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Federal Court fines Fitbit $11 million fine for misleading Australian consumers over rights

Wearable fitness technology company Fitbit LLC has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $11 million after misleading consumers about smartwatches and fitness trackers that…

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Dec 13, 2023 Fitness / Legal / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Bankrupt former Ticket Rocket Director living in ‘luxury’ in Sydney

Matt Davey, the former owner of Dunedin-based ticketing platform Fortress Information Systems, has been reported as “living in a luxury Sydney apartment” while his businesses…

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Dec 12, 2023 Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Sport / Ticketing /

 
 

Victoria Police arrest three over huge illegal steroid seizure from Port Melbourne gym

Victoria Police have made what they believe is the state's biggest ever seizure of illegal steroids in a swoop on an alleged supply operation based out of a Port Melbourne gym.…

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Dec 9, 2023 Fitness / Legal /

 
 

Weight Loss Clinics acquired as Xponential Fitness business model questioned

Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, is acquiring weight loss and wellness clinic operator Lindora. The announcement on the acquisition of Lindora…

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Dec 8, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

NSW Parliament passes live music vibrancy reforms

NSW Parliament has passed landmark legislation introducing a package of reforms to overhaul regulatory frameworks and remove red tape to help the state’s live music…

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Dec 6, 2023 Arts / Entertainment / Legal / Venues /

 
 

Fair Work Ombudsman targets Brisbane hospitality sector

The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting the hospitality sector in Brisbane’s south this week with surprise inspections being made to check workers are getting the right pay and…

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Dec 6, 2023 Finance / Hospitality / Legal / Venues /

 
 

Bondi lifeguards plead for return of stolen beach buggy

The first day of what is expected to be a busy summer for lifeguards at Bondi Beach has been marked by the reported theft of a buggy used to tend to emergencies. CCTV footage shows people…

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Dec 2, 2023 Legal / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Netball Australia loses $18 million in Federal Government funding

Netball Australia has been stripped of almost $18 million in Federal Government funding after failing to provide a satisfactory business case to the Australian Sports Commission for the…

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Nov 30, 2023 ByNigel Benton Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

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