News: Legal
Runaway Bay Sport Centre appointment court case abandoned
The trial of a former Education Queensland executive accused of putting pressure on the Managing Director of the Gold Coast’s Runaway Bay Sport and Leadership Excellence Centre...
Aug 14, 2017
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City of Greater Geraldton uses microchipping to deter tree thieves
The City of Greater Geraldton has taken the unusual step of microchipping expensive plants, after thieves recently made off with two Grass Trees worth $300 each. As reported in...
Aug 13, 2017
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Parks
LPA releases guide to help consumers avoid ticketing scams
With the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warning that online scams are costing Australians $300 million a year, a sizeable proportion of which are for fake...
Aug 7, 2017
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Canberra Railway Museum exhibits auctioned after liquidation
After a last-ditch bid to save the Canberra Railway Museum was rejected by liquidators many of its exhibits were sold at auction this week. The auction saw around 100 people...
Aug 5, 2017
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Federal Sports Minister launches review into integrity of Australian sport
Federal Sports Minister Greg Hunt has announced that renowned corruption busting judge James Wood QC has been appointed to lead a specific review into the integrity of...
Aug 5, 2017
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QPAC urges patrons to be cautious when buying tickets from unauthorised sellers
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), and qtix, QPAC’s ticketing entity, are warning the public to be cautious when purchasing tickets for events via alternative online...
Aug 2, 2017
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Cricket Australia and players' union reach landmark pay deal
The long-running disagreement between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association over new employment contracts is over. The dispute, which has seen Australia's...
Aug 1, 2017
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New Zealand to drug test high school rugby teams
In a move to address concerns about doping infiltrating rugby union at a junior level, Drug Free Sport New Zealand has announced that it will roll out drug testing of leading...
Jul 29, 2017
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Wellness
Ballarat Council Sport and Recreation Manager pleads guilty in fraud case
Former Ballarat Council Sport and Recreational Manager Lukas Peter Carey and his wife have pleaded guilty to series of fraud offences relating to his work at the Council. Carey...
Jul 26, 2017
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Consultants
Upcoming study to reveal that 35% of athletes believe matches at their level are fixed
Preliminary results from a forthcoming research report by the FIX the FIXING program will show the growing concerns athletes have about match-fixing in their sport, as well as...
Jul 26, 2017
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Queensland Museum Chief Executive Suzanne Miller stands down after fraud charge
Suzanne Miller, Chief Executive of the Queensland Museum and Queensland's Chief Scientist, has stepped down from her role having been arrested and charged with fraud. Miller,...
Jul 25, 2017
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Attractions
KX Pilates makes a stand on sham contracting
In the wake of the liability dilemma surrounding a hospitalised client of Snap Fitness and a contracted personal trainer, fitness franchise KX Pilates has announced that all its...
Jul 21, 2017
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Fitness
Summit delegates to be equipped with skills to communicate in a crisis
Effective communication in a crisis or emergency scenario is to be one of the key themes at the upcoming Leisure Industry Communication and Marketing Summit and Awards. At some...
Jul 20, 2017
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Second buyer joins Wanda asset sale as expansion hit by Chinese foreign investment halt
The Dalian Wanda group’s expansion plans are set to be impacted by a restriction on funding for six key foreign investments placed by Chinese banks. The entertainment and real...
Jul 19, 2017
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NSW Government moves towards halting of ticket bots
NSW Fair Trading Minister Matt Kean has pledged to halt ticket scalping technology, outlining plans to ban the use of automated bots to buy large quantities of event and concert...
Jul 19, 2017
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Warning that resold and scalped Commonwealth Games tickets will be cancelled
The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) is warning that Games tickets available on resale websites are not real. With ticket scalpers and resellers already...
Jul 18, 2017
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Pressure on as Freshwater Rescue Plan gains support
The campaign for better water quality in New Zealand’s lakes, rivers and streams is continuing to gather support, with organisations representing half a million members and...
Jul 18, 2017
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Environment
Report show multiple WorkSafe Victoria safety improvement notices slapped on carnival rides
WorkSafe Victoria has applied safety improvement notices on carnival rides including the St Kilda Festival, Rosebud Carnival, Warrnambool Showgrounds and popular Chinese New...
Jul 17, 2017
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Royal Adelaide Show ride owners fined $157,000 over child's death, but unlikely to pay up
The owners of a Royal Adelaide Show ride on which an eight-year-old child died have been fined $157,500, however, it is unlikely they will ever pay. Eight-year-old Adelene Leong...
Jul 12, 2017
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Former Parramatta Eels Chief Executive gets good behaviour bond in NRL salary cap scandal
Scott Seward, the former Chief Executive of the Parramatta Eels NRL club has been handed a two-year good behaviour bond for his role in the rugby league club's salary cap...
Jul 12, 2017
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Tennis Australia strengthens safeguarding children measures
Tennis Australia has embarked on an education and information campaign aimed at strengthening safeguarding children measures across the country. The campaign is part of Tennis...
Jul 11, 2017
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Snap Fitness claim it is not responsible for PT’s actions in negligence lawsuit
Leading 24/7 gym group Snap Fitness has claimed it is not responsible for the actions of one of its personal trainers in a negligence lawsuit filed after a client ended up in...
Jul 9, 2017
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AFL Diversity Manager Ali Fahour steps down following striking incident
The AFL's Head of Multicultural and Indigenous Partnerships, Ali Fahour, has resigned from his position after having receiving a lifetime ban from playing or officiating in any...
Jul 7, 2017
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South African tour cancelled as Cricket Australia pay dispute continues
Cricket Australia have confirmed the cancellation of the Australia A cricket team tour of South Africa, due to start next week, after failing to reach an agreement with the...
Jul 6, 2017
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