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Strong sponsorship growth could see Rugby Australia secure profit for 2022
Following Rugby Australia’s $27.1 million deficit in 2020, the game’s leaders are optimistic that with good results in broadcast, sponsorship and matchday revenue, their...
May 3, 2022
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Aquatic and Recreation Institute counts down to 56th annual conference
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute’s upcoming annual conference is to be held with the Leadership and Sustainability, exploring, after two years of unprecedented disruption to...
May 2, 2022
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Tourism industry calls for expansion of export grant to support rebuild
As the industry begins to rebuild their international markets, export tourism businesses across Australia are seeking the expansion of a key government grant program - calling...
May 2, 2022
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Rottnest Island to be powered by 75% renewables
The upcoming 2022-23 Western Australian Budget has committed $62 million to shore up Rottnest Island's energy and water assets to enhance the island’s sustainability. The major...
May 1, 2022
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Xponential Fitness recognised for franchise ‘deal of the year’ with acquisitions of Rumble and BFT
Xponential Fitness, Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has been announced as the winner in the 2022 Franchise Times Dealmakers Awards, the 10th...
Apr 29, 2022
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2022 Mother’s Day Classic marks event’s 25th anniversary
The 2022 Mother’s Day Classic will once again bring Australians together on Mother’s Day (8th May), to walk or run at up to 70 locations across Australia in honour of those...
Apr 27, 2022
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$100,000 event grants on offer to revitalise Perth CBD and Northbridge
The Western Australian Government has announced a new $12 million package aimed at revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge. It comes after the Government yesterday announced...
Apr 27, 2022
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Grassroots netball clubs to share in Woolworths grants program
Community netball clubs are to share in funding of $100,000 on offer from Woolworths’ Pick Fresh Play Fresh grants program. The grants program is an extension of Woolworths’ new...
Apr 26, 2022
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Queensland tourism and event operators have potential to generate $2 billion in April
Three long weekends this month for Queensland sees tourism and event operators with potential to generate up to $2 billion. Queensland Tourism Industry Council Chief Executive,...
Apr 26, 2022
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Western Australian Budget includes funding to expand Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program
The Western Australian 2022-23 State Budget will include $11 million of new funding for the enhancement and management of the Murujuga National Park which will also see an...
Apr 22, 2022
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Wexer acquired by Core Health and Fitness
Wexer, a leader in digital health and fitness offerings, has today announced its acquisition by Core Health and Fitness - a vertically integrated global manufacturer of fitness...
Apr 21, 2022
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Chair and new Independent Non-Executive Director appointed to lead Viva Leisure
ASX-listed Viva Leisure Limited has announced the appointment of two Board roles encompassing a new Chair and a new independent Non-Executive Director. Rhys Holleran, an...
Apr 21, 2022
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Victorian Government continues to support grassroots sporting clubs
Through the Sporting Club Grants Program, the Victorian Government is backing more grassroots sporting clubs with funding for uniforms, equipment, training for coaches and...
Apr 21, 2022
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PGA of Australia pushes to attract more women as golf professionals
The PGA of Australia is aiming to attract more women as golf professionals with applications now open for the PGA Women in Golf Scholarship Fund (WiGSF), launched in 2021. While...
Apr 20, 2022
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$100 million donated to NGV Contemporary
The Fox family have donated $100 million to Melbourne’s new NGV Contemporary art gallery, making it the largest cultural gift for a capital program to an Australian art museum...
Apr 18, 2022
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Screen Queensland launches new Game Grants Program
Screen Queensland has today announced the launch of its new Game Grants Program aiming to boost the local games sector. Designed to support the growth of Queensland’s digital...
Apr 13, 2022
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Xero announced as FIFA Women’s football partner
Business management platform Xero has been named as a FIFA Women’s Football Partner under FIFA’s new commercial partnership structure that will come into effect in 2023. The...
Apr 13, 2022
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ATEC calls on all political parties to support tourism industry recovery
In the lead up to this year’s Federal Election, the Australian Tourism Export Council is calling on all political parties to commit to the recovery of the Australian tourism...
Apr 13, 2022
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria launches resources to help facilities bounce back from COVID-19
Aiming to future-proof facilities in the post COVID-19 environment, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) last week staged an industry networking breakfast forum -...
Apr 13, 2022
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Powerhouse Parramatta secures $10 million investment from Holdmark Property Group
Powerhouse Parramatta has secured a $10 million investment from Sarkis Nassif, founder and Chief Executive of Holdmark Property Group. This remarkable commitment will support...
Apr 12, 2022
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AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan to step down at end of season
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has today announced that he is to stand down from his role at the end of the current Premiership season, saying that it is the “right time”...
Apr 12, 2022
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Viva Leisure expansion now sees it active as a club owner in Western Australia
Viva Leisure’s ongoing expansion has seen enter the Western Australia market as a corporate club owner with the completion of its acquisition of the Plus Fitness Alkimos...
Apr 11, 2022
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NSW Government releases its new Koala Strategy
The NSW Government has released its new $193.3 million Koala Strategy - a five-year plan to help it double the number of koalas. The new strategy is backed by the unprecedented...
Apr 10, 2022
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Australian Olympic Committee AGM agenda confirms that John Coates will step down as President
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates will step down from his long-held role at the body’s upcoming annual general meeting on 30th April. Confirmation that...
Apr 9, 2022
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