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NSW Government to ban greyhound racing from July 2017

In the wake of overwhelming evidence of animal cruelty, including mass greyhound killings and live baiting, the NSW Government has announced that greyhound racing will be banned in New…

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Jul 7, 2016 Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Agreement advances unity for futsal in NSW

With futsal in NSW having been administered by several different bodies over recent years, NSW Futsal has agreed to be affiliated with state sporting organisation. In a historic move for…

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Jul 7, 2016 Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Owners of ride in Royal Adelaide Show fatality ‘exposed’ riders to serious harm

The owners of the AirMaxx 360 ride which was involved in a fatal incident at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show ride failed to ensure they had the right minimum height requirements and did not…

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Jul 5, 2016 Attractions / Entertainment / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Kuwait sues IOC for $1 billion over Olympic ban

The Government of Kuwait has filed a lawsuit against the the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for more than US$1 billion in damages following the Olympic body’s banning of the…

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Jul 3, 2016 Events / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Cricketers association helps players recover Indian Cricket League remuneration from 2009

Following the failure of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) event in 2009, a lengthy legal process to recover player payments has finally been resolved. The Federation of International…

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Jun 26, 2016 Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Sutherland rugby league management stifles public comment after assault on teenage referee

The aftermath of a 34-year old trainer allegedly punching a 16-year-old referee during an under-12s rugby league game at the weekend has seen the Cronulla Sutherland Junior Rugby League…

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Jun 21, 2016 Legal / Marketing / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Sportscraft hit with Australian Competition and Consumer Commission penalties over refunds policy

Sports retailer APG & Co Pty Ltd, trading as Sportscraft (Sportscraft), has paid penalties totalling $21,600 after being issued with two infringement notices by the Australian…

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Jun 20, 2016 Legal / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Ride owners charged over Royal Adelaide Show fatality

The owners of a ride from which a young girl was flung, causing fatal injuries, at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014 have been charged. Adelene Leong was visiting from Malaysia when she was…

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Jun 15, 2016 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

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