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Sydney swim school to introduce ‘additional safety measures’ after teacher accused of child sex abuse

A Sydney North Shore swimming school that allowed a teacher to keep his job following complaints of "inappropriate holds" nine months before he was arrested on child sex charges…

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Mar 22, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

New Zealand recreation groups support Government moves for firearms reform

Following the mass shooting deaths of 50 people at two Christchurch mosques last Friday at the hands of 28-year-old Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant, New Zealand Prime Minister’s…

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Mar 21, 2019 Government / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

Sydney swimming instructor charged with 28 extra child sex abuse offences

A 20-year-old swimming instructor has been accused of sexually assaulting eight young girls during lessons at the Mosman Swim Centre on Sydney's north shore has been granted bail by a…

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Mar 21, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Online trolling of AFLW player Tayla Harris’ in-game image compared to sexual abuse

Online trolling of AFL Womens playler Tayla Harris in response to a picture of her taken during a match has been compared to "sexual abuse". Harris was targeted with derogatory…

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Mar 20, 2019 Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

UK MPs call for Viagogo boycott and changes to ticket scalping laws

A UK Parliamentary committee has taken the highly unusual step of urging consumers to boycott the ticket resale firm Viagogo, criticising Google for promoting the website and calling for a…

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Mar 20, 2019 Entertainment / Government / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

New Auckland Art Gallery Director will not take on role after harassment allegation in Canada

The new Director of the Auckland Art Gallery, who had been due to take up the role next month, will not be taking up the appointment following an allegation of workplace harassment in his…

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Mar 19, 2019 Arts / Attractions / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

NRL gender adviser says some rugby league players are ‘education-proof’

Following string of off-field incidents, including a number of players charged with assault, the NRL's long-term gender adviser has said some players may well be…

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Mar 18, 2019 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Accused Christchurch mosque terrorist had been a personal trainer

The man accused of the mass murder of worshippers at two Christchurch mosques, Brenton Tarrant, worked as a personal trainer at Big River Gym in the northern NSW city of Grafton after…

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Mar 16, 2019 Fitness / Legal /

 
 

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