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Shane Warne Foundation cleared of unlawful conduct but ends fundraising
The Shane Warne Foundation has been cleared of any unlawful conduct by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) after the watchdog investigated the charity over its finances. CAV said it...
Jan 11, 2017
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The accommodation sharing economy is here
Tourism and leisure industry lawyer Anthony J Cordato explains how how Airbnb is empowering boutique hotels and bed and breakfasts to build their business Hotel chains and large...
Jan 7, 2017
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Paul Sadler Swimland forced to take action on staff underpayments
The Paul Sadler Swimland franchise, which provides 30,000 swimming lessons a week, has reportedly been caught underpaying hundreds of young instructors over six years. A Fairfax...
Dec 29, 2016
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Ticketmaster accused of facilitating scalping at Big Bash League Gabba sellout
Official ticketing agency Ticketmaster is being accused of facilitating ticket scalping with seats to Friday night’s sold-out Big Bash League match at Brisbane’s The Gabba being...
Dec 29, 2016
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GO Health Clubs bans bodybuilder for life after mocking of elderly exerciser
Leading Queensland fitness group GO Health Clubs has banned one of its members for life after he shared a video via social media of himself mocking an elderly woman attempting...
Dec 29, 2016
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Christmas revellers dump 15 tonnes of litter at Sydney’s Coogee Beach
Coogee Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs has banned alcohol for the rest of the summer after a Christmas Day revellers left about 15 tonnes of garbage across the beach and...
Dec 28, 2016
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Drowning inquest finding shows Sydney's Vivid Festival risk assessment 'fundamentally flawed'
A risk assessment for Sydney's Vivid Festival in 2014 was "fundamentally flawed", an inquest into the drowning death of an Irishman during the event has found. Brendan Hickey,...
Dec 22, 2016
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Thieves target Broome's tropical gardens for exotic plants
Plant thefts are costing Shire of Broome ratepayers thousands of dollars a year and leaving gardens pockmarked with holes. The resort town in the north of Western Australia,...
Dec 16, 2016
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APRA and PPCA agree unified music licensing system
Australian music rights management organisations APRA AMCOS and the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a...
Dec 15, 2016
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Court told sport and recreation manager defrauded Ballarat Council of more than $130,000
A former Ballarat Council manager allegedly defrauded the city of $130,610 with the help of his partner, and solicited thousands of dollars in secret commissions, court...
Dec 15, 2016
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Non-Compliance in attractions and entertainment has its costs
In the wake of the deaths of four people on an amusement ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in October and potential legal action facing those who may be deemed...
Dec 14, 2016
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New Zealand introduces updated playground standards
Standards New Zealand has introduced a new standard for playground equipment and surfacing - updating the earlier 2004 version. NZS 5828:2015 Playground equipment and surfacing...
Dec 11, 2016
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Union launched for swimming teachers and lifeguards
As a result of aquatic facility employees, including swimming teachers and lifeguards, raising concerns about their working conditions, in particular the underpayment of wages,...
Dec 11, 2016
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Tennis Australia strengthens integrity measures ahead of Australian Open
Tennis Australia has announced a range of new integrity measures, including a ramped up National Integrity Unit, designed to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming summer of...
Dec 10, 2016
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ASTM International to release standard for waterpark conveyor belts
United States-based standards authority ASTM International has announced that it is to release the world’s first standard for waterpark conveyor belts. ASTM International’s...
Dec 6, 2016
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Overseas authorities introduce anti ticket scalping legislation
With concern over secondary ticketing websites purchasing and reselling tickets for popular sporting events and upcoming performances by acts such as Adele, Jerry Seinfield,...
Dec 6, 2016
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adidas ends IAAF sponsorship, ASICS steps in
Global sportswear manufacturer adidas has ended its 11-year partnership deal with world athletics body the IAAF three years early - reportedly due to doping and corruption...
Dec 4, 2016
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Research shows commercial sunbed ban would have minimal impact on jobs
A ban on sunbed services in New Zealand would help reduce skin cancer rates while, contrary to claims by sunbed salons, would only have a minimal impact on businesses and jobs,...
Dec 3, 2016
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Wellness
CLM’s Marketing Manager acknowledged as emerging recreation leader
Among a series of awards presented to Community Leisure Management (CLM) at the recent New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) 2016 Awards, the company’s Marketing Manager Tom...
Dec 1, 2016
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US waterpark to tear down slide responsible for child fatality
With a heightened global focus on amusement ride safety, a US waterpark is to dismantle what had been the world’s tallest water slide, on which a boy was decapitated in August....
Nov 29, 2016
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Stolen pygmy marmosets recovered and returned to Symbio Wildlife Park
Three rare pygmy marmosets, stolen from the Symbio Wildlife Park on Friday, have been recovered and are being returned to the NSW attraction. 10 year-old Gomez was found earlier...
Nov 28, 2016
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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner warns against dealings with gym operator FIT 'n' GO
The NSW Fair Trading Commissioner has issued a public warning not to deal with fitness operator, FIT 'n' GO which operates from a facility at the Hills Sports High School in the...
Nov 28, 2016
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Gold Coast theme parks hit by safety fears
The tragic deaths of four people at Dreamworld last month has led to a drop in visitor numbers at attractions across the Gold Coast. With Dreamworld still closed, Village...
Nov 20, 2016
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Sportswear supplier BLK enters receivership
BLK, the apparel and sportswear manufacturer which has contracts with AFL, NRL and A-League clubs has reportedly gone into receivership. The collapse of the apparel firm will...
Nov 15, 2016
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