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Sports Commission acknowledges Indigenous Australians’ contribution to sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is this week acknowledging the outstanding contribution Indigenous Australians make to sport with NAIDOC Week celebrations at its facilities across…
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Japanese tourist dies during Uluru climb
A Japanese tourist has died today while climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory. The 76-year-old man collapsed while trying to ascend the steepest part of the rock on…
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UNESCO adds 18 sites to World Heritage list
Historic and cultural sites in China, Japan, Korea and Oman are among the 18 new additions inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World…
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Women’s community gym fights to stay open
The popular Burn Fitness women's gym in the Sydney suburb of Lakemba is battling to stay open as a result of its landlord, the Australian National Sports Club having terminated its…
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Y Streetball program at North Melbourne Community Centre
Founded just over a year ago, Y Streetball at the at North Melbourne Community Centre has grown into an acclaimed community program for people of all ages and from all walks of life -…
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Backlash follows Hobart Mayor’s Dark Mofo threats
Hobart Mayor Ron Christie is under fire for comments he made on ABC Radio that the Dark Mofo festival has become too “unhealthy” for the city’s culture. Mayor Christie…
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World Cup sees Iranian women allowed to enter stadium
Iranian women have this week been allowed to enter the Azadi Stadium in Tehran for the first time since 1981 to watch the country’s FIFA World Cup match against Spain on giant…
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Athletes, clubs and organisations recognised for LGBTI inclusion
The NRL, Cricket Victoria and AFL club St. Kilda are among the organisations that have been named as Australia’s highest ranking sporting clubs and codes for LGBTI inclusion at the…
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