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Safety inspector’s legal team argues limited responsibilities in Royal Adelaide Show death case

The safety inspection company being prosecuted over the death of a girl who was flung from a ride at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show has won a bid to argue the charges before the full South…

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Sep 23, 2016 Attractions / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Memorial unveiled to Hamilton Zoo keeper

A memorial to Hamilton Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh has been unveiled at the Zoo, marking one year since her tragic death. Kudeweh was killed by male Sumatran tiger Oz on 20th September…

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Sep 22, 2016 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Snap Fitness threatens legal action over reporting of Futsalroo sacking

Gym operator Snap Fitness is reportedly considering legal action following controversy surrounding the sacking of a former club manager while he represented Australia at the FIFA Futsal…

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Sep 22, 2016 Fitness / Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Queensland Crime Commission says gyms are becoming key outlets for supply of illicit drugs

Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has reported that organised crime groups are infiltrating gyms and fitness clubs to expand the distribution and supply of illicit…

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Sep 19, 2016 Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Parks Victoria Chief Executive sacked over ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Parks Victoria Chief Executive Bradley Fauteux has been sacked as a result of "inappropriate behaviour" which the Victorian Government's anti-corruption watchdog is…

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Sep 16, 2016 Legal / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

YMCA Australia issues public apology to past victims of sexual abuse

YMCA Australia has issued a public apology to “anyone who has experienced sexual abuse as a child in the care of the YMCA.” Issued in the wake of the ongoing Royal Commission…

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Sep 16, 2016 Legal / Recreation /

 
 

Court hears of improvements to Hamilton Zoo safety systems after keeper’s death

A sentencing hearing has been advised that Hamilton City Council has spent more than $200,000 on safety improvements at Hamilton Zoo following the death of a zookeeper. Responding to a…

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Sep 15, 2016 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Ashy Bines customers complain of being billed after cancellations

Exercisers who have signed up for programs offered by Gold Coast-based fitness celebrity Ashy Bines have complained about being charged membership fees despite having cancelled their…

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Sep 11, 2016 Billing / Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

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