Oct 10, 2022
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