News: Finance
Austrade and interactive games body release investor’s guide to the Australian games industry
Australia expertise in digital and interactive gaming is being highlighted in a new guide, Level Up: A Guide to the Australian Games Industry , for investors and industry...
Aug 29, 2022
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Entertainment
University of Newcastle and Charles Sturt University acknowledge staff underpayments
Fair Work Ombudsman has advised that University of Newcastle and Charles Sturt University have signed Enforceable Undertakings after admitting to staff underpayments. Fair Work...
Aug 29, 2022
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Finance
Screenwest to administer $20 million Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive
The Western Australian Government has delivered on an election commitment of $20 million in funding to attract national and international screen productions to Western...
Aug 28, 2022
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Arts
Avana will continue to run Beresfield Golf Course and hopes decision will not lead to bankruptcy
Having recently been advised by the operators of Beresfield Golf Course, Avana Pty Ltd, that they intended to abandon their lease of the City of Newcastle-owned facility as of...
Aug 28, 2022
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Golf
Grants help NT Aboriginal owned businesses and organisations to diversify into tourism sector
Round 4 of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program opens today with the program having been expanded to enable NT Aboriginal owned businesses and organisations who are interested...
Aug 28, 2022
Tourism /
Finance
Funding program offers additional certainty for Northern Territory event organisers
Applications are opening tomorrow for Round 1 of the 2022-2023 Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) Event Funding Program with funding offering additional certainty...
Aug 27, 2022
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Finance
UFC GYM Chief Executive hints at further Asian expansion as US clubs launch new promotion
UFC GYM and UFC FIT facilities in North America have announced a new ‘Get Fit for Fall’ promotion, encouraging members and non-members to develop healthy habits and routines...
Aug 26, 2022
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Wellness
$3 million to improve Great Barrier Reef island access and act as catalyst for ecotourism opportunities
The Queensland Government is investing $3 million to enhance public access to key Great Barrier Reef islands with funding anticipated to become a catalyst for private investment...
Aug 25, 2022
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Environment
Saudi Pro League announces new major sponsorship deal with ROSHN
The Saudi Pro League has announced a five-year sponsorship deal with ROSHN, the national real estate developer, powered by the Public Investment Fund. As part of the agreement...
Aug 25, 2022
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Finance
Ardent Leisure reports rising revenue and Greg Yong’s promotion to group Chief Executive
Announcing higher revenues for the 2021/22 financial year, Ardent Leisure has revealed a positive outlook as it reported that it is now debt free following the sale of its...
Aug 25, 2022
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Attractions /
Waterparks
Key issues in global sport assessed in new book from leading sport management educators
A newly published text from Hans Westerbeek, Professor of International Sport Business and Director of PASI (Physical Activity & Sport Insights) at Victoria University and Adam...
Aug 23, 2022
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Finance
Disputes at AFL’s Essendon sees resignation of club Chief Executive Xavier Campbell
Moves widely reported as a “power struggle” at AFL club Essendon has seen Xavier Campbell resign from his role as Chief Executive. Campbell’s resignation, which is understood to...
Aug 23, 2022
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Finance
Victorian environmental volunteers supported to continue projects and deliver innovative ideas
The Victorian Government is investing more than $558,000 in more than 50 grassroot volunteer groups to help them continue vital environmental projects, bring innovative new...
Aug 23, 2022
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Environment
Aquatic facilities key to achieving goals of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030
The key role of aquatic facilities at the heart of many Australian communities was highlighted during a dedicated session at the recent National Water Safety Summit. Their vital...
Aug 23, 2022
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Aquatics
$25 million to be invested in NSW female sport facility program
Aiming to get more women and girls playing sport, the NSW Government will invest $25 million in a female sport facility program. The Community Female Friendly Sport Facilities...
Aug 22, 2022
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Government
New funding boost to develop tourism and hospitality skills in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has committed $3.9 million over the next two years to develop workforce skills for the tourism and hospitality industries. The Tourism...
Aug 22, 2022
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Government
$9.1 million NSW Government initiative to restore Sydney Harbour marine habitats
A $9.1 million NSW Government initiative is aimed at helping to restore Sydney Harbour’s biodiversity, improve water quality and increase carbon storage. The harbour restoration...
Aug 22, 2022
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Government /
Environment
Findings of SportWest investment study are a game changer for sport in Western Australia
A SportWest commissioned study on the social return of investment, has revealed that Western Australian organised sport and its 700,000 participants return $7.10 in economic and...
Aug 21, 2022
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Sport /
Finance
Looking to deliver ‘vibrant precincts connecting people’ VenuesWest launches five-year strategic plan
With the aim of being Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts, VenuesWest has released its Strategic Plan 2022-2027: Vibrant precincts...
Aug 19, 2022
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Venues /
Entertainment
Indoor Sports Stadium and Entertainment Precinct among Penrith City Council’s $397 million WestInvest wish list
Penrith City Council has submitted a list of 37 projects worth $397 million to be considered for the $2 billion available to 15 councils and communities under the NSW...
Aug 18, 2022
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Entertainment
Former Whittlesea Mayor concerned at $180 million cost of planned Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility
Former City of Whittlesea Mayor Lawrie Cox has expressed concern at the $180 million cost of the planned Mernda Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility. As reported by the North...
Aug 18, 2022
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Fitness
Vouchers continue to help Northern Territory families with sport participation
The Northern Territory Government through their Sport Voucher Scheme continues to make it easier for children and young people to participate in sport and other recreational...
Aug 18, 2022
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Government
Viva Leisure financial results show income for last half year exceeding previous guidance
Financial results for the 2021/22 financial year released today by leading fitness club owner and operator Viva Leisure shows that its facilities have rebounded strongly as gyms...
Aug 17, 2022
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Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
NRL Grand Final to return to Sydney’s Accor Stadium
Weeks of speculation in Sydney’s media that the NRL Grand Final would again be staged in Brisbane have been ended today with the announcement that Accor Stadium will host the...
Aug 17, 2022
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Venues