News: Finance
Medibank agrees to acquire corporate wellness provider Pinnacle Health Group
Leading health insurer Medibank has announced that it has agreed to acquire Pinnacle Health Group, one of Australia's leading corporate health and wellbeing providers. Founded...
Aug 20, 2024
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Frontier Touring and AEG Presents agree alliance with Hordern Pavilion operator Playbill Group
Playbill Group, the venue managers of Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, has announced a partnership with Frontier Touring - part of the Mushroom Group - and AEG Presents - the...
Aug 20, 2024
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Coldplay, WWE, FIFA deliver $105 million into the Western Australian economy
Blockbuster events Coldplay, WWE and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 matches boosted the Western Australia's economy by $105 million last financial year. Coldplay was the...
Aug 19, 2024
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Impact Training membership sales event to focus on overcoming objections
Impact Training Corporation's latest sales training event is to focus on how to 'Turn Objections Into New Members'. Being held on Friday 23rd August 2024, the latest installment...
Aug 19, 2024
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Vivaticket continues international growth with new acquisition
Italian ticketing company Vivaticket has consolidated its presence in Spain with the acquisition of Tecteltic On-line SL, a Madrid-based ticketing operator with an innovative...
Aug 19, 2024
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City of Adelaide announces new Cultural Partnerships
The City of Adelaide has announced their new Cultural Strategic Partnerships, offering free and affordable events across the City and North Adelaide for 20,000 people. Through...
Aug 18, 2024
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ATIA urges further support for tourism sector impacted by Rex Airlines voluntary administration
While the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to guarantee all bookings for Rex Airlines as the airline continues its...
Aug 15, 2024
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NRL closes submissions for competition's 18th team
Looking to expand the NRL competition, the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has, as of yesterday, closed the submissions process for its 18th team. Amid considerable...
Aug 14, 2024
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Mornington Peninsula Music Industry Summit addresses challenging issues
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Music Industry Summit, held on 12th August delivered opportunities for the music industry to collaborate and connect in addressing an array of...
Aug 14, 2024
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Tamworth Council approves $30 million loan for new aquatic centre
A report for the proposed $45 million Tamworth Regional Aquatics Centre went before Tamworth Regional Council at Tuesday’s Ordinary Meeting during which Councillors voted...
Aug 14, 2024
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Viva Leisure reports 15.9% growth in annual income
Leading health club group Viva Leisure has reported that its income in the 2023/24 financial year increased by 15.9% to $163.6 million, with EBITDA increasing 21% to $35.4...
Aug 14, 2024
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Canberra event manager guilty of stealing $70,000 to feed gambling addiction
Canberra event manager Luke Lowes has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing over $70,000 from his employed to fuel a gambling...
Aug 13, 2024
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Hockey Masters Challenge among Cairns events to receive funding
Cairns Regional Council’s Major Event Sponsorship program is supporting activities and events that will generate economic activity through attracting out-of-region visitors....
Aug 13, 2024
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Technology entrepreneur Mark Arena announced as new Perth Wildcats majority owner
Western Australian businessman Mark Arena has been revealed as the new majority owner of the NBL’s Perth Wildcats. Arena, who resides in Perth after an international career in...
Aug 13, 2024
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Surf Lakes secures debt financing partnership to develop Yeppoon wave resort
Gatehouse Hospitality’s capital financing division has been appointed to assist in facilitating a debt partner for the Surf Lakes Capricorn Coast attraction. Gatehouse’s capital...
Aug 12, 2024
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City of Fremantle suggests government subsidy for live music venues
The City of Fremantle has highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry in its delivery of a list of priorities at a federal...
Aug 12, 2024
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Sydney-founded fitness technology platform Hapana raises $17million
Sydney-founded fitness technology platform, Hapana - that manages member accounts at more than 900 clubs globally - has raised $17.3 million in a funding round led by OIF...
Aug 12, 2024
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Western Australia's Healthway continues to deliver funding for student health and wellness programs
Western Australia’s Healthway's Healthy Schools Program will see 40 schools across the state share in nearly $170,000 in funding to deliver projects that promote the health and...
Aug 12, 2024
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NSW Government funding to support outback rugby league
The NSW Government will invest $500,000 in NSW Rugby League to carry out community competitions in Far West NSW with the funding to support the delivery and growth of rugby...
Aug 11, 2024
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IAKS ANZ to stage first New Zealand event
IAKS ANZ's growing representation of industry professionals in Australasia will see it stage its first event in New Zealand on Wednesday 28th August. The IAK ANZ Sports Facility...
Aug 11, 2024
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Planet Fitness exceeds expectations with new Chief Executive at the helm
Global fitness franchise, Planet Fitness, has posted strong results for the second quarter of 2024 with its share prices having risen by more than 11%. Revenue rose by 5.1% on...
Aug 10, 2024
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Despite South Australia Government support Adelaide Festival records 2024 loss
Australia’s oldest and most prestigious arts festival made a loss in presenting its 2024 edition, despite an injection of $2.3 million from the South Australian government six...
Aug 9, 2024
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New Zealand Government increases fees for visitor and working holiday visas
Visa fees across nearly all categories for visitors and migrants entering New Zealand will dramatically increase from 1st October. The New Zealand Government’s new fee structure...
Aug 8, 2024
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Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition
Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun...
Aug 8, 2024
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