News: Safety
New funding model needed for beach life saving patrols
As demands for beach patrols and ocean life-saving services grow, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) has called for a new funding model for the...
May 10, 2021
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Swimming Australia partners with Elyptol
Swimming Australia has partnered with Elyptol, one of Australia’s leading hand sanitisers, to keep athletes, coaches, staff and spectators free from infection in and out of the...
May 10, 2021
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Invercargill City Council to spend $4.5 million on Rugby Park works
The Invercargill City Council is planning to spend $4.5 million on deferred maintenance and strengthening work at the city’s Rugby Park. Currently owned by the Council-run...
May 9, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Australia reports success of its inaugural Officials Scholarship
Following Surf Life Saving Australia having initiated its Officials scholarship and pathway in 2021, four officials from around Australia were carefully selected and given the...
May 9, 2021
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APT Asia Pacific adds new components to their playground rubber surfaces line
APT, a global leader in synthetic and acrylic sports and recreation surfaces, has announced the expansion of their playground rubber component line, with two new product brands...
May 9, 2021
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Teenager fatally stabbed in attack at community basketball venue in Melbourne's west
A 17-year-old boy has been fatally stabbed in an attack during junior basketball game at Werribee’s Eagle Stadium in Melbourne's west last night. Bless Mulukwat Akoch of Wyndham...
May 7, 2021
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Bruce Hopkins and Craig Riddington launch ‘Float to Survive’ water safety initiative
Lifesaving legends Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins and Craig Riddington have today launched ‘Float to Survive’ - a water safety initiative that aims to reduce the number of unnecessary...
May 7, 2021
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Bassinthegrass 2021 prepares to welcome 14,000 music fans
Bassinthegrass 2021 is set to welcome its biggest crowd to-date with 14,000 music fans heading to Darwin’s Mindil Beach on 15th May to enjoy one of Australia’s first large-scale...
May 7, 2021
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Review gives ‘top marks’ to Gold Coast's professional lifeguard services
Gold Coast City Council's professional lifeguard services has undergone a major internal review - with the results confirming that the men and women on patrol are the “best of...
May 6, 2021
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AFL clubs reach one million members for 2021
The AFL have announced that club membership has just passed one million members as it reaches round eight of its season. Second only to the record of 1,057,572 set in 2019, the...
May 6, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Queensland’s volunteers save more than 950 lives over the 20/21 patrol season
Surf Life Saving Queensland has advised that volunteer surf lifesavers from Forrest Beach to Rainbow Bay have saved more than 950 lives over the 2020/21 patrol season - an...
May 6, 2021
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Gyms close in Singapore to manage resurgence of COVID-19
Along with imposing a 21-day quarantine on most inbound travellers, Singapore is closing gyms and fitness centres in response to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. The news of a...
May 4, 2021
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Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas moves towards opening of CrocArena attraction
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas has provided an update on its soon-to-open ‘Swim with the Salties’ experience as its new CrocArena attraction nears completion. Only months away,...
May 4, 2021
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Peloton recalls treadmills in the US and UK after child's death
Exercise media company Peloton has announced that it is recalling over 100,000 of its treadmills in the USA and UK following their alleged link to the death of a six-year-old...
May 4, 2021
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Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association conference to explore reversing rising summer drowning toll
Leading ocean safety experts from around the country will come together later this week to address the alarming rise in the number of Australians who drowned in the nation’s...
May 4, 2021
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Player Coronavirus infections sees suspension of Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended after an increase in COVID-19 cases among players. In a statement, the IPL said it had "unanimously decided" to postpone the...
May 4, 2021
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Review reveals ‘toxic’ environment within Australian gymnastics with culture of physical, emotional and sexual abuse
An independent review into Australian gymnastics has revealed “systemic risk factors” within the sport, including child abuse and neglect, misconduct, bullying, abuse, sexual...
May 3, 2021
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Inconsistent capacity rules between entertainment and sport inflict further damage on live music
Live music and events across Australia are being impacted by inconsistent capacity limits with concern that while sporting venues can now operate at full - or near-full -...
May 3, 2021
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Moving to address industry insurance crisis AALARA releases survey on Discretionary Mutual Fund
Moving to address what it calls the “catastrophic consequences of a failing insurance market”, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is calling...
May 2, 2021
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Coronavirus fears sees fans barred from AFL western derby at Perth’s Optus Stadium
Just hours before today’s AFL western derby at between West Coast and Fremantle is due to kick off, fans have been told not to attend because of Perth’ latest COVID-19 scare....
May 2, 2021
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Hong Kong Rugby Union ‘confident’ that 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series will run with capacity crowds
Hong Kong Rugby Union Chief Executive Robbie McRobbie is confident that the Hong Kong edition of 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series tournament will go ahead with full-capacity...
Apr 30, 2021
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United Nations passes first ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention
The United Nations has this week passed its first ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Brought to the United Nations...
Apr 30, 2021
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Indian Premier League continues despite massive rise in COVID deaths
The Indian Premier League, usually the most-attended cricket league in the world, is continuing to be played in empty stadia despite the massive surge in COVID-19 cases and...
Apr 30, 2021
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Victoria's Enchanted Adventure Park advises of record summer
The operators of Victoria’s Enchanted Adventure Park have advised of record attendance levels during its post COVID summer season operations. Commenting on the season, Enchanted...
Apr 29, 2021
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