News: Legal

Looking to deter disrespectful tourists Bali authorities to advise visitors of ‘dos and don’ts’

In the wake of a number of incidents of foreign visitors to Bali behaving inappropriately, authorities on the Indonesian island are to issue a card listing of 12 ‘dos’ and…

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May 31, 2023 Culture / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

AFL ends racism investigation into Hawthorn trio

The AFL has announced that it has reached an agreement with families involved in the allegations of historical racism at Hawthorn FC, making no findings against former coaches Alastair…

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May 31, 2023 ByNigel Benton Culture / Legal / Sport /

 
 

AMCS disappointed at ACT Government for dropping plans to ditch plastic takeaway containers

While the ACT Government will ban a number of additional plastic items from 1st July, it has abandoned its proposal to ban plastic takeaway containers and expanded polystyrene (EPS)…

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May 31, 2023 Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

European Commission to restrict use of rubber infill in synthetic sport pitches

A decision by a European Union committee to restrict microplastics introduced intentionally to many products is set to have a significant impact on the use of recycled rubber and plastic…

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May 25, 2023 ByNigel Benton Legal / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

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 /

 
 

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