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Ban for Carlton bottle-thrower after incident at The Gabba

A Carlton Football Club member has been suspended for five years after throwing a bottle towards an umpire at the Gabba last Saturday night (15th August). The incident, which involved a…

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Aug 22, 2015 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Greyhound industry reform the start of a new era

Australia’s greyhound racing industry is on a path of comprehensive branch reform following shocking revelations last February of live baiting in Victoria, New South Wales and…

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Aug 20, 2015 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Chinese Football Association to be independent of government

Having been beset by scandal in recent years, major reforms relating to the operation of football in China will see the Chinese Football Association (CFA) gain full autonomy from…

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Aug 18, 2015 Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Reports suggest IAAF suppressed survey showing up to one third of top athletes admit to doping

International athletics' governing body the IAAF suppressed a 2011 survey that revealed up to a third of the world's top competitors admitted using banned performance-enhancing…

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Aug 16, 2015 Legal / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Qatar to implement labour reforms by end of year

Qatar’s Foreign Minister Khalid Al Attiyah has confirmed that new amendments to the Arabian Gulf nations’s labour laws will be in place by the end of the year. With…

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Aug 6, 2015 Design / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary echidna found safe and well

Piggie, the echidna stolen from her enclosure at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary at the weekend, has been found safe and well, if not a little shaken. CCTV footage had shown Currumbin…

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Aug 4, 2015 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Contractual Waivers in Recreational Activities

On 29th July 2015, the NSW Court of Appeal delivered its decision in Alameddine v Glenworth Valley Horse Riding Pty Ltd. The case considers, among other things, the effective use of…

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Aug 4, 2015 Legal / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

NSW to change laws on pre-payment for fitness memberships and services

The NSW Government has announced the cancellation of the Fitness Services (Pre-paid Fees) Act to “reduce red tape and remove unnecessary and burdensome pieces of legislation for the…

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Aug 4, 2015 Billing / Fitness / Legal / Retail /

 
 

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