News: Finance
Federal Government to fund $60 million Great Barrier Reef rescue package
The Federal Government has announced a $60 million rescue package for the Great Barrier Reef which includes research on developing “resilient” coral, and paying farmers to...
Jan 21, 2018
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Revelations from former FFA Executive set to reopen 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting controversy
Controversy over the award of the FIFA 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar is set to be reignited with the publication of a new book which reveals that Qatar's state TV...
Jan 21, 2018
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Wanderlust Festival collapse impacts Australian and New Zealand suppliers and ticketholders
Businesses say they are owed thousands of dollars by the organisers of the Australian and New Zealand arm of popular global lifestyle and yoga festival Wanderlust, which has...
Jan 18, 2018
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Focus on business at 2018 FILEX Convention
With Australia’s premier fitness education event, FILEX, now under the ownership of a Fitness Australia-led joint venture, its upcoming 2018 edition is set to continue its 30...
Jan 16, 2018
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History making Raelene Castle looks for stability in new Rugby Australia role
Taking up her new role as Chief Executive of Rugby Australia yesterday, Raelene Castle created history as the first woman to lead a major Australian football code. Castle, whose...
Jan 15, 2018
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Perfect Gym Solutions announces $6.9 million investment
Leading software company Perfect Gym Solutions have announced a €4.5 Million ($6.9 million) investment from some of the largest technology investors in Europe: 3TS Capital...
Jan 14, 2018
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Company behind Queenstown skydiving accident ceases trading
Australian adventure tourism company Experience Co has put a trading halt on its shares in the wake of the apparent death of a tandem skydiver at Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu. The...
Jan 12, 2018
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New Rugby Australia collective bargaining agreement will pay female Test players for first time
Australia's women's rugby union team will be paid for Test matches for the first time under a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). In another gain for women's rugby union,...
Jan 10, 2018
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Fitness and Lifestyle Group acquires Tasmanian-based Zap Fitness
The Fitness and Lifestyle Group has continued its expansion with the purchase of Tasmanian-based Zap Fitness at a reported cost of $50 million. The move follows the Fitness and...
Jan 5, 2018
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Fair Work Commission considers Fitness Industry Award penalty rate rises
Changes being considered by The Fair Work Commission in a review of the Fitness Industry Award (FIA) could see casual staff paid penalty rates of up to 250% for hours worked...
Jan 3, 2018
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Dump New Year's resolutions and make a personal contact to improve
Life coach, counsellor and mediator and best-selling author Darleen Barton is urging Australians to dump New Year's resolutions and instead make a personal contract to improve....
Dec 30, 2017
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IATA says proposed tourism tax will harm New Zealand's economy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged New Zealand to reconsider the proposed tourism tax on international visitors. In a position paper submitted to New...
Dec 27, 2017
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Dreamworld unveils plans for new flying theatre attraction
Coinciding with what is expected to be its busiest time of the Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has unveiled plans for a new simulator ride that could open next year. With...
Dec 27, 2017
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South Sydney Rabbitohs welcomes backing for Community and High Performance Centre
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have welcomed NSW Government’s commitment of $8.696 million towards its Community and High Performance Centre to be built in South Sydney heartland at...
Dec 21, 2017
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Village Roadshow sells Gold Coast land but theme parks to remain
Village Roadshow has sold the Oxenford site of its Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and Australian Outback Spectacular attractions to super fund LGIAsuper for...
Dec 21, 2017
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Ardent Leisure sells bowling centres division for $160 million
Ardent Leisure has sold off its bowling and entertainment centres for $160 million to The Entertainment and Education Group, owned by private equity Quadrant and the Steinberg...
Dec 20, 2017
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Blue Mountains City Council advances swimming pool closure plans
The Blue Mountains City Council is advancing proposals to close at least one of its public swimming pools despite fierce community opposition. The Council's draft Open Space and...
Dec 19, 2017
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Budget submission calls for Federal Government backing for live performance
The Federal Government has been called on to provide more incentives to support innovation and more original Australian live performance works. Live Performance Australia (LPA)...
Dec 17, 2017
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Collective Wellness Group adds Xtend Barre to its brand stable
The Collective Wellness Group (CWG) has announced the addition of Pilates-based franchise Xtend Barre to its growing portfolio of boutique fitness brands. The popular franchise...
Dec 17, 2017
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Three groups move to next stage in Hong Kong sports park project
Three consortiums - headed by an Alibaba Group subsidiary, New World Development and Dragages Hong Kong respectively - have made the Hong Kong Government Home Affairs Bureau’s...
Dec 15, 2017
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Tamworth Council explores event levy on local businesses
Plans by Tamworth Regional Council to introduce a levy on local businesses that benefit from spending during festival and major events has been criticised as “shortsighted and...
Dec 14, 2017
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Local consortium purchases Gold Coast Titans from the NRL
The NRL has announced that a local consortium has acquired ownership of the Gold Coast Titans. NRL Chief Executive Todd Greenberg announced this morning that the licence had...
Dec 14, 2017
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Councils to benefit from new tourism infrastructure funding
The New Zealand Government’s announcement of a $14.9 million investment in tourism infrastructure will help regions benefit from the growth in tourism, according to Tourism...
Dec 14, 2017
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Western Force rugby union brand to return in 2018
A Western Force rugby union team could be back in action by as early as April next year after RugbyWA was handed back the franchise's licence and intellectual property. RugbyWA...
Dec 7, 2017
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