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Vote for new constitution sees Swimming Australia avoid expulsion from World Aquatics
Swimming Australia has avoided a governance crisis and potential expulsion from World Aquatics as a result of its member associations voting to accept constitutional reform at a...
Oct 20, 2023
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Sports Commission welcomes Swimming Australia’s vote for new constitution
The Australian Sports Commission has welcomed Swimming Australia’s Member Organisations for voting in the proposed new constitution, developed by Swimming Australia’s Board, in...
Oct 20, 2023
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Media reports advise of multiple closures of F45 gyms
Reports across multiple mainstream media outlets are advising of closures of F45 Training locations across Australia, citing the slide of the Sydney-founded business that as of...
Oct 19, 2023
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ARIA and PPCA welcome NSW Government’s regulatory overhaul of live entertainment
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of a package to “put...
Oct 19, 2023
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NSW Government vibrancy package aims to protect and empower live music industry
The NSW government is introducing a package of reforms to overhaul regulatory frameworks and remove red tape to help the state’s live music industry to thrive - encouraging...
Oct 18, 2023
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Christchurch City Council propose alcohol ban for large events at QEII
Christchurch City Council has advised it is considering amending its Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw to provide an alcohol ban for QEII park and its surrounding...
Oct 16, 2023
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NBL concern over leaked CCTV footage of tunnel incident at Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans clash at Nissan Arena
The National Basketball Leagues (NBL) as released a statement condemning the "unauthorised distribution of CCTV footage" capturing a physical altercation in the tunnel at...
Oct 15, 2023
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Outdoors NSW & ACT reflects on Voice Referendum outcome
The result of yesterday’s Australian referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has prompted Lori Modde, Chief Executive at Outdoors NSW & ACT, to write to stakeholders...
Oct 14, 2023
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Executives charged over alleged $460,000 fraud at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
A pair of business executives have appeared in Alice Springs Local Court accused of defrauding the Indigenous-run Voyages Ayers Rock Resort of almost $470,000 in an embezzlement...
Oct 13, 2023
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Financial irregularities probe prompts suspension of Auckland Rugby League Directors
The launch of an investigation into possible financial irregularities at Auckland Rugby League has prompted the suspension of three directors. In a statement, Auckland Rugby...
Oct 13, 2023
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Businesses that prepare and serve food in Australia and New Zealand need to be aware of changing laws
Recent changes to the Food Standards Code will impact all businesses in Australia and New Zealand that prepare and serve food - including charities and not-for-profits. From 8th...
Oct 11, 2023
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Coronet Peak fence post ski death due to poor risk assessment
Risk assessment failures by NZSki have emerged as being a central factor in the death of an experienced skier at Coronet Peak four years ago. 60-year-old Anita Graf-Russell -...
Oct 9, 2023
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Further delay to Hillcrest jumping castle inquest as Coroner still denied access to WorkSafe report
An inquest into the deaths of six Tasmanian children in the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy is still unable to proceed following today’s Supreme Court decision ruling...
Oct 9, 2023
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Compliance blitz finds 99% of NSW pubs and clubs free of outdoor gambling signage
Liquor and Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) conducted a month-long compliance blitz and found nearly 99% of pubs and clubs inspected in NSW are now free of external gambling-related signage....
Oct 7, 2023
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World Aquatics cancels Swimming World Cup open category competitions after failing to attract entrants
World Aquatics, the international governing body of water sports, has announced the cancelation of debut events in its open category for self-identified transgender swimmers at...
Oct 6, 2023
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Bikini Body Training Company takes rival trainer to Court to halt launch of fitness app
The Bikini Body Training Company, previously owned by high profile fitness trainer Kayla Itsines is seeking a Supreme Court injunction to stop the launch of a potentially...
Oct 5, 2023
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New Zealand Government to back Ruapehu Alpine Lifts operations with further $7.35 million
The New Zealand Government is to back the financially troubled Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) with a further $7.35 million in funding. Representing the fourth cash injection from...
Oct 2, 2023
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Cycling New Zealand updates transgender policy to align with world cycling ban
Cycling New Zealand (CNZ) has advised that it has updated its policy on transgender athletes to bring it inline with a decision made in July by the Union Cycliste Internationale...
Oct 2, 2023
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Two dead after attending Sydney music festival
Two men are dead and 10 other people have been taken to hospital after attending Sydney music festivals held amid the weekend’s high temperatures. NSW Health confirmed the two...
Sep 30, 2023
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Former Sunshine Coast boxing gym owner fined for not complying with Working with Children Check
Matthew James Long, the former co-owner of the Noosa Box Office gym on the Sunshine Coast has been fined $1500 for not holding a Working with Children Check 'Blue Card'. Long,...
Sep 26, 2023
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Additional works will see extended closure of 50 metre pool at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool
Cairns Regional Council has advised that the 50 metre pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool will remain closed until the end of the year due to unexpected ongoing maintenance. Closed in...
Sep 19, 2023
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland advises of new Amusement Devices Code of Practice
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has advised of the approval of the commencement of the Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023 as an approved code of practice...
Sep 14, 2023
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SportAccord becomes Signatory of World Anti-Doping Code
As part of its ongoing commitment to clean sport, SportAccord has confirmed it has recently become a signatory of the World Anti-Doping Code. An important achievement for the...
Sep 12, 2023
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AFL and NRL fans warned to look out for finals ticketing scams
With massive demand for finals tickets, AFL and NRL fans are being warned to look out for fraudulent websites and illegal resale listings. Government departments in NSW and...
Sep 11, 2023
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