News: Finance
Margaret River community urged to embrace new arts venue
With its new Hub of Entertainment, Arts and Regional Tourism (HEART) set to open in the coming months, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Council is urging the community to...
Sep 22, 2019
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Sale of Far North Queensland's Dunk Island a prelude to resort refurbishment
Eight years after being left in ruins by Cyclone Yasi, Dunk Island in Far North Queensland is set for a multi-million-dollar refurbishment following its acquisition by new...
Sep 22, 2019
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Operators of Fernwood Loganholme enter administration owing $1.1 million
The company operating the Fernwood Women’s Health Club in the southern Brisbane suburb of Loganholme has entered administration, owing more than $1 million. The popular gym,...
Sep 22, 2019
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Netball Queensland receives government funding to promote inclusivity
As part of the Queensland Government’s new Active Industry Fund, a partnership has been struck between the state government and Netball Queensland to ensure high quality and...
Sep 21, 2019
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South Australian Government ends plans for 2026 Commonwealth Games hosting
Citing a lack of key sporting infrastructure needed and expert advice which revealed the event would not provide an economic benefit for the economy, the South Australian...
Sep 19, 2019
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Sydney music venue receives multi-million dollar funding boost
The City of Sydney has confirmed $4.2 million in funding for the City Recital Hall, one of Sydney’s most celebrated live music venues as it prepares to mark its 20th...
Sep 18, 2019
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AFL announces $18 million funding boost for country Victoria
The AFL has announced an $18 million, three-year funding program to back under pressure clubs in regional Victoria. With clubs across regional Victoria facing rising costs, the...
Sep 18, 2019
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Ararat Council removes contractor to take over management of it pools and gyms
The Ararat Rural City Council is moving to take on the management of the region's four swimming pools and fitness centres, ending the contract of current facility managers...
Sep 18, 2019
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Falling attendances behind plans to increase F&B prices at Adelaide Oval
Blaming declining attendances resulting from poor performances by both local AFL teams, the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is to increase cost of food and...
Sep 17, 2019
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New Zealand holiday parks help drive local economic activity
Holiday parks across New Zealand contribute an average of 86% of their expenditure to their own regions and add further value through social, environmental and community...
Sep 16, 2019
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KSM Advisory shares program to revitalise community aquatic centres
Consultancy KSM Advisory has released a white paper addressing the challenges of managing and marketing regional aquatic centres. The white paper, Revitalise and Reimagine the...
Sep 16, 2019
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Harvey Lister open to partnership to build new Gold Coast entertainment arena
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of newly rebranded facility management company ASM Global (Asia Pacific), has indicated a willingness to work with potential partners...
Sep 16, 2019
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Study shows local government behind more than a quarter of Australia’s arts and cultural investment
Local Government contributes more than a quarter of total national expenditure on Australian arts and cultural activities, according to a new study. Demonstrating the increased...
Sep 15, 2019
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No Government commitments to back new South Australian Arts and Culture Plan
South Australia’s newly released Arts and Culture Plan, the state’s first arts policy since 2000, envisages alternative funding sources, collaborations and indigenous art as...
Sep 13, 2019
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UK Competition Authority clears planned merger between AEG Facilities and SMG
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has announced that it has cleared the proposed merger between global entertainment giants AEG Facilities and SMG. Announced in...
Sep 12, 2019
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Recruitment underway for a Business Manager at Auckland’s All Blacks Experience
The operators of the All Blacks Experience are seeking an “exceptional leader” as it gets ready to open its doors in Auckland in 2020. The tourism experience is a joint venture...
Sep 9, 2019
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Australian Rugby League Commission names new Chairman
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced this morning that Peter V’landys has been elected unanimously as its new Chairman, replacing current postholder Peter...
Sep 8, 2019
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Touring regional performing arts to receive $1.6 million federal funding
11 touring regional performing arts projects are set to receive more than $1.6 million of Federal Government funding through the latest round of the Playing Australia national...
Sep 8, 2019
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Digital transformation sees the Melbourne Cricket Ground cut carbon emissions by 17%
Schneider Electric has advised how the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has used the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the regulation and usage of different energy forms. With...
Sep 8, 2019
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Western Australian Government appoints new Lotterywest and Healthway Chief Executive
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Susan Hunt as Chief Executive of both the Lotterywest and Healthway agencies, with the experienced...
Sep 7, 2019
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Tourism continues to drive growth in Australian economy
Despite shifts in the global economy, today’s Tourism Forecasts 2019 report released by the Federal Government shows the short and long-term prospects for Australia’s tourism...
Sep 5, 2019
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Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics looks to snow machines for event cooling
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 summer Olympics and Paralympics has confirmed it will trial the use of snow machines as the latest means to address concerns over the...
Sep 5, 2019
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Low grid numbers sees CAMS axe Formula 4
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has advised that the Australian Formula 4 Championship will not continue next year - citing low grid numbers as the reason for...
Sep 5, 2019
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20PerFit to stage business launch events in Melbourne and Sydney
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training system 20PerFit is inviting anyone interested in the potential of the revolutionary innovation to upcoming launch events in...
Sep 5, 2019
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