News: Finance
Looking at the potential of sports NFTs
With the evolution of the digital world, ways of investment and asset ownership are also transforming. The change is occurring across industries with more people participating...
Jan 1, 2022
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Western Australian Government offers new financial support for businesses impacted by COVID restrictions
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a multimillion-dollar financial support package for businesses directly impacted by the current public health rules...
Dec 30, 2021
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Older workers may help ease staff shortages through holiday season
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson is encouraging small and family businesses to welcome applications from all-ages when hiring staff...
Dec 30, 2021
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Northern Territory artists supported through Arts Projects grants
A $300,000 Northern Territory Government grant will support artists and arts workers to further their career paths, build professional networks and partnerships, grow audiences,...
Dec 30, 2021
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Brisbane-based 12RND announces partnership to expand UBX Training brand in UK and Ireland
Boxing-based fitness franchise 12RND has agreed a partnership with UK-based Empowered Brands to expand UBX Training (12RND’s international brand) to 250 clubs in the British...
Dec 28, 2021
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Jonas Software expands tourism management capability with acquisition of Seekom Limited
Leading industry technology provider Jonas Software has announced that it has acquired New Zealand-based tourism management platform Seekom Limited. Widely used in across New...
Dec 28, 2021
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Arts Tasmania continues to support cultural heritage organisations and activities
The latest Arts Tasmania funding rounds for cultural heritage organisations will see $465,000 in grants distributed to 11 museums, collections, and galleries across the State to...
Dec 28, 2021
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Federal Government announces $19.5 million backing for 63 organisations in latest RISE creative sector funding
The Federal Government has announced its sixth round of Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) funding for the creative sector, allocating $19.5 million to 63...
Dec 26, 2021
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$10.3 million in Sports Commission funds aimed at getting Australians get active
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has advised that 36 new programs to provide more opportunities for Australians to connect with sport and get physically active are to...
Dec 23, 2021
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Danny Townsend named Chief Executive of Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) - the entity responsible for the operation, commercialisation and marketing of professional football - has announced that its current...
Dec 23, 2021
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Dunk Island developer receives $30 million penalty for misleading advertising
Mayfair 101 Group, the company behind ambitious plans to transform Mission Beach and Dunk Island in Far North Queensland, has been ordered to pay a combined penalty of $30...
Dec 23, 2021
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Global wellness economy set to be worth US$7 trillion by 2025
A newly released report from the Global Wellness Institute says that the global wellness economy will grow by 9.9% annually and reach US$7 trillion by 2025. Presented at the...
Dec 23, 2021
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Budget expansion for Perth’s major events and festivals in 2022 and 2023
A revised budget of $3 million for Perth’s major events and festivals has been approved by City of Perth Council for 2022/23. The increase of more than $1.8 million aims to see...
Dec 22, 2021
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Federal Government announces funding package for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
The Federal Government has today announced ongoing funding for Australian high-performance sport with a $257.5 million investment for national sporting organisations (NSOs) to...
Dec 22, 2021
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Scholarship created to promote equity and inclusion in the wellness industry
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the creation of the ‘Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness’ to promote equity and inclusion in the wellness industry and is...
Dec 21, 2021
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Tips for financing a dream Australian getaway
BRAND POST: While those eager to travel had hoped that international borders would be open across the world by the end of this year, this is looking more and more complicated -...
Dec 20, 2021
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Collingwood FC confirms new Club President
After an unsettled 12 months of membership of its board, Collingwood FC has advised of the appointment of David Browne as new President. Elected in a unanimous vote at a board...
Dec 20, 2021
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Qantas announces massive loss as Coronavirus continues to impact operations
Qantas, Australia’s largest airline is expected to announce quarterly losses of more than $1.1 billion are expected, although it says it has made progress in decreasing its...
Dec 20, 2021
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NRL secures extended broadcast deal worth more than $2 billion
The Australian Rugby League Commission has advised that it has agreed extended contracts with NRL broadcast partners Fox Sports, Nine and Sky TV New Zealand worth more than $2...
Dec 20, 2021
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More than 40 Queensland arts projects to share in over $1.6 million funding
The Queensland Government is delivering over $1.6 million in arts funding, aiming to help realise a diverse, rich and colourful range of projects covering contemporary art,...
Dec 19, 2021
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Hopgood Theatre transfers ownership to Onkaparinga Council and secures $5.3 million to upgrade
The South Australian Government will provide $5.3 million to upgrade Noarlunga’s Hopgood Theatre to modern standards, in a deal that will see its ownership and management...
Dec 16, 2021
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Netball Queensland names new Chief Executive
Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds have announced the appointment of Kate Davies as their new Chief Executive. Succeeding Catherine Clark, who is moving to the...
Dec 15, 2021
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Australian arts and culture support falls by 11% during pandemic
Private sector cash sponsorship for the arts and cultural sector in Australia has risen by $26 million from $351 million to $377 million since the onset of the pandemic...
Dec 15, 2021
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Dreamworld celebrates 40th anniversary with opening of its new Steel Taipan rollercoaster
Coinciding with Dreamworld’s 40th anniversary, their newest attraction - the Steel Taipan rollercoaster - opens today, with the ride anticipated to deliver the Gold Coast...
Dec 14, 2021
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