News: Finance
Immigration support announced for New Zealand hospitality and tourism sectors
New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced measures targeted to support the hospitality and tourism sectors given the impact of ongoing staff shortages....
Oct 10, 2022
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Sports Commission grant helps bring international football to Shepparton
Some of the brightest young football talent from across Asia took to the field in Shepparton last week ahead of next year’s AFC Under-17 Asian Cup. The regional Victorian city...
Oct 9, 2022
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Melbourne Victory secures new financial backer from multi-club investment network
With its 2022/23 A-League campaign set to commence tonight, Melbourne Victory has announced that it has secured a strategic investment from USA-based 777 Partners which it...
Oct 7, 2022
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Surf Life Saving NSW to benefit from more than $5 million funding
Surf Life Saving NSW clubs are to benefit from more than $5 million from the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program to help the upgrade, restoration and construction of...
Oct 6, 2022
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WestInvest to fund upgrades to community and aquatic centres, parks and sport reserves in Blacktown
The NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest Fund will see $34.6 million allocated to Blacktown Council for six transformational projects. $26.8 million for the Revitalisation of...
Oct 6, 2022
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Chevron supports next Perth Festival but will end its association with the event after 2023
Chevron Australia has partnered with Perth Festival for 18 years to create memorable cultural moments for more than 2.5 million Western Australians but has advised it will be...
Oct 5, 2022
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Reports suggest that F45 shareholders Mark Wahlberg and Adam Gilchrist look to take the business private
Key shareholders Mark Wahlberg and Adam Gilchrist are reported to be looking to take troubled fitness franchise F45 private according to media reports. The Australian Financial...
Oct 5, 2022
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Australia’s Winter sports given $28 million funding boost
The Australian Institute of Sport has announced an investment of $28.6 million in core funding over the next four years for Australia’s Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports...
Oct 5, 2022
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Australian Sports Commission's Kieren Perkins says sport is failing on diversity
Stating his belief that the nation is "entering one of the greatest periods of opportunity in Australia's sporting history", Australian Sports Commission Chief Executive Kieren...
Oct 5, 2022
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Cricket Australia and NRMA Insurance partnership to benefit both elite and grassroots cricket
Cricket Australia has announced a new men’s Test naming rights partnership with NRMA Insurance with NRMA Insurance also becoming the Official Insurance Partner of both the Men’s...
Oct 3, 2022
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Maitland City Council allocates $500,000 for swimming pool tile repairs
Maitland City Council has agreed $500,000 in repair works for remedial works at the ageing East Maitland Aquatics Centre. With recent investigations finding several major issues...
Oct 3, 2022
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NSW Government raises awareness of First Lap swim voucher program
The NSW Government is reminding families to take advantage of the second $100 First Lap learn to swim voucher program which became available on 1st July and which is aimed at...
Oct 2, 2022
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AFLW's Tayla Harris opens Snap Fitness and 9Round franchises in Victoria
AFLW player and professional boxer, Tayla Harris has opened two gym franchises in Victoria: Snap Fitness Ascot Vale and 9Round Ascot Vale. The reputable gym franchises, owned by...
Sep 30, 2022
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Netball Australia’s finances set to be boosted by Hancock Prospecting’s Diamonds sponsorship
An announcement that Hancock Prospecting has become the principal partner of the Australian Diamonds’ high performance program looks to represent a funding lifeline for the...
Sep 28, 2022
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Australia’s BFT launches first UK studio
Leading Australian fitness franchise BFT (Body Fit Training) has launched its first studio in the UK in the Midlands city of Leicester. Opened this week, BFT Leicester has...
Sep 28, 2022
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Turnstile expands globally with launch of New York office
Turnstile, a leader in providing fair market valuation of sponsorships, is complementing its existing offices in Australia and the United Kingdom by expanding into the US with a...
Sep 28, 2022
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Lindsay Tanner named as Chair of AFL Victoria
Following the death of former AFL Victoria Chair Ray Horsburgh in August, the Australian Football League has announced the appointment of Lindsay Tanner to the role. Born in the...
Sep 28, 2022
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150 sporting clubs in Victoria and Tasmania share $200,000 in grants from McDonald's
McDonald's local grants program ‘Macca’s On Your Team’is providing over $200,000 in grants to 150 local community sporting clubs across Victoria and Tasmania. Each grant is...
Sep 27, 2022
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Auckland Council approves over $15 million in funding for sport and recreation facilities
With Auckland Council continuing to recognise the important role that sport and recreation plays in the community, they have approved $15 million in funding for 24 projects...
Sep 27, 2022
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Renewable Energy Agency highlights significance of heat pumps at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre’s renewable energy powered low emissions technology has been praised by the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency...
Sep 26, 2022
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Fernwood Fitness announces licence acquisition of HYPOXI weight loss brand
Fernwood Fitness has today announced the acquisition of the licence of HYPOXI weight loss brand from the Fitness and Lifestyle Group. HYPOXI offers a low- impact exercise method...
Sep 26, 2022
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Queensland Government announces funding of 23 social enterprises ahead of Social Enterprise World Forum in Brisbane
Ahead of the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2022 being held in Brisbane from 28th to 29th September, the Queensland Government has announced $500,000 in funding to be...
Sep 26, 2022
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Fitness and Lifestyle Group sells Jetts Fitness franchise business via Management Buy Out
Fitness and Lifestyle Group has today announced the sale of the franchise division of its Jetts Fitness 24/7 gym business via Management Buy Out. The sale, led by Jetts Fitness...
Sep 26, 2022
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Event funding aims to attract different demographics back into Perth’s CBD
The Western Australian Government has delivered $1.9 million funding among 24 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits to host events that attract a range of...
Sep 26, 2022
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