News: Finance
Wet weather contributes to Village Roadshow profit dip
Village Roadshow has warned that profits may dip as much as $10 million this year after "shocking wet weather" affected its theme and water parks' operations during their peak...
Feb 25, 2015
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New TV deal to turnaround Australian Rugby finances
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is set to announce a new broadcasting deal that will help turnaround the sport’s current financial plight. Bouyed by the massive broadcasting...
Feb 21, 2015
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Ardent Leisure suffers profit dip
Lower than expected profit results released by Ardent Leisure led to the Group’s shares falling by more than 15% on Wednesday. Weaker earnings from its Goodlife Health Clubs...
Feb 19, 2015
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Goodlife bolsters full-service offering with 24/7 announcement
Goodlife Health Clubs has announced that will introduce 24/7 access across 15 of its clubs by the end of the financial year. The Ardent Leisure owned fitness club chain is a...
Feb 18, 2015
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Adelaide Convention Bureau records successful year
The Adelaide Convention Bureau has reported a highly successful year in 2014, securing events that contributed a record $144.2 million to South Australia’s visitor economy. The...
Feb 10, 2015
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Hoyts Cinemas sold to Chinese-backed ID Leisure Ventures
The Hoyts cinema chain has been sold to a British Virgin Islands investment fund backed by one of China’s richest men. Hoyts - which also includes a network of DVD and Blu-Ray...
Feb 9, 2015
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Technogym launches wellness funding program for young entrepreneurs
Technogym has announced the world’s first ‘Wellness Accelerator Program’ to support innovative projects in the health and wellness industry. A collaboration between Technogym;...
Feb 7, 2015
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Tennis ACT launches fundraising appeal to bring international tournaments to Canberra
Tennis ACT has launched a fundraising campaign to get regular international tennis matches played in Canberra, the home of Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios. In partnership...
Feb 6, 2015
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Nathan Tinkler pays Newcastle Jets' debts, names new Chief Executive
Threatened with the Football Federation Australia (FFA) reclaiming the Newcastle Jets’ A-League licence, owner Nathan Tinkler has announced he has paid off clubs' outstanding...
Feb 6, 2015
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Auckland Mayor backs St James Theatre renovation
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has backed the renovation of the St James Theatre, welcoming the venue "being brought back to life" in a column in the New Zealand Herald. In October...
Feb 1, 2015
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Waratahs to call Allianz Stadium home for 15 years
A new partnership between the NSW Rugby Union and the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust, will see the NSW Waratahs will play all of their home Super Rugby games at Allianz...
Jan 30, 2015
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Theatre Forum proclaims 'Motion of No Confidence' in the Australian Government
The 2015 Australian Theatre Forum (ATF) ended their meeting last week with delegates releasing a 'Motion of No Confidence' in the current Australian Government. At the close of...
Jan 27, 2015
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Funding cuts to impact Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service world heritage area management
There are fears job losses will impact on world heritage development plans as the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service looks to absorb a $2.5 million funding cut by the...
Jan 26, 2015
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$1 million TAB funding boost for New Zealand basketball
Basketball New Zealand has received an unexpected cash boost after collecting more than $1 million in commission payments from New Zealand's TAB betting agency in 2014. The...
Jan 22, 2015
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Australia Council announces new Directors
Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Tony Grybowski has announced that two new directors will join the cultural organisation’s leadership team. Grybowski said after an...
Jan 19, 2015
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Bipartisan political support for new Townsville Stadium
The Queensland State Election has seen both sides of politics commit to the development of a new stadium in Townsville. Incumbent Liberal National Party (LNP) Premier Campbell...
Jan 18, 2015
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NSW Government funding to protect threatened native species
The NSW Government has announced a series of new projects to protect NSW’s most threatened native animal species. NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes said the $4.8 million...
Jan 10, 2015
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New Central Otago Hockey turf a step closer
The reality of a water based hockey turf and an accompanying amenities building has taken a giant leap forward with the Central Otago Sports Turf Trust having received a grant...
Jan 5, 2015
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Updated franchise industry code of conduct now in force
Operators in the $144 billion franchise sector in Australia risk new, heavy fines if they breach an updated code of conduct, which came into effect on 1st January. The code of...
Jan 3, 2015
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Supplier Directory Profile: Elite Pool Covers
Since 1989, Elite Pool Covers have designed and manufactured an extensive range of high quality affordable manual,semi-automatic and fully-automatic pool cover systems that meet...
Dec 21, 2014
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City of Casey endorses ground breaking Sports Facilities Plan
The City of Casey has this week provided a massive boost to the growth of sport in the fast-growing south east area of Melbourne with the endorsement of an ambitious new Sports...
Dec 19, 2014
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Aucklanders want quality downtown space
An Auckland Council survey has revealed that Aucklanders want downtown public spaces in which to run and relax, to celebrate and enjoy harbour views and to have fun with...
Dec 18, 2014
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Sydney Olympic Park Business Association backs Parramatta-Sydney Olympic Park light rail link
The Sydney Olympic Park Business Association (SOPBA) and its high profile members are to lobby the NSW Government to build a light rail line from Parramatta to Sydney Olympic...
Dec 16, 2014
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Auckland win nets windfall for football in New Zealand
Auckland City FC's win over Moghreb Tetouan in the play-off round of the FIFA Club World Cup has netted New Zealand Football and its ASB Premiership franchises a share of NZ$1.3...
Dec 11, 2014
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