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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 /

 
 

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 /

 
 

Auditor General spotlights the failure of NSW to protect its threatened species

According to the NSW environmental organisation, the Nature Conservation Council, the NSW Auditor General this week released an audit highlighting the pathetic protection NSW affords its…

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Aug 17, 2024 Environment / Government / Legal /

 
 

Coroner hears that ‘significant failings’ led to 2020 child drowning death at remote Northern Territory swimming pool

The Northern Territory Coroner has found "significant failings" contributed to the drowning death of a toddler in a remote public pool 530 kilometres from Alice Springs while he…

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Aug 16, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Canberra event manager guilty of stealing $70,000 to feed gambling addiction

Canberra event manager Luke Lowes has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing over $70,000 from his employed to fuel a gambling addiction.…

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Aug 14, 2024 ByNigel Benton Events / Finance / Legal /

 
 

Consumer Protection WA reissues ticket scalping alert for UFC event at Perth’s RAC Arena

Due to the popularity of the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 305) event at Perth’s RAC Arena on 18th August, Consumer Protection WA has reissued a ticket scalping…

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Aug 13, 2024 Arts / Events / Legal / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition

Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun…

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Aug 9, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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