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Fans seething at The Game ticketing fall out
An apparent disagreement between ticketing platform provider Planet Urban and promoter Able Touring for the upcoming tour by Los Angeles rapper The Game has led to disgruntled...
Jan 13, 2012
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Singapore Sports Council partners University of Oregon to boost local sports industry
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) is embarking on a five-year collaboration with University of Oregon on capability development and strategic partnerships. The University of...
Jan 11, 2012
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Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib welcomes Olympic efforts to tackle Games fixing
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has welcomed the announcement that a dedicated British police unit is to be set up to target illegal betting and attempts to bribe athletes...
Jan 3, 2012
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Ticketek Pty Ltd penalised $2.5 million for misusing its market power
The Federal Court in Sydney has penalised Ticketek Pty Ltd $2.5 million for taking advantage of its market power following action by the Australian Competition and Consumer...
Dec 22, 2011
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China begins trial of football officials in corruption scandal
The former head referee of China's football Super League went on trial on Monday on charges of bribe-taking, kicking off a series of corruption hearings involving top Chinese...
Dec 20, 2011
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Abusive spectators sent to anger management classes
Following a rise in abusive behaviour among spectators at junior rugby league matches in Sydney, the NSW Government has been offering anger management courses for parents and...
Dec 5, 2011
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FIFA to tackle Qatar 2022 labour concerns
World football governing body FIFA has pledged to help improve the rights of migrant workers building stadia for Qatar's 2022 World Cup in the wake of threats from the...
Nov 24, 2011
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Match-fixers to face jail under Australia-wide laws
Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has welcomed the announcement that match-fixers could be jailed for 10 years, after State and Territory justice ministers today agreed to...
Nov 18, 2011
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Penrith aquatic and outdoor expo does not exist
Aquatic and recreation businesses preparing to exhibit at this weekend's Splashed Outdoor Living Expo at Penrith, NSW, are being urged to contact the NSW Department of Fair...
Nov 17, 2011
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PCB pledges to eradicate corruption after stars are jailed
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vowed to clamp down on corruption after three of the national team's top players were handed jail sentence for their role in a 'spot-fixing'...
Nov 5, 2011
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New Zealand Chairman to head FIFA reform taskforce
New Zealand Football Chairman Frank van Hattum has been chosen to jointly lead one of four task forces created to reform world football governing body FIFA's governance...
Nov 5, 2011
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Emirates executives' FIFA revelations 'the biggest sponsorship story of the year'
The revelations by a senior executive at Dubai-based airline Emirates that the airline is "seriously thinking" about not renewing its commercial partnership with FIFA has been...
Nov 4, 2011
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Pakistan cricketers guilty of betting scam
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif have been found guilty of their part in a 'spot-fixing' scam after a trial at Southwark Crown Court in the United Kingdom....
Nov 3, 2011
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Emirates executive questions FIFA sponsorship
A senior executive at Dubai-based airline Emirates has claimed the airline is "seriously thinking" about not renewing its commercial partnership with FIFA after criticising...
Nov 3, 2011
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WorkCover NSW launches online premium estimator
WorkCover NSW has announced an innovative new online tool to help businesses estimate their annual workers compensation costs. Based on a similar concept to the Motor Accident...
Oct 31, 2011
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Qantas flys again but pressure on tourism continues
The Qantas fleet is back in the air this afternoon (31st October) after a ruling by Fair Work Australia (FWA) to terminate all industrial action against the airline. Qantas...
Oct 31, 2011
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Global cities facing nightlife challenges
An in depth analysis of what makes a great late night city has revealed Sydney is facing the same problems and challenges as other global late night cities. Insufficient public...
Oct 30, 2011
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LPA issues public warning over online ticket scalpers
Peak industry body, Live Performance Australia (LPA), has today issued a public warning to all Australian consumers to make sure that they only purchase tickets from authorised...
Oct 24, 2011
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Report shows local clubs will be profitable under pokies reforms
Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has said a secret report prepared for Clubs Queensland has confirmed that clubs...
Oct 21, 2011
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PPCA and Fitness Australia agree on new Licence Scheme for fitness classes
A new pricing scheme for Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA) licensed music used in fitness classes will come into effect next year following an agreement...
Oct 18, 2011
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TV fitness infomercials portray 'unrealistic outcomes'
New Zealand's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned TV commercials for the Ab Circle Pro and appealed to investigate the truth behind health-related assertions made...
Oct 14, 2011
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Vandals blow up Gumbuya Park's giant lyrebird
Vandals are believed to have used an explosive device to blow up the famous 25-metre statue of a giant lyrebird outside the Gumbuya Park amusement and nature park. The explosion...
Oct 13, 2011
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Ministers unite to take next steps in fighting match-fixing
Australia's Federal, State and Territory Sport and Recreation Ministers have taken the next steps in the fight to combat match fixing and protect the integrity of Australian...
Oct 11, 2011
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US ambassador apologises for Philippines sex tourism remarks
US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas has apologised for suggesting that 40% of male tourists visit the country for sex. Ambassador Thomas sent a text message to the...
Oct 9, 2011
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