News: Finance
Sport Australia looks to sell off part of AIS’ Canberra campus
Sport Australia is looking to sell off part of the Australian Institute of Sport’s Canberra campus and turn the facility into a centre of excellence for Paralympic and women's...
Aug 6, 2020
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Funding announced for new parks, walking trails and open spaces in NSW
A $250 million program announced today, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, offers councils across NSW the opportunity to deliver new and improved public...
Aug 4, 2020
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Owner looks to sell A-League's Central Coast Mariners
Seven years after acquiring the A-League's Central Coast Mariners, owner Mike Charlesworth has revealed he is looking to sell the struggling club. Having invested significant...
Aug 3, 2020
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Western Australian Government announces $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure
The Western Australia Government has announced what it says is "one of the most significant investments in sport and community infrastructure" in the state's history, with a...
Aug 3, 2020
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Perth's WACA to be remodelled as 10000-capacity boutique venue
The Western Australia Cricket Association’s plans to redevelop its historic WACA ground into a 10,000-seat ‘boutique venue’ looks set to go ahead with the Western Australian...
Aug 3, 2020
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Ecotourism Australia waivers certification renewals while also planning for Global Eco Conference
Ecotourism Australia (EA) has supported its members through providing a three-month waiver to all certification renewals this year while also planning to go ahead with its...
Aug 2, 2020
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Hockey New Zealand announces that Chief Executive will step down
Hockey New Zealand Chief Executive Ian Francis has announced his resignation after nearly 10 years at the national governing body. Resigning after what the New Zealand Herald...
Jul 29, 2020
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Golf community gives financial support to clubs affected by bushfires
The international golfing community is helping to fund the recovery of golf clubs in Australia’s worst bushfire affected regions. In January 2020, the Australian Golf Industry...
Jul 29, 2020
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New Zealand tourism industry bodies unite to highlight need for ongoing Government assistance
Industry organisations from across the tourism, hospitality and event sectors have joined forces to plead for assurance about the New Zealand Government's plans for ongoing...
Jul 27, 2020
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Indigenous leaders worried about future of Dreamworld Corroboree precinct
Aboriginal leaders on the Gold Coast are worried about what the future holds for the traditional stories, materials, and staff at Dreamworld’s award-winning Corroboree...
Jul 27, 2020
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Brisbane-based ticket scammer gets five-year prison sentence
A serial conman who defrauded a dozen ticket buyers by pretending to sell them concert tickets online, has today been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison by a Court in...
Jul 27, 2020
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Matching funds support upgrade of Brisbane’s Ballymore Stadium
The Queensland Government has announced that it is to provide $15 million to the project to reconfigure Brisbane’s Ballymore Stadium as a high-performance training venue,...
Jul 24, 2020
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New Zealand Government to make $20 million contribution to Yarrow Stadium redevelopment
The project to repair New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium has been given a $20 million funding injection from the New Zealand Government. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...
Jul 24, 2020
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Social Traders awarded $50,000 worth of expert branding work
Boutique Melbourne-based brand agency, Taylor & Grace has announced that Social Traders are the winner of their 50for50 competition – receiving $50,000 worth of expert branding...
Jul 23, 2020
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Plus Fitness co-founder reflects on ‘incredible journey’ as Viva Leisure acquires master franchisor
With the announcement that Viva Leisure is to acquire the business for a sum of up to $20 million, Nigel Miller, co-founder of Australian Fitness Management, the master...
Jul 23, 2020
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National Sports Convention pivots to offer multiple forums in November
With the National Sports Convention having been postponed from July this year, the event organisers have embraced the COVID-19 challenge and adapted its format so that it will...
Jul 23, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa reveals action plan for New Zealand's next Government
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has today revealed the priorities New Zealand’s next Government will need to introduce to revive and revitalise the tourism industry. With New...
Jul 22, 2020
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AFL and NRL show year-on-year value gains
A new report from Nielsen Sports has shown positive year-on-year value gains for both the AFL and NRL partnership assets within their live dedicated broadcasts despite the...
Jul 22, 2020
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Australian Sports Foundation survey finds Coronavirus has taken $1.5 billion from community sport
A national survey by the Australian Sports Foundation in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic has found an estimated one in four sporting clubs are at risk of ceasing operations...
Jul 22, 2020
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Report shows how Australia’s aquatic workforce provides essential community leadership
A new National Aquatic Industry Report, published by the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee (NAISC), comes at...
Jul 22, 2020
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Construction of new Christchurch multi-use arena set to start next year
Christchurch City Council is moving forward with preparation work for the new Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, announcing that construction is ready to start early next year. Ahead...
Jul 22, 2020
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Viva Leisure acquires Plus Fitness' master franchisor for $20 million
Viva Leisure has acquired Australian Fitness Management, the master franchisor of Plus Fitness, for $20 million. Announced today, Viva Leisure's acquisition sees it add 197...
Jul 22, 2020
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Carriageworks receives funding for independent future but some creditors not happy
The future of Carriageworks, a multi-arts precinct in Sydney, has been secured with financial support from a group of benefactors and commitment to providing a 10 + 5 + 5 year...
Jul 21, 2020
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Industry welcomes Federal Government's announcement of JobKeeper extension
Industry groups have welcomed the Federal Government's announcement that its JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs will be extended into 2021. Australian Prime Minister Scott...
Jul 21, 2020
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