News: Finance
Constellation Software Inc. Acquires Centaman
Canadian-based Constellation Software Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gary Jonas Computing Ltd has completed the acquisition of Sydney-based Centaman...
Apr 21, 2010
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$700,000 to support and inspire young Australians
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis has announced an extra $700,000 to help inspire, support and encourage young people across Australia. The funding is part of the Federal...
Apr 19, 2010
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CBA sues Groves for Distinctive Homes Dome
The Commonwealth Bank is suing former ABC Learning Centres chief Eddy Groves for $5.6 million, and wants to take possession of the home of the Adelaide 36ers basketball club -...
Apr 12, 2010
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AALARA Extends Board Nomination Deadline
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has extended the deadlines for nominations to its Board to 6th April. Nominations are being sought in...
Apr 2, 2010
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SANFL Wants $8 million for Adelaide Oval move
The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) is demanding a minimum of $8 million in additional annual stadium yield for the Adelaide Crows and Port Power to move to a...
Apr 2, 2010
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New Outdoor Recreation Investment Approach
Peter Miskimmin, Chief Executive of New Zealand sport and recreation agency SPARC has announced an extra $500,000 and a new contestable approach for SPARC's investment in...
Apr 1, 2010
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Fees row sees school axe swim lessons
A Tauranga school principal is on a crusade to achieve affordable swimming for youngsters. Greenpark School principal Graeme Lind said 720 students would miss out on their...
Mar 26, 2010
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NBL Signs Deal With Network Ten
Just days after announcing the rebirth of the Sydney Kings, Basketball Australia (BA) have unveiled a new broadcast deal with Network Ten and its digital sports channel One. In...
Mar 26, 2010
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IPL Expansion Raises $767 million
The Indian Premier League's raised a grand total of $767.6 million from the sale of two expansion franchises to debut in next year's tournament. Sahara Adventure Sports, part of...
Mar 23, 2010
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'Sweat tax' spreads to Warringah Council
Personal trainers in the Warringah Council area on Sydney's northern beaches could soon feel the pinch with the council proposing to introduce a permit for the use of local...
Mar 23, 2010
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Government Shift Signals Events NSW Downgrading
The NSW Government's uneasy relationship with major events is set to continue with state agency Events NSW set to move from reporting to Premier Kristina Keneally to Minister...
Mar 10, 2010
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VMA Appoints New General Manager
John Glenn, General Manager of the State Theatre - Sydney, will commence as the General Manager of the Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] (VMA) on Monday 3rd May...
Mar 9, 2010
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Cash-strapped Queensland looks to ARU
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has confirmed it is seeking financial assistance from the Australian Rugby Union. QRU Chief Executive Jim Carmichael says the code is facing...
Mar 8, 2010
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$20 million Boost for Western Australian Leisure Infrastructure
Beatty Park Leisure Centre is to be a major beneficiary of the Western Australian Government's 2010/11 Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) grants. WA Sport...
Mar 4, 2010
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Tattersalls buys up NSW Lotteries in Billion-dollar deal
The NSW Government has sold the NSW state lotteries company to Tatts Group Ltd in a deal that it says is worth over $1 billion. NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal says the company...
Mar 3, 2010
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ALFA Launches New Website
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has launched a new look website. Offering new design and greater functionality, the new website includes additional features...
Mar 2, 2010
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Massive Losses at Panthers
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Panthers, Australia's largest licensed club empire, is in financial meltdown and is expected to report an $11 million loss to...
Mar 1, 2010
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AAMI Stadium Holds Back South Australian Clubs
The recent rejection by the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) of a merger proposal between Port Adelaide Power and its sister club the Port Magpies has shone...
Feb 24, 2010
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MICE Sector Needs Bigger Federal Boost
The Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) has called for an immediate injection of $20 million in Federal funding to arrest an alarming decline in the number of...
Feb 19, 2010
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Ardent Leisure suffers revenue fall
The Ardent Leisure Group (the owners of Goodlife Health Clubs and the Dreamworld and WhiteWater World attractions) has released their half-year financial performance results....
Feb 18, 2010
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Cash squeeze puts libraries at risk, says Darwin Mayor
Public libraries will be under threat if the Northern Territory Government does not increase its funding, Darwin's Lord Mayor has warned. Graeme Sawyer said the Government's...
Feb 16, 2010
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ALFA Admits 500th Member
The admission of the Southwest Sports Centre in Bunbury, Western Australia, marks a membership milestone for the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA). After only six...
Feb 4, 2010
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ASC Study: 'Sport benefits Australia through many channels'
An Australian Sports Commission (ASC) commissioned study has concluded that "sport brings benefits to Australian society through many channels ... all of which warrant more...
Jan 27, 2010
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Queensland Cricket in Financial Crisis?
Brisbane's Courier Mail newspaper has reported that the auditor brought in to check Queensland Cricket's books has uncovered debts of more than $9 million and a loss of $900,000...
Jan 22, 2010
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