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Cycling Australia review calls for ethics and integrity panel
The Federal Government-ordered investigation into Cycling Australia has called for more extensive doping testing in the wake of several high-profile resignations that rocked the...
Jan 14, 2013
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Police reveal security plans for Australian Open
Spectators who behave abusively or are drunk and disorderly at this year's Australian Open face eviction and on-the-spot fines of more than $700. About 650,000 tennis fans are...
Jan 14, 2013
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NSW smokers banned from swimming pools and sports grounds
Tougher new anti-smoking laws in NSW now ban smokers from lighting up at playgrounds, public sports grounds, swimming pools, transport stops and entrances to public buildings....
Jan 9, 2013
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Asia's FIFA Vice-President calls for end to AFC infighting
Asia's FIFA Vice-President Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has called for an end to disunity in the region and has urged factional interests to bury their differences and set the...
Jan 8, 2013
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Victorian Government loses alpine grazing appeal
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by the Victorian Government to allow grazing in Alpine National Park. About 400 cattle were introduced to the park in 2011 in a...
Jan 6, 2013
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Rescued hiker fined over potatoes, naan bread
A man has been fined for not preparing adequately before setting out on a three-day trek in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. NSW Police say the 29-year-old only had a kilo of...
Jan 4, 2013
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Police recover Featherdale Wildlife Park's stolen Macaws
Police have have recovered two rare and valuable parrots stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park in western Sydney. The two Macaws were among 10 birds stolen late on Christmas Eve...
Jan 3, 2013
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Victorian consumers urged to understand terms and conditions of gym memberships
Victorian Consumer Affairs Minister Michael O'Brien has urged consumers could take to ensure they are well informed before signing up for fitness club memberships. With the...
Jan 2, 2013
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Birds stolen from Featherdale Wildlife Park
Several exotic birds have been stolen from the Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney's west. NSW Police say a man broke into the park at Doonside late on Christmas Eve, cutting...
Dec 27, 2012
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A-League fan banned after racist abuse
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has acted on the Paul Ifill racial abuse incident, announcing an Adelaide man had been banned from attending any A-League match for two...
Dec 24, 2012
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Early finish for Perth's Big Day Out
A tightening of noise conditions for the 2013 Big Day Out music festival at Perth's Claremont Showground will see the event finish at 10pm - an hour earlier than scheduled....
Dec 21, 2012
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Kuwait amends sports law after IOC ban threat
Kuwait has amended its sports law following threats from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that it would suspend the country over inference from government authorities...
Dec 19, 2012
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Queensland Government bans new solariums
The Queensland Government has announced that it will ban new solariums from 1st January in a move to reduce tanning risks in the skin cancer capital of Australia. Queensland...
Dec 18, 2012
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Go Kart business owner fined over strangling death
The former owner of Port Stephens Go-Karts has been ordered to pay $50,000 following the tragic death of a young Muslim mother in 2010. 26-year-old Mariam Dadoun suffered fatal...
Dec 15, 2012
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WorkSafe Queensland issues health and safety exemptions for inflatables
The Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland has granted a class exemption under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (section 684 of the WHS Regulation) for certain inflatable...
Dec 14, 2012
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Tax Office moves to wind up Hunter Sports Group over alleged $2.7 million debt
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has moved to wind up the Newcastle Knights and the Newcastle Jets, along with parent company the Hunter Sports Group (HSG), over unpaid debts of...
Dec 13, 2012
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IOC announces suspension of Indian Olympic Association
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to a dispute over a controversial election that was scheduled to be held...
Dec 6, 2012
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John Quayle congratulates Newcastle Entertainment Centre, chases Hunter Stadium debt
Venues NSW Chair John Quayle has this week congratulated the Newcastle Entertainment Centre (NEC) for being acknowledged as one of the world's top entertainment arenas. In...
Dec 6, 2012
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Asian Tour loses out in court case
Singapore's High Court has ruled against the Asian Tour golf circuit in a restraint of trade case brought against it by four golfers, with the episode marking the latest...
Dec 5, 2012
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Ezidebit advises financial planners to act now as FoFA legislation nears
Leading direct debit provider Ezidebit is urging Australia's financial planners to act now in preparation for mandatory compliance to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA)...
Dec 4, 2012
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Poker machine spending down to $10.2 billion as participation continues to decline
Australians' annual spend on poker machines has declined to $10.2 billion for the year to September 2012, down from $11.2 billion in September 2011. According to the latest Roy...
Dec 4, 2012
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Dubai to introduce registration for fitness professionals
As part of a push by the Dubai Sports Authority (DSA) to regulate fitness in the United Arab Emirates, exercise professionals and fitness facilities in Dubai will be required to...
Nov 30, 2012
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FIFA to expand bribery charges against Mohammed Bin Hammam
World football governing body FIFA is to expand its enquiry into bribery charges against its suspended Vice-President and former Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President...
Nov 28, 2012
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Hunter Sports Group in breach of 'binding agreement' for use of Newcastle's Hunter Stadium
While the financial media focus on mining investor Nathan Tinkler's corporate troubles, it appears that his Hunter Sports Group (HSG) is in breach of a "binding agreement" with...
Nov 26, 2012
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