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Deloitte report suggests global revenues in women's elite sports will exceed US$2.3 billion in 2025
Global revenues in women’s elite sports are expected to surpass US$2.3 billion in 2025, according to a new report from consultants Deloitte. Exploring long-term success in...
Apr 6, 2025
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Coogee SLSC among NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in $5.4 million funding boost
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club is among the 38 NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in a $5.4 million funding boost via the NSW Government’s 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program for...
Apr 6, 2025
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West Tamar Council terminates longstanding service agreement with EFM Health Clubs
West Tamar Councillors have voted to terminate the service agreement with EFM Health Clubs for the facility at the Windsor Community Precinct in Riverside, north of Launceston....
Apr 3, 2025
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Sydney Roosters partners with crypto exchange Coinstash for 2025 NRL season
The NRL’s Sydney Roosters and Coinstash, one of Australia’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges, have partnered for the 2025 NRL season. The major sponsorship deal means...
Apr 3, 2025
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New Zealand regional tourism organisations supported to host events via funding boost
New Zealand regions which might not traditionally have seen a high volume of domestic tourists are being encouraged by the NZ Government to host events which will drive spending...
Apr 3, 2025
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Investment set to drive HeadBox Australia’s global growth
Meetings and events platform HeadBox has announced that it has secured a $6.2 million investment to accelerate the company’s global growth strategy including expansion of key...
Apr 2, 2025
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MusicSA welcomes State Cultural Policy and additional $1.5 million annual funding for local music
MusicSA has welcomed the release of South Australia’s landmark 'State Cultural Policy A Place to Create', and the reaffirmation of $80 million in long-term investment for the...
Apr 2, 2025
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AFL backs new Hobart Stadium and Tasmanian licence despite 'a number of challenges'
The AFL has advised that Tasmania getting a side in the League remains contingent on the delivery of a new stadium on the Hobart waterfront - despite a draft report from a...
Apr 1, 2025
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Eden Park Trust reveals multi-stage vision for stadium redevelopment
Seeking $110 million from the New Zealand Government for the first stage of the project, new details of the planned major redevelopment of Auckland’s Eden Park have been...
Apr 1, 2025
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Starlizard Integrity Services identifies 159 suspicious football matches played in 2024
London-based, sports integrity specialists - Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) - have identified 159 football matches played around the world in 2024 as suspicious. In a major...
Mar 31, 2025
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Sport Alliance appoints Alexandar Vassilev as new Chief Executive
Sport Alliance, the Germany-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has appointed Alexandar Vassilev as its new Chief Executive,...
Mar 30, 2025
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Auckland arts sector secures Council funding boost
Auckland Council funding will be distributed among 22 arts organisations to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and...
Mar 30, 2025
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Tasmanian Planning Commission assessment says cost of Hobart Stadium will rise to almost $1 billion
A Tasmanian Planning Commission panel has released a highly critical draft report on the planned Hobart Stadium suggesting that cost for the venue will rise to $992.5 million -...
Mar 30, 2025
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Data shows Japan’s growing appeal as a ski destination
Following the conclusion of Japan’s peak winter ski season ((November 2024 - February 2025), Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has released data showing the growing...
Mar 27, 2025
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Meetings and Events Australia enters voluntary administration after 50 years
Meetings and Events Australia (MEA), the country’s longest-standing industry body for the events sector, will be entering voluntary administration after 50 years of service to...
Mar 26, 2025
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Federal budget 2025/26 looks to back a more resilient economy
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers last night (Tuesday 25th March) delivered his fourth budget, laying out Government spending priorities 2025/26 - laying out five key priorities;...
Mar 25, 2025
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Federal budget confirms $250 million for new and expanded conservation areas
The Federal budget has confirmed a $250 million commitment that will see 30 million hectares of land will gain protected status over the next five years. The funding for Saving...
Mar 25, 2025
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ASM Global’s Harvey Lister ‘disappointed’ at exclusion of Brisbane Arena project from 2032 Games venue proposals
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's announcement that plans for venues to host events at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics will not include the Brisbane Live/Arena...
Mar 25, 2025
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NSW community facilities secure $6 million for upgrades
The NSW Government Infrastructure Grants Program sees sport grounds, community halls, theatres and cultural centres from Broken Hill to Bellingen, Camden to Carathool, Fairfield...
Mar 25, 2025
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MENALAC Chief Executive conclave looks at shaping the future of attractions
With the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s attractions and entertainment industry poised for strong growth - expansion driven by major investments - the Middle East...
Mar 24, 2025
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Parkes Shire Council unable to continue funding Trundle ABBA Festival
Parkes Shire Council recognises the popularity of the Trundle ABBA Festival, however due to increasing financial constraints and many competing essential service areas, Council...
Mar 24, 2025
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Curtain comes down for Fremantle Theatre Company
The Fremantle Theatre Company FTC), a cornerstone of Fremantle’s arts community, has announced that it will cease operations following the conclusion of its lease at Victoria...
Mar 24, 2025
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Canberra Sport and Recreation Clubs share $3.2 million funding boost
The latest round of the ACT Government's Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme sees Canberra sport and recreation clubs sharing in over $3.2 million in funding. Four funding...
Mar 23, 2025
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Australian Institute of Sport delivers new funding to support Para athletes
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is giving current and future Paralympians a financial boost as part of the goal to make Brisbane 2032 the country’s most successful ever...
Mar 21, 2025
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