News: Finance
Senior AEG Ogden executive to head global convention venues body
Senior AEG Ogden executive, Geoff Donaghy, has become the first Asia Pacific region representative to be elected to lead the International Association of Congress Centres...
Jul 8, 2013
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World's largest Flying Fox to be built on NSW Central Coast
The TreeTop Adventure Park is to construct a one kilometre-long flying fox following the award of $200,000 Federal Government the Tourism Industry Regional Development Funding...
Jul 5, 2013
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CBAY receives engineering commendations in New Zealand awards
Timaru District Council's Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre (CBay) has received honours and mentions in two New Zealand engineering and design awards. The aquatic, fitness and...
Jul 5, 2013
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Merlin looks to major growth in Asia
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments is looking to expand further in Asia, aiming for up to a third of its turnover to come from the region. Speaking on the BBC's...
Jul 4, 2013
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Parramatta Stadium to get $20 million upgrade
Overshadowed by yesterday's announcement of plans to upgrade Sydneys ANZ Stadium, the Federal Government is to contribute $20 million to the upgrading of Parramatta Stadium in...
Jul 3, 2013
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New Zealand tourism continues to innovate
Investment in the tourism industry by the New Zealand Government will help it seize international opportunities and grow its contribution to the country's economy, according to...
Jul 2, 2013
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Grants shine the light on East Kimberley facilities
New lights at the Kununurra Agriculture Oval and the Wyndham Swimming Pool are helping East Kimberley residents stay active after the sun goes down. The Western Australian...
Jul 2, 2013
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Melbourne's Lakeside Stadium to host top athletics events
Victoria's premier athletics venue, Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park, is set to deliver a top line-up of athletics events in 2014 with Athletics Australia awarding Melbourne the...
Jul 2, 2013
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New Christchurch stadium to cost more than $500 million
A report in New Zealand newspaper The Press suggests the total cost of Christchurch's proposed roofed stadium will exceed $506 million. Based on documents leaked to The Press ,...
Jun 29, 2013
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Karratha Leisureplex opens its doors
Karratha's new aquatic, fitness, sport and recreation centre, a key project in the transformation of the booming Pilbara mining town, has been opened. Named the Karratha...
Jun 29, 2013
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Celebrity Fitness to open 50 new clubs
South-east Asian fitness club chain Asia has announced plans to expand by 50 clubs over the next year at locations in Jakarta, Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Penang and...
Jun 28, 2013
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Grassroots sport gets Western Australian Government support
30 projects across Western Australia have been awarded small grants funding through the Western Australian Government's Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund...
Jun 28, 2013
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Emerald Roller Girls get going
Roller Derby is to start in the cental Queensland town of Emerald as a result of a funding boost from the Queensland Government's 'Get in the Game' program. Announcing a $7,125...
Jun 27, 2013
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Hokitika's Regent Theatre worth $1 million to Westland
Economic impact studies for arts organisations have been a hot topic internationally recently, with UK Culture Secretary Maria Miller suggesting that the arts have an obligation...
Jun 26, 2013
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New home for Bundaberg Netball
The Bundaberg Netball Association is to move to a new location on higher ground after almost being wiped out in January's devastating flood event. Queensland Sport Minister...
Jun 26, 2013
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Federal grants for regional Australian tourism businesses
The Australian Government is offering new grants of up to $250,000 on a matched dollar-for-dollar funding basis to help tourism operators increase the quality and range of...
Jun 26, 2013
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Vivafit introduces Vivaslim weight management program
Women-only fitness franchise group Vivafit has launched Vivaslim, a weight management program available to both Vivafit franchisees and as an independent franchise. Focussing on...
Jun 25, 2013
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NSW Budget backs sport and recreation infrastructure
The NSW Government will invest over $138 million in key sport and recreational infrastructure, athlete grant programs and Special Olympics. Explaining funding provisions from...
Jun 22, 2013
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Geelong Leisurelink wins major Aquatic and Recreation Victoria industry award
Geelong's Leisurelink aquatic and recreation centre's operations and commitment to industry best practice have been at the Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Industry Gala Awards....
Jun 20, 2013
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Deaflympics athletes receive $60,000 to compete on world stage
Deaf and hard of hearing athletes have received a major funding boost with the Federal Government contributing $60,000 to help them participate at the Deaflympics in Bulgaria,...
Jun 20, 2013
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$311 million investment in NSW arts and culture
The 2013/14 NSW Budget is provides an investment of $311 million to support the State's vibrant arts, cultural and screen sectors to build jobs and enrich communities. The...
Jun 20, 2013
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Iranian art entrepreneur to open Dubai's first public art museum
Iranian-born art collector Ramin Salsali is planning to erect a modern art gallery in the heart of Dubai's commercial centre. To be located in the Burj Khalifa district in...
Jun 19, 2013
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Budget boost for NSW Tourism
NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events George Souris has announced a 2013/14 Budget of $130 million for tourism, major events and business events. This includes funding from...
Jun 19, 2013
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Merlin Entertainments to list on London stock market
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments is heading for London's biggest stock market listing since the start of the global financial crisis, with its Chief Executive...
Jun 18, 2013
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