News: Finance
Tough Mudder Chief Executive releases account of building his obstacle race movement
Will Dean, Chief Executive of Tough Mudder, has released a book outlining where the company came from, why it is has been a success and where it might go in the future. It Takes...
Sep 15, 2017
Events /
Finance /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Sydney Harbour Bridge climbing rights tender attracts global interest
A list of high-profile attractions operators are reportedly seeking to secure a NSW Government tender to run the Sydney Harbour Bridge's tourism climb business. Developed and...
Sep 14, 2017
Tourism /
Safety /
Finance /
Attractions
Landmark pay rise for women footballers
Westfield W-League players will receive a significant pay increase and improved employment conditions following a landmark collective bargaining agreement between Football...
Sep 11, 2017
Sport /
Finance
Australia Council provides $6.1 million for arts projects
The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced a $6.1 million investment in a range of arts projects through its latest grants round. The funding will support 221...
Sep 11, 2017
Culture /
Finance /
Arts
Record growth in Gymnastics participation in Victoria
Gymnastics in Victoria is thriving and is currently the fastest growing major-participation sport in the State, with over 700,000 participants recorded at clubs at the end of...
Sep 9, 2017
Sport /
Finance /
Recreation
Western Australian budget backs tourism, cuts Royalties for Regions program
The Western Australian Government's budget has committed an additional $87 million over four years for events and destination marketing, raising the State's tourism spending up...
Sep 7, 2017
Marketing /
Tourism /
Finance /
Recreation /
Government
$3 million boost for native wildlife on Threatened Species Day
Amid widescale habitat destruction across Australia, the Federal Govermment marked yesterday's Threatened Species Day by announcing 19 new grants, worth more than $3 million,...
Sep 7, 2017
Finance /
Government /
Environment
Uncertain future for Hong Kong Observation Wheel
The Ferris wheel formerly known as the Hong Kong Observation Wheel faces an uncertain future having been closed as of Tuesday this week due to a dispute between its old and new...
Sep 6, 2017
Tourism /
Finance /
Attractions
Tourism tax on the agenda in New Zealand election
New Zealand’s Labour Party has revealed it will introduce a $25 tax levy on incoming visitors if it gains power in the country’s general election on Saturday 23rd September. The...
Sep 5, 2017
Tourism /
Finance /
Government /
Aquatics
'Permanent closure' of Brisbane gym owned by brother of tennis star Nick Kyrgios
A Brisbane gym operated by Christos Kyrgios, brother of tennis star Nick Kyrgios, and his fitness model girlfriend has closed abruptly, leaving hundreds of members in limbo. The...
Sep 4, 2017
Finance /
Retail /
Fitness
Ardent Leisure invites rebel shareholders to join board
Embattled theme park and family entertainment centre operator Ardent Leisure has staved off a planned shareholder vote planned for later today (Monday 4th September) by inviting...
Sep 4, 2017
Tourism /
Safety /
Finance /
Attractions /
Entertainment
Vision for new Wellington indoor arena backed by regional mayors
Wellington's regional mayors have expressed a "strong preference" for a new 10,000-seat indoor arena to be built on a site between the city’s Westpac Stadium and Railway...
Sep 2, 2017
Finance /
Venues /
Entertainment
Six bids submitted for HK$32 billion Kai Tak Sports Park project
The Hong Kong Government has advised that the long-awaited sports park project at the site of the former Kai Tak airport has attracted six bidders for its design, construction...
Aug 31, 2017
Sport /
Design /
Finance /
Government /
Venues
Andrew Forrest tells ARU Chairman Cameron Clyne to resign over Western Force axing
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has called on Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Chairman Cameron Clyne to resign over the decision to axe the Western Force from the Super Rugby...
Aug 30, 2017
Sport /
Legal /
Finance
End of the road for planned Central Coast ‘Disneyland’
A controversial plan for a Chinese-themed cultural park at Warnervale on the NSW Central Coast will reportedly not now go ahead. The Central Coast Council recently announced...
Aug 27, 2017
Tourism /
Culture /
Finance /
Attractions
New Zealand Rugby announces that Christchurch will lose out on All Blacks tests
In a move potentially linked to the Christchurch Stadium Trust’s decision to recommend a 25,000 capacity for the Christchurch stadium, the New Zealand Rugby has announced that...
Aug 25, 2017
Sport /
Design /
Finance /
Venues
Feasibility report released into new Waikato Regional Theatre
A comprehensive feasibility report for a new Waikato Regional Theatre has been presented to the Hamilton City Council, recommending a river-facing performing arts centre with...
Aug 24, 2017
Safety /
Design /
Finance /
Venues /
Entertainment
Sydney stadium developments to be fast tracked by NSW Government
With the redevelopment of Sydney’s major stadia seldom out of the media, multiple news report this week indicate the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is to fast track the upgrade...
Aug 24, 2017
Sport /
Design /
Finance /
Venues
Report outlines options for new Christchurch Stadium
A series of options for Christchurch’s planned new stadium - including proposal for a roofed arena with a retractable playing field - have been presented by the Christchurch...
Aug 23, 2017
Sport /
Design /
Finance /
Venues /
Entertainment
Western Australian Premier threatens to bankrupt ARU over axing of Western Force
With an estimated 10,000 Western Force fans rallying in Perth over the weekend against the Super Rugby club’s axing, the Western Australian Government has threatened to bankrupt...
Aug 20, 2017
Sport /
Legal /
Finance
Scenic World philanthropic program to benefit Blue Mountains community
The Blue Mountains community is set to benefit from small grants to support local projects that contribute to the vitality of the region, thanks to a new partnership between...
Aug 19, 2017
Finance /
Wellness /
Attractions
Federal Government sport plans opposed by States
The Federal Government’s plans to establish a national lottery for funding sporting programs at all levels and centralise funding and control of Australian sport have hit a...
Aug 17, 2017
Sport /
Finance /
Government
Alarming industry ignorance of 1300 and 1800 numbers, telephone systems and plans
Misunderstanding of telephone systems, plans and costs across the Australian leisure industry is seeing businesses pay as much as 40% above standard rates. Recent research...
Aug 16, 2017
Marketing /
Finance /
Technology
Western Force to be culled from Super Rugby as Bill Pulver announces ARU departure
The Western Force have been axed from the Super Rugby competition after the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today announced that the franchise's licence would be discontinued from...
Aug 11, 2017
Sport /
Finance