News: Finance
Farmers back calls for more funding for New Zealand tourism
Local Government New Zealand has welcomed the Federated Farmers adding its voice to the call for more Government funding for tourism infrastructure. While tourism is booming in...
Jan 26, 2017
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ASIC investigating award of Australian Open broadcast rights
Tennis Australia is being investigated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission for its 2013 sale of broadcasting rights to the Australian Open without a...
Jan 24, 2017
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Reigning AFC Champions League holders excluded from 2017 tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has banned reigning Asian Champions League winners Jeonbuk Motors from the 2017 edition of the club tournament due to their involvement in...
Jan 23, 2017
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Victorian Government to reform management of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts
Having been plagued by frequent accusations of poor management, the Victorian Government has began a process to reform the management of its alpine resorts. Victorian Minister...
Jan 22, 2017
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Environment
Private investors rescue troubled sportswear brand BLK
A private consortium of Fijian and Timor-Leste-based investors has bought troubled sportswear manufacturer BLK from receivers McGrathNicol. The consortium, led by Timor-Leste...
Jan 19, 2017
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Stresses show as New Zealand tourism thrives
New Zealand’s tourism industry is doing so well that the country is struggling to cope with the numbers of arrivals. More than 3.4 million visitors arrived in New Zealand in...
Jan 18, 2017
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LIWA Aquatics to benefit from extra funding for pool safety and training
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics Pool is to benefit from $176,272 in State Government funding for swimming pool safety-related projects and training....
Jan 18, 2017
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Feld Entertainment to close the 'Greatest Show on Earth' after 146 years
After 146 years, Feld Entertainment has announced that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, known as the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, will close forever in May. Feld’s...
Jan 15, 2017
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Sport Minister Sussan Ley resigns from Government over expenses scandal
Having stepped down from her portfolios of Minister for Health and Aged Care and Minister for Sport earlier this week, Sussan Ley has today announced her resignation from the...
Jan 13, 2017
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Tasmanian Regional Arts group axed after 70 years over funding shortfall
Leading regional arts group Tasmanian Regional Arts (TRA) is to cease activities after 70 years of operations having failed to receive backing from the Federal Government. The...
Jan 13, 2017
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CityFitness posts 2016 profit while personal training earnings fall
New Zealand's Cityfitness Group, a unit of Canada’s #1 Nautilus Fitness & Racquets Centres Group, has reported a lift in net profit in the year to March 2016, turning around a...
Jan 11, 2017
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Fitness
Shane Warne Foundation cleared of unlawful conduct but ends fundraising
The Shane Warne Foundation has been cleared of any unlawful conduct by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) after the watchdog investigated the charity over its finances. CAV said it...
Jan 11, 2017
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Sports Foundation grants help increase participation
The Australian Sports Foundation’s ongoing grants and funding initiatives are continuing to aid increasing participation in grassroots and community sport throughout Australia....
Jan 10, 2017
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Auckland Council looks for partner to develop Warkworth Swimming Pool
Auckland Council has released an Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a private public partnership to deliver a new swimming pool in the town of Warkworth in the northern part of...
Jan 10, 2017
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Parks Victoria multi-million dollar credit card bill under investigation
$2.2 million in credit card use by Parks Victoria staff, including purchases from KFC, the Apple iTunes store and wineries, is under investigation by an external auditor....
Jan 9, 2017
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AFL and players union to resume pay talks
The AFL and the AFL Players Association will continue pay negotiations this week in the hopes of averting a pre-season strike. Talks between the two parties last year had...
Jan 9, 2017
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Finance
Sussan Ley stands aside from Ministerial roles over travel expenses issue
Australian Minister for Sport and Minister for Health Sussan Ley has stood aside following pressure over a number of taxpayer-funded flights to the Gold Coast, where she and her...
Jan 8, 2017
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WA Sports Federation issues Election Policy Platform to keep the State active
In advance of the Western Australian election that will be held Saturday 11th March 2017, the WA Sports Federation has issued its Election Policy Platform. As the peak industry...
Jan 8, 2017
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Willinga Park donation to ensure top class equestrian safety
Equestrian Australia has announced a significant $250,000 donation from Terry Snow, the owner of the Willinga Park Equestrian Centre and a Stock and Performance Horse Stud on...
Dec 30, 2016
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MPower Media introduces collective buying program for communities and sport clubs
A new rewards program, The Buying Club, introduced by MPower Media aims to bring community clubs and small businesses together to encourage local purchases. The world first...
Dec 24, 2016
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Victorian Government initiative to help more women and girls earn sport leadership roles
The Victorian Government’s longstanding commitment to help more women and girls earn sport leadership roles has seen the recent launch of its Change Our Game campaign. Launching...
Dec 24, 2016
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Crowdfunding platforms partner to back sport and recreation
New Zealand-based crowd funding platform Sportfunder has announced a partnership with one of Australia’s largest crowdfunding sites, Pozible, to extend its exposure in the...
Dec 22, 2016
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Technology
NRL clubs funding agreement sees John Grant retain ARLC Chairmanship
An agreement on club funding at an emergency general meeting held by NRL clubs today will see Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman John Grant stay in his position...
Dec 20, 2016
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Big issues facing new Tourism Minister
Tourism Industry Aotearoa will seek meetings with newly appointed New Zealand Tourism Minister Paula Bennett and Associate Minister Nicky Wagner to discuss “big issues” facing...
Dec 18, 2016
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