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Western Force rugby union brand to return in 2018
A Western Force rugby union team could be back in action by as early as April next year after RugbyWA was handed back the franchise's licence and intellectual property. RugbyWA...
Dec 7, 2017
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FFA Board avoids dismissal as FIFA agrees to lead stakeholder negotiations
Football Federation Australia Chairman Steven Lowy has avoided dismissal and a takeover of the local game after world governing body FIFA agreed to lead bitterly divided...
Dec 7, 2017
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State-sponsored doping program sees Russia banned from PyeongChang Winter Olympics
Russia’s Olympic Committee has been banned from the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and ordered to pay US$15 million in costs after making what the International Olympic...
Dec 4, 2017
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Reform model rejected at FFA Congress: potential that FIFA will administer football in Australia
Football Federation Australia's proposed reform of its Congress model has been rejected by member associations today in Sydney. The final resolution at the Annual General...
Nov 30, 2017
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ACT Government passes legislation to ban greyhound racing
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a controversial bill to ban greyhound racing. Set to be introduced from May next year, the legislation will the ACT become the first...
Nov 29, 2017
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Indian national park gives rangers shoot-to-kill powers in bid to protect endangered rhinoceros
A national park in north eastern India is enjoying remarkable success in conserving the population of the endangered Indian one-horned rhinoceros since having been given powers...
Nov 25, 2017
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Leading academic calls on music venues and festival organisers to tackle sexual violence
Music venues and festival organisers should take steps to prevent sexual harassment and assault on their premises, and foster a culture that doesn’t support such behaviour,...
Nov 24, 2017
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Qatar’s World Cup back in the spotlight at US FIFA trial
Testimony of a star witness in a courtroom in the USA has revealed new allegations of Qatari wrongdoing in its bid to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup. The allegations by Alejandro...
Nov 21, 2017
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Live Performance Australia welcomes consultation on ticket reselling
Live Performance Australia has welcomed the release of a consultation paper by the Commonwealth Treasury on ticket reselling. Commenting on the consultation, Live Performance...
Nov 19, 2017
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RedBalloon fined over excessive credit card charges
Online leisure experience and gift retailer RedBalloon has paid $43,200 in penalties following the issue of four infringement notices by the Australian Competition and Consumer...
Nov 18, 2017
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Western Force legal loss leads RugbyWA to enter voluntary administration
Having revealed that it cannot afford to pay legal costs being sought over two failed legal attempts to save the Western Force Super League franchise, RugbyWA is to enter...
Nov 16, 2017
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Australian Government begins ticket scalping consultation
A nationwide consultation process to combat ticket scalping and protect Australian concert-goers and live sport lovers has been announced by Federal Small Business Minister...
Nov 16, 2017
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Charged with indecency, swim coach Scott Volkers allowed to keep passport
At a hearing in a Queensland court over five indecent treatment of a child charges, swim coach Scott Volkers has had his bail conditions revised, allowing him to keep his...
Nov 13, 2017
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Child’s death leads to suspension of junior drag racing in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has moved to suspend junior drag racing in Western Australia pending the outcome of a Police investigation into the death of an eight-year-old...
Nov 12, 2017
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Gamblers urged to watch out for Melbourne Cup scams
As many Australians prepare to have a punt on the Melbourne Cup today, authorities are warning people to look out for scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's...
Nov 6, 2017
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OneMusic Australia looks to implement new licence scheme for fitness providers
Newly established music licensing body OneMusic Australia is to implement a new scheme that takes into account the way in which the fitness industry has diversified since the...
Nov 5, 2017
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Former Lorna Jane staff member loses damages claim
A woman who was suing active wear retail company Lorna Jane has lost her claim for damages in a Brisbane court. Former employee Amy Louise Robinson sought more than $570,000 for...
Nov 2, 2017
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Australia’s state theatre companies condemn sexual harassment
In the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the global entertainment industry, the Confederation of Australian State Theatres (CAST) has released a joint...
Nov 2, 2017
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Saudi Arabia to allow women to attend stadium-based sport
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will allow women into three sports stadiums for the first time from 2018, in a landmark move that would open up the previously male-only venues to...
Oct 29, 2017
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NSW Police find 'no evidence' of match-fixing in NRL
Following a two-year investigation into allegations of match fixing within the NRL, NSW Police will not press criminal charges despite saying they found evidence of illegal...
Oct 26, 2017
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Dreamworld marks ride tragedy anniversary with quiet staff commemoration
Marking the one year anniversary of the incident that led to four fatalities on its Thunder River Rapids ride, about 200 Dreamworld staff yesterday gathered for a commemorative...
Oct 25, 2017
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AFL launches probe into topless photo scandal
The AFL Integrity Unit has taken up an investigation into the Richmond FC photo scandal after Victoria Police closed its inquiry earlier this week. As reported by AFL.com.au ,...
Oct 25, 2017
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Australian Olympic Committee fails in appeal over Rio ambush marketing case
The Australian Olympic Committee has expressed its disappointment after the Full Court of the Federal Court yesterday (25th October) dismissed its appeal against a ruling...
Oct 25, 2017
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Queensland Police say no staff should be prosecuted over 2016 Dreamworld deaths
Queensland Police have recommended no criminal charges be laid over the October 2016 Dreamworld ride disaster, although park employees and the Gold Coast theme park’s owners...
Oct 21, 2017
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