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Report from Secretary to Prime Minister’s Department rejects Audit Office finding that sports grant program targeted marginal electorates

A report into the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, conducted by Phil Gaetjens, Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Feb 15, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Landmark UK legal case sees ticketing fraudsters convicted

In a landmark case, two men who used specialist software to buy thousands of concert tickets and then resell them at significantly marked up prices have been convicted on fraud charges by…

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Feb 15, 2020 Entertainment / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

National Audit Office advises 43% of successful Federal Government sports fund projects were ineligible

43% of projects funded under the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program were ineligible when agreements were signed, according to officials…

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Feb 13, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Administrators conclude sale of Tough Mudder’s UK business to Spartan Race

Obstacle-racing company Spartan has completed its acquisition of the UK affiliate of Tough Mudder, announcing that the takeover will allow the mass-participation company to run a full…

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Feb 13, 2020 ByNigel Benton Events / Finance / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

Man charged over Gold Coast gym assault

A man has been charged over an alleged assault at the Gold Coast’s Days Road gym last week. Queensland Police allege the 20-year-old victim was in the open area of the Upper Coomera…

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Feb 10, 2020 Fitness / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

Tough Mudder entities enter administration

The German and UK based operations of endurance race operator Tough Mudder has gone into administration, with a view to selling the business and assets, including its wholly owned…

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Feb 8, 2020 Events / Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Dreamworld enjoys successful peak season

Having struggled since the Thunder River Rapids tragedy of 2016, reports indicate that Dreamworld has enjoyed a successful summer season with crowds heading back to the Gold Coast theme…

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Feb 7, 2020 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Reports reveal Federal Government ‘quietly spent’ $150 million female sports program funds on aquatic centre projects in marginal seats

Media reports have today revealed that beyond the 'sports rorts' that led to Senator Bridget McKenzie's resignation from Government, the Coalition quietly spent another $150…

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Feb 7, 2020 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

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