News: Finance
Ian Robson to move from Melbourne Victory to Rowing Australia
Ian Robson, Chief Executive of Melbourne Victory since July 2013, is to move to the same role at Rowing Australia. Robson, who has over 25 year’s sports leadership experience,...
Dec 5, 2017
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Report suggests Sydney's Hordern Pavilion site slated for redevelopment
The NSW Government’s controversial plans to prioritise the rebuilding of Sydney's Allianz Stadium in Moore Park appear to be set for expansion to include the conversion of the...
Dec 4, 2017
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Business of Sport Summit returns in 2018
Australia’s only event dedicated to sports business strategy and management, The Business of Sport Summit, is to return for its seventh edition next year - being staged at the...
Dec 3, 2017
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Quiksilver plans US$150 million takeover of Billabong
Australian surf wear brand Billabong has received a takeover bid from rival Quiksilver which values the company at around US$150 million. Having only turned a profit in one of...
Dec 2, 2017
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Reform model rejected at FFA Congress: potential that FIFA will administer football in Australia
Football Federation Australia's proposed reform of its Congress model has been rejected by member associations today in Sydney. The final resolution at the Annual General...
Nov 30, 2017
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Village Roadshow moves away from low cost theme park passes
In a move away from discounted theme park season passes, Village Roadshow Theme Parks have announced a new ticketing strategy that replaces annual passes costing as little as $9...
Nov 29, 2017
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NSW Government confirms massive rebuilding plans for Allianz and ANZ Stadiums
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has today confirmed that Sydney’s Allianz and ANZ stadiums will be rebuilt and transformed in a $2 billion program. The long-running latest...
Nov 24, 2017
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Swimming Australia’s Anderson appointed Chief Executive at Collingwood FC
Collingwood Football Club has announced that Swimming Australia's Mark Anderson has been appointed its new Chief Executive. He will take over the role vacated by the Magpie's...
Nov 24, 2017
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Aquatics
Rising cost fears lead to review of Christchurch Metro sports facility plans
The New Zealand Government has ordered an urgent review of plans for Christchurch’s new Metro Sports facility amid concern that the project’s $217 million budget could blow out...
Nov 21, 2017
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Qatar’s World Cup back in the spotlight at US FIFA trial
Testimony of a star witness in a courtroom in the USA has revealed new allegations of Qatari wrongdoing in its bid to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup. The allegations by Alejandro...
Nov 21, 2017
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Fitness clubs that reinvest are top global performers
Newly released research from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) shows that the world’s successful fitness clubs are continually reinvesting in...
Nov 20, 2017
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Fitness
Report shows massive commitment to youth and children's sport by Australian families
A new report shows the massive commitment that Australian parents and carers make to youth and children's sport, revealing that parents spend an average of 2.6 hours during the...
Nov 20, 2017
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Western Force legal loss leads RugbyWA to enter voluntary administration
Having revealed that it cannot afford to pay legal costs being sought over two failed legal attempts to save the Western Force Super League franchise, RugbyWA is to enter...
Nov 16, 2017
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Water Safety New Zealand invests $1.66 million into water safety education
As the lead agency in the water safety sector Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is tasked with delivering funding strategies to tackle the nation's drowning problem. New Zealand...
Nov 16, 2017
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Quadrant to back Timezone Group’s accelerated growth plan
Leading private equity firm Quadrant is to back amusement centre operator the Timezone Group “to accelerate the growth of the business in Australia and across Asia.” Quadrant,...
Nov 14, 2017
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Rugby Australia made decision to axe Western Force months before finances examined
A Senate inquiry has found that Rugby Australia had already decided to cut the Western Force from the Super Rugby competition in April, well before it looked into the finances...
Nov 14, 2017
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Brisbane Live precinct backed in Queensland election
AEG Ogden’s proposed $2 billion entertainment precinct Brisbane Live is gaining continued backing from both the LNP and Labor parties in the Queensland state election. With the...
Nov 13, 2017
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Cumberland Council voters back ongoing operations at five pools
Voters in the Sydney local government area of Cumberland have voted to continue funding the area’s five swimming pools. With more than 80,000 votes cast during on a specific...
Nov 8, 2017
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Ardent Leisure Chief Executive Simon Kelly to leave after just four months in role
Ongoing turmoil at Ardent Leisure, operator of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld theme park, has continued with its Chief Executive Simon Kelly set to leave the company after...
Nov 8, 2017
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AFL Womens players get new pay deal for 2018 season
AFL Womens players will be collectively paid $500,000 more next season under a new deal designed to more accurately reflect the hours they put into their careers. Total payments...
Nov 3, 2017
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NRL players to benefit from massive pay rise
NRL players will enjoy a significant pay increase across the next five seasons with the average player salary set to more than double over the next five years. As a result of...
Nov 2, 2017
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Fitness and Lifestyle Group acquires Go Health Clubs
Following its dramatic entry into the fitness industry last year with its rapid acquisition of Goodlife Health Clubs, Fitness First Australia and Jetts Fitness, the Fitness and...
Oct 26, 2017
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Tokyo Disney Resort first half attendance boosted by new rides and events
The operators of the Tokyo Disneyland Park and Tokyo DisneySea Park have reported a 3% attendance rise during the first half of the fiscal year (1st April to 30th September)....
Oct 26, 2017
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Association of Australian Football Clubs reveals plans for national second division competition
A blueprint for the introduction of a national second tier football competition for men and women has been released by the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC)....
Oct 26, 2017
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