News: Finance
New funding secured for major Townsville tourism project
The Queensland Government has announced $3.5 million in funding towards the Townsville Marine Tourism Precinct development which aims to connect the Townsville CBD and major...
Sep 4, 2019
Tourism /
Finance /
Attractions
'Confidentiality' shrouds plans for future of ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The future of the ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre and its potential redevelopment as a new base for the Adelaide Football Club remains shrouded in secrecy. Facing significant...
Sep 4, 2019
Sport /
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Queenstown Lakes Council to heat Arrowtown Pool
Swimmers in the Wakatipu Basin will be able to keep lapping and splashing during the forthcoming temporary closure of Alpine Aqualand after Queenstown Lakes District Council...
Sep 2, 2019
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Council masterplan aims to reshape Port Hedland's Sporting Future
The Town of Port Hedland Council has adopted three masterplans that will shape the community’s future recreation and sport leisure capabilities, paving the way for detailed...
Aug 31, 2019
Sport /
Design /
Finance /
Recreation /
Venues /
Aquatics
Australia Council’s new vision for the arts anticipates limited growth
The Australia Council has today announced its new vision for a creatively connected Australia where creative enterprise is entrenched across society, industry and government as...
Aug 30, 2019
Finance /
Government /
Arts
Western Sydney council facing massive cost to refurbish 50-year-old aquatic centre
Hills Shire Council in western Sydney has approved a $55.5 million redevelopment of its ageing Waves Aquatic Centre - a project first budgeted at costing between $19 and $23...
Aug 29, 2019
Design /
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Planet Fitness to accelerate new club opening plans following strong financial performance
Having reported a 29.3% increase in revenue for the first half of 2019 - driven largely by new openings - USA-based Planet Fitness is planning further growth, with Australasian...
Aug 28, 2019
Finance /
Fitness
Viva Leisure 2018/19 financial results exceed prospectus forecasts
Leading fitness facilities operator Viva Leisure Limited has revealed extraordinary financial performance during the last fiscal year with profits more than doubling on the back...
Aug 28, 2019
Finance /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
NBL's Jeremy Loeliger moves from Chief Executive to Commissioner's role
The National Basketball League (NBL) has announced that its Chief Executive, Jeremy Loeliger, is to transition into the newly created role of Commissioner. In the four seasons...
Aug 27, 2019
Sport /
Marketing /
Finance
Ardent Leisure looks to shrinking of Dreamworld's footprint for development
Ardent Leisure is to shrink the footprint of Dreamworld with new plans to develop land adjacent to the Gold Coast theme park. Having announced an investment of $50 million in...
Aug 26, 2019
Tourism /
Finance /
Attractions /
Waterparks
TEG reveals European expansion with the acquisition of The MJR Group
TEG has announced the acquisition of The MJR Group, the international event promoter and venue operator, based in the west of England city of Bristol. The MJR Group promotes and...
Aug 26, 2019
Events /
Finance /
Venues /
Entertainment
NSW Arts Minister concedes shortage of theatres in Sydney
The NSW Government will look at options for a new theatre in Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct as it seeks to create more capacity in the city. NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin admits...
Aug 25, 2019
Finance /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Victorian Government announces further backing for sports technology start ups
The Victorian Government, via its startup agency LaunchVic, is continuing to support the fast-growing sports technology sector, confirming funding of $350,000 for the Australian...
Aug 25, 2019
Sport /
Finance /
Government /
Technology
Gunnebo guide for Cash Management Systems
A guide that looks at the alternatives available to retailers for the management of cash processes, released by security and access group Gunnebo in 2017, is continuing to be a...
Aug 21, 2019
Access /
Finance /
Recreation /
Security
Sydney events funding under scrutiny after release of Destination NSW contracts
The NSW opposition has called for an independent review of funding for arts and cultural events following reports that senior NSW Government staff received free tickets and...
Aug 21, 2019
Events /
Tourism /
Finance /
Government /
Entertainment
Anytime Fitness raises significant funding for suicide prevention awareness
Anytime Fitness’ 2019 Tread As One event, a 24-hour treadmill challenge created to raise funds for Australian suicide prevention charity R U OK?, saw over 250 Anytime Fitness...
Aug 21, 2019
Events /
Finance /
Fitness
Former Surf Life Saving NSW executive charged over $2.7 million fraud
Former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has been arrested over an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud against the charity. Hanks aged 50, presented himself this...
Aug 21, 2019
Safety /
Legal /
Finance /
Aquatics
Xtend Barre owner awarded for franchise excellence
Xtend Barre owner/operator Liz Nable was recently named he NSW/ACT Franchise Woman of the Year at the Franchise Council of Australia NSW-ACT Excellence in Franchising Awards...
Aug 21, 2019
Finance /
Wellness /
Fitness
Creative Partnerships Awards recognise philanthropic art leaders
Seven individuals who show leadership in philanthropy and business partnerships with the arts sectors have been honoured at the 2019 Creative Partnerships Awards in Melbourne....
Aug 19, 2019
Culture /
Finance /
Arts
Sapphire Coast search for 'missing swimmer' revealed as hoax
A search for a missing swimmer on NSW South Coast - that involved volunteers from five surf lifesaving clubs - has been revealed as a hoax. The three-day search commenced last...
Aug 19, 2019
Safety /
Legal /
Finance /
Aquatics
Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation launches 'Buy A Seat' fundraising campaign
Theatre lovers can etch their name into the history of Adelaide’s Her Majesty's Theatre by purchasing a seat in the redeveloped venue. As part of Adelaide Festival Centre...
Aug 18, 2019
Marketing /
Finance /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Melbourne event to support women in fitness
In a new innovation for the fitness industry in Melbourne, this Friday will see the staging of the Ignite Women's Gym and Fitness Business event. Following on from past Ignite...
Aug 18, 2019
Marketing /
Finance /
Recreation /
Fitness
Recipients announced for Tasmania’s Women in Sport Coaching Scholarship
The Tasmanian Government’s Women in Sport Coaching Scholarship has been awarded to two female Tasmanian coaches, Jessica Blake (hockey) and Abbey Savage (swimming) contributing...
Aug 17, 2019
Sport /
Education /
Finance
AFL looks to extend Seven Network broadcast deal
The AFL is reported to be considering an extension of its long-running broadcast rights deal with commercial broadcaster the Seven Network. As reported by Melbourne newspaper...
Aug 16, 2019
Sport /
Finance /
Technology