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Police step up patrols to protect Cooma’s public swimming pool from vandals

Police in the southern NSW country town of Cooma are keeping a close eye on the town's public swimming pool after successive vandalism attacks over recent weeks. The vandalism has…

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Dec 15, 2015 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

20 overdose at Brisbane Stereosonic festival despite extra security after Sydney and Adelaide deaths

Queensland authorities have reportedly been "staggered" at the number of people treated for drug overdoses at the Stereosonic music festival in Brisbane on Sunday (6th…

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Dec 7, 2015 Entertainment / Legal / Security / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Reformed doper delivers heartfelt warning to Kiwi athletes

For the first time ever, Drug Free Sport NZ has used a reformed doper to deliver a series of captivating video messages to warn New Zealand athletes about the perils of drug use.…

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Dec 7, 2015 Legal / Marketing / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Another festival death at Adelaide Stereosonic music event

A man has died from a suspected drug overdose at the Stereosonic music festival in Adelaide on Saturday (5th December). The man was treated by paramedics and taken to the Royal Adelaide…

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Dec 6, 2015 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

ACCC urges businesses to check that their contracts are fair

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging businesses to closely review the standard form contracts they use when dealing with other businesses. A new law will…

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Dec 6, 2015 Legal /

 
 

ABC Four Corners’ greyhound industry investigation wins Gold Walkley journalism award

A Four Corners investigation that uncovered animal mistreatment in the greyhound racing industry has won journalism’s coveted Gold Walkley Award. The ABC’s Caro Meldrum-Hanna,…

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Dec 4, 2015 Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

FIFA sponsors call for ‘independent oversight’ in reform process

Five of the leading sponsors of world football’s governing body, FIFA, have stated that any reforms that take place within the organisation should be subject to “independent…

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Dec 3, 2015 Legal / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Safety fears see Leichhardt Council ban drones in parks and public spaces

Leichhardt Municipal Council in inner western Sydney has voted to prohibit the launching of drones in public parks and playgrounds within its local government area. Citing fears for the…

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Dec 1, 2015 Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation / Technology /

 
 

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