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Football Victoria Chief Executive backs tough action on unruly clubs
Football Victoria Chief Executive Peter Filopoulos has backed tough disciplinary action which has seen clubs hit with fines and points deductions for attacks on referees, racist...
Jun 28, 2019
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High Court to determine Aboriginal right to control access to popular camping beaches
The High Court is to hear an appeal over whether the public has legal access to beaches north of the Western Australian town of Broome. The Federal Court of Australia has...
Jun 28, 2019
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NT WorkSafe issues amusement ride safety alert following country show accident
A safety alert has been issued by the Northern Territory's work safety watchdog warning of a risk of "serious injury or death" if amusement rides are not properly inspected and...
Jun 28, 2019
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Ardent Leisure facing potential $80 million liability in wake of Dreamworld inquest
Shares in Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure have dropped to a new low this week after analysts suggested it could face massive financial liabilities over the 2016 Dreamworld...
Jun 27, 2019
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Man jailed for Bibbulmun Track attack
A truck driver who attacked two Finnish nationals as they hiked the popular Bibbulmun Track in Perth has been sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison. The West...
Jun 25, 2019
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Report reveals JUMP! swim school’s entity had 'poor budgeting control' and owes millions
A failed arm of the JUMP! Swim Schools group may have been trading while insolvent for close to three years, according to an administrators report. In a report to creditors...
Jun 23, 2019
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Children arrested after fire destroys Big Brother house
Six youths have been arrested in relation to a fire that completely destroyed the abandoned Gold Coast set of reality television series Big Brother. The fire at the dilapidated...
Jun 23, 2019
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Whistleblower's remains found buried under Chinese school sport facility
The remains of a teacher who disappeared more than 16 years ago in China have been found buried beneath the school he worked at. As reported by Beijing News , officials in the...
Jun 21, 2019
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Jump! Swim Schools faces court over ACCC claims it misled franchisees
In documents lodged with the Federal Court yesterday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has alleged that learn-to-swim facility franchisor JUMP! Swim...
Jun 17, 2019
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Industry complaints sees Australian Competition and Consumer Commission demand music licensing reform
Music licensing body the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) is facing calls from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for improved...
Jun 16, 2019
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NSW Police investigate missing millions at Surf Life Saving NSW
Two Surf Life Saving NSW board members have temporarily stood aside amid NSW Police investigations into $3 million in missing funds at the water safety and sport organisation....
Jun 16, 2019
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Queensland Coroner recommends statewide safety reforms for mass gatherings and public events
Handing down the findings from the inquest into the death of a teenager at the Laura Rodeo and Campdraft, Queensland Coroner Nerida Wilson has this week recommended statewide...
Jun 14, 2019
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Federal Court freezes JUMP! Swim Schools assets as ACCC seeks $4 million in refunds for franchisees
The assets of troubled learn-to-swim franchise JUMP! Swim Schools have been frozen by the Federal Court following an urgent application by the Australian Competition and...
Jun 14, 2019
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Increasing significance of Athlete Rights to be discussed at the 2019 National Sports Convention
Returning to Melbourne next month, the fourth edition of the National Sport Integrity Forum is to explore a range of issues focussing on athletes’ rights and integrity, as the...
Jun 12, 2019
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Aboriginal flag licence owner looks to enforce rights with football codes and clothing companies
The company that holds worldwide exclusive rights to use the Aboriginal flag on clothing has issued infringement notices to the AFL, clothing suppliers and several Aboriginal...
Jun 11, 2019
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F45 Training takes on direct operations of Gold Coast facility
The F45 Training facility at Helensvale on the Gold Coast - closed for almost a month - is to reopen this weekend under the direct management of the Sydney-based franchisor....
Jun 6, 2019
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Recreation groups applaud Worksafe New Zealand for clear guidance on access
New guidance by Worksafe New Zealand clarifying access to recreational spaces has been welcomed by Recreation Aotearoa and the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC). Since the passage...
Jun 5, 2019
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Privacy Commissioner questions use of facial recognition technology at Queensland stadiums
Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner has been reported as questioning Stadiums Queensland’s trialling of facial recognition software on sports fans and concertgoers at its venues....
Jun 4, 2019
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Jump! Swim Schools representatives Swim Loops enters voluntary administration
Swim Loops, the company that represents the largest number of Jump! Swim Schools, has gone into voluntary administration. However, as the individual swim schools are...
Jun 3, 2019
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Swim school owner charged over indecent assaults
A swimming school owner will face court today following an investigation into the alleged indecent assaults of two girls near Albury in southern NSW.. Detectives from the NSW...
May 27, 2019
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Geelong Football Club taking legal action over fundraising firm’s 'misleading' promotions
The Geelong Football Club has commenced court action against a former fundraising contractor for alleged misleading and deceptive behaviour involving members-only benefits. As...
May 24, 2019
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Geoffrey Rush to receive massive $2.9 million damages in Daily Telegraph defamation case
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush will receive $2.9 million in damages from Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph after a series of articles accusing the Oscar-winning actor of...
May 23, 2019
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Israel Folau will not appeal termination citing lack of confidence in Rugby Australia
Former Wallaby and New South Wales rugby union player, Israel Folau today confirmed he will not appeal Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate his employment contract. Folau...
May 19, 2019
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New safety rules for Queensland theme parks and attractions now in force
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland are now subject to tougher safety regulations that will require regulations will require major inspections of rides by qualified...
May 16, 2019
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