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Sportspeople’s Robert McMurtrie explains new regulations on fixed-term employment contracts

The Federal Government’s new regulations on fixed-term employment contracts, set to come into effect on 6th December, will have wide ranging consequences for the industry. The new…

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Nov 29, 2023 ByRobert McMurtrie Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Coroner rules that boy’s 2017 carnival ride death was preventable

The death of a six year old boy at the 2017 Rye Easter Carnival was preventable according to the Victorian Coroner. Passing her judgement on Friday morning, Coroner Sarah Gebert said the…

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Nov 25, 2023 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

ARIA and PPCA provide submissions in support of fair payment for recording artists from Radio Stations

Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) today revealed their submissions supporting the Copyright Legislation Amendment…

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Nov 21, 2023 Arts / Entertainment / Finance / Legal /

 
 

NPWS fines 4WD driver for illegally entering flood damaged Mooball National Park

A 4WD driver has been fined almost $5,000 after illegally entering a flood recovery work zone and becoming stuck in a remote part of Mooball National Park, south east of Murwillumbah. The…

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Nov 21, 2023 Access / Environment / Legal / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Football Victoria owed almost $2 million by local clubs

Governing body Football Victoria has this week revealed a concerning update that the level of debt owed to them by community clubs is close to $2 million. Football Victoria announced on…

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Nov 18, 2023 Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Charges laid over Tasmanian inflatable castle tragedy that killed six children

Charges under Tasmania’s health and safety legislation have been laid against the company that operated the jumping castle on which six children were killed at the Hillcrest Primary…

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Nov 17, 2023 Attractions / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Former Little Athletics Tasmania President avoids jail in funds theft case

Rhonda Ruth O'Sign, a former President of Little Athletics Tasmania, has avoided a prison term having pleaded guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from the organisation. In the…

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Nov 16, 2023 Legal / Security / Sport /

 
 

32 year jail sentence for Sydney swimming teacher over child sexual abuse

Sydney swimming teacher Paul Frost has been sentenced to a 32 year prison term after being found guilty of grooming and sexually abusing 11 young students over more than a decade.…

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Nov 16, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Legal /

 
 

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