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FINA partners with national anti-doping organisations ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics
The Australian Sport Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), world swimming governing body FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) and 14 other leading national anti-doping...
Jul 17, 2016
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Herbalife to restructure after settlement of pyramid scheme allegations
Global nutritional supplement company Herbalife will pay a US$200 million fine and restructure its business as a result of a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finding that it...
Jul 16, 2016
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Australian Olympic Committee slams Telstra over 'misleading advertisements'
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is taking Telstra to the Federal Court over allegations its advertisements are misleading and suggest the telecommunications company is a...
Jul 15, 2016
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AIS helping protect athletes from cybercrime
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has joined forces with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to help more than 2000 of the country’s top athletes be aware of the pitfalls...
Jul 10, 2016
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Uncertain future for NSW greyhound tracks after racing ban
The NSW Government’s announcement that it will shut down greyhound racing as of July next year means that more than 30 greyhound tracks face an uncertain future. The NSW...
Jul 9, 2016
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NRL ratifies Parramatta Eels salary cap sanctions
The NRL has confirmed that it will impose a 12-point competition penalty for the Parramatta Eels, as well as imposing a $1 million fine and the deregistration of five board...
Jul 8, 2016
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ACT to follow NSW with greyhound racing ban
The Australian Capital Territory will follow the lead of the NSW Government in banning greyhound racing. Following the announcement yesterday (7th July) by NSW Premier Mike...
Jul 7, 2016
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Ekka free to ban safety inspection company being prosecuted over Royal Adelaide Show ride death
A safety inspection company being prosecuted over the death of a child who was flung from a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014 can be banned from certifying rides at the...
Jul 7, 2016
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NSW Government to ban greyhound racing from July 2017
In the wake of overwhelming evidence of animal cruelty, including mass greyhound killings and live baiting, the NSW Government has announced that greyhound racing will be banned...
Jul 7, 2016
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Agreement advances unity for futsal in NSW
With futsal in NSW having been administered by several different bodies over recent years, NSW Futsal has agreed to be affiliated with state sporting organisation. In a historic...
Jul 6, 2016
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Owners of ride in Royal Adelaide Show fatality ‘exposed’ riders to serious harm
The owners of the AirMaxx 360 ride which was involved in a fatal incident at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show ride failed to ensure they had the right minimum height requirements...
Jul 4, 2016
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Kuwait sues IOC for $1 billion over Olympic ban
The Government of Kuwait has filed a lawsuit against the the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for more than US$1 billion in damages following the Olympic body’s banning of...
Jul 3, 2016
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Cricketers association helps players recover Indian Cricket League remuneration from 2009
Following the failure of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) event in 2009, a lengthy legal process to recover player payments has finally been resolved. The Federation of...
Jun 26, 2016
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Sutherland rugby league management stifles public comment after assault on teenage referee
The aftermath of a 34-year old trainer allegedly punching a 16-year-old referee during an under-12s rugby league game at the weekend has seen the Cronulla Sutherland Junior...
Jun 21, 2016
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Sportscraft hit with Australian Competition and Consumer Commission penalties over refunds policy
Sports retailer APG & Co Pty Ltd, trading as Sportscraft (Sportscraft), has paid penalties totalling $21,600 after being issued with two infringement notices by the Australian...
Jun 19, 2016
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Ride owners charged over Royal Adelaide Show fatality
The owners of a ride from which a young girl was flung, causing fatal injuries, at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014 have been charged. Adelene Leong was visiting from Malaysia...
Jun 15, 2016
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Disneyland Shanghai draws a million visitors prior to opening
In advance of its scheduled opening on 16th June, the Shanghai Disney Resort has already welcomed nearly one million visitors. Since the park opened its subway stop on 26th...
Jun 11, 2016
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Fitness Australia launches online risk management education program
Fitness Australia has introduced two new risk management education sessions through iLearn, the evidence-based online learning platform, to registered fitness professionals and...
Jun 6, 2016
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Hong Kong Consumer Council slams California Fitness for aggressive sales practices
Hong Kong-based gym chain California Fitness has been named and criticised by the Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) for deploying intimidation and misleading sales practices to...
Jun 2, 2016
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NSW Police to investigate NRL match-fixing allegations
With NSW Police to investigate allegations of match-fixing during the 2015 National Rugby League season, NRL Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has said anyone found to have...
Jun 2, 2016
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V8 Supercars cancel inaugural Kuala Lumpur race
V8 Supercars planned 2016 race in Kuala Lumpur has been cancelled, apparently due to an ongoing legal dispute involving the Malaysian promoters of the event. Part of a four year...
Jun 1, 2016
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Disney looks to protect IP after characters seen at new Wanda World
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly ready to take action to protect its intellectual property rights after performers dressed as Snow White and Captain America were sighted at...
May 30, 2016
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ASCTA takes back control of Swim Australia
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has taken back control of its Swim Australia brand and swim school network, having not renewed the contact of...
May 30, 2016
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Adelaide Zoo closes after botched robbery of gift shop ATM
Adelaide Zoo was forced to close today (Friday 27th May) after would-be thieves blew up an ATM at the gift shop. A security patrol found the front of the ATM on Plane Tree Drive...
May 27, 2016
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