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Perth Glory FC sale off following revelations over buyer
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today confirmed that the potential sale of a majority shareholding in Perth Glory FC, announced earlier this month, to the London...
Feb 24, 2020
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Ardent Leisure shares fall after critical Coroner's report into Dreamworld tragedy
Shares in Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure fell sharply yesterday following the Queensland Coroner handing down a damning verdict on the deaths of four guests killed on the theme...
Feb 24, 2020
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Queensland Government announces acceptance of Coroner’s findings into 2016 Dreamworld ride deaths
The Queensland Government has released a statement announcing that it "accepts" the findings of Coroner James McDougall in his report into the deaths of four guests killed while...
Feb 24, 2020
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Coroner’s report on Dreamworld fatalities exposes Ardent Leisure to prosecution for multiple safety breaches
The Coroner’s report into the fatalities of four guests riding Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids Ride in October 2016, has advised that the design and construction of the ride...
Feb 23, 2020
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Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive warns sport bodies may struggle with national redress scheme claims
Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive, Matt Carroll, has warned that the national redress scheme for sexual abuse victims could put some sports at risk of becoming...
Feb 18, 2020
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Live Performance Australia backs consumers getting better information on ticket resales
Better information for consumers is crucial to helping them make informed choices when using ticket resale services according to Live Performance Australia (LPA). LPA has...
Feb 17, 2020
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Report from Secretary to Prime Minister's Department rejects Audit Office finding that sports grant program targeted marginal electorates
A report into the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, conducted by Phil Gaetjens, Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister...
Feb 15, 2020
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Landmark UK legal case sees ticketing fraudsters convicted
In a landmark case, two men who used specialist software to buy thousands of concert tickets and then resell them at significantly marked up prices have been convicted on fraud...
Feb 14, 2020
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National Audit Office advises 43% of successful Federal Government sports fund projects were ineligible
43% of projects funded under the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program were ineligible when agreements were signed, according to...
Feb 13, 2020
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Administrators conclude sale of Tough Mudder’s UK business to Spartan Race
Obstacle-racing company Spartan has completed its acquisition of the UK affiliate of Tough Mudder, announcing that the takeover will allow the mass-participation company to run...
Feb 13, 2020
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Man charged over Gold Coast gym assault
A man has been charged over an alleged assault at the Gold Coast’s Days Road gym last week. Queensland Police allege the 20-year-old victim was in the open area of the Upper...
Feb 9, 2020
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Tough Mudder entities enter administration
The German and UK based operations of endurance race operator Tough Mudder has gone into administration, with a view to selling the business and assets, including its wholly...
Feb 7, 2020
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Dreamworld enjoys successful peak season
Having struggled since the Thunder River Rapids tragedy of 2016, reports indicate that Dreamworld has enjoyed a successful summer season with crowds heading back to the Gold...
Feb 7, 2020
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Reports reveal Federal Government 'quietly spent' $150 million female sports program funds on aquatic centre projects in marginal seats
Media reports have today revealed that beyond the 'sports rorts' that led to Senator Bridget McKenzie's resignation from Government, the Coalition quietly spent another $150...
Feb 6, 2020
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Victorian Government and Melbourne media warn consumers about being ‘ripped off’ by gyms
Both the Victorian Government and Melbourne newspaper the Herald Sun have this week set to warn consumers about the need to be “careful” when joining fitness clubs. An annual...
Feb 5, 2020
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WorkSafe Queensland prosecution results in $50,000 fine following inflatable amusement ride injury
The prosecution of an inflatable amusement ride business by WorkSafe Queensland has resulted in a $50,000 fine being handed out in a Brisbane Court over an incident in which a...
Feb 3, 2020
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Sports rorts scandal sees National deputy leader Bridget McKenzie resign from Government
Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has today quit Cabinet and resigned as deputy Nationals leader in the wake of her handling what has become known as the 'sports...
Feb 2, 2020
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Attorney General defends Ministers' powers as more details emerge of sports grants allocations
Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter has defended the “broad power” of ministers to direct their departments as he awaits advice about whether the former Federal Sports...
Jan 31, 2020
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Victoria Police arrest Step Into Life's John Cargnello on child pornography charges
John Cargnello, owner of the Step Into Life franchise chain, has appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today accused of possessing images of child pornography. Victoria...
Jan 31, 2020
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Melbourne Fitness Business Summit set to Ignite the industry for 2020
With the sector energised for the New Year, the 2020 Keepme Ignite Fitness Business Summit has been designed to shift owners’ and operators’ business success into “a whole new...
Jan 28, 2020
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Tough Mudder resumes operations in Europe as administrators appointed
Staff at the European affiliate of Tough Mudder have returned to work today (Monday 27th January) after Michael Solomons and Andrew Pear of restructuring, recovery and...
Jan 27, 2020
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Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie approved more than $1 million in grants for shooting clubs
Further revelations about the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program have revealed that Nationals deputy leader Bridget...
Jan 25, 2020
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Executive who worked on Infrastructure Grant Program no longer at Sport Australia
A senior Sport Australia executive identified in last week’s scathing Australian National Audit Office report no longer works for the government agency. Found to have had an...
Jan 23, 2020
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‘Sports rorts’ review to be assessed by Prime Minister’s department
Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, says he will take “whatever action” necessary to investigate the conduct of Nationals deputy leader and former Federal Sports Minister...
Jan 22, 2020
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