News: Finance
Town of Port Hedland to take back management of key aquatic, recreation and sport facilities
The Town of Port Hedland has announced that it will take over the management and operations of its Wanangkura Stadium, South Hedland Aquatic Centre and Gratwick Aquatic Centre...
Apr 25, 2019
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Liberal leaders repeat $15 million budget commitment to Sydney Swans AFLW facilities
In the latest election announcement by Australia's political parties, leading Liberal and National Party figures Josh Frydenberg and Senator Bridget McKenzie have repeated the...
Apr 23, 2019
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Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes Labor promise to reclaim Great Barrier Reef funding
A Labor promise to reclaim a $444 million Great Barrier Reef grant and return it to public agencies has been welcomed by Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS),...
Apr 22, 2019
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Tourism groups praise Labor’s election pledges
With the Australian Federal election less than a month away, industry groups the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) and Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) have each...
Apr 22, 2019
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New Zealand Rugby advises of significant profit downturn through 2018 financial year
New Zealand Rugby has reported a small loss of $1.86 million for the 2018 financial year, contrasting with a $33.4 million profit for 2017. Income also fell significantly, from...
Apr 22, 2019
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Labor releases election plans to back regional tourism
Amid a range of funding commitments being made by Australia's political parties in the lead up to the Federal election, Labor Shadow Minister for Tourism Anthony Albanese has...
Apr 21, 2019
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Queensland Government aims to attract millions of Chinese tourists with new card payment scheme
The Queensland Government has signed a new marketing agreement with global financial company UnionPay International to make it as easy and seamless as possible for Chinese...
Apr 21, 2019
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Federal Government commits to funding Sovereign Hill redevelopment
Major Victorian tourist attraction Sovereign Hill has welcomed a $10.1 million government funding commitment from both the Federal Government and Opposition to help redevelop...
Apr 19, 2019
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Result Based Training fitness group enters administration after 'very large' tax bill
Melbourne-based fitness chain Result Based Training (RBT), which operates in 20 locations across Australia, has appointed voluntary administrators. Founded by entrepreneur and...
Apr 18, 2019
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Australian Golf Industry Council urges politicians to act now on golf facilities
Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) Chairman Gavin Kirkman today called on all MPs and candidates to get behind golf during the Federal election campaign to support the...
Apr 18, 2019
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Passion drives franchisee’s portfolio of fitness clubs
Having opened 20 Anytime Fitness studios in the past 10 years, franchisee Rhys Cutifani is expanding his facility portfolio with the recent opening of three new Orangetheory...
Apr 17, 2019
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Feasibility study undertaken for Mudgee indoor pool
A feasibility study into the viability of an indoor pool in Mudgee is being undertaken by Mid-Western Regional Council. Mid-Western Regional Council General Manager Brad Cam has...
Apr 17, 2019
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Napier City Council moves forward with new aquatic facility plans
Napier City Council has approved the scope for tender for its new aquatic facility, with Councillors yesterday voting 7/6 in favour of proceeding with the project. The tender...
Apr 16, 2019
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MP presents $1.5 million novelty cheque to sports club despite funds not being approved
With politicians making numerous financial pledges to a range of arts, sport and tourism projects in the run up to the Federal election, a Liberal MP has presented a $1.5...
Apr 16, 2019
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Football Federation Australia backs New Leagues Working Group recommendations as negotiations continue
Football Federation Australia has backed the recently released recommendations of the New Leagues Working Group (NLWG), the body made up of a range of stakeholders who have been...
Apr 15, 2019
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Australia Zoo partnership to deliver multi-million-dollar camping experience
The Queensland Government has today announced it will partner with Australia Zoo to deliver an $8 million wildlife camping experience on the Sunshine Coast. Queensland Tourism...
Apr 14, 2019
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Sport Facility funding focuses on female-appropriate change rooms
The Western Australian Government's female sporting facilities fund has been successful in its first year having allocated 11 times its planned budget to deliver $3 million in...
Apr 14, 2019
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Latrobe Valley sport venues benefit from new LED lighting
The Victorian Government's investment of $345,000 in installing 300 new lux LED lights in Newborough and Traralgon is benefiting community sport in the Latrobe Valley. Included...
Apr 14, 2019
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Daydream Island soft opening to boost Whitsunday tourism industry
Great Barrier Reef resort Daydream Island has staged its 'soft' reopening after a $120 million rebuild by its owners China Capital Investment Group. Set for its official...
Apr 14, 2019
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IOC President Thomas Bach set to attend Australian Olympic Committee AGM for first time
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach will attend the Australian Olympic Committee's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May for the first time. Bach will...
Apr 13, 2019
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FFA secures funding to increase female football participation
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has secured $500,000 in Federal Government Funding and an additional $162,000 has been granted to Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) to increase...
Apr 12, 2019
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Auckland Council agrees Eden Park loan and capital funding
Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee has agreed to take over a $40 million loan from ASB Bank to Eden Park Trust and to grant the organisation up to $9.8 million...
Apr 12, 2019
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Leading global promoters Frontier Touring and AEG announce strategic joint venture
Leading global concert promotion and venue management business AEG Presents and Frontier Touring, the leading concert promotion company in Australia and New Zealand, have today...
Apr 11, 2019
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City Councillor reveals secret decision about proposed Adelaide Crows base at ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre
Adelaide City Councillors have agreed in confidence to progress the Adelaide Crows’ push to establish a sports and community centre at the ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre site in...
Apr 11, 2019
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