News: Finance
Broome Sports Association awarded $75,000 for athlete talent development program
A $75,000 funding boost from Western Australian Government will see up to 40 Broome-based athletes have the opportunity to participate in a year-long holistic sport development...
Aug 2, 2022
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Finance
Staff laid off and programs set to halt at Sydney’s National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
A decision to shut down operations at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in the Sydney suburb of Redfern as of 8th August has resulted in reports that young...
Aug 1, 2022
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Recreation
Queensland Premier calls on Dreamworld owners to spend allocated funds on koala conservation
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today called on Dreamworld owners, Ardent Leisure Group, to spend allocated funds on koala conservation after the theme park spent...
Aug 1, 2022
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Xponential Fitness signs master franchise agreement for CycleBar to operate in Japan
Xponential Fitness, Inc, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for CycleBar, the world’s...
Aug 1, 2022
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Maryborough Outdoor Pool will not reopen until rebuild funding secured
Central Goldfields Shire Councillors have resolved that the Maryborough 50 metre pool will remain closed until funding can be secured for the site’s redevelopment. Endorsing a...
Aug 1, 2022
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Aquatics
Theatre Kimberley receives funding for stage and circus equipment and volunteer toolkit
The Western Australian Government has presented a $69,060 Lotterywest grant to the spectacular Theatre Kimberley to help with purchasing new circus and stage equipment so...
Aug 1, 2022
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Royal Life Saving Society NSW among recipients of Bega Valley ClubGRANTS funding
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is among the 30 organisations across the Bega Valley Shire to share in ClubGRANTS funding this year, for projects that improve community wellbeing...
Jul 31, 2022
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Aquatics
World Surf League fans frustrated with cancellation of 2022 Quiksilver / ROXY Pro France
The recent announcement from the World Surf League and Boardriders advising of their decision to the cancel the 2022 Quiksilver / ROXY Pro France in Hossegor has seen fans of...
Jul 31, 2022
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EOI open to support eligible Great Barrier Reef protection projects
The Queensland Government’s Reef Assist program is offering eligible groups a share in $10 million to help protect the Great Barrier Reef with expressions of interest now open....
Jul 29, 2022
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Environment
Rising Melbourne Royal Show carnival prices a result of increased insurance costs for ride operators
With media reports advising of the rising costs of rides at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show, carnival attractions operators having pointed put that increases are being driven by...
Jul 28, 2022
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Insurance
Outgoing F45 Chief Executive Adam Gilchrist looks back on goal to ‘change people’s lives by creating the world’s best workout’
With media reporting on the tumbling share price of Australian-founded fitness franchise F45 Training on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), outgoing Chief Executive Adam...
Jul 28, 2022
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Fitness
Victorian grassroots football clubs share in $2.6 million funding
The Victorian Government is ensuring more grassroots football clubs have the facilities they need to cater for the growing demand and as such have announced seven projects that...
Jul 28, 2022
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Surfaces
$8 million investment for Gove Port precinct set to increase East Arnhem Tourism
$8 million is being invested to upgrade marine and landside infrastructure at the Gunyaŋara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct to enable growth in the East Arnhem region with an...
Jul 28, 2022
Tourism /
Finance
Funding available for Queensland active industry startups
The $4 million second round of Queensland Government’s ActiveKIT is now open until 18th August, presenting an opportunity to generate legacy by leveraging sporting knowledge and...
Jul 27, 2022
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Recreation
F45 Training announces layoffs for almost half its corporate staff after revealing projected revenue fall
Australian-founded F45 Training has revealed a significant fall in its projected full financial year revenues, reducing income projections for the year to US$120 to US$130...
Jul 27, 2022
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Fitness
New report predicts ongoing growth for Australia’s sports tech industry
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has today released its inaugural report on the nation’s sports technology sector, showing that it is only just getting started,...
Jul 27, 2022
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Queensland gym offers $3,000 signing-on fee for new personal trainers
The owner of Conquer Fitness Kingaroy is reported to be offering a $3,000 signing on fee to personal trainers in order to drive recruitment to the gym in Queensland’s South...
Jul 27, 2022
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Fitness
Central Goldfields Shire Council advocates for funding to rebuild Maryborough Outdoor Pool
Central Goldfields Shire Council will continue to advocate to State and Federal Governments for $6 million funding to rebuild the heritage listed Maryborough 50 metre outdoor...
Jul 27, 2022
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Aquatics
Ardent Leisure allowed to use $2.7 million in koala research funding for new Dreamworld rollercoaster
Almost $3 million of Queensland Government funds allocated to Dreamworld for a state-of-the-art facility to protect endangered koalas is reported to have been diverted to build...
Jul 27, 2022
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Environment
Applications now open for scholarships to help Victorian women build sport leadership skills
Offered through the Victorian Government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, applications for the new Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program are...
Jul 26, 2022
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Lift Brands investment to drive Fitstop’s international expansion
Australia gym franchise business Fitstop is reported to be ready to expand in the USA, backed by a $3.3 million investment from global fitness franchisor Lift Brands. The...
Jul 25, 2022
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Fitness
Victoria’s music festivals and events to receive $8 million boost
Victoria’s calendar of music festivals and events is to receive an $8 million boost as part of the Live Music Restart Program - Festivals & Events funding initiative, which...
Jul 22, 2022
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VicHealth Jumpstart! program delivers funding to 123 organisations
VicHealth has announced they are supporting 123 organisations to JumpStart! their community-led initiatives around active play, food, and art for Victoria’s children and young...
Jul 21, 2022
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Strengthening presence in Asia Ticketmaster announces part acquisition of Thai Ticket Major
Ticketmaster has announced a part acquisition of Bangkok, Thailand-based ticketing agency Thai Ticket Major (TTM), furthers the Live Nation company’s goal of bringing its...
Jul 21, 2022
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Ticketing