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​​​​​​​Pill testing trial to commence at NSW music festivals

The NSW Government has announced it will permit a 12-month trial of pill-testing at music festivals beginning in early 2025 - a practice some other states have already adopted and expanded…

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Dec 19, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Court orders Granties Maze owner to dismantle ‘materially unsafe’ amusement rides

John Grant, the owner of the Granties Maze in the NSW Illawarra, has been ordered to dismantle more than two dozen attractions at the fun park - including a climbing wall, bumper car track…

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Dec 18, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

‘Keep Your Cool at the Pool’ Campaign urges respect for lifeguards and other aquatic facility staff

Amid rising instances of abuse, violence and aggression directed at staff working in aquatic facilities around the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has launched a new…

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Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

Police assessing ‘potential criminal conduct’ involving former WAIS and Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov

Western Australian Police are assessing “potential criminal conduct” involving former Olympic pole-vault coach Alex Parnov in the wake of allegations that he groomed,…

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Dec 14, 2024 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Woman loses legal case after being refused access to Fitness First Pilates class

A female Fitness First member, who took legal action against the group after being denied access to a Pilates class after arriving late, has lost her attempt to sue the gym chain for…

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Dec 9, 2024 ByNigel Benton Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

States and territories agree to fund compensation for victims of abuse in sport

A stalemate over redress payments to victims of child sexual abuse in sporting institutions has been overcome with an agreement reached between states, territories and the Federal…

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Dec 5, 2024 Government / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Reptiles killed by vandals during break-in at Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove

Two turtles have been killed and another four injured following a break-in at the Crocosaurus Cove reptile park in Darwin overnight. Northern Territory Police are appealing for…

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Dec 5, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Security / Zoos /

 
 

Sydney gym Director charged over false statements to Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Jye Menzies-Clifton, Director of Strong and Co Australia Pty Ltd, which operated the Menzies Health Club in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta, has been charged with authorising the making of…

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Nov 30, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

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