News: Finance
Wellington to introduce 'fun tax'?
Wellington ratepayers are a step closer to paying a so-called 'fun tax' to support major attractions and events across the region. With the City Council's Strategy and Policy...
Nov 16, 2011
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Eurobodalla Shire chooses commercial life saving services for its beaches
Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW south coast has this week awarded a three-year contract for life guarding services and beach patrols to Lifeguarding Services Australia. The...
Nov 13, 2011
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Plummer warns of the dangers of low-cost fitness memberships
Renowned US-based health and fitness expert Thomas Plummer has issued a warning to the global fitness industry about the perils of low-cost memberships. Addressing delegates at...
Nov 11, 2011
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New stadium for earthquake ravaged Christchurch
A new temporary stadium with seating for 17,000 will be built for major sporting and cultural events in Christchurch. Plans for the new stadium, to be built on the site of Rugby...
Nov 9, 2011
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Revenues grow at Goodlife Health Clubs
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs have recorded a 17.2% increase on revenues in the last quarter. Ardent's Health Club Division portfolio recorded total revenues of...
Nov 3, 2011
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Australian festivals receive funding boost
An exhibition of six animated films displayed in custom designed artistic 'pods', themed workshops encouraging Indigenous youth to explore their cultural identity and a...
Nov 3, 2011
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Jetts Fitness recognised in BRW's Fast 100 list
Jetts 24 Hour Fitness has come in second on this year's BRW Fast 100 list. Jetts was founded in August 2007 by husband and wife team Brendon and Cristy Levenson with an initial...
Nov 1, 2011
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Hong Kong tennis event called off after sponsor setback
The annual Hong Kong Tennis Classic has been postponed due to a lack of sponsorship, organisers of the event have confirmed. The exhibition event, which was due to be staged in...
Oct 31, 2011
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Funding boost for Queensland Arts
17 arts organisations from across Queensland are to share $1.69 million funding as a result of the through the Queensland Government's Small to Medium (s2m) program - $400,000...
Oct 27, 2011
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Report shows local clubs will be profitable under pokies reforms
Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has said a secret report prepared for Clubs Queensland has confirmed that clubs...
Oct 21, 2011
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Inaugural International Herald Tribune Sports Business Summit to be held in Singapore
The world's most influential sports leaders, investors and sponsors will gather at a new International Herald Tribune (IHT) conference in Singapore in 2012 to discuss the...
Oct 20, 2011
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Australia's fitness sector remains fighting fit
In spite of the UK-based BC Partners announcing its intention to sell Fitness First Australia, business information analysts IBISWorld believe that Australia's fitness industry...
Oct 20, 2011
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Sunbather adapts to deliver energy savings for Huntingtower aquatic facility
The recently opened aquatic and recreation centre at Huntingtower School in Mount Waverley is demonstrating the highest standards in environmental sustainability. The new...
Oct 18, 2011
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CAS dismisses Bin Hammam appeal
Mohamed bin Hammam, a one-time challenger for the FIFA presidency who was banned over vote- buying claims, has failed to block the appointment of his replacement as President of...
Oct 4, 2011
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Hawke's Bay backs the Black Sticks journey to the London Olympics
In a world first, a community has joined together to sponsor a national sports team in its quest for Olympic glory. The Hawke's Bay have partnered with New Zealand's national...
Oct 4, 2011
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ARU backs Tew in Rugby World Cup money row
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) Managing Director and Chief Executive John O'Neill has backed his New Zealand counterpart Steve Tew's call for a change to the Rugby World Cup...
Sep 30, 2011
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Adelaide Oval upgrade to go ahead
Lend Lease subsidiary, Baulderstone has been named as preferred builder for the redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval, while Mott Macdonald will be project managers for the...
Sep 16, 2011
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NBL reveals four-year 'transition plan'
The National Basketball League yesterday revealed the details of its four-year business plan at the official launch of the 2011/12 iiNet NBL Championship season in Melbourne,...
Sep 15, 2011
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Footy finals forecast to provide $2 billion boost to local industries
Sporting fervour associated with the AFL and NRL finals and the 2011 Rugby World Cup is likely to result in Australian fans spending over $2 billion on football celebrations...
Sep 14, 2011
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Debitsuccess attains highest global compliance rating for customer data security
Leading direct debit payment processing company, Debitsuccess, has been recognised as the first company of its kind in Australasia to achieve full compliance with a worldwide...
Sep 13, 2011
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Rush overseas as Australian outbound grows 25 times faster than inbound
The Australian passion for overseas travel has turned into a stampede, with Australian residents flocking overseas in droves to take advantage of a powerful dollar. Outbound...
Sep 7, 2011
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Westpac banks on Jetts with franchise accreditation
Leading 24-hour gym group Jetts Fitness, has partnered with Westpac to provide a high level finance accreditation package for its burgeoning franchise network. The Australian...
Sep 5, 2011
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Vietnam to invest billions in tourism infrastructure
The Vietnamese Government has announced a 10-year strategic plan to invest around $45 billion in its tourism infrastructure. The long-term goal is to increase the number of...
Sep 4, 2011
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David Gallop reveals plans for NRL expansion
In a week when rugby league has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons, in the wake of the Adam Blair and Glen Stewart fight in last Friday's Manly v Melbourne Storm clash,...
Sep 1, 2011
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