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Trespassers video of abandoned Victorian wildlife park attracts massive online interest

The carcass of a great white shark has been discovered floating in a tank of green and murky water at a derelict former wildlife park in Victoria. A video taken by trespassers on the site…

Feb 20, 2019 Attractions / Safety / Security / Tourism /

Australian Parliament to consider legislation to strengthen sporting integrity

The Australian Government yesterday has introduced two bills into the Parliament that aim to strengthen Australia’s sports integrity and implement the reforms announced by the…

Feb 15, 2019 Government / Legal / Security / Sport /

Tokyo 2020 organisers highlight measures being taken to prevent repeat of PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games cyber attack

Tokyo 2020’s Technology Director Yuko Takeuchi has insisted that measures are being taken to prevent a repeat of the cyber attack that hit the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018…

Feb 10, 2019 Events / Security / Sport / Technology / Venues /

Man arrested after burglaries at Auckland gyms

New Zealand Police have arrested a man following a spate of burglaries and thefts from 24/7 gyms in Auckland. The man is allegedly linked to more than 24 burglaries at gyms in various…

Feb 10, 2019 Fitness / Legal / Security /

Auckland’s Aktive awarded Governance Mark for Sport and Recreation

Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation (Aktive) has announced that it has been been awarded the Governance Mark for Sport and Recreation in New Zealand from Sport New Zealand.…

Feb 7, 2019 Recreation / Security / Sport /

AFLNT to consider bans for spectators and players who abuse umpires

Northern Territory AFL umpires have banded together to take a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to umpire abuse, calling on AFLNT to ensure match managers, who have the power to eject…

Feb 6, 2019 Safety / Security / Sport /

Large Police presence planned for Melbourne’s St Kilda beach as far-right extremists rally

Hundreds of police will patrol St Kilda on Saturday searching for weapons among extremists planning to gather at the popular Melbourne beach. Convicted criminals Blair Cottrell and Neil…

Jan 5, 2019 Legal / Recreation / Security /

Improved night time lighting to enhance safety for City of Perth

The City of Perth is aiming to improve night time lighting to enhance safety, walkability and practicality, befitting of a capital city. Commissioners for the City of Perth have endorsed a…

Jan 4, 2019 Culture / Recreation / Safety / Security /