News: Finance
Grant launched to boost digital bookings for Northern Territory tourism sector
As part of this year’s October Business Month event, the Northern Territory Government will launch a $400,000 program – the new Book Now Digital Support Program - to offer...
Sep 29, 2020
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Ardent Leisure fined $3.6 million over 2016 Dreamworld deaths
Ardent Leisure has been fined $3.6 million over the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in 2016. Having, in July, pleaded...
Sep 28, 2020
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Hong Kong Government launches Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme
The Hong Kong Government has announced that it will be launching the Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme (“Subsidy Scheme”) on 3rd October 2020 to help ease...
Sep 28, 2020
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Australia’s national cultural institutions receive funding boost
The Federal Government has announced that Australia’s national cultural institutions will be receiving an additional $22.9 million in the Federal Budget to assist in their...
Sep 28, 2020
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Entertainment Technology New Zealand backs global #WeMakeEvents campaign
Venues across New Zealand will be lit up red from 8 to 11pm this Wednesday (30th September) as part of the global #WeMakeEvents campaign, acknowledging the hundreds of thousands...
Sep 28, 2020
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Rugby Australia agrees interim players pay deal
Rugby Australia and the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) have agreed to an updated interim pay deal through to 31st December. Announced on Saturday, the agreed deal...
Sep 27, 2020
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Agreement to see Super Netball players receive at least 90% of their full salaries
Suncorp Super Netball has announced a new agreement with the Australian Netball Players’ Association (ANPA) that will see players receive at least 90% of their full salary from...
Sep 27, 2020
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Australian Chamber Tourism welcomes regional funding but highlights cities also need support
While the Australian Chamber Tourism has welcomed the Federal Government’s much needed Regional Tourism Recovery Package, it recognises that Australian capital cities have also...
Sep 27, 2020
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ATEC concerned over lack of government funding to support inbound tour operators
While the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) today welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of additional funding for regional tourism, they have expressed concern...
Sep 27, 2020
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Tourism Recovery package to inject $250 million into regional Australia
The Federal Government today announced its tourism recovery package that will inject $250 million into regional Australia, encouraging more Australians to travel and experience...
Sep 27, 2020
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Dimplex Australia renews partnership with The Melbourne Stars
The Dimplex Australia group (a leading brand in the field of electric heating and cooling) have renewed their partnership with The Melbourne Stars as Co-Coaches Partner across...
Sep 25, 2020
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Surf Coast Shire Council falls short with aquatic centre funding
Plans to build a $38.5 million aquatic centre in the Victorian coastal town of Torquay have hit a hurdle with the Surf Coast Shire Council facing having to use its own funds to...
Sep 25, 2020
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Hong Kong Government halts agreement for expansion of Lantau Island Disneyland
The Walt Disney Company has lost the option to expand Hong Kong Disneyland after the Hong Kong Government decided not to renew an agreement to develop an adjacent plot of land...
Sep 25, 2020
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Funding boost for Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery
Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery has been allocated multiyear funding from the NSW Government allowing an expansion of its program of self-curated exhibitions. The museum will...
Sep 24, 2020
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Agenda and speakers confirmed for October’s World Fitness and Wellness Online Summit
The organisers of the World Fitness & Wellness Online Summit on 7th October have confirmed what they call “another world-class speaker line-up” for the event. Hosted by FIT...
Sep 24, 2020
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Queensland Government commits $25 million for 10,000-seat stadium at Rockhampton’s home of rugby league
The Queensland Government has today committed $25 million towards delivering a 10,000-seat stadium at Rockhampton’s traditional home of rugby league, Browne Park. The...
Sep 24, 2020
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Aquatic, fitness and sport facilities headed for membership crisis
Market intelligence powered by ActiveXchange suggests that aquatic, fitness and sport facilities are heading towards a mayor membership crisis in the coming months as members...
Sep 24, 2020
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Australia joins international initiative to highlight the live events sector urgently needs Government support
The Australian live events industry has declared a ‘Red Alert Day’ on Wednesday 30th September to raise awareness of its dire situation in the wake of COVID-19 and lobby for...
Sep 24, 2020
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Malaysian theme parks call for removal of entertainment tax
Malaysia’s theme park operators, seen as being among one of the country’s industry sectors most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, are appealing for the abolition of...
Sep 24, 2020
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COVID-19 travel restrictions impacting Australian elite sport
A report from investment analysts Kalkine Media has advised how travel and border restrictions are impacting Australia’s elite sports industry, blocking revenue streams and...
Sep 23, 2020
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Qantas ends 30-year Rugby Australia sponsorship deal
In a move described as a “huge blow for Rugby Australia”, Qantas has advised that it is to end its 30-year sponsorship with the code and the Wallabies. Looking to achieve...
Sep 22, 2020
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Australian digital imaging company supports Mogo Zoo foundation
Melbourne based Digital Photo Industries, a leading supplier of digital imaging expertise to the attractions and tourism sector, has advised of its $10,000 donation to the Mogo...
Sep 21, 2020
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Auckland’s Rainbow's End among tourism businesses to benefit from New Zealand Government grant
Auckland’s Rainbow’s End theme park is to receive $500,000 in backing as one of 130 businesses that will receive stimulus funding from the New Zealand Government. Designed to...
Sep 21, 2020
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NRL announces ‘brutal’ job cuts as it looks to slash $50 million in costs
In a dramatic move to achieve $50 million in annual savings, the NRL has announced that one-quarter of its staff across all roles are to be cut. Described as a move “to keep the...
Sep 21, 2020
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