News: Finance
Uncertainty surrounds status of Adelaide’s Blackwood Fitness following December closure
Members of Adelaide gym Blackwood Fitness, many of whom had paid for 12 month memberships, are facing uncertainty over the future of the facility which suddenly closed last...
Jan 8, 2020
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Motorsport fans and Perth Motorplex generously contribute to bushfire appeal
A crowd of approximately 8,000 attending the Summer Slam and Funny Car Match Race at Perth Motorplex on Saturday 4th January 2020 have generously contributed to a bushfire...
Jan 8, 2020
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Amber Technology completes acquisition of Hills' AV business
Distributor Hills Limited has sold its Australian and New Zealand Audio Visual (AV) business to NSW-based Ambertech subsidiary Amber Technology. Under the sale agreement,...
Jan 7, 2020
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VTIC provides advice for businesses impacted by the bushfires
Amid the current bushfire crisis impacting eastern Victoria and southern NSW, the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has provided information for businesses impacted by...
Jan 4, 2020
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Waratahs and NSW Rugby confirm site for new centre of excellence
NSW Rugby has secured a location for its planned centre of excellence and headquarters having last month signing a heads of agreement with UNSW to develop the facility at the...
Jan 3, 2020
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council facing rising costs for aquatic centre redevelopment
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is to enter into negotiations with two companies over the Goulburn Aquatic Centre redevelopment, with tenders to build the new facility having exceeded...
Jan 2, 2020
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Funding recipients announced for Community Swimming Grants Program
Thousands of Australians with a disability or from culturally diverse backgrounds will now have easier access to swimming programs, with the Australian Government and Swimming...
Jan 2, 2020
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NSW Government looks to privatise state forests
The NSW Government is set to privatise the state’s plantation forests as part of a fresh round of sale and lease arrangements to fund ambitious infrastructure projects. As...
Dec 30, 2019
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Grassroots sporting clubs in Victoria encouraged to apply for funding
Local sporting clubs across Victoria are being encouraged to apply for funding to upgrade equipment, buy new uniforms, boost administration capabilities and improve training for...
Dec 30, 2019
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National plastics summit set to address Australia’s growing waste problem
The Federal Government has today announced it will convene a plastics summit next year, bringing together industry leaders and scientists to determine ways of tackling...
Dec 30, 2019
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Plans for 10,000 capacity Gold Coast arena move forward
Plans for the development of an indoor arena on the Gold Coast are reportedly advancing with the Queensland Government understood to be in talks with global entertainment...
Dec 27, 2019
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Victoria Government funding seeks to preserve treasured botanic gardens
The Victorian Government is to provide $1.4 million to help preserve and improve Victoria’s precious botanic gardens. Round One of the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Grants...
Dec 22, 2019
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$6 million funding for Queensland tourist destinations impacted by bushfires
Having been impacted by the southern Queensland spring bushfires, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Sunshine Coast and Noosa will be supported by a $6 million tourism recovery...
Dec 20, 2019
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Private equity firm makes $750 million offer for Village Roadshow
Village Roadshow Limited has received a takeover offer - worth around $761 million (US$523 million) from private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners. Following a series of...
Dec 20, 2019
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Future of Stawell Gift sprint race in doubt despite Victorian Government offer of funding
The future of Australia's richest and most prestigious footrace, the Stawell Gift, is in doubt after a funding offer from the Victorian Government was rejected by the athletic...
Dec 20, 2019
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Live Nation aims for further Asian expansion with acquisition of Malaysia’s PR Worldwide
Global entertainment giant Live Nation is to further expand its presence in Asia with the announcement that it has acquired a controlling interest in the live entertainment...
Dec 19, 2019
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Fitness Australia and NPE to continue partnership that supports business owners
Fitness Australia and NPE, the business school for fitness entrepreneurs, have announced the extension of the ongoing partnership. With their aligned goal to help fitness...
Dec 18, 2019
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Australia Council reveals new opportunities for contemporary music touring
Increased investment in contemporary music will enable more opportunities for Australian musicians to tour to more audiences in more destinations across Australia. As part of...
Dec 18, 2019
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Sydney Football Stadium builders announced as costs blowout
Announcing its new contract with builder John Holland, the NSW government has revealed the cost of its controversial Sydney Football Stadium rebuild project will exceed budget...
Dec 18, 2019
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Further growth for Viva Leisure with enhanced keyless club entry and launch of dedicated DAB+ radio station
Fast growing technology-focused fitness club owner Viva Leisure Limited has announced the launch of their Club Lime Member ID app for Apple Watch together with a significant...
Dec 16, 2019
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Ignite Fitness Business returns to Melbourne in 2020
Following the success of its inaugural events this year, Ignite Fitness Business’ first event of 2020 will bring together gym owners, franchisees, managers, start-ups, personal...
Dec 16, 2019
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Campaign looks to raise funds to cart water from Lane Cove Aquatic Centre to drought-stricken NSW
Sydney’s Lane Cove Council is looking to transport water from its Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre 500 kilometres north to provide much needed drought relief in the NSW Northern...
Dec 16, 2019
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Ride investment sees Ocean Park rack up another year of deficit
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced a fourth consecutive year where it has posted a deficit, attributing the latest loss to investments in edutainment and the...
Dec 15, 2019
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Geelong Council delivers $3 million funding for sport and community facility upgrades
Greater Geelong Council has provided funding of more than $3.2 million to community clubs and groups across the region, funding pavilion upgrades, new floodlights, improved...
Dec 15, 2019
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