News: Legal
Man accused of punching teenage rugby league referee avoids jail
A rugby league official who punched a teenage referee earlier this year has avoided a jail term after pleading guilty to the offence Jucy Talau, aged 34, was this week sentenced...
Aug 22, 2016
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Burqini creator defends swimwear against French beach ban
A ban on women wearing burqini swimsuits at a number of French beaches has thrust Sydney-based fashion designer Aheda Zanetti into the international media spotlight. With...
Aug 21, 2016
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Pokémon Go players banned from accessing Melbourne golf course
Pokémon Go players trying to gather characters at Melbourne’s Glen Waverley Golf Course have been creating problems for golfers, leading the Monash City Council to ban...
Aug 20, 2016
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Sydney personal trainer sentenced to minimum five year jail term for drug dealing
A Sydney personal trainer caught dealing commercial quantities of drugs has been sentenced to a minimum of five years prison. Former Bondi Junction Fitness First Platinum...
Aug 18, 2016
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Fitness
ExerciseNZ issues health and safety guide for fitness operators
The Exercise Association of New Zealand has issued a 60-page health and safety guide which it is available free to members. Introducing the Health and Safety Considerations...
Aug 18, 2016
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Coroner finds 2014 Watermarc drowning death was preventable
The Victorian Coroner has found the drowning of an Indian student at a public swimming pool in Melbourne two years ago was avoidable. Following an inquest into the drowning...
Aug 18, 2016
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Aquatics
Singapore firms warned over 'unauthorised' promotions involving Olympic gold medallist Schooling
Singaporean companies trying to cash in on the euphoria over local swimmer Joseph Schooling's Olympic gold medal have been told to stop unauthorised commercial campaigns....
Aug 18, 2016
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Boxing deaths prompt Queensland inquiry into combat sport safety
The Queensland Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry will investigate how to improve the safety of combat sports in the state, after the deaths of two young male...
Aug 17, 2016
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Singapore Sports Hub partner fined for ‘grave misconduct’
Consistel, a partner of the Singapore Sports Hub is under police investigations and has been fined S$300,000 for falsifying documents and failing to seek approval from the...
Aug 17, 2016
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Ticketing
South China Morning Post reports on 'the dark side' of Hong Kong’s fitness industry
Respected Hong Kong newspaper the South China Morning Post has revealed how sales tactics at city’s gyms have come under fire for misleading and intimidating customers. In a...
Aug 16, 2016
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Fitness
Stage Safety consultancy calls for updating of Australian Entertainment Safety advice resources
Entertainment industry safety consultants Stage Safety are advocating for the compilation of an Australian Entertainment Safety Resource Guide – and have announced a crowd...
Aug 12, 2016
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Entertainment
Time Running Out for Businesses to review contracts for unfair terms
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair Dr Michael Schaper says that he is concerned that many sectors remain unprepared for changes coming into...
Aug 10, 2016
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Fitness
Fair Work Ombudsman steps in to stop Canberra gym underpaying personal trainer
A qualified personal trainer in Canberra who questioned his pay packet has been back-paid $9,800 and helped to ensure his workmates are now paid correctly. The Fair Work...
Aug 7, 2016
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Fitness
NSW Police investigate further NRL match-fixing allegations
NSW Police are reportedly investigating a fresh match fixing scandal in the NRL. Channel Seven reported the round seven clash between the Manly Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels at...
Aug 5, 2016
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Adventure World to sue fireworks company over fire that destroyed landmark castle
Perth theme park Adventure World is reportedly suing the fireworks company whose products allegedly sparked a $1 million fire at the theme park’s landmark castle tower three...
Aug 4, 2016
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Festival gatecrasher jailed over 'cowardly attack' on security guard
A teenager who gatecrashed the Perth leg of this year’s Good Life Festival has been jailed for eight months for kicking a security guard in the head at the youth music event....
Aug 3, 2016
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Kuwait loses Swiss court challenge against IOC ban
A Swiss Court has dismissed a US$1 billion lawsuit from the Kuwaiti Government against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over its suspension from the from Rio 2016....
Aug 3, 2016
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Australian Olympic Committee loses Telstra 'ambush marketing' case in Federal Court
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has lost its Federal Court case against Telstra over its 'I go to Rio' Olympic marketing campaign. The AOC took Telstra, a former sponsor,...
Aug 1, 2016
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Saudi authorities conflicted over playing Pokémon Go at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
The Pokémon Go phenomena is reportedly creating challenges at Saudi Arabia and Islam’s holiest location, with people spotted playing the game outside the gates of the Grand...
Aug 1, 2016
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Tough Mudder creator slams Australian red tape
Will Dean, founder and Chief Executive of Tough Mudder, has shared his frustration over operating adventure and obstacle races in Australia - contrasting Australians being the...
Jul 30, 2016
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Recreation
Confusion surrounds franchising operations of Gold's Gym in Australia
Having recently opened its latest franchised fitness club at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, confusion surrounds the status of Gold’s Gyms operations in Australia with Master Franchisee...
Jul 29, 2016
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Industry alliance launches legal challenge to greyhound racing ban
An alliance of greyhound racing industry interest has launched a legal challenge to the NSW Government’s ban on the sport. Having previously announced that it would not have...
Jul 28, 2016
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Palace Cinemas pays ACCC penalty over online booking fees
The Palace Cinemas chain has paid a penalty of $10,800 after being issued with an infringement notice by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), as a result...
Jul 20, 2016
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Ticketing
NSW Government Sacks Parramatta Eels Board
Stating that "the club's board had ceased to be effective as a governing body", the NSW Government has sacked the Parramatta Leagues Club board and appointed an administrator....
Jul 19, 2016
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Hospitality