News: Finance
HostPlus and Club Super in merger talks
HostPlus, Australia's top-performing pension fund, is moving forward with a merger with the smaller ClubSuper. Hostplus, which manages about $43 billion of retirement savings...
Jul 22, 2019
Finance
Viva Leisure follows ASX listing with acquisition of Fitness 24/7 clubs
Following its recent listing on the Australian Stock Exchange, which saw it raise $20 million for expansion, Canberra-based Viva Leisure has completed the acquisition of...
Jul 22, 2019
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Ongoing board changes at Village Roadshow see appointment of Clark Kirby as Chief Executive
Changes at Village Roadshow have seen the appointment of Village Roadshow Theme Parks Chief Executive Clark Kirby as Chief Executive of the overall company and former Foxtel...
Jul 22, 2019
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Sydney Kings name NBA great Luc Longley as new special advisor
The Sydney Kings have bolstered their off-court team with the addition of Luc Longley as special advisor to the business. The three time NBA Champion and icon of Australian...
Jul 19, 2019
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Goulburn Aquatic Centre upgrade moves forward
Plans for the $29 million first stage redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic Centre have been approved by the NSW Joint Regional Planning Panel. The Development Approval covers...
Jul 18, 2019
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Belgravia Group steps in to avert Jumps swim schools liquidation
The Belgravia Group, led by Chairman Geoff Lord, has stepped in to save JUMP! Swim Schools from liquidation. In a statement to JUMP! Swim Schools franchisees earlier this week,...
Jul 18, 2019
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Great Southern trail planning secures federal funding
The Great Southern Region of Western Australia is to benefit from $129,482 in federal funding for The Great Southern Regional Trails Master Plan. The funding comes from the...
Jul 17, 2019
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Crowdfunding campaign aims to save historic Toganmain Woolshed
The launch of a crowdfunding campaign to save the Toganmain Woolshed Precinct is being driven by a group of dedicated enthusiasts from across NSW. The campaign, aptly named...
Jul 15, 2019
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Conference to explore the development of urban Entertainment Precincts
The Australian division of international conference organiser of IQPC has announced the staging of a new industry conference, Entertainment Precincts 2019, to explain and...
Jul 14, 2019
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Alipay unveils 1 billion yuan initiative to support women's football in China
Chinese payment and service platform Alipay is to invest 1 billion yuan (US$145 million) over the next decade in women's football in China. Backed primarily by the Alipay...
Jul 14, 2019
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Philanthropic support secures $43.5 million for sport in last financial year
Australians have donated almost $165 million to sport via the Australian Sports Foundation over the past four years after the Sports Foundation posted $43.5 million in revenue...
Jul 14, 2019
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New Zealand's ‘admission fee’ to benefit conservation and tourism
New Zealand's International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), which came into effect on 1st July, has been dubbed an “admission fee” by UK newspaper The Independent....
Jul 14, 2019
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Environment
Buyer of land including site of Old Sydney Town reveals plans for tourism and entertainment destination
The new owners of the former Old Sydney Town attraction on the NSW Central Coast have revealed plans to transform the 120 hectare site into an innovative tourism and...
Jul 14, 2019
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New research reveals Australian music’s global export value and strong international success
The Australian music industry makes an estimated $195 million from international markets each year according to a ground-breaking report examining the cultural and economic...
Jul 11, 2019
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NBL announces pre-season Tasmanian tournament to test 10th NBL franchise potential
The National Basketball League (NBL) has announced a partnership with the Tasmanian Government to host a four-day pre-season tournament that could be the first step towards...
Jul 11, 2019
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Inaugural board takes control of Hockey’s new domestic league
Hockey Australia has formally passed over control of the new Hockey One (H1) League to the its inaugural Board, which includes experienced sport and business executives. The...
Jul 11, 2019
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Cairns arts and culture thrives through Queensland Government investment
Through its continuing investment in arts and culture in the Cairns region, the Queensland Government is helping to showcase local artists and foster local arts and cultural...
Jul 11, 2019
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Joint funding secures commencement of new Toodyay Sports Precinct
Construction is soon to commence on the new Toodyay Sports Precinct thanks to funding by the Shire of Toodyay ($6.5 million), the Federal Government ($4.7 million), the Western...
Jul 11, 2019
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David Gallop to depart Football Federation Australia
After months of speculation, Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive David Gallop has confirmed he will leave the role at the end of the year. The move follows a...
Jul 11, 2019
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Former NBA stars purchase ownership stake in South East Melbourne Phoenix
The potential of the National Basketball League (NBL) is gaining growing recognition with the announcement that three former stars from North America's NBA have purchased an...
Jul 10, 2019
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Work recommences on redevelopment at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Hume City Council says work on the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre will finish on schedule and within budget despite head contractor, Xerri Group, having recently going...
Jul 10, 2019
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park looks to treble solar power capacity by 2020
The commitment of Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park to reduce its carbon footprint and tackle climate change will see it treble its solar energy generation capacity by 2020. The...
Jul 10, 2019
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Expanding Bon Leisure appoints General Manager for Western Australia
An increasing number of clients in Perth and enquiries from regional areas of Western Australia has led to Bon Leisure appointing Olivia Birkett as General Manager for its...
Jul 10, 2019
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Queensland Government commits $4.5 million for Far North tourism
The Queensland Government is to provide $4.5 million in funding for four new tourism projects in the state's Tropical North, with Queensland Tourism Industry Development...
Jul 9, 2019
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