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Shanghai Shenhua stripped of 2003 Chinese Super League title in match-fixing inquiry
Shanghai Shenhua have been stripped of their 2003 Chinese Super League (CSL) title and fined the equivalent of $150,000 as part of a new round of sanctions aimed at rooting out...
Feb 23, 2013
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Victoria announces tough fines to crack down on sport hooligans
Fines for hooliganism offences at major sporting events in Victoria will more than double under legislation to be introduced in the Victorian Parliament. Under the proposed new...
Feb 21, 2013
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Beddie explains benefits of fitness franchises: importance of franchisees honouring their contracts
Against a backdrop of a franchisee rebranding three franchised Club Physical gyms in Auckland, Fitness New Zealand Chief Executive Richard Beddie has issued a general letter...
Feb 19, 2013
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Auckland gym rebanding shocks established franchisor
A legal battle has broken out between the owner of Auckland's well-known Club Physical gym chain and a franchisee who suddenly changed the name of three branches. Until the end...
Feb 18, 2013
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IOC conference to discuss the future of WADA
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is to hold a conference on the role of anti-doping and its deteriorating relationship with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The...
Feb 18, 2013
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World Anti-Doping Agency fears doping and organised crime in sport is 'too big to manage'
Levels of doping in sport are now worse than ever, and a new trans-national body is needed to combat wide-ranging corruption, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)....
Feb 16, 2013
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Vandalism closes Port Hedland's Wanangkura Stadium
Wanangkura Stadium has been closed following overnight vandalism (Thursday 14th February) which included graffiti being sprayed on external facades along with damage to doors...
Feb 15, 2013
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Qatar announces plans for migrant workers charter to fend off World Cup criticism
Qatar, in a bid to fend off a possible move to deprive it of the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup because of its failure to adopt international standards for foreign...
Feb 14, 2013
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Global match-fixing investigation focuses on Asia
An investigation by European Police agency Europol into match-fixing in European football has revealed more than 700 or so suspicious games – and placed the blame on Asian...
Feb 10, 2013
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Victorian plans for smoking bans at sporting venues, playgrounds and skate parks
Following similar legislation in other States, the Victorian Government has announced legislative plans to ban smoking at sporting facilities, children's playgrounds and skate...
Feb 10, 2013
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Global Village rides still shut after death
Rides at Dubai's Global Village amusement park remain closed this week after the tragic death of a 37-year-old Emirati who died after being hit by a falling iron rod that came...
Feb 8, 2013
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Australian sport reacts to claims of doping and crime links
Sporting codes, administrators, coaches and prominent sporting identities having been reacting to Federal Govenrment report which states the use of performance enhancing drugs...
Feb 8, 2013
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Drugs and crime report rocks Australian sport
A year-long Australian Crime Commission (ACC) investigation has found widespread use of banned drugs in Australian professional sport as well as links with organised crime. The...
Feb 7, 2013
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Delhi Commonwealth Games officials set for corruption trial
Former Delhi Commonwealth Games Chairman Suresh Kalmadi was among 10 senior officials put on trial on Monday in a corruption case relating to a controversial contract awarded...
Feb 6, 2013
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RSPCA slams Gold Coast City Council's lifting of animal circuses ban
The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) says the Gold Coast City Council has taken a backward step by overturning a ban on circuses with exotic animals on...
Jan 31, 2013
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Qatar World Cup will exploit migrant workers: report
The FIFA World Cup due to be played in Qatar in 2022 will be "a crucible of exploitation and misery" for poorly paid migrant workers who will toil on the country's construction...
Jan 30, 2013
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Adventure tourism operators win ACC levy cuts
A large number of adventure and outdoor tourism operators are looking forward to a reduction in their Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) levies following a review of their...
Jan 28, 2013
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Artists unpaid after Peats Ridge Festival
A campaign has been launched to help recover money for artists and bands who played at the recent Peats Ridge Festival. Hundreds of performers and production crew have been left...
Jan 25, 2013
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'No evidence' of systemic fixing in Victoria racing
Victoria's Racing Integrity Commissioner says he has found no evidence of systemic race fixing in the thoroughbred, harness or greyhound industries. Commissioner Sal Perna...
Jan 24, 2013
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Labour unions claim Qatar visa rules allow 'forced labour' by stadium construction workforces
International unions have lodged a new case with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) citing the use of "forced labour" in Qatar. With only 300,000 Qatari nationals, 1.2...
Jan 21, 2013
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ALFAQ to hold industry breakfast workshop
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association's Queensland branch (ALFAQ) has announced that it will host a Breakfast Workshop on the morning of Wednesday 13th February 2013....
Jan 19, 2013
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'Serial cheat' Armstrong's doping admissions questioned by WADA President Fahey
Lance Armstrong's sincerity in apologising for doping offences has been questioned by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President John Fahey. The former NSW Premier believes...
Jan 19, 2013
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Breastfeeding mothers to protest at Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre
Breastfeeding mothers are to protest at the Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre about their right to feed their infants. The protest is in response to the experience of a young...
Jan 18, 2013
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IOC begins talks with Indian Olympic Association
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken the first step towards lifting its suspension of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) by inviting officials from the Indian...
Jan 15, 2013
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