News: Finance
Sporting facilities to be upgraded at Maryborough's Eskdale Park
Maryborough's historic Eskdale Park sporting ground is to be upgraded with new lights, irrigation and fencing through a Queensland Government investment of $500,000. Aiming to...
Jun 23, 2019
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Wellington City Council strips funding for planned indoor arena in new budget
Facing rising costs for a range of municipal projects including works at Civic Square and repairs to the city’s Central Library, City of Wellington Councillors have voted to...
Jun 23, 2019
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Redevelopment of New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium moves forward
Redevelopment of the earthquake-damaged Yarrow Stadium in Taranaki is to proceed. despite strong local opposition, after receiving the backing of New Plymouth District Council...
Jun 21, 2019
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FFA reveals framework for national second division with promotion and relegation
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have revealed plans that would provide depth to the current A-league system and which could lead to promotion and relegation from its elite...
Jun 20, 2019
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New Zealand's 2019 budget provides new funding for creative communities
While widely acknowledged for its wellbeing measures, the New Zealand Government’s latest budget has also recognised the vital contribution and huge value the creative sector...
Jun 20, 2019
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Royal Hobart Show to return to four-day format
The Royal Hobart Show will return to a four-day format after the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania revealed that last year’s reduced program failed to produce any savings....
Jun 20, 2019
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World Rugby scraps plans for new Nations Championship
World Rugby has announced that it is to discontinue plans for a new Nations Championship starting in 2022 after the required unanimous agreement by member unions to enter into...
Jun 19, 2019
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Adelaide Festival secures extra funding in South Australian budget
The Adelaide Festival has secured a further $1.25 million in annual funding over the next three years in the latest South Australian Government budget to help it “continue to...
Jun 19, 2019
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DDMC Fortis select Turnstile valuation platform to calculate Asian Football Confederation assets
DDMC Fortis, the exclusive commercial partner for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions, has appointed Turnstile to support their new commercial program as they look...
Jun 19, 2019
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Jump! Swim Schools faces court over ACCC claims it misled franchisees
In documents lodged with the Federal Court yesterday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has alleged that learn-to-swim facility franchisor JUMP! Swim...
Jun 17, 2019
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Auckland Council backs sport and recreation projects with $508,000 in funding
13 organisations across Auckland will receive a combined $508,000 of operational funding as part of Auckland Council’s regional sport and recreation grants programme. Councillor...
Jun 16, 2019
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Coffs Harbour Dolphin Marine Conservation Park moves forward sea-pen sanctuary plan
Plans by Coffs Harbour attraction the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park (formerly Dolphin Marine Magic) to develop a dolphin sea-pen sanctuary are moving forward. With the...
Jun 15, 2019
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Federal Court freezes JUMP! Swim Schools assets as ACCC seeks $4 million in refunds for franchisees
The assets of troubled learn-to-swim franchise JUMP! Swim Schools have been frozen by the Federal Court following an urgent application by the Australian Competition and...
Jun 14, 2019
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More Auckland parks being shut due to kauri dieback
Auckland Council has advised that another 29 parks are being closed or partially closed as it battles to stop the spread of kauri dieback. The Council says it's a temporary...
Jun 14, 2019
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Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre upgrades halted by building contractor liquidation
Work on a $2.49 million upgrade program at Hume City Council's Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been halted as a result of the head contractor, Xerri Group Pty Ltd,...
Jun 12, 2019
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Western Australian Government allocates funds to help re-open Kambalda aquatic facility
The Western Australian Government has announced that it is to back improvements that will enable the reopening of the Kambalda West Aquatic Centre. Closed since March 2018 due...
Jun 11, 2019
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ACT budget backs football initiatives in Canberra
Canberra is set to host three football internationals over the next two years including a Socceroos qualifier for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Capital Football Chief...
Jun 7, 2019
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Investors welcome Viva Leisure’s ASX listing
Investors have backed Canberra-based Viva Leisure in its successfully listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) yesterday. The first dedicated fitness club group to...
Jun 7, 2019
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F45 Training takes on direct operations of Gold Coast facility
The F45 Training facility at Helensvale on the Gold Coast - closed for almost a month - is to reopen this weekend under the direct management of the Sydney-based franchisor....
Jun 6, 2019
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FFA and PFA announce move towards gender equity for W-League and A-League player payments
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) have today announced a one-year extension to each of the Collective Bargaining Agreements...
Jun 6, 2019
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NT WorkSafe accepts two enforceable undertakings for the 2017 Red CentreNATS incident
NT WorkSafe has accepted two enforceable undertakings for the 2017 incident where 14 spectators received serious burn injuries during a burnout competition at the Red CentreNATS...
Jun 6, 2019
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PGA of Australia announces Director appointment
The Professional Golfers Association of Australia Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Lappin as a Director of the Company. Rodger Davis, Chair of the PGA, announced...
Jun 3, 2019
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Increased Great Walks pricing sees fewer tourists but more income
Increased pricing for tourists on some of New Zealand’s Great Walks trails this past summer has meant far fewer tourists but an extra $2.4 million for the Department of...
Jun 2, 2019
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Recreation Aotearoa welcomes increased funding for sport and physical activity
Recreation Aotearoa has applauded the New Zealand Government's new budget saying the decision to allocate more on sport and recreation is welcome recognition for the role it...
May 31, 2019
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