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WorkSafe WA to investigate death at Perth 24/7 gym

WorkSafe WA has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man at a 24/7 gym in Perth. Giuliano Pirone died in hospital after he spent 15…

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Oct 8, 2024 Fitness / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Court told of Perth gym owner’s motives for faking her own death

The District Court in Perth has been told has been told that gym owner Karen Salkilld was inspired by a movie to fake her own death for an insurance payout. The Court was today told that…

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Oct 4, 2024 Fitness / Legal /

 
 

PLA National President condemns ‘hostile actions’ and ‘misinformation’ over body’s planned constitutional change

With Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) set to consider changes to its constitution at an upcoming annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting, Kristin Davies, the…

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Oct 4, 2024 ByNigel Benton Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Consumer NZ calls for ban on commercial tanning salons

With tanning salons putting New Zealanders at risk of lasting health damage, Consumer NZ is calling for a nationwide ban on commercial tanning operations. With all Australian states…

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Oct 3, 2024 Legal / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Indoor play centre fined $40,000 after boy injures back in climbing wall fall

Geelong-based indoor play and trampoline centre Bounce has been fined $40,000 in the Victorian County Court following an incident in which an 11-year-old boy fractured his sternum and…

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Oct 2, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

New safety laws now in place for Western Australian water sports 

The Western Australia Government has introduced new safety equipment requirements for sail and kiteboarders, windsurfers and paddlers operating more than 400 metres from shore with the…

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Oct 1, 2024 Aquatics / Government / Legal / Safety /

 
 

New Zealand Amateur Sport Association emphasises that community clubs are not companies

The New Zealand Amateur Sport Association (NZASA) has expressed its concerns about the impact of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and the Incorporated Society Regulations 2023 on…

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Sep 30, 2024 Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Paedophile swim coach dies weeks after conviction for sexually assaulting young girls

Former Australian Olympic swimming coach Dick Caine has died, weeks after he was found guilty of raping and sexually abusing six female students in the 1970s and 1980s Caine, who had been…

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Sep 28, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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