News: Finance
Cricket Australia opens new National Cricket Centre in Brisbane
Cricket Australia has officially opened its new National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, marking a new chapter in high performance training and preparation for Australia's elite...
Nov 13, 2013
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Protests over Newcastle City Council swimming pool charges
Pool users in Newcastle have been protesting against the City Council's plans to cut operating hours and increase admission prices at its public swimming pools. Facing a major...
Nov 13, 2013
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South Australian Government to back Adelaide Convention Centre with $2 million events bidding fund
The South Australian Government is to provide a fund of $2 million over two years to help the Adelaide Convention Centre bid for events. Announcing the backing, South Australian...
Nov 13, 2013
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ASC approves Gerry Ryan's appointment as Cycling Australia's new President
Gerry Ryan, a longstanding financial backer of cycling, has been named the new President of Cycling Australia, a move welcomed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Ryan,...
Nov 12, 2013
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Precor research backs continued popularity of selectorised fitness equipment
While fitness innovations can be temporary, CrossFit has been one of the hottest trends of recent years. Yet, recent research undertaken by Precor suggests that fitness club...
Nov 10, 2013
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Queenstown tourism company named among fastest-growing in New Zealand
Queenstown tourism operator Thunder Jet and Queenstown Water Taxis has been named among the top 50 fastest-growing businesses in New Zealand becoming the only tourism business...
Nov 8, 2013
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EEAA announces 2013 Awards for Excellence finalists
With 35 independent judges having cast their votes, finalists have been announced in the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia's (EEAA) 2013 Awards for Excellence. The...
Nov 7, 2013
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Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust provides $3 million towards Hagley Oval's new pavilion
The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has agreed to provide a $3 million loan towards construction of the new pavilion at Hagley Oval, providing a new home ground for cricket...
Nov 4, 2013
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ASPIRE4SPORT to provide a gateway to the Middle East's lucrative sport industry
The upcoming fourth edition of ASPIRE4SPORT will once again focus on giving the sport industry the opportunity to meet with Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee,...
Nov 2, 2013
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Fitness clubs boost Ardent Leisure's quarterly performance
Further strong performance from its expanded Goodlife Health Clubs division has helped boost first-quarter revenue and earnings for the Ardent Leisure Group. For the the three...
Nov 1, 2013
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Boroondara sports facilities to benefit from $3.1 million funding boost
The Victorian Government is to contribute $3.1 million in funding to upgrade aquatic, recreation and sport facilities in Melbourne's inner southeast. Funded by the Community...
Oct 31, 2013
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New forecast reinforces regional tourism potential
The latest tourism forecast reinforces the potential for tourism to be an economic development strategy for Australia, according to the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). Tourism...
Oct 28, 2013
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Brown promises to deliver free entry to Auckland pools
Recently re-elected Auckland Mayor Len Brown is to push for free entry to Auckland Council swimming pools for all Aucklanders. One of Brown's 10 main policy commitments, free...
Oct 28, 2013
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Concern over $25,000 Perth Glory political donation
A political storm has blown up in Western Australia, with revelations Perth Glory owner Tony Sage made a $25,000 donation to the Nationals just months before the Western...
Oct 24, 2013
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YMCA to buy Christchurch's Roxx Climbing Centre
The YMCA of Christchurch is to purchase The Roxx Climbing Centre with its extensive climbing wall, bouldering wall and the popular Clip 'N Climb features. The decision to...
Oct 23, 2013
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Community campaign fights to reopen Ararat Olympic Outdoor Pool
A community campaign is seeking to overturn a decision by the Ararat Rural City Council to permanently decommission the Ararat Olympic Outdoor Pool. Councillors recently voted...
Oct 23, 2013
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Werribee Open Range Zoo unveils new arrivals precinct
A new visitor arrivals precinct has been opened at the Werribee Open Range Zoo, offering a spacious new arrivals area complete with external café and amenities, new ticketing...
Oct 22, 2013
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ATEC welcomes Anthony Albanese's shadow tourism role
Anthony Albanese's appointment as the Federal Opposition's spokesman on Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been welcomed the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)....
Oct 21, 2013
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ALFA backs Federal Government's combination of health and sport portfolios
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has commended the new Federal Government for combining the portfolios of Health and Sport, and congratulated Peter Dutton on...
Oct 17, 2013
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Backing for Hobsons Bay reserves and recreation
Victorian Government funding is set to enhance reserves and recreation spaces in Hobsons Bay. The funding will include $90,000 for stage 2 upgrade to the AB Shaw Reserve play...
Oct 15, 2013
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PATA Chief Executive Martin Craigs named Asia-Pacific tourism personality of the year
Martin Craigs, Chief Executive of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, has been named 'Travel Personality of The Year' at the 24th Annual TTG Travel Awards. Organised by TTG...
Oct 13, 2013
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Australian Sports Commission funds innovation
17 projects benefiting 15 sporting organisations have received a share of $2.4 million of Competitive Innovation Fund allocations announced this week. Australian Sports...
Oct 12, 2013
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Melbourne Star observation wheel sold to its Japanese builders
Just months before its anticipated reopening, the troubled Melbourne Star observation wheel has been sold to the Sanoyas Rides Corporation, the Japanese group that designed and...
Oct 12, 2013
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Global Tourism Forum expands international tourism investment opportunities
Held in Macau, the recent Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTE-Forum) has been acknowledged as a major success, following on the achievement of the iInaugural Forum held in 2012....
Oct 11, 2013
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