News: Finance
Fernwood Fitness joins Mudderella as its Official Gym Partner
Mudderella, the leading women’s obstacle race challenge, has created a partnership with Fernwood Fitness that will see the woman only gym group become its official gym partner....
Aug 7, 2015
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Funding shortfall sees the Perth Theatre Company cancel the remainder of its 2015 season
A significant shortfall in corporate and sponsorship support has caused the Perth Theatre Company (PTC) to cancel the two remaining productions of its 2015 season. The company...
Aug 6, 2015
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New Zealand tourism industry unites to oppose Travel Tax
The New Zealand Government must rethink its new Travel Tax because it is bad policy which will harm country’s economy, according to a coalition of tourism, travel and aviation...
Aug 3, 2015
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Forsyth Barr Stadium looks for first annual profit
The CCO (council controlled organisation) running Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is poised to deliver its first profit on the back of tighter finances and a cash injection from...
Aug 3, 2015
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Budget dispute sees cancellation of Corroboree Sydney
Corroboree Sydney will not be held this year after Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and events agency, refused to increase its financial support for the festival....
Aug 3, 2015
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AFL backs funding for Simonds Stadium redevelopment
The AFL Commission has approved $4 million in funding towards the fourth stage of development work at Geelong's Simonds Stadium. The Commission’s financial commitment will match...
Jul 28, 2015
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Samoa runs up $1.5 million deficit from hosting the All Blacks
While the All Blacks recent test in Samoa provided a massive promotional boost for the Pacific Island nation, the visit has come at a cost of $1.5 million to the Samoa Rugby...
Jul 27, 2015
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Indian Premier League brand value dips following team bans
With the Indian Premier League struggling to replace two teams banned from the competition in the wake of a corruption scandal, global valuations firm American Appraisal has...
Jul 26, 2015
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New plan for Tokyo's Olympic stadium as World Rugby seeks new finals venue
The Japanese Government has set out the process for the design and construction for a new national stadium in Tokyo, after scrapping a set of existing designs that were widely...
Jul 24, 2015
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Sporting goods sector welcomes potential fall in GST threshold for overseas online shopping
The Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) has welcomed Federal and State Leaders support to charge the goods and services tax (GST) for overseas online purchases under...
Jul 23, 2015
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Sportspeople and Aon Hewitt partner to deliver remuneration benchmarking service for sport
Industry recruitment agency Sportspeople has partnered with Aon Hewitt to provide a more detailed and far reaching remuneration benchmarking service for the sport sector. As the...
Jul 23, 2015
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Australians donate a record $24 million to sport and recreation projects
Australians donated a record $24 million to sport via the Australian Sports Foundation in the 2014-15 financial year – a massive 37% ($7 million) increase on the previous...
Jul 20, 2015
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Council backs re-opening of attractions at North Rockhampton pool complex
Rockhampton Regional Council has agreed to repair and replace the mini-golf, dragon slide and bouncing pillow at the 42nd Battalion Memorial Pool in North Rockhampton. While...
Jul 19, 2015
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Racing Queensland faces 'financial disaster' amid corruption probe
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has been asked to investigate the state's racing body, as the Queensland Government warns that the industry body is in a...
Jul 17, 2015
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Queensland budget backs the arts, sport and tourism
The Queensland Government’s budget for the coming year includes significant backing for the arts, sport and recreation, tourism and the Commonwealth Games. Reversing previous...
Jul 16, 2015
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Queensland Government delivers $173 million boost for the arts
At a time when Federal funding for the arts is in turmoil, the Queensland Government has announced a range of new initiatives and funding for the next four years. Announced in...
Jul 16, 2015
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NSW Government gives Australian Rugby Union $1.7 million grant
A NSW Government fund designed to build community infrastructure has allocated a $1.7 million grant to the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to move its Sydney offices to Moore Park...
Jul 14, 2015
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Funding successes from SGL Feasibility and Business Planning Studies
Leading industry consultancy SGL Group is continuing its record of funding success for its clients and their projects with three projects successfully obtaining funding from the...
Jul 13, 2015
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Funding to support Queensland’s creative communities
Queensland has received a boost to its vibrant arts and cultural offering with more than $193,000 allocated to support eight new projects across the state. Announcing the latest...
Jul 12, 2015
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Hong Kong Government approves pre-construction funding for new Kai Tak Stadium
The Finance Committee of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved HK$62.7 million (US$8.1 million) in pre-construction funds for the planned Kai Tak Multi-purpose Sports...
Jul 11, 2015
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Get Out, Get Active funding open for women and girls in Queensland
The Queensland Government has committed $1.5 million to fund another round of Get Out, Get Active community-based activities over the next three years as part of its Start...
Jul 10, 2015
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Bendigo Council agrees to develop 50 metre swimming pool at Kangaroo Flat
The City of Great Bendigo has voted to approve plans for a new 50 metre swimming within the planned Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre in the southern...
Jul 7, 2015
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ACT Government releases new arts policy and economic impact study
The ACT Government has released its new vision for the arts in Canberra aiming to create a diverse and dynamic arts ecology valued locally, nationally and globally. Feedback...
Jul 7, 2015
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New foreign investment strategy to support growth in New Zealand tourism
The peak body for the tourism industry is welcoming the Government’s new foreign investment strategy as New Zealand needs more investment to support tourism growth. New Zealand...
Jul 7, 2015
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