News: Finance
Deborah Thomas departs Ardent Leisure
Ardent Leisure has abruptly cut ties with its Chief Executive, Deborah Thomas, who will now not be taking up a new role of Chief Customer Officer within the troubled group. The...
Jun 10, 2017
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Australian Sports Commission allocates more than $120 million to sport
Para-sport, winter sport and national women’s teams have received significant boosts in high performance funding as the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian...
Jun 7, 2017
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ARLC Chairman John Grant to step down
Beleaguered Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman John Grant has today announced that he will not stand for reappointment at the end of his current term in February...
Jun 6, 2017
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Adelaide ratepayers to meet Soundwave’s $75,000 debt
City of Adelaide ratepayers have been left to foot a $75,000 bill after a decision was made to waive a debt owed to it by the now-defunct Soundwave festival. Last held in...
Jun 6, 2017
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VTIC highlights challenges for tourism in regional Victoria
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has expressed its concerned about the small expenditure by international visitors in regional areas of the State. While welcoming...
Jun 6, 2017
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Fremantle and West Coast Eagles agree Perth Stadium deal
AFL teams the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles have agreed to play their home matches at the new Perth Stadium for up to 50 years. According to the PerthNow.com...
Jun 6, 2017
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Sport Minister Greg Hunt suggests Government could intervene in Cricket Australia pay dispute
The Australian Government could step in should the pay stand-off between Cricket Australia and players reach a crisis point, according to Federal Sport Minister Greg Hunt. With...
Jun 2, 2017
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Deal reached on Tokyo 2020 Olympics costs
An agreement on how the US$12.9 billion cost of hosting the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been reached between the Organising Committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games...
Jun 2, 2017
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Outdoor Recreation Consortium gets certainty of funding
The Outdoor Recreation Consortium, which has been lovingly restoring and maintaining huts and tracks in New Zealand's remote backcountry, is being given certainty of funding for...
May 25, 2017
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Report highlights 'white elephant' venues of Rio 2016
A damning report by a Brazilian Federal prosecutor has labelled many of the venues used during the Rio 2016 Olympics as 'white elephants', slamming their development with no...
May 23, 2017
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Debitsuccess appoints new NSW Business Development Manager
Leading payment solution provider Debitsuccess has appointed Rob Mecham to the role of Business Development Manager in NSW, focusing on health and fitness clients. Mecham has...
May 23, 2017
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AirActive moves forward with aim to become Australia's largest seller of fitness services
Going through a period of significant growth, AirActive, the smartphone app and digital marketplace that enables a consumption model for lifestyle activities, is offering 14,000...
May 23, 2017
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Inflated ticket resale prices impacting consumers’ discretionary entertainment spending
Inflated and sometimes unnecessary ticket resale prices are impacting on Australian consumers’ discretionary entertainment spending, depriving other events and sector of vital...
May 22, 2017
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Federal Sports Minister suggests new lottery to fund national sports plan
The Australian Government has released details of a national sports plan, central to which is an idea to implement a lottery for funding sporting programs at all levels. A...
May 22, 2017
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Tamworth Council brings forward new aquatic centre commitment
Tamworth Regional Council has moved forward its timetable for the development of a new aquatic centre by at least two years in response to the strong wave of community support....
May 18, 2017
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State tourism bodies see ‘missed opportunities’ in Federal budget
State tourism bodies the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) have each expressed disappointment in this week’s Federal...
May 12, 2017
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New Zealand Government announces $100 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund
The announcement by the New Zealand Government that it will create a Tourism Infrastructure Fund worth $102 million over four years has been widely welcomed by tourism groups....
May 10, 2017
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Federal budget cuts Tourism Australia funding, ‘puts jobs at risk’
The 2017/18 Federal budget from Australian Treasurer Scott Morrision has been met with disappointment from industry groups, with the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) labelling it...
May 10, 2017
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Federal budget backs healthy lifestyles and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Yesterday’s 2017/18 budget from Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has been described as a “missed opportunity” to tackle Australia’s rising levels of obesity, despite the funding...
May 10, 2017
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Actions to supercharge future success of New Zealand tourism
Priority actions for the incoming Government to supercharge the tourism industry’s success have been unveiled today by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. Tourism for Tomorrow, the 2017...
May 9, 2017
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Federal Budget confirms return of Australia Council arts funds
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison’s 2017/18 budget, handed down in Canberra on last night, has confirmed that funds from the Catalyst - Australian Arts and Culture Fund are to be...
May 9, 2017
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Dreamworld suffers further attendance and revenue slump
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has continued to struggle with its visitation and revenue figures stalling over recent months. Following fatalities on its Thunder River Rapids...
May 8, 2017
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John Coates wins vote to retain Australian Olympic Committee Presidency
The Australian Olympic Committee has re-elected John Coates as its President for another term, surviving a challenge from former Olympian and businesswoman Danni Roche in a vote...
May 6, 2017
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Hong Kong Government approves funding for US$1.4 billion Hong Kong Disneyland expansion
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved controversial Government plans to co-finance a US$1.4 billion (HK$10.9 billion) expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park....
May 5, 2017
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