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Retrial scheduled after deadlocked jury dismissed in Sydney swim teacher’s sexual abuse trial

The jury in the trial of Sydney swimming teaching Kyle Daniels has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict for the majority of his child sexual abuse charges. With Daniels…

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Dec 22, 2020 Aquatics / Education / Legal /

 
 

2020 an ‘unprecedented’ year for sport administrators

Australian sport administrators have been under enormous stress during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, according to sport policy expert Greg Blood. Here he documents…

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Dec 21, 2020 ByGreg Blood Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

ACCC to take Court action against Lorna Jane over ‘anti-virus active wear’ claims

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is to take Court action over active wear brand Lorna Jane’s claims that its clothes could protect against Coronavirus. With…

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Dec 21, 2020 Legal / Retail /

 
 

F45 ends listing plans but keeps up legal action against competitor Body Fit Training

Global fitness group F45 Training is reported to be maintaining its legal dispute against competitor Body Fit Training after ending its plans for a listing on the USA’s NASDAQ…

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Dec 21, 2020 Finance / Fitness / Legal / Retail /

 
 

Resumption of events at Perth Motorplex to see enhanced security measures

Following a rigorous review of current security measures, VenuesWest in consultation with the Western Australian Police Force have determined events with an expected attendance of more…

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Dec 18, 2020 Events / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

FITREC cites Fair Work Ombudsman advice in ongoing battle over registration of industry professionals

FITREC has highlighted advice received from the Fair Work Ombudsman in its ongoing dispute with fitness registration bodies Fitness Australia and Physical Activity Australia. Highlighting…

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Dec 18, 2020 ByNigel Benton Education / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Actor Craig McLachlan found not guilty of assault and indecent assault charges

Actor Craig McLachlan has been found not guilty of 13 indecent and common law assault charges during the Melbourne stage production of the Rocky Horror Show. Magistrate Belinda Wallington…

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Dec 16, 2020 Entertainment / Legal /

 
 

Melbourne gym owner cleared of charges laid by organised Victoria’s crime task force

Melbourne gym owner and kickboxing trainer Paul Fyfield has been cleared of charges laid by Victoria Police's Joint Organised Crime Task Force. As reported by Melbourne's Herald…

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Dec 11, 2020 Fitness / Legal /

 
 

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