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AFL’s Hawthorn FC reveals new Reconciliation Action Plan
Looking to provide “leadership” in the sport, AFL club Hawthorn has released an updated Reconciliation Action Plan. Accused of unlawful discrimination in an ABC report in 2022...
Aug 20, 2024
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Auditor General spotlights the failure of NSW to protect its threatened species
According to the NSW environmental organisation, the Nature Conservation Council, the NSW Auditor General this week released an audit highlighting the pathetic protection NSW...
Aug 16, 2024
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Environment
Coroner hears that 'significant failings' led to 2020 child drowning death at remote Northern Territory swimming pool
The Northern Territory Coroner has found "significant failings" contributed to the drowning death of a toddler in a remote public pool 530 kilometres from Alice Springs while he...
Aug 16, 2024
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Canberra event manager guilty of stealing $70,000 to feed gambling addiction
Canberra event manager Luke Lowes has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing over $70,000 from his employed to fuel a gambling...
Aug 13, 2024
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Consumer Protection WA reissues ticket scalping alert for UFC event at Perth’s RAC Arena
Due to the popularity of the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 305) event at Perth’s RAC Arena on 18th August, Consumer Protection WA has reissued a ticket scalping...
Aug 12, 2024
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Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition
Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun...
Aug 8, 2024
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Conservation organisation calls for stronger laws to protect Australia's threatened species
As Australia's list of threatened species continues to grow with eight animals and five plants added in the last month, the Australian Conservation Foundation is calling for...
Aug 6, 2024
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Environment
Balanced Body distributor HF Industries destroys counterfeit Pilates equipment
Amid ever rising interest in Pilates in Australia and New Zealand and a growing demand for related equipment, a market for fake and counterfeit products has emerged in recent...
Aug 1, 2024
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Fitness
Future Sounds Asia sues ‘The 1975’ for $3.76 million over 'gay kiss' and cancelled music festival
British pop-rock band ‘The 1975’ are being sued for $3.76 million by Future Sounds Asia - the organisers of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival – over a 'gay kiss' which caused the...
Aug 1, 2024
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Ignite Fitness Business Summit 2024 sells out
Organiser Mel Tempest has advised that this Friday’s Ignite Fitness Business Summit has sold out while just a handful of delegate places remain for the pioneering Ignite Women’s...
Jul 29, 2024
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Fair Work Commission changes Fixed Term Contract for Live Performance Award
Under the Live Performance Award, more performers can now be employed under fixed term contracts. What's changed The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has varied the Live...
Jul 17, 2024
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Australian Koala Foundation urges repeal of outdated Regional Forest Act 2002
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has today released new research revealing the stronghold the logging industry across Australia continues to have on our political leaders....
Jul 15, 2024
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Environment
Bob Carr among new appointments to the Australian Heritage Council
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of five members to the Australian Heritage Council. The appointments include: a new chair, Bob Carr, former NSW Premier...
Jul 10, 2024
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Western Australian Government warns over ticket scalping risk for Perth's sellout UFC 305
The popularity of the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 305) event at Perth’s RAC Arena on 18th August has led the Western Australian Government to issue a warning...
Jul 4, 2024
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Football NSW hits Western Sydney Wanderers with fine and loss of points after NPL match incidents
Fans of the Western Sydney Wanderers have been banned from attending matches in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition for the rest of the season as part of a...
Jul 3, 2024
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Parramatta's night-time economy to benefit from 24/7 opening opportunities
Under new Late Night Trading development controls approved by Parramatta Council last week, businesses in Parramatta's CBD will be able to apply to operate 24/7 as the City...
Jul 1, 2024
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Western Australia ban on single-use plastic coffee cups not without controversy
Western Australia has banned single-use plastics and lids as part of the second stage of the state’s ‘Plan for Plastics’ program. The ban will be implemented with a...
Jun 30, 2024
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NSW Government announces soundproofing grants for live music venues
Aiming to rebuild Sydney’s night-time economy through the support of live music venues, the NSW Government had today announced that 77 venues will receive grants of up to...
Jun 30, 2024
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Newcastle City Council praises bravery of Museum staff after knife incident
The City of Newcastle has released a statement applauding the bravery and professionalism of staff at its Newcastle Museum after a man armed with knives and tactical equipment...
Jun 26, 2024
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Investigators detail how hackers allegedly gained access to Ticketmaster data
The alleged hack into Ticketmaster's database that is understood to have impacted hundreds of millions of customers of the Live Nation subsidiary around the world is understood...
Jun 25, 2024
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Ticketing
Sport Integrity Australia completes assessment of alleged misconduct in AFL’s approach to illicit drugs
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) has advised that it has finalised its assessment of statements referenced in Federal Parliament by Andrew Wilkie MP alleging the AFL were...
Jun 25, 2024
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Anti-Corruption Commission will not investigate Tourism Australia expenses scandal
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed it will not launch a probe into three staff at Tourism Australia who were sacked for charging the organisation for...
Jun 23, 2024
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Queensland Government reclaims Double Island lease
Control of a Great Barrier Reef island has been returned to the Queensland Government after its Hong Kong-based owner was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions....
Jun 22, 2024
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Perth gym owner pleads guilty after faking own death
Western Australia gym owner Karen Salkilld has admitted to fraud charges after orchestrating an elaborate scheme to fake her own death for an insurance payout exceeding...
Jun 21, 2024
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Fitness