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WAIS apologises to former gymnasts for past ‘distress or injury’

The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has issued an apology to former athletes who experienced distress or injury in their gymnastics program. It comes in the wake of an…

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May 6, 2021 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Man charged after using tractor to plough up western NSW golf course

A man has been charged by NSW Police following his arrest after using a tractor to plough up areas at the Dunedoo Golf Course in central western NSW. NSW Police will allege that a…

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May 5, 2021 Golf / Legal / Security /

 
 

Peloton recalls treadmills in the US and UK after child’s death

Exercise media company Peloton has announced that it is recalling over 100,000 of its treadmills in the USA and UK following their alleged link to the death of a six-year-old child. The…

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May 5, 2021 Fitness / Legal / Retail / Safety /

 
 

Review reveals ‘toxic’ environment within Australian gymnastics with culture of physical, emotional and sexual abuse

An independent review into Australian gymnastics has revealed “systemic risk factors” within the sport, including child abuse and neglect, misconduct, bullying, abuse, sexual…

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May 4, 2021 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Awaiting release of Human Rights Commission’s review Australian Sports Commission launches services to support abused gymnasts

In advance of tomorrow’s release of the independent report by the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into allegations of abuse of gymnasts in the former…

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May 2, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Legal / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Public dispute over NRL culture in wake of sex tape leak

The NRL’s longtime gender adviser, Professor Catharine Lumby, has expressed her disappointment at finding out she no longer has a role to play with the sport, advising of her concern…

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Apr 23, 2021 ByNigel Benton Legal / Sport /

 
 

Australian business urged to adopt diversified marketing strategies as Google and Facebook laws create uncertainty

The Australian Government's recent moves to legislate over content shared by Google and Facebook legislation has created uncertainty for business, with many having investing heavily in…

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Apr 23, 2021 Legal / Marketing / Technology /

 
 

Company director behind Dunk Island tourism revitalisation plan hit with 20-year ban

Ambitious plans to transform Mission Beach and Dunk Island in Far North Queensland appear to be over with Mayfair 101 company founder James Mawhinney banned from fundraising and…

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Apr 21, 2021 ByNigel Benton Finance / Hospitality / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

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