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FIFA executives leave Australia without no governance deal
A joint delegation from world and Asian football governing bodies FIFA and the AFC have today left Australia to report back on what one A-League club chairman described as an...
Aug 9, 2017
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Federal Government refuses Perth Stadium funding appeal
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has had a request for Federal funding for the Perth Stadium development turned down by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Premier...
Aug 9, 2017
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Declining crowds lead to ongoing Perth Royal Show losses
The latest annual report of the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia (RASWA) shows the organisation recorded another million-dollar loss following the 2016 Perth...
Aug 9, 2017
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Grants to help grow domestic New Zealand tourism
Three tourism operators are aiming to grow their domestic market share after winning $4000 marketing grants from Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). Shantytown Heritage Park in...
Aug 7, 2017
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Australian Open invests in community tennis
Tennis Australia’s ongoing investment in community tennis initiatives has seen the AO (Australian Open) Community Grants program focus on improving diversity and inclusion...
Aug 7, 2017
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Bankwest and Perth Arena form new partnership
Bankwest has agreed an innovative new, three-year partnership with Perth Arena that will enable Bankwest customers to access a new lounge, ‘Backstage with Bankwest’, at the...
Aug 6, 2017
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Cricket pay deal to deliver huge benefits for Australia's female cricketers
The new pay deal reached between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) this week, following months of bitter negotiations, is set to provide a...
Aug 3, 2017
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Collective Wellness Group energises Orangetheory Fitness in Australia
Having sold 40 Orangetheory franchises since taking on the brand's master franchise earlier this year, the Collective Wellness Group (CWG), headed by Anytime Fitness Australia...
Aug 3, 2017
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International private equity company purchases leading New Zealand-based tourism company
One of Australia’s fastest-growing funds management businesses has made its first investment into New Zealand reflecting its positive view on the country’s booming tourism...
Aug 3, 2017
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Queensland sporting clubs get $15 million commitment for female facilities
The Queensland Government has announced a new $15 million Female Facilities Program to improve access to sporting opportunities for women. Following similar programs in South...
Aug 2, 2017
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Cricket Australia and players' union reach landmark pay deal
The long-running disagreement between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association over new employment contracts is over. The dispute, which has seen Australia's...
Aug 1, 2017
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Australian Sports Foundation achieves record $44.75 million fundraising
Australian sport has received an injection of $44.75 million following a third successive record breaking year of fundraising by the Australian Sports Foundation. The...
Aug 1, 2017
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The Events Centre, Caloundra to undergo $6 million redevelopment
Following the recent completion of extensive exterior improvements, it has been announced that the Sunshine Coast’s premier performing arts and conference centre, The Events...
Aug 1, 2017
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Tokyo Disney Resort reports soaring profits
The Oriental Land Company, operators of Japan’s Tokyo Disney Resort, has reported a marked rise in performance with operating profit increasing at a rate of around 10% on the...
Aug 1, 2017
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Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest reveals plan to back rugby’s Western Force
Western Australia mining magnate Andrew Forrest is reportedly ready to pour millions of dollars into the ‘Own the Force’ campaign if the Perth-based rugby union franchise...
Jul 31, 2017
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A-League clubs call on FFA to open up accounts going back to FIFA World Cup bid
Clubs in the Hyundai A-League are demanding that Football Federation Australia (FFA) opens its books to disclose the financial records surrounding the failed 2022 FIFA World Cup...
Jul 27, 2017
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Ardent Leisure shareholder Ariadne calls for $25 million in new attractions at Dreamworld
An investment group that owns 10% of Ardent Leisure is calling for the group to invest $25 million in new attractions as part of a greater push for reform and seats on the...
Jul 26, 2017
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Port Macquarie Mayoral candidates back new aquatic centre plan
Candidates in the upcoming Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Mayoral have been outlining their respective commitments to the planned Port Macquarie Aquatic Centre. As reported by...
Jul 23, 2017
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Wests Group to purchase struggling Newcastle Knights from the NRL
The NRL has reached an agreement with the Hunter Valley based Wests Group for it to take ownership and operation of the Newcastle Knights. As part of the deal, the thriving...
Jul 21, 2017
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Federal Government hands Foxtel $30 million for sports broadcasting
A seemingly secret deal between the Federal Government and Foxtel will see the pay television company receive $30 million for more sports coverage. Foxtel received the $30...
Jul 20, 2017
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NSW Government releases ‘Commerciality Framework’ for stadia
The NSW Government has recently approved a commerciality framework to guide the business decisions of the state’s biggest sports and entertainment facilities, including ANZ...
Jul 20, 2017
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Second buyer joins Wanda asset sale as expansion hit by Chinese foreign investment halt
The Dalian Wanda group’s expansion plans are set to be impacted by a restriction on funding for six key foreign investments placed by Chinese banks. The entertainment and real...
Jul 19, 2017
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Sports Fan Summit operator enters liquidation
Following on from the recent postponement of the 2017 Sports Fan Summit, which was to have been held at the MCG earlier this month, event SRG & Conferences Limited has been...
Jul 18, 2017
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AAFC Board kicks off plan for national expansion of FFA competitions
A national second division for men and women, representation at the FFA Congress, a national strategy roadshow, a national summit for member clubs of the Association of...
Jul 15, 2017
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