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Queensland’s Chief Scientist and Museum Chief Executive jailed after fraud conviction

Professor Suzanne Miller, former Chief Scientist and Chief Executive of the Queensland Museum, has been convicted of fraud and sentenced to three years imprisonment, to be suspended after…

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May 1, 2020 Attractions / Finance / Legal / Technology /

 
 

Federal Sports Minister warns that NRL’s return could be threatened by players’ breach of social distancing requirements

Federal Youth and Sport Minister Richard Colbeck has warned that the NRL’s plans to recommence its season on 28th May might be in jeopardy following players having broken…

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Apr 30, 2020 Government / Legal / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Former Minister Bridget McKenzie defends role in sports grant allocations

Former Federal Government Minister Bridget McKenzie has broken her silence about the sports grants scandal that ended her frontbench career, defending her actions while conceding more…

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Apr 30, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New Zealand Sports Minister advises of permissible activities under eased Coronavirus Alert

New Zealand Sports Minister Grant Robertson has advised of the activities that will be allowed as the nation moves to its eased Level 3 status, with rules around exercise, recreation and…

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Apr 27, 2020 Fitness / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Fitness Australia says gyms can safely reopen within strict framework

With Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions set to be eased over coming weeks, Fitness Australia has advised that gyms and exercise facilities can be among the first sectors of the…

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Apr 23, 2020 Fitness / Government / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Council considers reopening Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Four weeks after mass breaches of Coronavirus restrictions led to its closure, Waverley Council is considering reopening Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. With access to the beach still…

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Apr 18, 2020 Government / Legal / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Inexperienced swimmers urged to stay out of the ocean

Sunshine Coast Council and Surf Life Saving Queensland have warned inexperienced swimmers to stay out of the ocean.  With its aquatic facilities closed, the Council, in conjunction…

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Apr 17, 2020 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

New Zealand Health Minister demoted following lockdown breaking mountain bike ride and beach visit

New Zealand Health Minister David Clark has been demoted after ignoring the country’s lockdown rules on two occasions - once driving his family to a beach 20 kilometres from his home…

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Apr 8, 2020 Government / Legal / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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