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CAS backing for Hockey India set to end ongoing governing body dispute

In a major legal victory for Hockey India (HI), the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian Hockey Federation's (IHF) plea to be the sole governing body of the sport…

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Sep 22, 2015 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Former dance teacher pleads guilty to child pornography and sex abuse charges

Former Sydney dance teacher Grant Davies has pleaded guilty to 28 child pornography and sex abuse charges relating to students as young as nine at his former RG Dance studio. Davies, 40,…

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Sep 22, 2015 Education / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

Stadium Southland insurers awarded nearly $17 million in damages after 2010 roof collapse

New Zealand's High Court has awarded Stadium Southland's insurers nearly $17 million after it found the arena's roof collapsed under snow in 2010 because a stadium engineer and…

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Sep 21, 2015 Entertainment / Insurance / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Tiger kills keeper at Hamilton Zoo

A female zookeeper has died after being attacked by a Sumatran Tiger at a New Zealand zoo. Emergency services were called to the Hamilton Zoo on Sunday morning (20th September) with…

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Sep 20, 2015 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Melbourne’s Palace Theatre being turned into shop units

Popular former Melbourne music venue the Palace Theatre is reportedly being turned into retail units by owners Jinshan Investments. Property developers Jinshan had been planning to…

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Sep 19, 2015 Entertainment / Legal / Venues /

 
 

Bendigo Ulumbarra Theatre subcontractors payments remain unresolved

Five months after the opening of Bendigo’s acclaimed Ulumbarra Theatre a dispute between subcontractors who say they are owed several million dollars and the venue’s builder…

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Sep 15, 2015 Culture / Entertainment / Legal / Venues /

 
 

World Rugby announces record anti-doping investment

World Rugby has announced details of an additional 27% increase in anti-doping education, testing and research funding over the next four years.  Year on year, World Rugby has…

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Sep 15, 2015 Legal / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Concert promoter Andrew McManus arrested following FBI sting

Concert promoter Andrew McManus, who has backed tours by Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Kiss and Mötley Crüe, has been arrested following a joint sting involving…

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Sep 11, 2015 Entertainment / Legal / Venues /

 
 

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