News: Finance
Sports and cultural events among recipients of Northern Territory’s International Student Wellbeing Grants
The Northern Territory’s International Student Wellbeing Grants for 2022-23 were announced today which aim to ensure the staging of 18 events and activities for students from...
Jun 20, 2022
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Additional $45 million for Queensland’s flood affected sporting clubs
A further $45 million in disaster recovery funding aims to support Queensland’s grassroots sport and active recreation clubs impacted by heavy rain and flooding over the past...
Jun 19, 2022
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Australian Institute of Sport Scholarships support athletes in sport, education and life
The Australian Institute of Sport has awarded more than $100,000 in education scholarships to another 41 athletes from 19 sports and 19 tertiary institutions – continuing its...
Jun 18, 2022
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Netball Australia reported to be on verge of financial ruin
Auditors have warned Netball Australia that it is in danger of financial collapse with losses and debts amounting to $11 million. As reported by News Corp, Netball Australia is...
Jun 16, 2022
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Rugby Australia looks to quit Super Rugby Pacific competition
Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan has suggested Australian teams may not compete in Super Rugby Pacific competition beyond the 2024 season and will be looking to create a...
Jun 16, 2022
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Energy uncertainty to impact aquatic centre operations?
Rising energy costs and, in particular, the recent surge in the price of gas, has the potential to dramatically increase the cost of aquatic centre operations, highlighting the...
Jun 16, 2022
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Asia-Pacific’s fitness industry achievements recognised at FIT Summit’s 2022 Awards of Excellence
Greg Oliver, Chief Executive and Managing Director of the Fitness and Lifestyle Group, has this week been recognised as the inaugural winner of the John Holsinger Lifetime...
Jun 16, 2022
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Fair Work Ombudsman takes former horseriding recreation centre to court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a horseriding recreation centre in the Gold Coast hinterland in Queensland. Facing court are...
Jun 16, 2022
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Inaugural grant program announced for Cape York First Nations to protect significant areas
To support Cape York Traditional Owner groups in protecting areas of cultural and natural significance on their Country, the Queensland Government is providing funding through...
Jun 16, 2022
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Viva Leisure generates $10 million in monthly revenue through May
Leading fitness club owner and operator Viva Leisure has announced that it achieved $10 million in monthly revenue for the first time during May. In the group’s latest market...
Jun 16, 2022
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Honiara City Council partners with Aotearoa New Zealand to deliver new multi-sports courts
A partnership between Solomon Islands’ Honiara City Council and Aotearoa New Zealand has provided NZ$11.5 million to upgrade the multi-purpose hall facilities in order to...
Jun 15, 2022
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Christchurch City Council to consult public about extra money required for multi-use arena
Christchurch residents will have until Tuesday 5th July to give their feedback on whether Christchurch City Council should increase the budget for the Canterbury's multi-use...
Jun 15, 2022
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Indian Premier League media rights sold in record-breaking deal
The streaming and TV rights for the Indian Premier League - the world's richest cricket competition - have been sold for a record US$6 billion for the next five years....
Jun 15, 2022
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New ACT Government grants to foster outdoor nature play
Six local organisations have been selected to share in $39,000 to fund upgrades and initiatives encouraging young Canberrans to experience the outdoors. The grants – awarded as...
Jun 15, 2022
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New Zealand Rugby members approve partnership with US private equity firm Silver Lake
Majority approval has been given by New Zealand Rugby (NZR)’s Provincial Unions to the Project Future investment proposal that will see US private equity firm Silver Lake...
Jun 15, 2022
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AFL to invest $5 million to back grassroots participation for girls and women
The AFL Commission has approved an investment of more than $5 million to fund phase one of the game’s 2022 Women and Girls Action Plan, designed to drive participation and...
Jun 14, 2022
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More professional pathways created for Victorian golfers
Via the Golf Scholarship Program, the Victorian Government is creating more professional pathways for golfers and those in the industry with scholarship grants to develop their...
Jun 12, 2022
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Golf
Adelaide Oval to get $1 million refund in state taxes
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is to be repaid about $1 million in taxes it was incorrectly charged by the South Australian Government. However, the...
Jun 10, 2022
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Port Macquarie gym rebrands as Genesis Health and Fitness
The Genesis Health and Fitness franchise network is expanding up the NSW coast as serial franchisee John Pirlo re-brands an existing gym site this month in Port Macquarie. The...
Jun 10, 2022
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Land Rover partnership with World Rugby expands to support women's Rugby World Cup 2021
Land Rover and World Rugby have announced a new partnership that will support the women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 tournament. The partnership sees Land Rover’s New Defender...
Jun 8, 2022
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Victorian Government backs venues and new music events
The Victorian Government is supporting the revival of the state’s live music sector through its Live Music Venues Support Program and On The Road Again initiative. Commencing as...
Jun 7, 2022
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ACT Government underpaid superannuation of 633 Cultural Facilities Corporation staff
The ACT Government has admitted to underpaying superannuation to 633 current and former staff members of the Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) for the last 13 years. CFC, is...
Jun 6, 2022
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Penrith Council to waive sportsground hire fees for winter season
Penrith City Council is supporting its local sporting clubs this winter season by waiving sportsground hire fees for use of natural grass fields. This move is set to benefit...
Jun 6, 2022
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Royal Life Saving spotlights Federal Government’s commitment to aquatic centre upgrades
Royal Life Saving Australia has today spotlighted the aquatic centres across Australia to which the new Federal Government made election promises on facilities being upgraded,...
Jun 6, 2022
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