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Queensland Police will not pursue criminal charges following Cairns Showfest ride incident

Queensland Police have been reported to not be pursuing criminal charges following an incident at the Cairns Showfest last month which saw a young woman suffer severe injuries after…

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Nov 16, 2020 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Receivers advise that Ticket Rocket debts exceed $8 million

Receivers have advised that the company behind failed ticketing agency Ticket Rocket has debts of more than $8 million. According to the first receivers’ report into the business…

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Nov 11, 2020 Finance / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Emirates Team New Zealand moves forward with plans for fan-focused America’s Cup

Emirates Team New Zealand has said it will be able to make the 36th America’s Cup the “most accessible and inclusive” edition of the sailing showpiece after being given…

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Nov 4, 2020 Legal / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark leads opposition to Eden Park’s concert plans

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is among opponents of Eden Park’s plans to stage concerts at a planning hearing that begins on Monday. The 60,000-capacity Auckland…

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Oct 30, 2020 Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Venues /

 
 

Cairns Showfest organisers express sympathy for victim after amusement ride accident

The organisers of the Cairns Showfest event at which a woman plummeted several metres from a carnival ride on Saturday have expressed their deep concern and sympathy for the victim's…

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Oct 27, 2020 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Sport supplement market set to be impacted by imminent Australian Government restrictions

A move by the Federal Government to reclassify pre-workout, weight loss and recovery supplements as medicines is set to see many popular products removed from sale in the coming weeks.…

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Oct 26, 2020 Government / Legal / Retail / Wellness /

 
 

Woman in ‘critical condition’ after fall from ride at Cairns ShowFest

A woman is in a critical condition after falling from an amusement ride at the Cairns ShowFest in the city's Parramatta Park yesterday evening. Initial reports suggest that the woman,…

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Oct 25, 2020 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Casino operator Crown Resorts under investigation for money laundering

Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has revealed it is being investigated for possible breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The company - which has…

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Oct 23, 2020 Hospitality / Legal / Venues /

 
 

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