News: Finance
NSW Government delivers funding for high-performance sport training venues
A $150 million NSW Government funding program is focussed on developing NSW’s next generation of sports stars through world-class high-performance training facilities....
Nov 5, 2021
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Xponential Fitness expands to operate 1,000 sites outside of North America
Xponential Fitness, the California, USA-based owner of leading boutique exercise brands, has expanded its network to over 1,000 sites outside of North America following its...
Nov 4, 2021
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Facebook acquires VR fitness developer Supernatural
Continuing to expand its reach within the virtual reality sector, Meta - formerly known as Facebook - is reported to have acquired fitness developer Supernatural. The new...
Nov 4, 2021
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Funding now available to assist Queensland’s nature refuge landholders
Queensland nature refuge landholders can now apply for a share of $500,000 under round five of the Queensland Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants Program to help with...
Nov 3, 2021
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International Paralympic Committee advises of 26.7% revenue fall from Tokyo Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has advised that its year-on-year revenue fell by 26.7% to US$22.4 million for the 2020 financial period as a direct result of the...
Nov 3, 2021
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What is driving the financial success of F45, Body Fit Training and Fitstop?
Seemingly unaffected by the COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions, recent months have seen Australian founded fitness brands F45, Body Fit Training and Fitstop attract...
Nov 3, 2021
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Water Safety New Zealand invest $2 million in community drowning prevention programmes
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has announced the recipients of its 2021/22 annual contestable funding round, investing over $2 million in community drowning prevention...
Nov 2, 2021
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Aquatics
All Viva Leisure locations now open
After a four month period during which many of its locations were closed, Viva Leisure has advised that, following the reopening of fitness clubs in Victoria last week, all of...
Nov 1, 2021
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Central Coast site set to be developed as new type of tourism precinct
The owners of a 120 hectare parcel of land on the NSW Central Coast that encompasses the former Old Sydney Town attraction have lodged plans to transform the site into...
Nov 1, 2021
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Red CentreNATS event generated $7.25 million for the Northern Territory
Northern Territory Major Events has advised independent research reveals this year’s instalment of Red CentreNATS generated a total expenditure stimulus of $7.25 million in the...
Oct 31, 2021
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Greg Norman to head up new $200 million Saudi-backed Asian golf series
Legendary Australian golfer Greg Norman, has been named Chief Executive of a newly formed, Saudi Arabian backed company - LIV Golf Investments - a move which will set in motion...
Oct 29, 2021
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Golf
New owners for Supercars as races resume
Australia’s Supercars motor racing series has a new majority shareholder with Racing Australia Consolidated Enterprises (RACE) purchasing private equity firm Archer Capital’s...
Oct 28, 2021
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Integrity agencies investigate foreign ownership and sponsorship of sport clubs in Australia
Two of the Australian Government’s high-profile integrity agencies - Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) have partnered to...
Oct 28, 2021
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Swimming Australia halts support for ASL elite competition
Swimming Australia has reportedly suspended its support for the Australian Swimming League (ASL) in the wake of revelations that the new elite competition’s founder and...
Oct 28, 2021
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Viva Leisure tipped for 'substantial' stock market growth
ASX-listed fitness and lifestyle business Viva Leisure has been tipped to grow substantially with its strategic, controlled, and well-planned trajectory. The advice, from Kunal...
Oct 28, 2021
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MKTG announces series of key leadership appointments
MKTG Sports + Entertainment APAC's Managing Director Matt Connell has today announced several key leadership appointments, including Michael da Costa-Alves as the General...
Oct 27, 2021
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Auckland Council Green Bond offers raises $300 million
Auckland Council’s retail Green Bond offer last week has raised $300 million, seeing the Council surpass $1 billion in funds raised through the sustainable finance framework....
Oct 27, 2021
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Tourism leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to redesign the future of the industry
150 Travel and Tourism leaders from international governments and businesses are meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the ‘Redesigning Tourism Summit – Laying Foundations for...
Oct 26, 2021
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Viva Leisure launches Transactional Payment Gateway division
ASX-listed Viva Leisure Limited has advised that it is set to launch its Viva Pay service to provide an alternative option to businesses which operate credit card and direct...
Oct 26, 2021
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Mildura seeks support to deliver large-scale immersive light installations
Input is being sought for two large-scale immersive light installations, Light/State, from famed global artist Bruce Munro, that will light up the Murray River border community...
Oct 25, 2021
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Funding available for owners and operators of Western Australian cultural and heritage places impacted by cyclone
Owners or operators of heritage and Aboriginal cultural heritage places impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Seroja which struck Western Australia's Mid-West region in April 2021...
Oct 25, 2021
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Doubts surround Australian Swimming League after revelation of major investor’s tax fraud conviction
Uncertainty over whether the Australian Swimming League - the Swimming Australia backed domestic swimming competition designed to fill the gap between big global events - will...
Oct 25, 2021
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Aquatics
Mid-2025 completion date estimated for Canterbury Multi-Use Arena
Christchurch City Council has advised that the construction of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) is estimated to be completed in mid-2025 with CMUA Project Delivery Board...
Oct 25, 2021
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Again Faster Asia Pacific and NPE Fitness partner to develop more profitable, better-equipped fitness businesses
Again Faster Asia Pacific and NPE have announced a new partnership aimed at providing clients of both businesses with exclusive offerings of business-education and coaching and...
Oct 25, 2021
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