News: Finance
NSW community sport facilities to get $100 million boost
The NSW Government is to inject $100 million into improving local sporting facilities across metropolitan Sydney, with the monies to be used to fund up to 120 projects including...
Apr 12, 2018
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Altitude Training Systems and Technogym Australia combine to deliver high performance solution
Altitude Training Systems (ATS) has announced a collaboration with Technogym Australia to deliver the ultimate high performance altitude training solution, with Technogym...
Apr 11, 2018
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Technology
Kalgoorlie city and golf club approach deal on fees impasse
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is close to ending an impasse with the city’s Goldfields Golf Club over licence fees the Club has withheld from the Council for the past three...
Apr 10, 2018
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OFC President's resignation sparked by audit into 'potential wrongdoings' in Auckland football project
The abrupt resignation of Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) President David Chung at the end of last week was reportedly a result of an audit into a multi-million dollar...
Apr 9, 2018
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Rugby Australia impacted by Western Force axeing and declining Test crowds
Poor ticket sales for Test matches and costs relating to the axing of the Western Force Super Rugby franchises have led to the game's governing body announcing a $3.8 million...
Apr 8, 2018
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ASIC charges Clive Palmer over Coolum resort villa takeover bid
Entrepreneur and former Federal MP Clive Palmer has been charged over an alleged corporate breach, uncovered in an investigation by the business watchdog ASIC. Brisbane...
Apr 5, 2018
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Clubs unhappy at lack of FFA consultation over A-League expansion plans
A-League clubs have hit back at Football Federation Australia (FFA) for not consulting them about the submission process for the expansion of the A-League, saying their plan...
Mar 30, 2018
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Magellan quits Cricket Australia Test sponsorship
Financial Wealth-management company Magellan has terminated its three-year sponsorship agreement with Cricket Australia in response to the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town...
Mar 29, 2018
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NSW Government abandons ANZ Stadium rebuild plans, backs new Allianz Stadium
The latest change in the NSW Government’s plans for Sydney’s major stadia has seen NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian abandon the proposal to knock down and rebuild ANZ Stadium....
Mar 29, 2018
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New Zealand tourism industry backs sustainable employment
Tourism operators need to embrace the increase in the minimum wage and strive to be employers of choice, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive Chris Roberts. With the...
Mar 28, 2018
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FFA moves to add two new clubs to A-League competition
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has begun the long-awaited formal expansion process for the Hyundai A-League, announcing that it is inviting expressions of interest (EOI)...
Mar 28, 2018
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Channel 9 and Tennis Australia agree five year tournament broadcast deal
The Australian Open will be broadcast by Channel 9 from 2020 after the agreement of a landmark $300 million rights deal between Tennis Australia and the network. The five-year...
Mar 28, 2018
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Northern Territory Government opens applications for $3 million visitor experience program
With the aim to improve the tourism experiences, facilities and attractions, the Northern Territory Government has opened applications for its $3 million Visitor Experience...
Mar 27, 2018
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Fitness professionals routinely undercharge
Discounting, incorrect packaging and incorrectly structured margins are impacting fitness business owners across Australia, leading to many professionals not generating enough...
Mar 27, 2018
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Salary cap breaches lead to NRL fining Manly Sea Eagles $750,000
The NRL has fined the Manly Sea Eagles $750,000 for breaches of the salary cap over the past five years, while two officials have also received 12-month bans. Of that amount,...
Mar 26, 2018
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WTTC says one in five of all new jobs created globally in 2017 are attributable to tourism
Tourism was responsible for the creation of 7 million new jobs around the world in 2017 according to a new report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC’s annual...
Mar 22, 2018
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IBISWorld study confirms West Coast Eagles as AFL's most profitable club
In the lead up to the 2018 AFL season opener, IBISWorld has explored the 2017 financial results of the AFL clubs vying for this year’s premiership, providing a score card on...
Mar 22, 2018
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James Packer resigns from Crown Resorts citing mental health reasons
Billionaire James Packer has resigned as a Director of the Crown Resorts casino and hospitaltiy group for reported mental health reasons. A spokesperson from Consolidated Press...
Mar 20, 2018
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ExerciseNZ 2018 Roadshow to include eight half-day workshops
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has released details of its 2018 industry Roadshow program, a series of industry workshops dedicated to supporting the New...
Mar 20, 2018
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BlueFit Group appoints new Chief Financial Officer
The BlueFit Group have announced the appointment to the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer, with Gary Williamson joining the leadership team. Williamson has extensive...
Mar 19, 2018
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Fitness Australia partners with NPE Coaching to provide more benefits to members
Global fitness business coaching company NPE and peak body Fitness Australia have agreed a three year partnership. The NPE partnership with Fitness Australia adds significant...
Mar 15, 2018
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TTF says tourism must underpin South Australia’s economic future
South Australia’s major political parties must put tourism at the heart of their election pitch to voters to ensure that the sector continues to develop as a key long-term...
Mar 15, 2018
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Golf Australia to receive R&A funding to attract women and girls into golf
Golf Australia, along with the governing bodies for golf in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, is to receive further funding to increase participation in golf among women and...
Mar 14, 2018
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West Coast Eagles identified as Australia’s most profitable sports club
An analysis of the financial reports of teams in Australia’s major sporting codes shows that the West Coast Eagles are the nation’s most profitable sports club. The financial...
Mar 13, 2018
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