News: Finance
Sydney Sports Incubator looks to encourage industry innovation in NSW
The NSW Government is looking to encourage sporting innovation with this week’s official launch of the Sydney Sports Incubator at Sydney Olympic Park. Explaining how initiative...
Jun 27, 2018
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Channel Nine agrees 2019 Australian Open broadcast deal
Despite recent reports that Channel Nine had not been able to secure a deal with former rights holder Seven West Media to show the Australia Open from 2019, Channel Nine has now...
Jun 25, 2018
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Backlash follows Hobart Mayor’s Dark Mofo threats
Hobart Mayor Ron Christie is under fire for comments he made on ABC Radio that the Dark Mofo festival has become too “unhealthy” for the city’s culture. Mayor Christie suggested...
Jun 22, 2018
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Local sports clubs to benefit from over $220,000 in grants
A new partnership between Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) and Australia Post has awarded over $220,000 in Giving4Grassroots™ (G4G™) grants to 30 not-for-profit sports...
Jun 17, 2018
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New Zealand Government announces tourism tax details
The New Zealand Government has announced details of its planned tourism tax, with international visitors to pay between $25 and $35 from late next year. Prompted by onging...
Jun 14, 2018
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Queensland Government makes significant investments in tourism development
Looking to capitalise on record numbers of visitors, the Queensland Government is to invest $180 million in new tourism experiences and infrastructure. Queensland’s 2018/19...
Jun 11, 2018
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PCYC NSW set for record funding injection
Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) NSW is set to receive a record funding injection to build four new clubs and upgrade five existing facilities throughout NSW. NSW Minister for...
Jun 8, 2018
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Ashfield Aquatic Centre redevelopment moves forward
Sydney’s Inner West Council has had its plans approved for the redevelopment of its 50-year old Ashfield Aquatic Centre. The Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel gave the project...
Jun 6, 2018
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Adelaide Crows expand operations with baseball team purchase
Having been instrumental in attempting to grow the AFL in China, the Adelaide Football Club has moved to broaden its exposure with the announcement of the purchase of the...
Jun 5, 2018
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Samoa to host 26 sports at 2019 Pacific Games
Samoa will be offering 26 sports when it hosts the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia. Selected last year as the new host of the next year’s competition after Tonga pulled out due to...
Jun 5, 2018
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Applications open for Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund
The NSW Office of Sport (OOSNSW) has announced the opening of the Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund, with a webinar for potential applicants to be held this Wednesday....
Jun 3, 2018
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Prime Minister Turnbull makes pool funding pledge in South Australian by-election
While campaigning for Liberal Party candidate Georgina Downer in the Mayo by-election in South Australia, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has today pledged $10 million in...
Jun 1, 2018
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Tourism industry keen to discuss New Zealand’s planned visitor tax
In the wake of New Zealand Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis’ confirmation of plans for an International Visitor Levy, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) says that details on how and...
May 31, 2018
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Sydney Theatre Company records biggest ever deficit
The Sydney Theatre Company (STC), Australia’s busiest not-for-profit theatre group, has recorded the biggest deficit in its 39-year history, with its annual report showing a...
May 31, 2018
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Successful 2017 sees New Zealand Football rack up surplus
New Zealand Football has announced a positive financial result at the national body’s Annual Congress held yesterday in Auckland. With record participation rates through the...
May 24, 2018
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John Lee to head group evaluating the management of Queensland stadiums
A taskforce consisting of industry and commercial experts will evaluate the management of State Government venues as part of Queensland’s first Sport and Active Recreation...
May 23, 2018
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Decline in family spending on out-of-school children’s sport and physical activity in 2017
Australian parents spent $2.1 billion on organised out-of-school children’s sport and physical activity last year, a decline from 2016 when $2.5 billion was spent. The spending,...
May 21, 2018
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Peter Conde explains Australian Institute of Sport's pathway to the future
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Director Peter Conde has outlined his plan to continue the sports training agency's historic record of achievement in a press release on the...
May 20, 2018
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Raelene Castle shares plan to revive Australian rugby
Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle has outline her vision for the future of the game outlining what she sees as the “challenges facing the game that need to be...
May 19, 2018
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Consultants report reopens debate on new Auckland Stadium
A report from consultants PwC has outlined plans for a new rectangular sports stadium in downtown Auckland to be built in one of six locations. The pre-feasibility study,...
May 19, 2018
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New Zealand budget provides $100 million for America's Cup, cuts Tourism NZ funding
The New Zealand Government’s new budget has announced a $100 million "support package" for the hosting of the America's Cup in 2021. Team New Zealand won the right to host...
May 18, 2018
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Council rejects notice to review Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre board management
Moree Plains Shire Councillors have stood by the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) board, quashing a notice of motion to review the current management of Moree’s popular...
May 17, 2018
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Questions over Gold Coast’s KDV Sports facility as Russian owner faces shopping mall fire probe
The KDV Sports centre on the Gold Coast is cutting staff positions as its billionaire Russian owner deals with implications from a catastrophic fire at a shopping mall he is...
May 14, 2018
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Netball Australia sees 70% revenue rise in 2017
A new five-year broadcast rights and revenue sharing agreement with Nine Entertainment has contributed to Netball Australia’s revenue increasing almost 70% to more than $26...
May 13, 2018
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