News: Safety
High Court finds Christchurch Adventure Park negligent and financially responsible for property damaged during 2017 Port Hills fire
Owners of property destroyed in Christchurch's 2017 Port Hills fires have won a $12 million-plus lawsuit against the Christchurch Adventure Park after its chairlift was found to...
Apr 2, 2021
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NRL relocates round four fixtures to Sydney
Due to this week's COVID-19 lockdown in Queensland, the NRL's round four game between the Cronulla Sharks and North Queensland Cowboys - which was meant to be played on the...
Apr 2, 2021
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Swimming Australia confirms 2021 Age Championships will proceed on the Gold Coast
Swimming Australia has confirmed that the 2021 Australian Age Swimming Championships, which includes the Australian Multi-Class Swimming Championships, will proceed as planned...
Apr 1, 2021
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Queensland Government ends Brisbane's lockdown but Easter tourism still impacted
The Queensland Government has today announced the early lifting of Brisbane’s lockdown after just one new case of community transmission that's linked to an existing cluster of...
Apr 1, 2021
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LPA calls for emergency Business Interruption Fund after government directive shuts down Bluesfest
Following yesterday’s NSW Government directive to shut down Bluesfest 2021, Live Performance Australia - the arts and entertainment industry peak body - has today again called...
Apr 1, 2021
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New Quayclean brand identify invites clients and staff to 'Experience More'
Leading venue services company Quayclean Australia has today unveiled a new brand identity designed to reflect the company’s growth and versatility as it enters a new, exciting...
Mar 31, 2021
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New Oracle survey highlights fan sentiment towards stadia reopenings
A survey conducted by Untold Insights in January 2021 on behalf of Oracle Food and Beverage, polled 3,000 consumers in the US, United Kingdom and Australia on their sentiment...
Mar 31, 2021
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Recreation Aotearoa launches Poo-safe
Looking to counter the occurrence of 'code brown' incidents in aquatic facilities, Recreation Aotearoa has today announced the launch of a new quality programme - Poo-safe. The...
Mar 31, 2021
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Aquatics
GlobalData advises quarantine-free travel for vaccinated tourists will expedite Thailand’s tourism
Following the news that Thailand will partially open for vaccinated tourists from July 2021, Animesh Kumar, Director of Travel and Tourism Consulting at GlobalData, a leading...
Mar 31, 2021
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Safety
COVID-19 case sees NSW Health Minister cancel Byron Bay Bluesfest
Byron Bay's Bluesfest has been cancelled for the second year running after a local COVID-19 infection was discovered overnight. Discovery of the case has seen NSW Minister for...
Mar 31, 2021
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Fair Trading approves 375 showbags for sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Fair Trading approves 375 showbags for sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show Fair Trading Officers have approved all 375 showbags for sale at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter...
Mar 30, 2021
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Phuket first to open without quarantine in Thailand
Following intense lobbying from the travel and tourism industry in Thailand, the government has approved the waiving of quarantine requirements for vaccinated visitors arriving...
Mar 30, 2021
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70% of Australian casual workers more likely to get COVID-19 vaccine if it’s recommended by employer
As Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out strategy ramps up across the nation, research shows that 70% of casual workers would be more likely to receive the vaccine if it was...
Mar 30, 2021
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Brisbane Coronavirus outbreak causing massive uncertainty for tourism and events over Easter
Greater Brisbane's current three-day lockdown and the potential spread of Coronavirus in Queensland is causing massive uncertainty for tourism and events as the Easter long...
Mar 29, 2021
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Hong Kong gym’s link to COVID-19 cluster shows need for ongoing safety and hygiene commitment
The recent indication that a fitness club in Hong Kong has been the source of a COVID-19 outbreak is emerging as a matter of concern for gym operators and the exercise industry...
Mar 29, 2021
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Greater Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown after new COVID-19 case
The Queensland Government has announced that the Greater Brisbane area is to enter a snap three-day lockdown and that mask wearing will be mandatory across the state following a...
Mar 29, 2021
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Royal Life Saving advises of National Aquatic Industry Committee membership
Following the call for nominations to the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC), Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) has confirmed the Committee’s membership for...
Mar 29, 2021
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Quayclean shares COVIDSafe plan for 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show
With the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show set to employ enhanced hygiene and safety protocols, Quayclean Australia has advised that it will deploy over 400 cleaning staff,...
Mar 29, 2021
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Woman arrested after spitting on lifeguard at Milne Bay Aquatic Centre
Toowoomba Regional Council has released video showing a disgruntled member of the public spitting on a lifeguard after she was denied entry to the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre....
Mar 29, 2021
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Surf Life Saving NSW partners with Madimack to run CPR course
Surf Life Saving NSW has partnered with Madimack - one of Australia's leading providers of sustainable and efficient energy solutions for residential and commercial facilities -...
Mar 28, 2021
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COVID fears sees Brisbane Lions fans told to depart Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium mid game
Queenslanders who travelled to Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium to watch the Brisbane Lions' away fixture with the Cats on Friday night were told to leave the venue during the game after...
Mar 26, 2021
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INTIX named preferred ticketing supplier for 92 leagues and 1,200 clubs in VFL and VFLW
Boutique ticketing technology company INTIX has announced that it will work with AFL Victoria to supply ticketing services for its metropolitan and country leagues and clubs for...
Mar 25, 2021
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Stand collapse at Indian stadium injures more than 100 people
More than 100 have been injured following the collapse of crowded gallery at a stadium in Suryapet, near Hyderabad in Southern India. At least 20 were seriously injured when the...
Mar 25, 2021
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New Water Safety Strategy sets out plan to significantly cut Australia's drowning rate
Australia’s peak water safety bodies have come together today to launch the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030, outlines priority areas for the prevention of drowning on...
Mar 25, 2021
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