News: Finance
Australian tourism hits 'rock bottom'
A report in The Age newpaper suggests that Australian tourism has hit rock-bottom and that the industry "finally conceded last week there is a problem." Writing in the Melbourne...
Nov 29, 2010
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Two Commonwealth Games officials arrested
Indian police have arrested and formally charged two high-ranking officials from the organising committee of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games for corruption. Joint Director...
Nov 23, 2010
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Targeted approach recommended for high performance winter sports
Investment in New Zealand's high performance winter programme is to be targeted at sports with a realistic chance of winning medals at the next two Olympic Winter Games. That...
Nov 22, 2010
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Auckland Mayor seeks answers after Eden Park test
Auckland Mayor Len Brown will be talking to residents, officials and Auckland Police after the rugby league double header at Eden Park last weekend. Brown, the Mayor of the new...
Nov 11, 2010
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New Owners for Adelaide United
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced the sale of Adelaide United FC to a South Australia consortium led by Robert Gerard that includes Dr Richard Noble, Bruno...
Nov 8, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Hires ANZ for $275 Million of Loans
Bloomberg news agency has reported that Village Themepark Management Ltd., the unit of Village Roadshow Ltd. that owns and manages their Gold Coast theme parks has hired the...
Oct 22, 2010
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Decision taken on new look Sugarworld
Cairns Regional Council has agreed to redevelop its Sugarworld waterpark, rebuilding the attraction with two new slides along with a new 110 metre, four-lane 'mat racer' slide...
Oct 19, 2010
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New Handbooks Explain Managing Risk in Sport and Recreation
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have just published two new risk handbooks aimed at non-profit sport and recreation organisations. The publications are SAA/SNZ HB...
Oct 13, 2010
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Debitsuccess celebrates dramatic growth in New Zealand
Debitsuccess, Australasia's largest full-service payment processing company, has marked another year of dramatic growth and has also gained international recognition for its...
Oct 7, 2010
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Golf
Record prize money for 2011 Australian Open
The 2011 Australian Open will offer a record prize money of $25 million, a rise of 3.8% on 2010. The tennis calendar's first showpiece of the season will see Rafa Nadal bid for...
Oct 6, 2010
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Doubts Over Future of Malcolm Douglas' Broome wildlife parks
Following the tragic death of adventurer Malcolm Douglas, doubts surround the future of his Broome Crocodile Park and Wilderness Wildlife Park and Animal Refuge. Douglas' son...
Sep 29, 2010
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High Performance Athletics Funding Announced
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board has announced the allocation of $23.2 million in new high performance sport funding to national sporting organisations (NSOs)....
Sep 24, 2010
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Guide shows tourism businesses how to save money and energy
A new practical guide for tourism businesses shows them simple ways to save energy and money - sometimes tens of thousands of dollars annually - using tips from their peers to...
Sep 24, 2010
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MCG's Great Southern Stand to get multimillion dollar refurbishment
The MCG's Great Southern Stand is set for a $55 million facelift, with the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) confirming a $25 million commitment to the project. MCC President David...
Sep 16, 2010
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WA Government and Town of Vincent agree rectangular stadium deal
A major milestone in the development of Perth’s new rectangular stadium has been achieved with the Town of Vincent accepting the Western Australian Government’s offer for a...
Sep 16, 2010
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Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates five years of operation
Hong Kong Disneyland has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its operations, during which time it had attracted over 20 million visitors. Managing Director Andrew Kam (pictured)...
Sep 15, 2010
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Sutherland Shire and Fitness Australia launch outdoor training policy
Sutherland Shire Council has joined with Fitness Australia to launch the Shireâs policy for the use of public open space by commercial fitness groups and personal trainers. The...
Sep 9, 2010
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Singapore Sports Hub deal signed
The Singapore Sports Council and the Singapore Sports Hub Consortium have signed a contract for the consortium to design, build, finance and operate the Singapore Sports Hub for...
Sep 8, 2010
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Goodlife Continues Zest Rebranding in WA
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs has completed the rebranding of Western Australian clubs formerly operated by Zest Health Clubs. The clubs; at Bibra Lakes, Bicton,...
Sep 8, 2010
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NSW Premier Gives $100,000 to NRL Hopefuls
The NSW Government has given the Central Coast Bears $100,000 to help the former North Sydney team in its bid return to the National Rugby League. Continuing the trend of...
Sep 1, 2010
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Numbers Rise But Profits Dip for Ardent Leisure
Ardent Leisure has reported that its 2010 core profit has slumped 23.6% to $34.5 million. Ardent Leisure, whose operations include Goodlife Health Clubs, Dreamworld, AMF Bowling...
Aug 24, 2010
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Lotteries fund to support Rugby World Cup festival events
Public events as part of next year's nationwide Rugby World Cup festival will be supported by a new $9.5 million lotteries fund. Announcing the fund, Rugby World Cup Minister...
Aug 17, 2010
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Federal Election: ALFA's Call to Action
National aquatic and recreation peak body, the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is calling on all political parties to commit to supporting the local leisure...
Aug 12, 2010
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Landmark eyes deal for Middle East Fitness First franchise
Al Hokair Group, the Saudi Arabian leisure conglomerate, is understood to be in talks to sell its subsidiary Leisure Unlimited, holder of the Middle East franchise for Fitness...
Aug 9, 2010
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Fitness