News: Finance
$1.5 million funding windfall supports redevelopment of Barossa local sports facilities
The Barossa Council has secured funding of $1.5 million to support the $4.6 million redevelopment of clubroom and changeroom facilities at Tanunda as part of The Big Project....
Jan 18, 2022
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Disaster funding now available for Queensland sport and recreation clubs impacted by cyclone
Queensland sport and active recreation clubs impacted by heavy rain and flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth can now apply for emergency funding. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth...
Jan 17, 2022
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Northern Territory regional museums receive funding support
Nine successful applicants will share funding of $217,194 from the Northern Territory Government’s Regional Museum Support grants to preserve and protect the collections housed...
Jan 17, 2022
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NSW Government reveals event support package for COVID-19 disrupted events
The NSW Government has announced its Event Saver Fund, a support package for major events that have been “cancelled or significantly disrupted” as a result of its current...
Jan 17, 2022
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City of Gold Coast land purchase to secure wildlife corridor
Aiming to protect endangered wildlife, the City of Gold Coast has announced the purchase of what it calls a “crucial link” along its Burleigh to Springbrook wildlife corridor....
Jan 16, 2022
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Omicron spread the latest example of COVID-19’s negative impact on fitness clubs
The spread of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is the latest manifestation of the two-year impact of COVID-19 and gyms and fitness clubs Australia. With January...
Jan 16, 2022
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Sydney Festival Chair David Kirk apologises for event’s handling of Israeli funding
Sydney Festival Chair David Kirk has apologised for the event's handling of a funding controversy which saw a number of artists and organisations withdraw from the Festival over...
Jan 13, 2022
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Australia's largest Planet Fitness to open in Wagga Wagga shopping mall
New ownership of a large-format retail centre in Wagga Wagga will see the site expanded to include what will be Australia's largest Planet Fitness location. A new investment...
Jan 12, 2022
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Crown Resorts board endorses $9 billion takeover offer from US-based investment group
A bid by US-based global investment business Blackstone to acquire the Crown Resorts looks set to be agreed with the casino and entertainment group’s board having given...
Jan 12, 2022
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Additional funding available to support delivery of COVIDSafe events in Tasmania
Tasmanian event organisers will be able to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to support COVID associated costs for events occurring through to November 2022, through the...
Jan 12, 2022
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Village Roadshow owner records $36 million loss in last financial year
Village Roadshow’s owner has advised that the ongoing viability of the entertainment and theme park group is contingent on the Omicron wave not resulting in new restrictions on...
Jan 12, 2022
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Turnstile appointed to provide sponsorship valuation services for the British and Irish Lions
Ahead of their tour to Australia in 2025, rugby heavyweights - The British & Irish Lions – have appointed Turnstile to provide sponsorship valuation services. The British &...
Jan 11, 2022
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TiCSA calls on South Australian Government to support state’s struggling tourism industry
The South Australian Government is being urged by Tourism Industry Council South Australia to commit to an extensive package to support the long-term recovery of the state’s...
Jan 11, 2022
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City of Hobart supports hospitality industry in temporarily waiving fees for outdoor dining
With the spread of Omicron significantly impacting Australia’s hospitality industry, The City of Hobart is waiving fees charged to restaurants, bar and cafe owners for the use...
Jan 10, 2022
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AusCycling announces funds manager Craig Bingham as its new Chair
AusCycling has today announced the appointment of Craig Bingham, global Chief Executive of the BFM Group, as its new Chair. Bingham assumes the AusCycling Chair as the...
Jan 10, 2022
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Fitness technology company Myzone reaches US$102 million valuation after new investment
Myzone, the global manufacturer of wearable fitness tracking technology, has today announced that it has secured a US$17.2 million investment from BGF, the UK’s most active...
Jan 10, 2022
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South Australian Government funds coastal protection with $1.2 million grant
As part of the latest round of South Australian Regional Coastal Protection Grants, 13 projects across the State will receive $1.2 million to improve coastal protection. The...
Jan 9, 2022
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Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and circus among performances to tour Regional Victoria
Grant recipients for the latest rounds of the Touring Victoria and Small Regional Presenters programs have been announced with this year’s program awarding grants of more than...
Jan 7, 2022
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Boutique Fitness Studios appoints Jacinta McDonell to Board of Directors
Boutique Fitness Studios has appointed Jacinta McDonell of Anytime Fitness, as Director, Board Member and investor. As co-founder of Anytime Fitness Australia, Fitness Industry...
Jan 5, 2022
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Adelaide cultural scene to thrive with $2 million in new projects and programs
Each of the City of Adelaide’s Cultural Strategic Partnerships - which represent an exciting and dynamic range of partner-led initiatives - will receive between $10,000 and...
Jan 5, 2022
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Sydney Festival issues statement on escalating boycott over Israeli embassy funding
Sydney Festival has issued a statement following the withdrawal from its 2022 line-up of a number of artists and organisations over the festival’s decision to accept $20,000...
Jan 4, 2022
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City of Melbourne funding supports community initiatives and projects
More than 70 community projects will share in the $500,000 City of Melbourne funding including an initiative to encourage girls to play football along with support programs for...
Jan 4, 2022
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Commerce WA highlights new rules regarding fitness memberships
Commerce WA, the government department dealing with consumer protection in Western Australia, has reminded operators and the public of new rules regarding fitness industry...
Jan 3, 2022
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Apollo Projects appointed to rebuild Lower Hutt’s Naenae Pool
The design and construction of a new Olympic-sized swimming pool in Lower Hutt has been awarded to leading aquatic and sport centre building company, Apollo Projects. With the...
Jan 2, 2022
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