News: Finance
Hamilton City seeks public comment on future of Founders Theatre
As it assesses options for the future of the historic Founders Theatre, Hamilton City Council is encouraging the local communities to contribute their views. In February, the...
May 6, 2016
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Perth Cable Car to boost tourism spending and create jobs
A proposal for a cable car connecting Perth’s Elizabeth Quay to Kings Park would inject $30.5 million in new tourism spending into the Western Australian economy and create 340...
May 5, 2016
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Leisure Concepts Finance to aid facilities and businesses in purchasing equipment
Mindful of how starting a fitness business or buying large amounts of equipment can strain cashflow, leading Australian equipment supplier Leisure Concepts Australia has...
May 4, 2016
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Leisure winners and losers in the Federal Budget
Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison’s first Federal budget has revealed good and bad news for the leisure industry with the maintenance of funding for Tourism Australia balanced...
May 4, 2016
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Parramatta Eels officials battle deregistration in Supreme Court
Five Parramatta Eels officials stripped of their NRL registrations for their part in the club’s salary cap scandel have all won last-minute reprieves in the Supreme Court...
May 4, 2016
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Blacktown City Council budget backs sport venues
Within a mammoth $563 million budget for 2016/17, the Blacktown City Council is to back major investments in local sporting facilities. Local football ground Popondetta Park, at...
May 3, 2016
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Matildas Olympic preparations link with grassroots female football boost
As the Matildas kick off final preparations in their bid for a medal chance at the Rio Games, Federal Minister for Sport Sussan Ley has announced the latest round of funding for...
May 2, 2016
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Government's Catalyst arts fund makes allocations on eve of Federal budget
An Amy Winehouse exhibition and international tours by acclaimed Geelong art company Back to Back Theatre are among $10 million of arts projects to be supported by the Federal...
May 2, 2016
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Iran to invest US$30 billion in tourism projects to develop sector
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has drafted an investment package for developing tourism sector which includes 1,500 projects worth at US$30 billion Announcing...
May 2, 2016
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NRL to fine Parramatta Eels $1 million for salary cap breaches
The Parramatta Eels are to be docked 12 competition points and fined $1 million by the NRL for salary cap breaches. Preliminary findings by the NRL’s Integrity Unit found that...
May 2, 2016
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Michael Jones agrees to leave ACT Brumbies
ACT Brumbies Chief Executive Michael Jones has agreed to leave the Super Rugby franchise after reaching an agreement with the board. Jones has reportedly reached an in...
May 2, 2016
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Townsville Stadium backers demand more Government funding
Backers of plans for a new stadium and entertainment centre in central Townsville to replace the current 1300Smiles Stadium are looking for pledges of Federal funding in the...
May 2, 2016
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AFL plans early purchase and upgrade of Etihad Stadium
Rejecting plans by influential Melburnians to demolish the Etihad Stadium, the AFL is reportedly set to seek Victorian Government support for an ambitious project that would...
Apr 29, 2016
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Industry welcomes Victorian Government investment in tourism
The Victorian Government's budget investment of $101 million in the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund, has been welcomed by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) and...
Apr 28, 2016
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Victorian budget confirms investments in sport facilities
The 2016 Victorian budget has confirmed funding to build new indoor sporting arenas, update local grounds and develop flagship venues across the State. With many items already...
Apr 27, 2016
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Campaspe Shire Council faces tough decision on future of its swimming pools
Campaspe Shire councillors have warned ratepayers that tough decisions will have to be made about the future of the region's public swimming pools. The northern Victorian...
Apr 26, 2016
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Guangzhou Evergrande back 2016 Money In Sport Forum
Emerging Asian sporting giant Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club have been announced as a sponsor of the 2016 Money In Sport Conference. Following the success of the...
Apr 26, 2016
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Private Singapore art museum closes less than a year after opening
Less than a year after the Pinacothèque de Paris art museum opened in Singapore, the private attraction has closed its doors citing poor visitation and financial constraints....
Apr 25, 2016
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Goodlife Health Clubs opens Melbourne Docklands club as Ardent Leisure undertakes review of gyms
Goodlife Health Clubs’ opening of its latest gym in Melbourne’s Docklands at the beginning of March marked the chain’s first city-based club in the competitive fitness club...
Apr 25, 2016
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$2 million crowdfunding raised for New Zealand arts and creative projects
The Arts Foundation’s crowdfunding website Boosted has announced that it has raised $2 million for New Zealand arts. Boosted is Australasia’s only crowdfunding platform solely...
Apr 25, 2016
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Technogym set to debut on Milan Stock Exchange
Shares in leading global wellness company Technogym will go public on the Milan Stock Exchange (Borsa Italiana) from 3rd May. With Technogym having applied to go public at the...
Apr 22, 2016
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Live Performance Australia calls for Federal Government to hand back arts funds
Peak industry body Live Performance Australia (LPA), has called on the Federal Government to hand back funds to deliver jobs and growth for the live performance industry in the...
Apr 20, 2016
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Rally Australia highlights substantial benefits that WRC event brings to the Coffs Coast
Rally Australia has expressed its “great concern” at the decision by Coffs Harbour City Council not to support the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) event in 2016 and 2017....
Apr 19, 2016
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Rally hears that South Australian arts funding at risk of being 'decimated'
State Theatre Company of South Australia Executive Director Rob Brookman has warned that arts funding in South Australia has reached crisis point with many leading arts...
Apr 18, 2016
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