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Global cities facing nightlife challenges

An in depth analysis of what makes a great late night city has revealed Sydney is facing the same problems and challenges as other global late night cities. Insufficient public transport,…

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Oct 30, 2011 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

LPA issues public warning over online ticket scalpers

Peak industry body, Live Performance Australia (LPA), has today issued a public warning to all Australian consumers to make sure that they only purchase tickets from authorised ticket…

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Oct 24, 2011 Entertainment / Legal / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Report shows local clubs will be profitable under pokies reforms

Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has said a secret report prepared for Clubs Queensland has confirmed that clubs and pubs…

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Oct 21, 2011 Finance / Government / Hospitality / Legal / Sport /

 
 

PPCA and Fitness Australia agree on new Licence Scheme for fitness classes

A new pricing scheme for Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA) licensed music used in fitness classes will come into effect next year following an agreement between peak…

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Oct 18, 2011 Entertainment / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

TV fitness infomercials portray ‘unrealistic outcomes’

New Zealand's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned TV commercials for the Ab Circle Pro and appealed to investigate the truth behind health-related assertions made in…

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Oct 14, 2011 Fitness / Legal / Marketing /

 
 

Vandals blow up Gumbuya Park’s giant lyrebird

Vandals are believed to have used an explosive device to blow up the famous 25-metre statue of a giant lyrebird outside the Gumbuya Park amusement and nature park. The explosion caused…

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Oct 13, 2011 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Ministers unite to take next steps in fighting match-fixing

Australia's Federal, State and Territory Sport and Recreation Ministers have taken the next steps in the fight to combat match fixing and protect the integrity of Australian sport.…

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Oct 11, 2011 Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

US ambassador apologises for Philippines sex tourism remarks

US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas has apologised for suggesting that 40% of male tourists visit the country for sex. Ambassador Thomas sent a text message to the Philippine…

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Oct 9, 2011 ByNigel Benton Legal / Tourism /

 
 

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