News: Finance
New book from Jetts’ Elaine Jobson sets out strategies to enhance performance and employee engagement
Elaine Jobson, Chief Executive of Jetts Australia, is set to release her second book, High Performance Through Happy People , at the end of June. Released through Major Street...
Apr 29, 2024
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Fitness
Snap Fitness records 504% increase in franchise enquiries
Leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness has recorded a 504% increase in franchise enquiries across three years, and in the past year alone recorded 42 new franchise sales...
Apr 28, 2024
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Fitness
Rugby Australia Chairman Dan Herbert advises of need to ‘reset’ as code posts $9.2 million deficit
Rugby Australia has today advised of a $9.2 million deficit in its 2023 operations, warning that 2024 will be “another challenging year” for the governing body. Releasing its...
Apr 28, 2024
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Finance
Aboriginal tourism experiences in Northern Territory national parks given funding boost
The Northern Territory Government has launched a new grant program today allocating $1.4 million towards developing Aboriginal tourism experiences and product within the...
Apr 28, 2024
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Harness-free tree climbing attraction in Western Australia secures funding
The Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree climbing attraction in the Pemberton area, located 324 kilometres south of Perth, is among the natural tourist attractions to have secured...
Apr 27, 2024
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David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg over F45 investment loss
Former football star David Beckham is taking legal action against Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg over a failed celebrity endorsement deal with the troubled F45 fitness franchise...
Apr 26, 2024
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Fitness
Pandemonium Rocks festival reveals ticket buyer’s personal data
The Pandemonium Rocks live music festival currently running on Australia’s east coast has exposed the personal data of fans seeking refunds. With seven of the 13 acts on the...
Apr 25, 2024
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Ticketing
$8 million secured for Abrolhos Islands sustainable tourism development
The Western Australian Government will invest $8.1 million to develop the first stage of a sustainable tourism development at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands building on the $16.8...
Apr 25, 2024
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Parks
Fundraising campaign launched to help restore Horsham’s Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre
Custodians of Horsham's historic Wesley Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, the Wesley Committee, are launching a fundraising campaign to raise $550,000 to re-open the venue...
Apr 25, 2024
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Arts
Widespread reports indicate Stages Cycling ceases operations and lays off entire staff
Reports across multiple media outlets are advising that indoor cycling brand Stages Cycling has laid off its entire staff and may soon cease operations as it contends with...
Apr 24, 2024
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Wellington City Council ends negotiations with Reading Cinema
Wellington City Council has advised that Council has ended negotiations with Reading Cinemas on a proposed deal aimed at reopening the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Senior...
Apr 23, 2024
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Beyond Activ spotlights expectations for Anytime Fitness in Southeast Asia
Beyond Activ (Formerly FIT Summit & Active Franchising) has spotlighted the expectations for Anytime Fitness in Southeast Asia. Inspire Brands Asia (IBA), master franchisee for...
Apr 23, 2024
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Fitness
Central Australian attractions and water infrastructure projects given financial tourism boost
The Northern Territory Government is investing more than $7.7 million into Central Australian attractions and water infrastructure projects to boost tourism in the Central...
Apr 23, 2024
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Attractions
Fred Again DJ event contributes to record dining and entertainment spend for City of Perth
The City of Perth economy has seen spending for the first quarter totalling $951 million, up from $826 million, for the first quarter of 2023 with Night Spend in March 2024 an...
Apr 23, 2024
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Playscape Creations offer significant savings on available play equipment
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, leader in recreational and play innovation, Playscape Creations, is offering significant savings on a range of playspace...
Apr 23, 2024
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Parks
Inaugural Ballarat Marathon expected to inject more than $1 million into local economy
The inaugural Ballarat Marathon is set to take over the city this weekend, 27th to 28th April, attracting more than 4000 individuals and anticipated to inject more than $1...
Apr 23, 2024
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Queensland Government reveals master plan to revive Great Keppel Island
Plans to revive the once popular holiday destination of Great Keppel (Woppa) Island have been revealed by the Queensland Government. Aiming to end more than 15 years of...
Apr 23, 2024
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NSW-based MMA app Alta Group Global raises $US6.5 million on New York Stock Exchange
Manly, NSW-based Alta Group Global, which operates a mixed-martial-arts training app, has raised $US6.5 million ($9.9 million) through a listing on the New York Stock Exchange...
Apr 22, 2024
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Fitness
IAAPA study unveils economic impact of Attractions Industry in Middle East
A study conducted in 2023, compiling data from 2022 by Tourism Economics and commissioned by IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, offers the first-ever...
Apr 22, 2024
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Attractions
ACT Government steps in with funding to save Canberra United from dropping out of A-League Women competition
Canberra United will continue playing in the A-League Women competition next season after the ACT Government stepped in with a $200,000 bailout. With the club's future in the...
Apr 19, 2024
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Government
Sunshine Coast Mayor rules out private operator for troubled Caloundra Music Festival
With rising costs having prompted the cancellation of this year’s Caloundra Music Festival, Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli has ruled out bringing in a private operator for...
Apr 19, 2024
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Entertainment
Mount Ruapehu ski area operators launch season passes
Mount Ruapehu’s ski area operators have each announced the launch of their season passes. Split into two entities after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) - the long-standing operator...
Apr 18, 2024
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Australia Council matched funding initiative boosts Creative Projects
An innovative matched funding initiative, offered through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) has supported 86 creative projects. The latest investment of close to half a million...
Apr 18, 2024
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Arts
Local suppliers and new infrastructure at Christchurch venues help attract large international conferences
Local suppliers, new infrastructure and talented service providers at Christchurch venues including Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall and Wolfbrook...
Apr 17, 2024
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Venues