News: Finance
UK’s Serco Group completes acquisition of Australia’s Facilities First
UK-based service company Serco Group has completed the acquisition of Facilities First, one of Australia's leading privately owned and operated cleaning, maintenance and...
Feb 3, 2021
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Ecotourism Australia highlights ending JobKeeper will see many businesses suffer
The end of March is a critical time for those working in the Tourism Industry with Ecotourism Australia Chief Executive, Rod Hillman highlighting that should JobKeeper finish at...
Feb 3, 2021
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Otium Planning Group establishes National Trek Day
Otium Planning Group is extending its support for Trek2Health by establishing a National Trek Day with events to be held in Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne on Sunday,...
Feb 2, 2021
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Carlton FC announces elimination of debt and new membership record
The Carlton Football Club has announced that, for the first time since 1996, it is debt free while also revealing it has reached an all-time club membership record. The Board...
Feb 2, 2021
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Tasmanian Government helps tourism attractions with insurance contributions
The Tasmanian Government has announced that it will support the Tasmanian Association of Tourist Railways through a contribution to the costs of insurance premiums. Insurance...
Feb 2, 2021
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Queensland Acting Premier calls for JobKeeper extension to support tourism industry
While Queensland’s domestic tourism blitz has delivered some hope for struggling tourism operators, Queensland Acting Premier, Steven Miles warns no domestic marketing campaign...
Feb 2, 2021
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Sydney's most expensive aquatic centre gets official opening
The City of Sydney has opened its $106.5 million Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the most expensive aquatic facility ever completed in NSW. Costing more than twice...
Feb 1, 2021
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Western Australia regional festivals receive funding boost
Eight Western Australian regional organisations will share in $289,381 to deliver events and activities - from literature to arts and crafts to music - at regional festivals....
Feb 1, 2021
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Western Australian regional sports receive funding to increase participation
The latest round of the Western Australian Government's Active Regional Communities grants sees skateboarding clinics, an artistic swimming program and the development of an...
Feb 1, 2021
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Without JobKeeper Australian tourism businesses face 'annihilation'
According to the Australian Tourism Export Council, Australian tourism businesses face "annihilation" without further support from JobKeeper. The Australian Tourism Export...
Jan 31, 2021
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Baillie Lodges to acquire Taupo’s luxury Huka Lodge
Regarded as one of the world’s leading luxury lodges, New Zealand’s Huka Lodge will join the Baillie Lodges growing portfolio of luxury accommodations as of 4th February. With...
Jan 31, 2021
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Australian tourism industry unites to call for post-March Federal Government business support
National and state tourism bodies have been united this week in urging the Australian Government to provide targeted support for tourism operators set to struggle beyond the...
Jan 30, 2021
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Todd Greenberg named Chief Executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association
Todd Greenberg, the former Chief Executive of the NRL, has named as the new Chief Executive for the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA). Cricket Australia announced the...
Jan 25, 2021
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COVID-19 forces a rethink of major stadiums and sports facilities around the world
Kevin Wilson suggests that the Coronavirus pandemic has further exaggerated the ‘white elephant’ characteristics of just about all large spectator sport facilities. In recent...
Jan 25, 2021
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KidSport voucher initiative doubles and adds swimming lessons for 2021
The Western Australian Government is doubling its KidSport voucher initiative for 2021 having added Swim Schools as a new club category in December 2020. The KidSport voucher...
Jan 24, 2021
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IOC insists Tokyo Olympics will not be cancelled because of COVID-19 pandemic
Amid speculation that Japan’s Government has privately concluded the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister...
Jan 22, 2021
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A-League's Western United gets planning approval for new Wyndham City Stadium
The Western Melbourne Group, owners of A-League club Western United, has today received planning permission for its new Wyndham City Stadium after Victorian Planning Minister...
Jan 22, 2021
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Queensland Maritime Museum's weekend opening set to be its last
While the Queensland Maritime Museum is set to reopen this weekend, its ongoing financial troubles means that the Brisbane attraction may not remain a viable concern over the...
Jan 22, 2021
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Regional Australia needs targeted support for tourism businesses
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is calling for targeted support for regional tourism businesses to not only bolster recovery now, but action to drive a stronger, more...
Jan 21, 2021
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Funding helps Prairie Hotel continue as outback tourism destination
The Prairie Hotel of Parachilna will undertake a major refurbishment following South Australian Government funding contribution of $464,419 towards the $1.5 million project...
Jan 21, 2021
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Australian tourism industry haemorrhaged almost $7 billion over the summer holidays
The Australian tourism industry has lost almost $7 billion over the peak summer holiday period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing state border closures according...
Jan 20, 2021
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Fitstop Australia co-founders to split
Reports suggest that Peter Hull and Richard Bell, the co-founders of the fast-growing Fitstop Australia brand are to separate the business with Bell to leave the franchise....
Jan 20, 2021
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Ryde Council continues to support local sporting clubs
To help local sporting clubs navigate their way through the COVID -19 pandemic, the City of Ryde is delaying planned increases to summer fees or charges (including sportsground...
Jan 20, 2021
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NSW Government annouces regional sport funding plus backing for cricket and football
Sports facilities across regional NSW are set to benefit from new and improved women’s change rooms and amenities thanks to $50 million in funding from the NSW Government’s $2...
Jan 19, 2021
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