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Adventure World to sue fireworks company over fire that destroyed landmark castle

Perth theme park Adventure World is reportedly suing the fireworks company whose products allegedly sparked a $1 million fire at the theme park’s landmark castle tower three years…

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Aug 5, 2016 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Festival gatecrasher jailed over ‘cowardly attack’ on security guard

A teenager who gatecrashed the Perth leg of this year’s Good Life Festival has been jailed for eight months for kicking a security guard in the head at the youth music event.…

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Aug 3, 2016 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Security / Venues /

 
 

Kuwait loses Swiss court challenge against IOC ban

A Swiss Court has dismissed a US$1 billion lawsuit from the Kuwaiti Government against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over its suspension from the from Rio 2016. Following a…

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Aug 3, 2016 Events / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Australian Olympic Committee loses Telstra ‘ambush marketing’ case in Federal Court

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has lost its Federal Court case against Telstra over its 'I go to Rio' Olympic marketing campaign. The AOC took Telstra, a former sponsor,…

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Aug 1, 2016 Legal / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Saudi authorities conflicted over playing Pokémon Go at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

The Pokémon Go phenomena is reportedly creating challenges at Saudi Arabia and Islam’s holiest location, with people spotted playing the game outside the gates of the Grand Mosque in…

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Aug 1, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Legal / Technology /

 
 

Tough Mudder creator slams Australian red tape

Will Dean, founder and Chief Executive  of Tough Mudder, has shared his frustration over operating adventure and obstacle races in Australia - contrasting Australians being the most…

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Jul 31, 2016 Events / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Confusion surrounds franchising operations of Gold’s Gym in Australia

Having recently opened its latest franchised fitness club at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, confusion surrounds the status of Gold’s Gyms operations in Australia with Master Franchisee…

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Jul 29, 2016 Fitness / Legal / Retail /

 
 

Industry alliance launches legal challenge to greyhound racing ban

An alliance of greyhound racing industry interest has launched a legal challenge to the NSW Government’s ban on the sport. Having previously announced that it would not have funds…

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Jul 29, 2016 Legal / Sport /

 
 

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