News: Finance
AFL pushing for billion-dollar TV deal
The AFL is aiming for its next TV rights deal to yield a billion dollars. AFL Chief Operating Officer Gillon McLachlan, who has responsibility for the AFL's broadcasting and new...
Apr 7, 2009
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World Leisure announces Future Strategy
The World Leisure Organisation (WLO) has unveiled its strategic planning initiative for the next five years. The paper, called Leisure: Enhancing the human Condition Priorities...
Apr 3, 2009
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Clubs raise stakes in MCG stadium stoush
AFL club presidents have left open the possibility of radical action following a breakdown in negotiations late last week with the Victorian Minister for Sport, James Merlino,...
Mar 26, 2009
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Ezypay Advances Fair Membership Agreements
Following recent consumer affairs tribunal decisions in Victoria where fitness centre membership contracts were deemed "too in favour" of fitness centres, Ezypay has teamed up...
Mar 26, 2009
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Head Returns to WA Aquatics
After a lengthy sabbatical in the South of France, Western Australian aquatic industry identity Tony Head has returned to the role of Executive Officer of LIWA Aquatics. With...
Mar 20, 2009
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YMCA Calls for Investment in Health
While the economy is facing recession, the YMCA Victoria is reporting signs that consumers are taking care of their health and fitness. As Chief Executive Peter Burns (pictured)...
Mar 19, 2009
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Tourism in Massive Downturn
Domestic tourism endured a "horror" final quarter of 2008 with the latest National Visitor Survey data underscoreing the need for ongoing promotion of and investment in domestic...
Mar 18, 2009
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Earnings increase for Macquarie Leisure
The Macquarie Leisure Trust has generated an 11% increase in earnings for second half of 2008, but has reported a fall in revenue at its Dreamworld theme park. The group, which...
Mar 9, 2009
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Fitness Spending to See Least Cut Back
New Zealand consumers have been identified as being among the most resilient in the Asia/Pacific region, while their commitment to spending on fitness is higher than for any...
Mar 5, 2009
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SPARC Monies for High Performance Success
SPARC, the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Agency, has announced a four year 2009-2012 high performance investment program for targeted sports. Geared towards making New...
Feb 25, 2009
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Cricket Australia sponsorship safe despite telco merger
3 Mobile's sponsorship of Cricket Australia will remain in place, despite the company's merger with Vodafone Australia. Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Ltd, owner of 3,...
Feb 18, 2009
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Michael Chugg named International Promoter of the Year
Legendary Australian concert promoter Michael Chugg has just taken home the international touring industry's most coveted prize - Pollstar's 'International Promoter of the...
Feb 12, 2009
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Incognitus to offer solutions for Venues, Events and Retail
Global industry leaders Patrick Leahy (past Chief Operating Officer of ClearChannel Entertainment venues division) and Craig and Paul Lovett (founders of global venue and event...
Feb 11, 2009
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Unrest over Dunedin Stadium funding
While the Dunedin City Council (DCC) has named Hawkins Construction as the Preferred Contractor for its new, multipurpose Otago Stadium, local unrest about the cost of the...
Feb 10, 2009
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Sport Rallies for Bushfire Relief
Australia's major sports have joined to support victims of Victoria's bushfires, announcing plans to raise millions of dollars for the relief effort. Football, AFL, cricket,...
Feb 10, 2009
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation to merge?
The Wall Street Journal has reported that international ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and multi-sector entertainment company Live Nation Inc. are close to a...
Feb 6, 2009
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'Spend it like Beckham': New Zealand Auditor-General probes LA Galaxy visit
The Auckland Regional Council's funding of David Beckham's LA Galaxy visit is being investigated by New Zealand's Auditor-General. The Auditor-General is investigating the...
Feb 5, 2009
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Leisure to Benefit from Federal Stimulus Package
The Federal Government's $42 billion stimulus package is set to boost the leisure industry. The Nation Building and Jobs Plan is set to provide $500 million for community...
Feb 4, 2009
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Disney plans Shanghai theme park
The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to develop its first theme park in mainland China, in partnership with the Shanghai government. The project, reportedly worth US$3.59...
Jan 27, 2009
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$75 million upgrade for Members Equity Stadium?
Plans have been unveiled for the capacity of Perth's Members Equity Stadium to increase from 18,000 to 25,000 seats. The Town of Vincent has unveiled plans for a $75 million...
Jan 23, 2009
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Industry welcomes SA tourism plan
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia has welcomed the South Australian Government's new tourism plan, saying it will attract greater private sector investment and...
Jan 19, 2009
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Disney Halts High School Musical Tour
The Australian newspaper has reported that due to poor ticket sales the live stage version of Disney's High School Musical is to cut short its Sydney season and cancel its...
Jan 13, 2009
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AAMI Stadium upgrade to press on despite funding cut
SANFL Executive Commissioner Leigh Whicker says the planned AAMI Stadium upgrade will go ahead, despite the South Australian Government deferring most of its future funding for...
Dec 22, 2008
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Rugby League World Cup records $4.5 million profit
This year's Rugby League World Cup has generated record profits of more than $4.5 million, according to the Chairman of the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF). Colin...
Nov 26, 2008
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