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Hillcrest School jumping castle operator pleads not guilty to health and safety charge

Rosemary Gamble, the jumping castle operator charged with workplace safety breaches over the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of December 2021 in which six children died has pleaded not…

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Feb 2, 2024 Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

World Rugby initiates legal actions after World Cup match official abuse

World Rugby has commenced legal action against individuals responsible for online abuse against match officials and players during last year’s Rugby World Cup in France. Media…

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Feb 1, 2024 Legal / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas initiates lawsuit against World Aquatics

Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, who broke barriers as the first out transgender woman to win a US NCAA swimming championship, has launched a legal challenge against…

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Jan 31, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Secrecy over Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s approval of Harry Potter-themed event at The Briars nature reserve

The granting of permission by Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for entertainment giant Warner Bros. and events company Fever permission to hold an interactive Harry…

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Jan 25, 2024 Events / Legal / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Logan City Council fined $80,000 over electrocution of Eagleby Aquatic Centre lifeguard

Following Beenleigh Magistrates Court having heard evidence of a dangerous series of safety oversights at the Eagleby Aquatic Centre, which culminated with a lifeguard suffering a…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Swearing and threats pose ‘serious risk’ to staff at Orange Aquatic Centre resulting in cut in pool entry numbers

Abusive behaviour toward staff members at the Orange Aquatic Centre over recent weeks has seen Orange City Council reduce patron numbers allowed in the facility. Having before Christmas…

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Jan 20, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Monash University study finds festival drug-checking services could reduce deaths

An analysis of all drug-related deaths at music festivals across Australia over the past decade has revealed that most incidents are related to young people and the use of MDMA mixed with…

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Jan 19, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Events / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts set to head back to Court

The troubled Ruapehu Alpine Lifts on New Zealand’s North Island will be the subject of further upcoming Court action after new claims were lodged over Christmas. The operator of…

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Jan 19, 2024 Attractions / Finance / Legal / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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