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Key industry communicators to present at first ever industry summit
Australia’s first ever event focusing on enhancing communication and marketing activities across all sectors of the leisure industry is to be addressed by leading industry...
Jul 5, 2017
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand announces new Chief Executive
Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has announced the appointment of Nick Paterson as its new Chief Executive, effective from 31st July, replacing long-standing Chief Executive...
Jul 5, 2017
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AOC’s Mike Tancred given $125,000 bonus despite bullying allegations
Four months after bullying allegations surrounding Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Media Director Mike Tancred were raised, AOC President John Coates has reportedly promised...
Jul 4, 2017
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Three men banned from all Queensland stadiums for two years
Three men accused of harassing and verbally abusing a group of women during the Pacquiao v Horn WBO welterweight world title bout at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Sunday have...
Jul 3, 2017
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ACT Government to ban greyhound racing
The ACT Government has announced that greyhound racing will be banned in Canberra at the end of next financial year. Despite an independent report finding no evidence of live...
Jun 29, 2017
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Industry Summit to equip professionals with essential communication skills
Australia’s first ever leisure industry communication and marketing event aims to equip businesses, organisations and professionals in communicating more effectively with their...
Jun 29, 2017
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Australia slammed in FIFA report on World Cup bidding
The release of a report into the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 football World Cup tournaments has been highly critical of the conduct of Football Federation Australia (FFA). The...
Jun 27, 2017
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ICSS establishes anti-corruption unit to back sports industry investigations
As part of its commitment to help safeguard sport and to meet the growing demand for independent investigations, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced...
Jun 26, 2017
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China jails Australian Crown Resorts staff for promoting gambling
19 Crown Resorts staff, including three Australians, have pleaded guilty to 'gambling crimes' at a court in the Chinese city of Shanghai. Australian Jason O’Connor was sentenced...
Jun 26, 2017
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Former AFL star charged with assault at junior game
In a further example of 'ugly parent syndrome' at youth sport, former North Melbourne AFL star Glenn Archer has been charged with assault after an incident at a junior football...
Jun 26, 2017
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Bill Pulver to remain at ARU as Super Rugby team still faces axe
Having offered to step aside prior to today's Emergency General Meeting, Australian Rugby Union Chief Executive Bill Pulver is to remain in his job. The meeting, which came...
Jun 20, 2017
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Tasmanian youths apprehended after Zap gym burglaries
Two teenagers have been arrested after burglaries at four Zip Fitness clubs in Tasmania this week. Zap gyms at New Norfolk, Claremont, North Hobart and Glenorchy were burgled...
Jun 15, 2017
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YMCA Victoria moves to correct underpayment of aquatic facility staff
Having conducted a review of payments made to its aquatics staff, YMCA Victoria has advised that it has “identified an error in our remuneration of some staff, specifically some...
Jun 15, 2017
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Queensland tennis player charged with match-fixing at ATP Challenger tournament
Brisbane-based tennis professional Isaac Frost has been charged with facilitating match-fixing at an ATP Challenger tournament in Victoria last year. 28-year-old Frost appeared...
Jun 14, 2017
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Mike Tancred apologises for threatening former AOC Chief Executive
Mike Tancred, the Australian Olympic Committee’s long-time Media Director, has admitted using threatening behaviour towards the organisation’s former Chief Executive Fiona De...
Jun 13, 2017
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Fully-paid scholarships available for Venue Management School Graduate Institute
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced that, for the first time, its Venue Management School will be offering three fully-paid scholarships to...
Jun 11, 2017
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Deborah Thomas departs Ardent Leisure
Ardent Leisure has abruptly cut ties with its Chief Executive, Deborah Thomas, who will now not be taking up a new role of Chief Customer Officer within the troubled group. The...
Jun 10, 2017
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Tongan Government firm on withdrawl from 2019 Pacific Games hosting
Despite efforts from the Pacific Games Council (PGC) and neighbouring nations the Government of Tonga has this week confirmed that it will definitely not host the 2019 Pacific...
Jun 8, 2017
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Adelaide ratepayers to meet Soundwave’s $75,000 debt
City of Adelaide ratepayers have been left to foot a $75,000 bill after a decision was made to waive a debt owed to it by the now-defunct Soundwave festival. Last held in...
Jun 6, 2017
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Fitness Australia brings industry stakeholders together on key issues
With a range of significant issues set to impact the industry, Fitness Australia last week brought a diverse array of key stakeholders together at an extraordinary meeting. In a...
Jun 5, 2017
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Former NSW events minister ‘Sir Lunchalot’ jailed for 10 years
Ian Macdonald, one time NSW Minister for Major Events, has been jailed for 10 years and must serve at least seven years, having been found guilty of misconduct in public office...
Jun 5, 2017
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AOC Media Director Mike Tancred cleared of bullying
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Media Director Mike Tancred has been cleared of a bullying allegation but will be "severely reprimanded" for his conduct towards the AOC's...
May 31, 2017
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Cronulla Sharks Chairman Damian Keogh resigns from board after pleading guilty to cocaine possession
Cronulla Sharks Chairman Damian Keogh has announced his resignation from the NRL club's board after he was handed an 18-month good behaviour bond in a Sydney court for...
May 29, 2017
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Ride owners plead guilty to safety breaches in Royal Adelaide Show death trial
The owners of an amusement ride that flung a young girl to her death at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show have pleaded guilty to failing to maintain the ride in a safe condition in...
May 29, 2017
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