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Review of gymnastics at the Western Australian Institute of Sport recommends apology to abused athletes

A long-awaited review examining allegations of physical and emotional abuse by coaching staff towards former elite gymnasts who trained at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)…

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Feb 14, 2022 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Big Red Bash organisers lose $3 million legal battle over COVID-19 cancellation insurance claim

Organisers of Queensland’s Big Red Bash have lost their legal battle in the Federal Court with insurers to recoup millions of dollars of losses from the COVID-19 -related halting of…

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Feb 4, 2022 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Insurance / Legal /

 
 

AALARA sets up Safe Operation of Inflatables Sub Committee

In response to the deaths of six children while using a bouncing castle at the Hillcrest Primary School in Tasmania in December of last year and at the suggestion of several members and…

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Feb 4, 2022 Attractions / Legal / Safety /

 
 

New Zealand tourism businesses facing cybersecurity challenges

New Zealand tourism businesses are being warned to secure their social media accounts and IT systems in the wake of a series of cyberattacks. AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand is the most high…

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Jan 31, 2022 Finance / Legal / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Department of Conservation explores options for Lake Dive Hut

New Zealand's Department of Conservation, local Iwi, Federated Mountain Clubs and Back Country Trust are in discussions to explore opportunities for a potential rebuild of the popular…

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Jan 30, 2022 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Surf Life Saving NSW’s reputation damaged by former executive’s fraud

A Sydney Court has heard how the fraud by former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has damaged the reputation of the charity. Speaking yesterday in the NSW District…

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Jan 28, 2022 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Melbourne Victory fined over spectators’ homophobic abuse towards Adelaide player Josh Cavallo

A-League club Melbourne Victory has been fined $5,000 over homophobic abuse from fans directed at Adelaide United defender Josh Cavallo during a league fixture at Melbourne's AAMI Park…

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Jan 26, 2022 Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Australian Tourism Industry Council calls for border restrictions to end

The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has shared its concerns that ongoing border restrictions will lead to continued disruptions for the nation’s tourism operators. ATIC…

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Jan 26, 2022 Government / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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