News: Finance
World Cup Windfall Used for Grassroots Funding
The All Whites win against Bahrain on 14th November last year achieved more than qualification for next month's World Cup in South Africa - it left a truly sustainable legacy...
May 23, 2010
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Funding to Upgrade Forster Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Federal Government will provide $1.8 million to expand the Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Forster in New South Wales. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing...
May 18, 2010
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VMA welcomes new General Manager John Glenn to buoyant Gold Coast Congress
This week's Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Congress on the Gold Coast has reversed the 2009 trend of declining attendance at industry conventions. Welcoming in...
May 18, 2010
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ASC Chair welcomes funding boost for sport
David Gallop, acting Chairman of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the release of Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success and the $325 million in additional...
May 13, 2010
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Budget Boost for Sport and Recreation but 'Opportunity Lost' for Tourism
The Federal Budget will deliver the biggest cash injection to sport in Australian history, with $325 million allocated to not only elite athletes but also to grassroots...
May 12, 2010
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$325 Million Boost to Sport & Getting More Australians Active
As part of the 2010/11 Budget, the Australian Government has announced its new direction for Australian sport. Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis this evening released the...
May 11, 2010
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Funding Boost for Victorian Sport Facilities
The Victorian Government has announced $434.3 million in funding for elite and grassroots sport facilities. Victorian Sports Minister James Merlino believes that the funding...
May 11, 2010
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Tourism Promotion needs strong budget backing
Pro development lobby group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is calling for today’s Federal Budget to adequately support the new Tourism Australia marketing campaign. TTF is...
May 11, 2010
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Funding Boost for Circus Oz's New Home
Circus Oz, Victoria's internationally acclaimed contemporary circus, is thrilled at the Victorian Government's budget announcement that $3 million has been allocated towards...
May 10, 2010
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Sydney to boost infrastructure and leisure facilities
The City of Sydney has allocated $133 million to a comprehensive program of projects in the next 12 months to upgrade parks and cultural venues, to improve youth recreational...
May 10, 2010
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Aquatics
Wilderness Society Splits in Management Dispute
One of Australia's largest environmental groups, The Wilderness Society, has split, with two factions claiming to be the legitimate administrators of the 46,000-member...
May 6, 2010
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Environment
Six Flags emerges from Chapter 11
Giant US-based theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has completed its balance sheet restructuring and as a result has emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The...
May 6, 2010
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Attractions
Feds to Backtrack on Crawford Recommendations?
Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis is believed to be ready to announce that the Rudd Government will ignore the recommendations of the Crawford Report into sports governance and...
May 5, 2010
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Free swimming to end in Wollongong?
With free swimming initiatives growing in England and in the week that Manukau Leisure's free swimming program was awarded in New Zealand, Wollongong City Council looks set to...
May 5, 2010
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ASGA Chief Moves to Cricket Australia
Sean Cary, Executive Director of the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA), has taken up the position of Umpire Manager at Cricket Australia. Reflecting on his five years...
May 4, 2010
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Tasmania Rejects Extra Funding for AFL 'Home' Games
The Tasmanian Government will not financially support an AFL club to play home matches in Hobart. Richmond is looking at playing home games at the cityâs Bellerive Oval, but...
May 3, 2010
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Questions on Government's Commitment to Rugby
Australian Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis has come under fire from rugby union officials as a result of $507,000 appearing up on the Queensland Rugby Union's 2008 balance...
May 3, 2010
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Fitness Australia takes lead on council 'sweat taxes'
In response to the latest council with plans to introduce charges for the use of open space by personal trainers and fitness groups, Fitness Australia has released a position...
Apr 30, 2010
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New Zealand Football surplus a step to sustainability
New Zealand Football's recent on field success has been matched by its financial performance with the governing body announcing a $1.35 million surplus for 2009 at the sport's...
Apr 29, 2010
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15 Years and No Missed Billings
In 15 years of operations, FFA PaySmart has never missed billing a customer on time or passing payments to our clients on time. A major reason behind this, according to FFA...
Apr 27, 2010
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Fitness
Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Napier Marineland
Napier's Marineland, one of Hawke's Bay's top tourist attractions since the mid-1960s, could be turned into a bus depot. The attraction, on the city's Marine Parade seafront,...
Apr 23, 2010
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Brian Waldron resigns from Chief Executive role at Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels have announced that Brian Waldron has resigned as Chief Executive of the new Super 15 rugby union franchise. Rebels Chairman, Harold Mitchell told...
Apr 23, 2010
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Melbourne Storm Scandal Stuns Rugby League
Melbourne Storm have been stripped of two NRL premierships and fined a total of $1.6 million after being found guilty of long-term salary cap breaches. NRL Chief Executive David...
Apr 22, 2010
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36 young artists ready to jump to a new career level
Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the 36 inaugural participants in JUMP; Australia's largest mentoring program for young and emerging artists. Announcing that...
Apr 22, 2010
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