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SPASA welcomes release of pool barrier standard AS1926.1

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) has welcomed the publication of the updated Australian Standard AS1926.1, marking a significant milestone in pool safety and regulation…

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Sep 2, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Australian indoor women’s hockey coach faces sexual assault charges

Australian indoor women's hockey coach Lauren Austin is facing an array of sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred in the Perth metropolitan area, including when her alleged…

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Sep 2, 2024 Legal / Sport /

 
 

Australian Grand Prix organisers ordered to pay over $2.8 million to promoters over cancelled Robbie Williams concert

The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been ordered to pay $2.84 million in compensation to a Melbourne touring company over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert in the…

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Aug 30, 2024 Entertainment / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

South Australian council wins legal battle with Tourism WA over ‘dark sky’ trademark application

A dispute between South Australia’s Mid Murray Council and the WA Tourism Commission over the latter’s attempt to trademark the term ‘dark sky’ has ended after the…

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Aug 30, 2024 Arts / Attractions / Events / Legal / Marketing /

 
 

Sydney swimming coach Dick Caine found guilty on historic charges of rape and sexual assault of young athletes

Former elite Australian swimming coach Richard 'Dick' Caine has been convicted on charges of dozens of sexual assaults on athletes as young as 10. Caine, now aged in his late 70s,…

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Aug 28, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

AUSactive urges its members to understand new casual employment changes

With the Fair Work Commission introducing changes to casual employment, AUSactive will be hosting a dedicated HR Recruitment webinar on Friday 30th August at 12.00pm to provide members…

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Aug 22, 2024 Education / Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

$197,000 in penalties for sham contracting involving workers with disability

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $197,000 in court-ordered penalties against a Sydney wellness research company for contraventions including sham contracting involving workers…

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Aug 21, 2024 Legal / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

AFL’s Hawthorn FC reveals new Reconciliation Action Plan

Looking to provide “leadership” in the sport, AFL club Hawthorn has released an updated Reconciliation Action Plan. Accused of unlawful discrimination in an ABC report in 2022…

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Aug 21, 2024 Culture / Legal / Sport /

 
 

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