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New Zealand sunbed operators not up to standard
A Consumer NZ mystery shop of sunbed operators has again highlighted poor practices in the industry. Two operators let an underage shopper have a sunbed session, while six let a...
Feb 5, 2019
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Darren Weir gets four-year ban from horse racing for use of electric-shock devices
Prominent horse trainer Darren Weir has received a four-year ban from racing having opted not to fight charges of possessing three outlawed electric-shock devices which can be...
Feb 5, 2019
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Commerce Commission interim injunction against Viagogo set for New Zealand High Court hearing
An interim injunction filed by New Zealand's Commerce Commission against the controversial online ticket reseller Viagogo is due to be heard in the High Court hearing in...
Feb 4, 2019
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Police say Rainbow Serpent Festival 'hijacked' by organised drug dealers
With a record number of arrests made at this year's five-day Rainbow Serpent festival, Victoria Police say the event was "hijacked" by organised drug syndicates. Victoria Police...
Jan 30, 2019
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Embody gym liquidation sees creditors lose $3.8 million
NSW Police are investigating allegations of fraud relating to Scott Capelin, the founder of the company behind the Embody holistic wellness studio in Sydney's Neutral Bay. 54...
Jan 23, 2019
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NSW Government to require licensing of music festivals after drug deaths
Following a series of drug deaths and overdoses, the NSW Government is to introduce regulations that will require music festivals to be licensed. The move, that will see event...
Jan 19, 2019
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Leading medical body calls for pill testing trials at Australian festivals
Australia's peak body for physicians has thrown its support behind calls to introduce pill testing at music festivals, urging state governments to take action to introduce the...
Jan 17, 2019
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Sports compression brand SKINS files for bankruptcy
Australia’s first sports compression manufacturer, SKINS, has reportedly filed for bankruptcy in Switzerland where the company is now based. A Trustee will be appointed to...
Jan 17, 2019
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ACCC warns against social media ticket scams for sold-out concert tickets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned concertgoers to take extra care online this summer as scammers set sophisticated scalping traps on social...
Jan 10, 2019
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Jump! Swim School responds to media reports of dissatisfied franchisees
Following reports in the mainstream media over the past 24 hours on dissatisfied franchisees, Jump! Swim School has issued a statement on its activities, explaining delays that...
Jan 8, 2019
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Media slam Jump! Swim Schools over dissatisfied franchisees
Nine Entertainment media outlets A Current Affair and the Sydney Morning Herald have reported on Jump! Swim Schools franchisees being “left high and dry” and in debt as a result...
Jan 7, 2019
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Parks Victoria combats anti-social activities at Wilsons Promontory National Park
Parks Victoria has praised visitors for their behaviour at Wilsons Promontory National Park over the summer holiday season. In response to previous reports of illegal and...
Jan 7, 2019
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Victoria Police keep rival protest groups apart at St Kilda beach
A rally by far-right and anti-immigration at Melbourne's St Kilda beach on Saturday has been largely contained by Victoria Police. Scores of Police, including some with riot...
Jan 5, 2019
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Large Police presence planned for Melbourne's St Kilda beach as far-right extremists rally
Hundreds of police will patrol St Kilda on Saturday searching for weapons among extremists planning to gather at the popular Melbourne beach. Convicted criminals Blair Cottrell...
Jan 4, 2019
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Probity issues sees sport training college deregistered
A national training provider that claimed to be a "global leader in innovative sports education" has been shut down and deregistered as a result of serious probity concerns and...
Jan 2, 2019
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Queensland Government highlights consumers’ rights when joining a fitness club
Queensland Minister for Justice, Stirling Hinchliffe has started the new year by highlighting consumer’s rights when joining a fitness club. Minister Hinchliffe advised it was...
Jan 2, 2019
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Lifeguards threatened by parent of unattended child at Makino Aquatic Centre
A parent who left their child swimming unsupervised launched a tirade of abuse and threatened lifeguards at Feilding's Makino Aquatic Centre in the week before Christmas. The...
Dec 26, 2018
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Genting Malaysian Highlands theme park to go ahead despite branding uncertainty
Gambling and resorts operator Genting has confirmed that it is to proceed with its plans to open that major theme park under development at its Highlands integrated resort in...
Dec 26, 2018
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Luna Park Sydney wins planning battle to allow addition of new rides
The operators of Luna Park Sydney are looking forward to being able to add new attractions at the harbourside landmark following a recent change in NSW Planning and Environment...
Dec 21, 2018
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CATO to stage crisis management forum for tourism stakeholders
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has today announced that it will convene a Crisis Management Conference in Sydney on Thursday 21st February 2019. In this one-day...
Dec 21, 2018
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Wests Tigers Chief Executive Justin Pascoe and Cronulla Sharks Coach Shane Flanagan deregistered by the NRL
The NRL has announced that it intends to cancel the registration of Wests Tigers Chief Executive Justin Pascoe and Cronulla Sharks Coach Shane Flanagan as a result of two...
Dec 18, 2018
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Activists target Dreamworld in ongoing animal rights protest
Queensland Police were yesterday called to Dreamworld after more than a dozen animal rights activists attempted to enter the Gold Coast theme park protesting animal captivation....
Dec 16, 2018
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Animal activists disrupt Sea World dolphin and seal shows
Sea World has been forced to cancel two of its performing dolphin shows and a seal show during a dramatic day which saw groups of animal rights activists invading pools at the...
Dec 14, 2018
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Western Australian Government introduces legislation to combat ticket scalping
Ticket scalping legislation to restrict the resale of tickets for entertainment and sport events has been introduced to the Western Australia Parliament. The Ticket Scalping...
Dec 13, 2018
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