News: Finance
AEG sale to net US$10 billion?
Anschutz Co's sale of its Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), the global owner and operator of major sport facilities and properties, is expected to attract up to US$10 billion...
Oct 11, 2012
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World's largest dome roof at Singapore's National Stadium off to a good start
Arup, the global design, engineering and business consultancy, has commenced its design of the ultra-thin 310 metre wide steel dome roof for the new National Stadium at the...
Oct 10, 2012
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Campbelltown City Council wins Parks and Leisure Australia event award
Campbelltown City Council in South Australia was the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Events at the national Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) awards. Presented at the...
Oct 8, 2012
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VICSWIM launches Summer Kidz program
The new VICSWIM Summer Kidz program has been launched by Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty at the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre. This...
Oct 5, 2012
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Waypoint to assist Cricket Victoria with State Cricket Centre development
Consultancy Waypoint Pty Ltd has been engaged by Cricket Victoria to assist with its quest to build a new Victorian State Cricket Centre. The facility will provide a new home...
Oct 3, 2012
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Synergy Fitness appointed New Zealand Cybex distributor
Australian Cybex distributor Synergy Fitness has been appointed as the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Cybex, the world's premium line of commercial fitness equipment....
Oct 3, 2012
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Work to begin on Mackay multi-purpose indoor sport stadium
Mackay Basketball has endorsed Hutchinson Builders one of Australia's largest privately owned construction companies as the successful tenderer to build Mackay's new multi-use...
Oct 3, 2012
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Les Mills shows grit in engaging club members
Global fitness leaders LES MILLS have launched GRIT™STRENGTH, which they predict will be the hottest fitness trend on the planet. Combining 30 minutes of high intensity interval...
Oct 2, 2012
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TIANZ summit challenges tourism industry leaders to 'think different'
Tomorrow will see New Zealand's tourism leaders challenged to 'think different' so as to better place the industry to cope with current challenges and embrace new opportunities...
Oct 1, 2012
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Targets set with release of High Performance Sport New Zealand Strategy
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) just released strategy has set targets through to 2020, designed to get even more New Zealanders winning on the world stage. HPSNZ...
Sep 28, 2012
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Profits double in Indian cricket
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has doubled its net profit to US$71.5 million for the 2011-12 financial year. India's Mail Today newspaper, citing figures from...
Sep 27, 2012
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Tourism at the top in Asian century
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has clearly identified Asia as a part of Australia's economic growth strategy over the next 10 years with the services sector forming the...
Sep 27, 2012
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Fitness Australia researchs medical and exercise referrals
With growing interest in medical exercise referrals, Fitness Australia is currently seeking industry preferences for the development of an information package on initiatives...
Sep 26, 2012
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Singapore agrees new F1 race deal
Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix will remain on the motor racing calendar for the next five years after a new deal between the Singapore Government and F1 organisers that will...
Sep 25, 2012
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Australian Sports Technologies Network to host inaugural National Conference
Aiming to unleash the potential of sport through technology, the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) will host its inaugural National Conference on Friday 2nd November...
Sep 25, 2012
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New Perth stadium takes next step forward
The Western Australian Government has released the new Perth Stadium Project Definition Plan (PDP), marking the completion of a comprehensive 12-month planning process and the...
Sep 24, 2012
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Vale: Bob Williams, senior AEG Ogden executive
The Directors of AEG Ogden, Harvey Lister and Rod Pilbeam today confirmed the sad passing of Bob Williams, the company's Group Business Manager. Williams, 56, passed away in his...
Sep 22, 2012
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AEG for sale: Anschutz company to sell sport and entertainment division
Anschutz Entertainment Group, the global owner and operator of major sports facilities and a partner in AEG Ogden venue management joint venture in Australia and the...
Sep 20, 2012
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First EnVie Fitness franchise opens in Wollongong
Promising a 'new era' for female fitness in Australia, the first EnVie Fitness for Women franchise has opened in the Wollongong suburb of Woonona - with 545 foundation members,...
Sep 18, 2012
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Australia's MICE competitiveness slips as State Governments lower support for Convention Bureaux
Australia's share of the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) market declined last year - dropping five places to 16th place on a scale of global...
Sep 17, 2012
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Pacific and Mini Games to scale back events
The Executive Board of the Pacific Games Council (PCG) is recommending reducing the number of sport events at future editions of the Pacific Games (PGA) and Mini Games. As...
Sep 17, 2012
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Footprint Fitness to deliver Fitness on Demand
Footprint Fitness Ltd has secured the exclusive agency to distribute virtual group fitness application and management tool Fitness on Demand. Described as a 'must- have' product...
Sep 16, 2012
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Funding grows to restore Angkor Wat
The Cambodia Government has signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to assist in safeguarding Angkor Wat, the...
Sep 15, 2012
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Goodlife expansion continues with Fenix acquisition
Less than three weeks after its purchase of Fitness Firsts' entire South Australian portfolio, Goodlife Health Clubs has announced the acquisition of Fenix Fitness Clubs for a...
Sep 14, 2012
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