News: Safety
Risk assessment results in hole closure at Auckland’s Chamberlain Park Golf Course
A risk assessment has resulted in the temporary closure of three holes at Auckland’s Chamberlain Park Golf Course following reports of golf balls striking vehicles travelling on...
Apr 14, 2021
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Golf
Darwin launches inaugural Movement Strategy
City of Darwin has launched its inaugural Movement Strategy as Council aims to make it easier for people to move around the city by improving streetscapes, infrastructure and...
Apr 14, 2021
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Thailand’s Centara group announces more hotel re-openings through April to meet surge in domestic travel demand
Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is moving moves ahead with the re-opening of three more hotels during April in resort destinations across Thailand...
Apr 14, 2021
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Hospitality
Life Saving Victoria partners to create 240 new Victorian Swim Teachers
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have joined forces with YMCA Victoria, Belgravia Leisure and Aligned Leisure to create 240 new Victorian swim teachers through the provision of free...
Apr 13, 2021
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Aquatics
Uncertainty over Victorian stadia returning to full capacity
The AFL is looking for Victorian stadia to be allowed to operate at full capacity, unveiling a plan that would see fans being required to enter the name and contact details of...
Apr 12, 2021
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Venues
GlobalData suggests Thailand can proceed with tourism recovery pilot despite surge in COVID-19 cases
Despite the recently reported surge in COVID-19 cases in Thailand - 967 new COVID-19 cases on 11th April 2021 - Animesh Kumar, Director of Travel and Tourism Consulting at...
Apr 12, 2021
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Hospitality
Infinite Cycle continues to expand through challenges of the past year
Despite the struggles endured by many fitness businesses last year, Infinite Cycle - Australia’s only virtual cycle studios - has continued to expand. Having announced last...
Apr 11, 2021
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Fitness
AUSTSWIM continues to deliver training and support for swim and water safety teachers
AUSTSWIM has announced that it will return to the personal delivery of training and support for swimming and water safety teachers across ACT, regional NSW, Tasmania and...
Apr 11, 2021
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Aquatics
ASSA’s National Conference returns to the Gold Coast in August
The Australian Swim Schools Association has announced that is annual conference will be returning the to the Gold Coast from Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th August 2021. Returning...
Apr 11, 2021
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Aquatics
NSW Premier 'considering' new inquest into fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is reported to be "considering" a new inquest into the fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire of 1979 following the presentation of fresh evidence in an...
Apr 10, 2021
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ASCTA commits to Gender Equality Framework
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has advised of its commitment to a newly released Gender Equality Framework. Developed as part of ASCTA’s recent...
Apr 10, 2021
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Aquatics
Optus Stadium looks to welcome capacity crowds as Western Australian venue restrictions lifted
Venues across Western Australia - including Perth’s Optus Stadium - will be allowed to welcome 100% capacity crowds as of tomorrow. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan...
Apr 9, 2021
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Venues
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships ready for Sunshine Coast return
The largest Surf Life Saving event in the world, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, 'The Aussies', returns to the Sunshine Coast next week with more than 5,700...
Apr 9, 2021
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Aquatics
Australian Water Safety Council seeks local government backing to help reduce drownings
Local governments are being encouraged to make the new Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 central to their drowning prevention policies. The newly released strategy seeks to...
Apr 9, 2021
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Aquatics
ICC to proceed with Men’s Twenty20 World Cup in India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the men’s Twenty20 World Cup, taking place in India in October and November this year, is still on course to go ahead....
Apr 9, 2021
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Safety
NSW Police resist new inquiry into 1979 Luna Park ghost train fire
NSW Police will not open a fresh inquiry into the tragic 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire, despite new revelations in an ABC investigation and an allegation that the senior...
Apr 8, 2021
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Entertainment
Swim Australia shares resources to aid swim teacher recruitment
Following its recent revelation of a nationwide shortage of swim teachers, Swim Australia has released a set of promotional media resources to help swim schools and aquatic...
Apr 8, 2021
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Aquatics
Research project investigates quality of shade provision in NSW playgrounds
University of Southern Queensland researchers Dr Nathan Downs and Professor Alfio Parisi are investigating the availability and quality of shade for ultraviolet radiation and...
Apr 8, 2021
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Parks
Industry bodies respond to travel bubble agreement between Australia and New Zealand
The announcement of a travel bubble agreement between Australia and New Zealand Governments commencing on 19th April has been welcomed by the tourism industry in both countries....
Apr 6, 2021
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Attractions
SAPIA announces 2020 Industry Awards Winners
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2020 Awards. Delayed from last year because of Coronavirus, the Awards recognise SAPIA members’...
Apr 6, 2021
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Surfaces
Aquatic centre chemical incidents mark Easter weekend
Aquatic facility operations at three locations have been marred by chemical incidents and the hospitalisation of swimmers over the busy Easter long weekend. Emergency services...
Apr 5, 2021
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Aquatics
Koh Samui resort secures hygiene and safety certification as it prepares for international tourists
Banyan Tree Samui, an 88-key luxury beachfront resort in southern Thailand, has been awarded HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) certification in response to its...
Apr 4, 2021
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Environment
Lifesavers graduate from inaugural inland waterways safety program in Wagga Wagga
Lifesavers graduated from the inaugural inland waterways safety program held in Wagga Wagga on 28th March with the Outback Lifesaver program having run as a 10-week pilot...
Apr 3, 2021
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Environment
Poralu Marine delivers Australia’s longest public floating wave attenuator in Geelong
Poralu Marine, an international leader in marina design and construction, has just completed Australia’s longest public floating wave attenuator - a major project in Victoria at...
Apr 3, 2021
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Environment