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Guest experience platform ROLLER partners with payments solution business Adyen
Global payments platform Ayden has today announced the successful integration of Adyen for Platforms with guest experience software business ROLLER to further enhance customer...
Dec 5, 2021
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Tasmanian Government funding helps to secure future of Targa motorsport event
A new $1.97 million funding agreement reached with the Tasmanian Government has secured the future of the Targa Tasmania event from 2023 to 2027. Targa Tasmania is an...
Dec 5, 2021
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Funding triples for Northern Territory Tourism Industry
The Northern Territory Government has reached an agreement with the Commonwealth to launch a second round of the Tourism Survival Fund and Visitation Reliant Support program...
Dec 3, 2021
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Australian master franchisee to launch Xponential Fitness brands in New Zealand
US-based Xponential Fitness, Inc. , the ‘curator’ of leading boutique fitness brands has announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement in New Zealand for three of...
Dec 3, 2021
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Dreamworld reveals 15th December opening for its new Steel Taipan rollercoaster
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced the official grand opening date of Wednesday 15th December for its new Steel Taipan rollercoaster, coinciding with its 40th...
Dec 3, 2021
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F45 announces Vive Active acquisition and 24% growth in last quarter
The ongoing growth of F45 Training has seen the fitness franchisor announce revenue of US$27.2 million for the third quarter of 2021 - an increase of 24% from the prior year...
Dec 3, 2021
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COVID-19 restrictions and player quarantine for Australian Open see Tennis Australia record $100 million loss
Tennis Australia sustained a net loss of more than $100 million in the 15 months around this year's delayed - and COVID-19-affected - Australian Open, the body's 2020/21 annual...
Dec 3, 2021
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Western Australian Government announces $185 million Reconnect WA promotional package
The Western Australian Government has unveiled a new $185 million Reconnect WA package for it to “safely re-engage with the world” once the state transitions its border...
Dec 1, 2021
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Sydney Kings and Sydney Uni Flames reject sports betting sponsorships and advertising
In a first for Australian basketball, the Sydney Kings and Sydney Uni Flames have partnered with ‘Reclaim the Game’ to reject sports betting sponsorships and advertising....
Dec 1, 2021
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NSW Government opens applications for funding to upgrade sporting facilities
Applications are now open for a new NSW Government $200 million fund which focuses on proviidng modern and inclusive sporting facilities to encourage people across the state to...
Dec 1, 2021
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South Australian Government and Adelaide United Football Club partner to tackle sports gambling
The South Australian Government and Adelaide United Football Club have partnered in a new campaign to address the rise in South Australians engaging in risky sports gambling...
Nov 29, 2021
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Live music and entertainment industry urges Governments to deliver national insurance scheme as Omicron threatens recovery
A government-backed insurance scheme is being called for by the live music and entertainment industry as the emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has placed the...
Nov 29, 2021
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AFL's Port Adelaide to get $15 million in Federal funding for planned Alberton Oval redevelopment
The Port Adelaide Football Club has received a $15 million funding commitment from the Federal Government for the redevelopment of its Alberton Oval base. With the Federal...
Nov 29, 2021
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Insurance Council report says $30 billion needed to protect coastal communities
Local, state and federal governments will need to invest $30 billion in large-scale coastal protection and adaptation over the next 50 years, according to a report from the...
Nov 29, 2021
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Chinese Government takes control of half-complete Guangzhou Stadium project from struggling Evergrande Football
Financial troubles affecting real estate giant the Evergrande Group have seen a Chinese Government body assume control of the under construction Guangzhou Evergrande Football...
Nov 29, 2021
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Applications now open for Live Music Australia program
Venues across Australia can now apply for grants ranging in value from $5,000 to $100,000 as part of the fourth round of the Australian Government’s Live Music Australia...
Nov 28, 2021
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ICC Sydney welcomes contribution of in person events in accelerating Sydney's economic recovery
As the NSW Government continues to ease operating restrictions, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) and the Property Council of Australia have welcomed both the...
Nov 28, 2021
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New search underway for the next big Sports tech startup
Tennis Australia has again teamed up with American company Techstars, LaunchVic and Victoria University, to find the next big idea in sports technology. Following on from the...
Nov 26, 2021
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Federal Government opens consultation on Australian Tourism Plan 2030 draft
Australia Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has today unveiled a draft proposed strategy to manage Australia’s visitor economy through to 2030. Unveiled today, THRIVE2030 - National...
Nov 26, 2021
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Ongoing need for better governance of national sports federations
A new study of governance in national sports federations across 15 countries on four continents show that the organisations fail on a number of governance criteria particularly...
Nov 26, 2021
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Cairns Gallery Precinct project receives $10 million Federal Government contribution
Cairns Regional Council has advised that they will use a $10 million contribution from the Federal Government to progress the Cairns Gallery Precinct project which proposes to...
Nov 24, 2021
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Melbourne Storm Group assumes full ownership of Super Netball's Sunshine Coast Lightning
The Melbourne Storm Group, owner of the NRL team, have become the sole owner of Super Netball's Sunshine Coast Lightning, following the announcement the University of the...
Nov 23, 2021
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Football Australia reports increased deficit in last financial year
Football Australia has reported a net operating deficit of $5.7 million for the 2021 financial year, an increase from the $1.8 million deficit it reported in 2020. The deficit,...
Nov 23, 2021
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Federal Government rejects call for national event insurance scheme
The Federal Government has rejected recommendations from a Senate committee inquiry that called for a national insurance guarantee to protect events cancelled by COVID-19...
Nov 22, 2021
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