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Child sexual abuse Royal Commission shifts inquiry to swimming coaches
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has begun its investigations into allegations that three swimming coaches abused children under their care from the…
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ACCC warns gyms about ‘No Contracts’ membership advertising
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned fitness clubs about using the phrase ‘No Contracts’ in advertising, where they required consumers to sign…
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YMCA NSW apologises for failing to protect children
The YMCA NSW has apologised to the children and families who were the victims of a paedophile who worked in a childcare centre for three years. It also acknowledged its failure to…
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Royal Commission announces Swimming Australia investigation
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has announced that it will investigate the response of Swimming Australia into allegations of child sexual abuse.…
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Kimberley ultramarathon organiser claims ‘deliberately lit’ fire led to burn victims catastrophe
In the wake of the recent out-of-court settlement between burns victim Turia Pitt and Kimberley ultramarathon organiser Racing the Planet, the event organiser has issued a media statement…
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ASADA puts Essendon players on notice over doping allegations
Essendon players have reportedly been issued with show-cause notices by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). ASADA served the notices on Thursday following a 16-month…
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Reducing risks in venue management: a lawyer’s view
Amelia Lynch from Lander & Rogers' Sports Law practice spoke at the recent Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress - the single largest meeting of venue professionals in the…
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‘Blackest day’ in Australian sport announcement criticised by former world anti-doping head
Former World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President John Fahey has criticised the Federal Government announcement that became known as the 'blackest day' in Australian sport. Fahey…
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