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Victorian Government and Melbourne media warn consumers about being ‘ripped off’ by gyms

Both the Victorian Government and Melbourne newspaper the Herald Sun have this week set to warn consumers about the need to be “careful” when joining fitness clubs. An annual…

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Feb 5, 2020 ByNigel Benton Billing / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

WorkSafe Queensland prosecution results in $50,000 fine following inflatable amusement ride injury

The prosecution of an inflatable amusement ride business by WorkSafe Queensland has resulted in a $50,000 fine being handed out in a Brisbane Court over an incident in which a…

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Feb 4, 2020 Attractions / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Sports rorts scandal sees National deputy leader Bridget McKenzie resign from Government

Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie has today quit Cabinet and resigned as deputy Nationals leader in the wake of her handling what has become known as the 'sports rorts'…

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Feb 2, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Attorney General defends Ministers’ powers as more details emerge of sports grants allocations

Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter has defended the “broad power” of ministers to direct their departments as he awaits advice about whether the former Federal Sports…

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Feb 1, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Victoria Police arrest Step Into Life’s John Cargnello on child pornography charges

John Cargnello, owner of the Step Into Life franchise chain, has appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today accused of possessing images of child pornography. Victoria Police have…

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Jan 31, 2020 Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Melbourne Fitness Business Summit set to Ignite the industry for 2020

With the sector energised for the New Year, the 2020 Keepme Ignite Fitness Business Summit has been designed to shift owners’ and operators’ business success into “a…

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Jan 28, 2020 Finance / Fitness / Legal / Marketing /

 
 

Tough Mudder resumes operations in Europe as administrators appointed

Staff at the European affiliate of Tough Mudder have returned to work today (Monday 27th January) after Michael Solomons and Andrew Pear of restructuring, recovery and insolvency…

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Jan 27, 2020 Events / Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Former Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie approved more than $1 million in grants for shooting clubs

Further revelations about the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program have revealed that Nationals deputy leader Bridget…

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Jan 25, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

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