News: Finance
New Perth Stadium design proposals received
Three consortia, representing some of the world's leading stadium designers and builders, have submitted their fully costed and comprehensive proposals for the new Perth Stadium...
Dec 13, 2013
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$2.25 million funding now available for tourism in regional NSW
The NSW Government is to release $2.25 million for regional tourism projects, with tourism providers invited to apply for funding from the second contestable round of the NSW...
Dec 13, 2013
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Auckland swim scheme reaches 60,000 children
Over the last two years the Greater Auckland Aquatic Action Plan (GAAAP) has delivered free swimming lessons to close to 60,000 children in the region. As part of collaborative...
Dec 12, 2013
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'People power' keeps Newcastle pools open
Advocates objecting to Newcastle City Council plans to cut operating hours and increase admission prices at the Beresfield and Stockton Swimming Centres have welcomed a change...
Dec 11, 2013
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Diversified Communications appoints The Ticket Group for its major events
The Ticket Group has announced a national partnership with leading exhibitions presenter, Diversified Communications. The relationship brings Diversified's largest national...
Dec 10, 2013
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Young volleyballers make the most of Melbourne
The largest school-based sports competition in the Southern Hemisphere began yesterday (Sunday 8th December) at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre with Victorian Minister...
Dec 9, 2013
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Debitsuccess acquires UK direct-debit company DFC
New Zealand e-commerce company Debitsuccess has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider DFC in an ambitious move that will significantly expand the company's...
Dec 9, 2013
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Vivafit opens fourth fitness club in Singapore
Women-only fitness franchise Vivafit has opened its fourth Singapore club. The club adopts Vivafit's new model, which focuses on group fitness. Instead of having a circuit gym,...
Dec 6, 2013
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Victorian Government commits $3 million for new Hume Regional Aquatic Centre
The Victorian Government has announced it is to provide $3 million towards Hume City Council's plans to develop the Hume Regional Aquatic and Sport Complex at Craigieburn in...
Dec 5, 2013
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Federal cuts put major South Australian tourism developments in doubt
A decision by the Federal Government to put a national fund supporting tourism development on hold has thrown almost 60 South Australian tourism projects in doubt. The Tourism...
Dec 5, 2013
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Workout World enters administration as name lives on with Super Retail Group
Fitness equipment business Workout World has collapsed into administration less than a month after finalising a deal to sell its key assets to the Super Retail Group....
Dec 4, 2013
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Victoria launches Water Safety Week to combat increase in drowning numbers
Victoria's water agencies Life Saving Victoria, Surfing Victoria, Yachting Victoria, Kidsafe Victoria, Swimming Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria have launched Water...
Dec 3, 2013
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New admission charges lead to 49% rise in visitation at Wellington's Zealandia
The newly introduced pricing structure at Wellington wildlife sanctuary Zealandia has led to a 49% rise in admissions during October and November, when compared with the same...
Dec 1, 2013
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Village Roadshow sells US waterparks
Entertainment, media and theme park conglomerate Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) has agreed to sell its wholly owned Wet'n'Wild waterpark in Phoenix, Arizona, to real estate...
Nov 29, 2013
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FIFA World Cup playoff delivers financial boost to All Whites
Although the All Whites last week failed to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals, New Zealand Football is anticipating a surplus of approximately $6 million for 2013,...
Nov 28, 2013
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Service Skills Australia announces new chair and deputy
Service Skills Australia (SSA), the industry skills development organisation, has named Ian Blandthorn, National Assistant Secretary of the Shop, Distributive and Allied...
Nov 21, 2013
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Alexandra Oval Community and Recreation Centre gets underway
Ararat's long awaited $3.8 million Community and Recreation Centre at Alexandra Oval is one step closer with Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty this week...
Nov 21, 2013
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Global sport powerhouses to participate in 2014 Sydney Business of Sport Summit
The most significant meeting for Australia's sports industry, the Business of Sport Summit (BOSS), returns to Sydney on 1st and 2nd April next year, featuring addresses from the...
Nov 20, 2013
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PCYC fears for programs as Federal crime prevention funds put on hold
The PCYC network of Police and Community/Citizens Youth Clubs fears that it will lose out on Federal funding for its community and youth crime prevention programs. The PCYC...
Nov 18, 2013
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Rugby analyst Verusco acquired by Prozone
Sports performance analyst Sports Universal Process SAS, which trades as Prozone, has acquired New Zealand-based specialist rugby analyst Verusco Technologies. Through the...
Nov 17, 2013
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Hoyts NZ cinema unit almost doubles annual profit
The Hoyts cinema chain in New Zealand almost doubled annual profit in 2013 after it sold its local distribution arm to French company Canal Plus Group and invested in switching...
Nov 16, 2013
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ATEC seeks clarity on Federal investment in regional tourism
Australia's tourism industry needs clarity on the Federal Government's investment in regional tourism infrastructure following the announcement that the next round of the...
Nov 16, 2013
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Bushfires spark $30 million in losses for Blue Mountains tourism
Blue Mountains tourism operators estimate that recent bushfires have cost the industry nearly $30 million from cancellations and visitors staying away. Bushfires that swept...
Nov 15, 2013
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ARI Active Ageing initiative gets NSW Government backing
With support and funding from the NSW Government, the Aquatic and Recreation Institute's new Active Ageing initiative is to be piloted at 13 aquatic and recreation facilities in...
Nov 15, 2013
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