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Sydney gym ordered to pay $550,000 to injured member
A gym member who injured her back putting away a 25kg weight at the New Dimensions Health and Fitness Centre in Western Sydney has been awarded more than $550,000 in injury...
Jun 12, 2020
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Fitness Australia releases new industry code of ethics
Fitness Australia has released its new Code of Ethical Conduct providing members with comprehensive guidance on expected standards of industry behaviour. Releasing the document,...
Jun 10, 2020
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Adelaide concert promoter Phil Rankine charged with 20 counts of theft
Former Adelaide-based concert promoter Phil Rankine has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of theft worth more than $5 million. Rankine brought acts such as Florence + The...
Jun 5, 2020
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Victorian national parks closed after social distancing breaches
Victorian authorities have closed several major national parks due to concerns visitors are failing to observe social distancing laws. On Saturday, Victoria Police and Parks...
May 31, 2020
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ASSA calls on Fair Work Commission to freeze Fitness Industry Award
Mindful of the impact of the Coronavirus on swim schools, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has called for the Fair Work Commission to freeze wages and not apply an...
May 25, 2020
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Philanthropists offer help to Sydney’s beleaguered Carriageworks
More than 15 parties, including high-profile philanthropists, have come forward to offer their support to beleaguered Sydney arts institution Carriageworks as administrators...
May 24, 2020
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FOMO music festival enters liquidation with $5 million owing
Popular Brisbane-based music festival FOMO has collapsed owing $5 million to creditors. The national one-day event was wound up last week, with creditors advised the festival...
May 21, 2020
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Creditors vote for liquidation of NBL's Illawarra Hawks
Creditors have voted to liquidate the remaining assets of NBL franchise the Illawarra Hawks after the team was put into administration for the second time in five years. A...
May 18, 2020
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Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Services manager says people should take 'modest step' back into natural places
Tasmanians able to return to the state's national parks are being urged not to "go crazy and roam wild" as Coronavirus visiting restrictions are lifted to allow access green...
May 15, 2020
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Fair Work Commission rules against Village Roadshow Theme Parks worker who opposed being forced to take leave
A landmark case has seen the Fair Work Commission rule against an employee who opposed Village Roadshow Theme Parks forcing her to take leave. In an indication that workers are...
May 15, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says role was in giving authority on grant announcements
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has claimed the role of his office in the controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program prior to the last Federal election...
May 13, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies misleading Parliament over involvement in sports rorts
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied he misled Parliament regarding his role in the pre 2019 election allocation of grants from the Community Sport Infrastructure...
May 11, 2020
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NSW Police watchdog say strip searches of teenagers at music festivals were ‘illegal’
A NSW Police watchdog investigation into strip searches at events including Splendour in the Grass in 2018 and the Lost City Music Festival in 2019 has found that they were...
May 9, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison's authority was sought in tainted sports grants program
The office of the Australian Prime Minister asked former Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie to seek Scott Morrison’s “authority” for intended recipients of $100 million of...
May 7, 2020
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Mayfair 101 appoints new chief executive for under scrutiny Dunk Island rejuvenation project
The Mayfair 101 Group has appointed former Hamilton Island General Manager Ciaran Handy as Chief Executive of Mayfair Tourism, a role where he will be responsible for the...
May 7, 2020
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Queensland's Chief Scientist and Museum Chief Executive jailed after fraud conviction
Professor Suzanne Miller, former Chief Scientist and Chief Executive of the Queensland Museum, has been convicted of fraud and sentenced to three years imprisonment, to be...
May 1, 2020
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Federal Sports Minister warns that NRL's return could be threatened by players' breach of social distancing requirements
Federal Youth and Sport Minister Richard Colbeck has warned that the NRL’s plans to recommence its season on 28th May might be in jeopardy following players having broken...
Apr 30, 2020
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Former Minister Bridget McKenzie defends role in sports grant allocations
Former Federal Government Minister Bridget McKenzie has broken her silence about the sports grants scandal that ended her frontbench career, defending her actions while...
Apr 30, 2020
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New Zealand Sports Minister advises of permissible activities under eased Coronavirus Alert
New Zealand Sports Minister Grant Robertson has advised of the activities that will be allowed as the nation moves to its eased Level 3 status, with rules around exercise,...
Apr 26, 2020
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Fitness Australia says gyms can safely reopen within strict framework
With Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions set to be eased over coming weeks, Fitness Australia has advised that gyms and exercise facilities can be among the first sectors of...
Apr 23, 2020
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Council considers reopening Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Four weeks after mass breaches of Coronavirus restrictions led to its closure, Waverley Council is considering reopening Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. With access to the beach...
Apr 18, 2020
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Inexperienced swimmers urged to stay out of the ocean
Sunshine Coast Council and Surf Life Saving Queensland have warned inexperienced swimmers to stay out of the ocean. With its aquatic facilities closed, the Council, in...
Apr 16, 2020
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New Zealand Health Minister demoted following lockdown breaking mountain bike ride and beach visit
New Zealand Health Minister David Clark has been demoted after ignoring the country’s lockdown rules on two occasions - once driving his family to a beach 20 kilometres from his...
Apr 8, 2020
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TEG Live explains resolution with ACCC over 2019's International Basketball Series
TEG Live has explained the resolution it reached with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following its investigation of its promotion of the USA Men’s...
Apr 8, 2020
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