News: Finance
Construction begins at the Craigieburn Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Last Friday (20th November) saw the start of works at the $32.5 million Craigieburn Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre project, a state-of-the-art community facility that will...
Nov 22, 2015
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Why do Melbourne's influencers want to see Etihad Stadium 'bulldozed'?
The status of Etihad Stadium in Melbourne would appear to have seldom been as precarious as in recent weeks. In the sports mad Victorian capital, where media need endless...
Nov 21, 2015
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Scaling back of National Program for Excellence in the Arts a ‘bittersweet moment’
The decision by the Federal Government to scale back the unpopular National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA) has been described as "bittersweet" by members of the arts...
Nov 20, 2015
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Federal Government rethinks arts funding with changes to unpopular NPEA initiative
Federal Arts and Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has announced that the Australian Government will partially reverse funding cuts to the Australia Council, returning $32...
Nov 20, 2015
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International visits to Australia reach record high
Australia's world-class tourism industry has experienced a record-breaking year with significant increases in international visitor arrivals and tourism expenditure. The newly...
Nov 19, 2015
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Richmond records 11th consecutive year of profit
Richmond has announced an operating profit of $458,586 for the financial year ending 31st October, the club’s 11th consecutive operating profit. However, this year’s result is...
Nov 18, 2015
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Deal makers come together at Money in Sport conference
Currently underway on the Gold Coast, the Money In Sport conference is uniting industry leaders, decision makers and sport business interest from across Australia with a range...
Nov 17, 2015
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Tokyo Olympic Stadium construction falls further behind schedule
Ongoing difficulties for the organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have seen a further delay to the start of construction of the centrepiece of the Olympic Stadium. The delay to...
Nov 17, 2015
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Tropfest short film festival cancelled due to ‘terrible’ financial mismanagement
Tropfest, Australia’s best known and most widely attended public film festival, has been dramatically cancelled with less than a month’s notice. Tropfest Founder John Polson...
Nov 13, 2015
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Arts Minister Mitch Fifield looks at NPEA revision
Recently appointed Australian Minister for the Arts Mitch Fifield is reportedly looking at a series of changes to the controversial National Program for Excellence in the Arts...
Nov 11, 2015
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FFA and PFA announce new Collective Bargaining Agreement
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have announced a four-year 'Whole of Game' Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that delivers...
Nov 9, 2015
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Music industry contributed $472 million to New Zealand's economy in 2014
The music industry contributed $472 million to New Zealand’s economy, an increase of 4.4% from $452.2 million in 2013, supporting the employment of 4,295 full-time equivalent...
Nov 8, 2015
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Australian and New Zealand FECs do battle for IAAPA Brass Ring Award
Kidz Kingdom at Auckland theme park Rainbow's End and Wyncity Bowl and Entertainment at Werribee in Victoria are competing for recognition as the world’s top family...
Nov 6, 2015
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Adelaide Park Lands makeover funds yet to be spent
Less than $1 million of a $20 million pre-election commitment by the South Australian Government has been paid to revitalise the Adelaide Park Lands. In the lead-up to the March...
Nov 3, 2015
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Global fitness club revenues continue to rise
The global fitness club industry amassed US$84 billion (A$118 billion, NZ$125 billion) in revenue last year – a rise of 8% when compared with figures for 2013, US$78 bilion...
Oct 27, 2015
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Elizma Bolt to join Fitness Australia Board of Directors
Fitness Australia is to welcome Elizma Bolt, a partner at global consultancy firm Deloitte, as a member of its Board of Directors as of 30th October 2015. Bolt is expected to...
Oct 23, 2015
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Weak ringgit delays opening of Twentieth Century Fox theme park in Malaysia
Malaysian gambling and resorts group Genting has postponed the opening of its planned Twentieth Century Fox theme park at its Resorts World Genting property in the country’s...
Oct 20, 2015
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Coe outlines plans for new structures within the IAAF
Recently appointed International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe has unveiled new advisory structures designed to assist the delivery of a...
Oct 20, 2015
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Dave Smith to leave NRL after three years as Chief Executive
Dave Smith is to end his role as NRL Chief Executive when his contract expires on 30th November 2015. Smith, who reportedly did not seek to have his contract extended, said that...
Oct 19, 2015
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15-year research project reveals the essence of happiness
The secret to happiness is a result of three simple factors – good personal relationships, financial security and a sense of purpose in life - according to newly released...
Oct 17, 2015
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New Zealand tourism 'disappointed' by Travel Tax decision
The tourism, travel and aviation industries have expressed disappointed at the Government decision to push ahead with imposing a Travel Tax on New Zealanders and international...
Oct 14, 2015
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James MacKenzie named new President of Arts Centre Melbourne
James MacKenzie has been named as the new President of the Victorian Arts Centre Trust, the body which oversees the landmark Arts Centre Melbourne. Arts Centre Melbourne, which...
Oct 13, 2015
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New arts advocacy body established in Queensland
Members of Queensland’s arts sector have formed a new body, the Queensland Arts Advocacy Group (QAAG), with the aim of better identifying key issues affecting the arts and...
Oct 9, 2015
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Tropical North Queensland eclipses 2015 tourism expenditure targets
Tropical North Queensland (TNQ) is on track to achieve the Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) 2020 visitor expenditure stretch target of $4.2 billion after exceeding the...
Oct 6, 2015
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