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The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after row over Malaysia’s LGBT laws

British pop-rock band The 1975 has cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia and Taiwan after its appearance at a music festival in Malaysia was cut short. Appearing at Malaysia’s…

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Jul 24, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Venues /

 
 

UFC Gyms silent on demise of Australian master franchisor but still looking for global expansion

The recent financial and legal troubles of UFC Gyms in Australia have not raised any form of comment from the Newport Beach, USA-based headquarters of the global franchise or from fitness…

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Jul 21, 2023 ByNigel Benton Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Sydney-based event planner gets 15 year jail term for fraud

Sydney event planner Helen Rosamond has been jailed for a maximum of 15 years after being found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from NAB by falsifying and inflating invoices for…

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Jul 21, 2023 Events / Finance / Legal /

 
 

Fair Work Ombudsman recovers more than $684,000 from Melbourne hospitality sector

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $684,543 in wages for 1,004 underpaid workers after investigating employers in Melbourne’s hospitality precincts. Fair Work Inspectors…

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Jul 21, 2023 Finance / Hospitality / Legal /

 
 

Victorian Government facing significant penalty costs for Commonwealth Games exit

Following yesterday’s announcement that it was relinquishing its hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Victorian Government is reported to have entered…

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Jul 19, 2023 Events / Finance / Government / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Ineffective laws see nature in Australia getting sicker, not healthier

The Australian Conservation Foundation is reporting that one year on from the release of the damning State of the Environment report – and approaching the mid-point of the Albanese…

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Jul 18, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

Victoria Police investigate arson attack at Melbourne gym

A popular mixed-martial arts gym in the south eastern Melbourne suburb of Dandenong has been destroyed in what Victoria Police suspect was a “targeted” and…

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Jul 17, 2023 ByNigel Benton Fitness / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Man charged on 140 counts of allegedly indecently recording children at Perth aquatic and recreation centres

Following his arrest in May for allegedly indecently recording at least five boys under the age of 13 at the Craigie Leisure Centre, a Perth man has been charged with a total of 140…

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Jul 14, 2023 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Security /

 
 

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