News: Finance
Key Australia Council leadership roles fall vacant
The futures of Australia Council for the Arts Chair Rupert Myer and Deputy Chair Robyn Archer are in doubt. Both appointments expired on 1st July, with Minister for the Arts...
Jul 6, 2015
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Arts Minister Brandis to have final say on National Program for Excellence in the Arts funding
Australian Attorney General and Arts Minister, George Brandis will have the final say on all grants allocated through the newly established National Program for Excellence in...
Jul 2, 2015
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Cricket World Cup hosting delivers $1.1 billion dividend
The economies of Australia and New Zealand benefited from A$1.1 billion (US$843.59 million/NZ$1.2 billion) in direct spending as a result of co-hosting the cricket World Cup...
Jun 30, 2015
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Second Money in Sport conference heads to the Gold Coast
Following the success of the first Money in Sport conference in Melbourne's Etihad Stadium in March 2015, the organisers of the conference will be staging a second edition of...
Jun 30, 2015
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Precor announces City of Yarra tender win
Precor has announced a new partnership with the City of Yarra, that will see the refitting of gymnasium equipment as part of a refurbishment of the Collingwood Leisure Centre...
Jun 30, 2015
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AFL's McLachlan commits to games at new Perth stadium
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has committed the league to playing at the new Perth Stadium as talks over its use continue. The AFL and the Western Australian Government...
Jun 26, 2015
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City of Perth raises cost of hiring parks
The cost of hiring parks and reserves in central Perth is set to rise sharply, prompting speculation ticket prices for some outdoor events could follow. Earlier this month the...
Jun 25, 2015
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Strong support for tourism and events in 2015 NSW Budget
Australia’s peak accommodation body, Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA), has welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment of over $640 million to tourism sector in Tuesday's NSW...
Jun 24, 2015
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Allianz Stadium Master Plan works to benefit from NSW Budget allocation
The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust’s ambitious Masterplan for the SCG and Allianz Stadium is to benefit from funding announced in the 2015/16 Budget by the NSW Government. Among...
Jun 23, 2015
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Fitness First to invest $20 million in Australian clubs
Following on from its announcement that it will open two clubs in Sydney’s Barangaroo, development, Fitness First is to invest a further $20 million on upgrades to its...
Jun 22, 2015
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Queensland Government announces $9.2 million for Indigenous sport and recreation program
Sport and recreation activities at Woorabinda Aboriginal Community in central Queensland have a secure future as a result of renewed Queensland Government funding commitment....
Jun 20, 2015
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ARU confirm sale of Melbourne Rebels to Imperium Sports Management
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has received a financial boost with the sale of the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby franchise to private investment group Imperium Sports...
Jun 19, 2015
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Senate to launch inquiry into National Program for Excellence in the Arts
Labor and the Greens have joined together to establish a Senate inquiry into Federal Arts Minister George Brandis’ controversial, yet-to-be-established National Program for the...
Jun 19, 2015
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Victorian Government backs stadium upgrades in Ballarat and Bendigo
The Victorian Government has undertaken to upgrade both Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium precinct and the Bendigo Stadium, to ensure that the regional cities can host the big sporting...
Jun 18, 2015
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Tennis ACT looks to host Fed and Davis Cups at revamped Canberra Tennis Centre
Tennis ACT has revealed that it will bid for the Federation and Davis Cup fixtures to be held at Canberra's redeveloped Lyneham tennis centre next year. Tennis ACT believes that...
Jun 17, 2015
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Australia Council announces first results of new grants model
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced $9.1 million of investment in Australian arts through the first round of its new grants program, with $4.6 million going to arts...
Jun 16, 2015
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Go ahead for $127.5 million restoration of Christchurch Town Hall
Work on restoring Christchurch's landmark Town Hall venue is set begin within weeks with the Christchurch City Council having approved a $127.5 million project. In what has been...
Jun 12, 2015
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Club Chief Executives welcome NRL TV ratings boost
NRL chief executives have welcomed a reported rise in television viewership, driven by a rise in the popularity of televised Sunday afternoon games, in the first half of the...
Jun 12, 2015
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Football Federation Australia to cease bids for FIFA events until 'overhaul'
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) has shelved its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup pending an “overhaul” of FIFA and the recent corruption investigations affecting...
Jun 9, 2015
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Global fitness club income reaches US$84 billion
Fitness clubs worldwide achieved total revenue of more than US$84 billion in 2014, as established markets continued to perform and emerging regions saw growth, according to the...
Jun 9, 2015
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New events added to 2018 Winter Games as Tokyo Olympics venue changes get approval
The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has approved new events in snowboarding, freestyle skiing, speedskating and curling for the 2018 winter Olympic Games...
Jun 9, 2015
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Tired island resorts hurt the appeal of Great Barrier Reef tourism
Dilapidated island resorts are damaging Queensland's tourism industry and the Great Barrier Reef's international appeal, according to Queensland Environment and Great Barrier...
Jun 7, 2015
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Investor acquires controlling stake in the National Basketball League
Melbourne businessman Larry Kestelman has acquired a controlling stake in the National Basketball League (NBL). Kestelman, the co-owner and chairman of Melbourne United, last...
Jun 1, 2015
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Defibrillators to help Victorian sports clubs save lives
The Victorian Government is to introduce 1,000 life-saving defibrillators to local sports clubs having allocated $2.7 million to deliver the life-saving devices in the 2015/16...
May 31, 2015
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