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ASADA Chief Executive Aurora Andruska to quit as doping probe continues
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) Chief Executive Aurora Andruska is to quit her role, deciding not to seek another term in office when her current contract...
Feb 19, 2014
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Qatar commits to new welfare standards for FIFA World Cup 2022 workers
The organising committee for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has promised that contractors who build its stadiums will be held to high standards on the welfare of migrant workers,...
Feb 16, 2014
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National Gallery of Australia begins legal action over 'stolen statue'
The National Gallery of Australia has launched legal action in New York after discovering it paid $5.6 million ($US5 million) for a statue that had allegedly been stolen. The...
Feb 14, 2014
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International Olympic Committee lifts India suspension
A ban on India's Olympic Association (IOA) has been lifted, allowing the country to return to the Olympic fold and Indian athletes to compete under their own flag at the current...
Feb 12, 2014
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Queensland racing inquiry finds industry plagued with problems
The Queensland Racing Commission of Inquiry has found the industry was plagued with serious management failures and has recommended a number of former board members and senior...
Feb 10, 2014
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Dave Smith leads rugby league into a new era
With registrations for junior winter sports commencing this weekend and competition between the football codes as keen as ever, rugby league is seen to be in a robust state as...
Feb 9, 2014
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Tourism operators disappointed by Great Barrier Reef dredging decision
Great Barrier Reef tour operators say a Federal Government decision to allow the dumping of dredge spoil near the reef's marine park area will affect the region's tourism...
Feb 3, 2014
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Former judge hired to complete ASADA AFL and NRL investigations
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has hired former federal court judge Garry Downes to help conclude up its long-running investigations into the AFL and NRL....
Feb 3, 2014
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Cronulla Sharks parties to challenge NRL over supplements scandal breach notice
The Cronulla Sharks, suspended coach Shane Flanagan and banned trainer Trent Elkin are understood to have each challenged NRL breach notices issued before Christmas. Elkin, now...
Jan 31, 2014
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Ballet schools raise the 'child safe' bar
A large contingent of ballet, jazz and tap dance teachers, school owners, dance judges and officials from across NSW have come together to learn how to make dance environments...
Jan 28, 2014
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YMCA NSW defends management and child protection policies
YMCA New South Wales has defended its child protection credentials in the light of highly critical findings by a NSW Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child...
Jan 22, 2014
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Teenagers hurt in 'mosh pit' incident at Christian festival
Six ambulances and a rescue helicopter were needed to treat at least 16 people at a Hillsong religious camp and concert held on a remote property in the NSW Hunter Region....
Jan 20, 2014
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AALARA reminds industry employers of bullying provisions of the Fair Work Act
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has reminded industry employers that from 1st January 2014 the new bullying provisions in the Fair Work Act...
Jan 20, 2014
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Victorian Government to waive fees for fitness training on Crown land
The Victorian Government has announced that it will waive current fees for all outdoor fitness trainers and establish an alternative fee system for trainers who want to operate...
Jan 17, 2014
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ACCC warns fitness businesses about the term 'No Contracts'
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised Fitness Australia that use of the term 'No Contracts' in relation to fitness centre memberships may be in...
Jan 10, 2014
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US Federal Trade Commission charges TV weight-loss companies with fraud
With high profile promotions offering 'quick-fix' solutions to meet New Year's fitness resolutions, the USA's Federal Trade Commission has this week charged four companies with...
Jan 9, 2014
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Gold Coast lifeguard charged after driving over tourists on Surfers Paradise beach
A Gold Coast lifeguard who allegedly ran over two tourists on the beach at Surfers Paradise is to face court next month. Police have charged the 24-year-old man with the...
Jan 9, 2014
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Alcohol and Australian sport: the right mix?
Alcohol and sport in Australia seem to go hand in hand, with a long tradition of alcohol brands sponsoring all levels of sport and alcohol traditionally drunk in sports clubs to...
Jan 8, 2014
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FFA charges Victory and Wanderers with 'bringing the game into disrepute'
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today (Friday 3rd January) announced that Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers have been charged with "bringing the game into...
Jan 3, 2014
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Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory blame rival fans for A-League disturbances
Western Sydney Wanderers have blamed Melbourne Victory supporters for sparking the violent street brawl before Saturday's match between the two teams. The Wanderers have also...
Dec 31, 2013
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NSW Fair Trading Minister slams 'unacceptable' Wet'n'Wild Sydney New Year's Eve event cancellation
NSW Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres has said it is totally unacceptable for event promoters to leave ticket holders high and dry by cancelling a New Year's Eve festival due...
Dec 31, 2013
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Melbourne Victory calls for FFA action against Western Sydney Wanderers fans
Melbourne Victory has called on Football Federation Australia (FFA) to take swift action against travelling Western Sydney Wanderers fans after weekend violence in the Victorian...
Dec 30, 2013
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South Australian sporting organisations briefed on sports integrity issues
The South Australian Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS) recently held an industry workshop to provide South Australian state sporting organisations with an update on the work...
Dec 19, 2013
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Company Christmas parties: 'tis the season to be
Insurance brokers OAMPS have issued guidance to businesses staging company Christmas functions, reminding them that the rules associated with regular business operations still...
Dec 13, 2013
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