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Federal Court orders UFC Gym master franchisor to pay $5 million over ‘misleading and deceptive conduct’ in franchise sales

The Ultimate Franchising Group Pty Ltd (UFG), the Australian master franchisor for USA-based UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Gyms, has been ordered to pay $5 million to three…

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May 24, 2023 Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Former rock climbing coach sentenced to 13 year jail term over multiple sexual abuse offences

Stephen Mitchell, a former national rock climbing coach, has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for sexual offences against six girls. Having been convicted of seven sexual…

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May 23, 2023 Legal / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Play equipment vandalised in Coffs Harbour

City of Coffs Harbour has advised that senseless vandalism of the West Coffs Reserve in Hart Close has destroyed children’s play equipment. Over the last several nights vandals have…

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May 22, 2023 Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation / Security /

 
 

Court sentences man behind arson attacks on rival Melbourne jumping castle operators to 11-year jail term

Melbourne party hire and jumping castle business owner James Balcombe has been jailed for 11 years as a result of arson attacks that he instigated on rival businesses. Having earlier…

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May 19, 2023 Attractions / Legal / Safety /

 
 

UFC Gym Singapore members shocked at closure and concerned about unresolved memberships

UFC Gym Singapore has recently been exposed for reportedly closing its UFC CityLink outlet without informing its members and leaving unresolved membership concerns. When UFC CityLink…

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May 19, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Coldplay reveals Asian tour dates and second Optus Stadium concert as Western Australian Government issues ticket scalping warning

As a result of extraordinary demand during today’s presale for Coldplay's concert at Optus Stadium on 18th November, the band will now add a second Perth concert as part of their…

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May 15, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

New fee system introduced in Western Australia to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage

With the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 coming into effect on 1st July 2023, the Western Australian Government has released a new fee system for land use proponents using the…

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May 14, 2023 Culture / Finance / Government / Legal / Parks /

 
 

Fair Work Ombudsman advises University of Technology Sydney is back-paying staff

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is back-paying staff more than $4.4 million, plus superannuation and interest, and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair…

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May 11, 2023 Education / Finance / Legal /

 
 

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