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Victoria Police investigate arson attack at Melbourne gym

A popular mixed-martial arts gym in the south eastern Melbourne suburb of Dandenong has been destroyed in what Victoria Police suspect was a “targeted” and…

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Jul 17, 2023 ByNigel Benton Fitness / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Man charged on 140 counts of allegedly indecently recording children at Perth aquatic and recreation centres

Following his arrest in May for allegedly indecently recording at least five boys under the age of 13 at the Craigie Leisure Centre, a Perth man has been charged with a total of 140…

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Jul 14, 2023 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Security /

 
 

Prosecutor alleges White Island owners put profits before safety prior to December 2019 tragedy

Visitors to New Zealand’s Whakaari/White Island were not given any health and safety information in the lead up to the volcano’s deadly eruption in December 2019. The opening…

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Jul 12, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

World Athletics questions European Court of Human Rights decision on Caster Semenya

In the wake of the European Court of Human Rights decision that double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya was discriminated against by World Athletics, the global body for international…

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Jul 12, 2023 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Double Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya wins appeal at European Court of Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights has found that double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya was discriminated against by rules forcing her to lower her testosterone levels in order to…

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Jul 11, 2023 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Whakaari owners and tour operators face Court on 2019 White Island fatalities charges

After more than two years of legal process, a group of defendants are today facing the Auckland District Court at the start of what is expected to be a lengthy trial on charges…

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Jul 11, 2023 Legal / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Administrators report that UFC Gym Australia’s debt exceeds $15 million

The parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia, which entered administration at the end of May, are understood to have accumulated more than $15 million in debt. Having been ordered on…

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Jul 11, 2023 Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Xponential Fitness responds to critical report

Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has responded firmly to critical report on its performance by financial services blogger Fuzzy Panda Research…

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Jul 8, 2023 Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

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