News: Finance
Arts Minister puts Australia’s leading opera companies under review
The Federal Government has appointed a three-member panel to determine the financial health of Australia’s opera companies with the announcement of a review of Opera Australia,...
Aug 3, 2014
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Australian golf bodies unite to advance 'Home of Golf'
The PGA of Australia, Golf Australia and Golf Victoria have joined forces on a new project which could lead to the most significant contribution to industry collaboration in...
Aug 3, 2014
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Mark Stockwell to chair Australian Sports Foundation
Businessman and Olympian Mark Stockwell has been named as the new Chair of the Australian Sports Foundation. Federal Minister for Sport Peter Dutton has appointed Stockwell for...
Jul 31, 2014
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Football United tour breaks even
With a crowd of 30,968 attending Saturday's Football United double-header at Westpac Stadium, the Wellington Phoenix's 'Festival of Football' has been deemed a success. The...
Jul 29, 2014
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Dunedin physiotherapy pool faces closure
Facing a $1 million bill to upgrade its physiotherapy pool, the Otago Therapeutic Pool Trust (OTPT) plans to close the facility in December. Claiming that the Otago Therapeutic...
Jul 27, 2014
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AFL stands behind Adelaide Oval deal as review begins
While the redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval has been a massive success, both the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide have been disappointed at their poor financial returns from...
Jul 23, 2014
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PaySmart offers new financial year tips for better cash flow
Direct debit billing experts PaySmart are sharing tips that will deliver better cash flow and security for businesses that take receipt of regular payments from customers in...
Jul 7, 2014
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Ballarat Aquatic Centre pool fees to rise as Council backs new 50 metre pool
While backing construction of a new 50 metre indoor pool at the Ballarat Aquatic Centre, Ballarat City Council plans to raise entry fees at the centre and undertake further...
Jun 29, 2014
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Australia aims to retain Commonwealth Games top spot with AIS funding
The Australian Sports Commission has committed to Australia maintaining its position at the top of the medal table at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. After the...
Jun 27, 2014
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Fitness First to expand Philippines presence
Fitness First is to expand the number of clubs that it operates in the Philippines as part of a five year expansion plan for Asian markets. Following its global rebranding...
Jun 2, 2014
Finance
Newcastle Knights look to Wests Group for backing
With mining magnate Nathan Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group having relinquished control of the Newcastle Knights, the Knights Members Club is looking to the Wests Group to back the...
May 25, 2014
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True Blue takes 24/7 fitness franchising to country towns
Taking the concept of franchised 24/7 gyms to towns in regional Australia, True Blue Fitness Centres have developed a low cost fitness franchise model suitable for small...
May 13, 2014
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Fitness
Commission of Audit recommends halving funding for Tourism Australia, drastic cuts to minimum wage
The Federal Government’s Commission of Audit has unveiled a radical blueprint to shrink the scale of the Federal Government with a series of recommendations including the...
May 2, 2014
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Sport Singapore to relaunch aquatic and recreation centres as 'lifestyle' facilities
A new master plan from Sport Singapore will see public aquatic and recreation facilities revitalised with new designs, equipment and programs. Part of the Sport Singapore's...
Apr 27, 2014
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Victoria University’s St Albans Health & Fitness Centre gets official opening
A new $5.6 million health and fitness centre at Melbourne’s Victoria University has been officially opened by Victorian Senator and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for...
Apr 1, 2014
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NZRU announces $2.9 million annual profit
New Zealand Rugby has announced an annual profit of $2.9 million for 2013 reflecting a strong lift in income, offset by an increased sharing of revenue with Provincial Unions...
Mar 28, 2014
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State swimming pool & spa associations to combine?
Board members of the four state Swimming Pool and Spa Association bodies (SPASA South Australia, SPASA Western Australia, SPASA Queensland and SPASA Victoria) that form SPASA...
Mar 18, 2014
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Victorian Government opens community sports facilities funding program
Applications for the Victorian Government's 2015/2016 Community Facility Funding Program (CFFP) are now open, with funding available for a broad range of sport and recreation...
Mar 17, 2014
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Arts Minister may penalise arts groups that refuse tobacco funding
Federal Arts Minister George Brandis has defended moves to block funding for arts organisations that refuse corporate sponsorship following what he called the "preposterously...
Mar 15, 2014
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Queens Park outdoor gym rejuvenated for growing active and sporting community
Centennial Parklands has completed a full upgrade to the popular Queens Park Fitness Station, which involved replacing the much-loved but increasingly dilapidated equipment with...
Mar 13, 2014
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Eden Park contributes $72 million to Auckland's economy
Research shows that Eden Park, a hallowed ground for New Zealand sports fans, is a major contributor to the economic well-being of both the nation and its largest city. In 2014,...
Mar 12, 2014
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Funding supports regional theatre in NSW
The NSW Government will provide more than $700,000 over two years to support projects that develop regional theatre in NSW. Announcing the funding this week, NSW Minister for...
Mar 8, 2014
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Diversified Communications adds to trade portfolio with Total Facilities Expo acquisition
Diversified Communications has announced the acquisition of Total Facilities Expo, adding a new dimension to its growing trade portfolio and cementing its position as one of...
Mar 6, 2014
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Blue Fitness' new website focuses on customer needs
With a focus on meeting their customer's needs, Blue Fitness, exclusive distributors of Star Trac and Hoist Fitness in Australia and New Zealand, have redesigned and relaunched...
Mar 5, 2014
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