News: Finance
Fair Work Ombudsman recovers wages for underpaid Darwin hospitality workers
Following investigations of employers in Darwin food precincts, The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $393,453 in wages for 479 underpaid workers. Fair Work Inspectors targeted...
Sep 11, 2022
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Finance
VICSWIM receives $200,000 funding to help train and upskill swimming teachers
The Victorian Government is supporting VICSWIM with $200,000 in funding to create 150 new jobs to help train and upskill swimming teachers for the upcoming summer. The workforce...
Sep 11, 2022
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Aquatics
Australian Sports Commission revealed to have underpaid over 300 casual staff in 2020
A staff entitlement review into the payments of casual staff in September 2020 by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) found 377 people were underpaid. As reported today by...
Sep 10, 2022
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Aquatics
Seven Consulting announced as naming rights partner of Australian Opals
Seven Consulting has today been announced by Basketball Australia as the naming rights partner of the Australian Opals who will be competing at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World...
Sep 9, 2022
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Finance
Australian Sports Commission funding helps Parkes to host HockeyOne match
An Australian Sports Commission grant of $50,000 is helping Parkes, situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, to host a HockeyOne match - set to be the first ever...
Sep 9, 2022
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Government
Viva Leisure financial results for July and August 2022 exceed management expectations
Leading fitness club owner and operator Viva Leisure has released its bi-monthly market update for the period ended 31st August 2022 which show record performances across all...
Sep 8, 2022
Finance /
Wellness /
Fitness
New Zealand Government increases funding for 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has announced that more than $20 million is being invested over the next four years to prepare New Zealand athletes for...
Sep 8, 2022
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Fitstop expansion continues with opening of additional New Zealand locations
Fitstop, one of the fastest-growing functional fitness franchises is expanding with two additional locations opening in New Zealand. Fitstop Riccarton, Christchurch will open...
Sep 7, 2022
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Fitness
Dandenong Council appeals to Victorian Government to help fund aquatic and wellbeing centre
Greater Dandenong Council is appealing to the Victorian Government to help fund the delivery of the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre (new Dandenong Oasis) - considered to be a high...
Sep 7, 2022
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Fitness
Athletes announced for Sport Australia Hall of Fame 2023 Scholarship and Mentoring Program
Athletes have been announced for the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) 2023 Scholarship and Mentoring Program, with mentors including three Olympic gold medallists, an NBA...
Sep 6, 2022
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Finance
Funds from new broadcast deal to boost community-level AFL
The announcement of the new television rights deal between the AFL with Foxtel and Seven West Media is to provide a massive input of funds for the grassroots game, with the AFL...
Sep 6, 2022
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Recreation
Queensland Government funds community-led threatened species action
With National Threatened Species Day being commemorated across Australia on 7th September to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction, the Queensland...
Sep 6, 2022
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Environment
AFL announces new $4.5 billion broadcast deal with Seven and Foxtel
The Australian Football League has this afternoon announced a new television rights deal for the AFL and AFLW with Foxtel and Seven West Media worth $4.5 billion over seven...
Sep 5, 2022
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Finance
Football Legacy Fund helps upgrade infrastructure and boost female participation
The NSW Government’s Football Legacy Fund will see local football clubs and players benefit from more than $6 million to help build or upgrade community infrastructure and boost...
Sep 5, 2022
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Venues
Big Red Group appoints Brent Rutherford to new role of Chief Technology Officer
Big Red Group, has appointed Brent Rutherford to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer, to lead Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace through...
Sep 5, 2022
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Entertainment
Western Australian coastal erosion projects to share in almost $4 million State Government funding
Major coastal protection projects in Esperance, Geraldton and Fremantle are among 50 projects to share in almost $4 million in Western Australian Government funding through the...
Sep 5, 2022
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Environment
Victoria’s Tourist And Heritage Rail Sector receives further funding
Sixteen Victorian tourist and heritage rail operators and museums are receiving a total of $620,000, after the sector was invited to apply for government grants to support them...
Sep 4, 2022
Tourism /
Finance /
Attractions
Sydney's new Allianz Stadium revealed as costing $874 million
Infrastructure NSW and Venues NSW have confirmed that the cost of building Sydney’s new Allianz Stadium went 20% over budget, costing $828 million against $729 million allocated...
Sep 1, 2022
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Venues
City of Perth continues its support of arts and culture projects
The City of Perth is continuing its support of arts and cultural projects having committed more than $1 million to expand the City’s vibrant events calendar. Council voted to...
Sep 1, 2022
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Arts
Christchurch City Council introduces new pool membership for children
Christchurch City Council’s introduction of a new pool membership for children from 1st October aims to benefit those children who regularly use the Council’s swimming pools. A...
Sep 1, 2022
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Aquatics
Aussie Ark calls on 22 businesses to create hope for wildlife in 2022
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark is looking for 22 businesses in 2022 to pledge $2,022 for the protection of Australia’s wildlife. The organisation hopes to raise $44,484...
Aug 31, 2022
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Zoos
Music Victoria report cites challenges of unpaid performances, closed venues and bullying
A newly released report from Music Victoria has revealed that the industry is facing major challenges as it emerges from the pandemic amid mounting business, cultural and...
Aug 30, 2022
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Arts
RADF funding strengthens Queensland regional community-led arts and cultural experiences
A Queensland Government partnership with 59 regional local councils will see an investment of more than $4 million in 2022 – 2023 through the Regional Arts Development Fund...
Aug 30, 2022
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Arts
Lotterywest funding supports ReWild Perth project
The Western Australian Government has presented a $526,749 Lotterywest grant to Perth NRM to support the ReWild Perth project, a community engagement program which aims to...
Aug 30, 2022
Finance /
Environment