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Organisers ban Russian and Belarusian flags at Australian Open 

The presence of a Russian flag in the stands at Melbourne Park during an Australian Open match has prompted organisers to announce a ban on Russian and Belarusian flags during the…

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Jan 17, 2023 Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Indonesian Police on trial over fan deaths at East Java’s Kanjuruhan Stadium

An Indonesian court has commenced a trial of police and match officials charged with negligence over their alleged roles in the deaths of more than 130 people during incidents at…

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Jan 17, 2023 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Bluesfest reveals site improvements ahead of 2023 festival

Bluesfest has announced a range of site improvements at the Byron Events Farm ahead of its 2023 event to improve water drainage and excessive mud. In a social media post, the team at…

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Jan 10, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Security / Venues /

 
 

UNSW lecturer says summer festival season is a time for young revellers to take extra care

With the last few years having seen countless summer music festivals cancelled as a result of the pandemic and, more recently, weather events, a University of NSW lecturer has expressed…

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Jan 1, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

 
 

32 people charged over Melbourne A-League pitch invasion

Victoria Police have charged 32 people with criminal offences, including discharging a missile, assault, violent disorder criminal damage and riotous behaviour as a result of the invasion…

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Dec 30, 2022 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Football Australia announces first sanctions against Melbourne Victory after AAMI Park pitch invasion

Football Australia has handed out a series of initial penalties against Melbourne Victory following ugly scenes that caused the abandonment of last weekend’s Melbourne derby. The…

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Dec 23, 2022 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Questions over security at AAMI Park during A-League pitch invasion

With media focussing on the irresponsible actions of fans who invaded the pitch and halted Saturday’s A-League Melbourne derby, venue manager Melbourne and Olympic Parks is working…

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Dec 20, 2022 ByNigel Benton Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

A-League Melbourne derby abandoned as fan protest leads to on field violence

Yesterday evening's A-League Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch in an incident that also saw an attack on City goalkeeper Tom Glover. With fans…

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Dec 18, 2022 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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