News: Safety
New Standards Australia handbook provides guidelines for giant slides
Mindful of a rising number of injuries resulting from the use of giant slides in playgrounds, Standards Australia has released a new handbook with guidance that includes...
Feb 17, 2025
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NSW Government, NRL and PCYC partner to engage youth through fitness and sport
The NSW Government has entered into a new partnership with the National Rugby League and PCYC to help keep youth 'on the right track' by engaging young people in important...
Feb 16, 2025
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Life Saving Victoria provides clarification over pool water quality requirements
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has provided information pertaining to water quality requirements at public aquatic facilities to the Herald Sun , following the reporting of elevated...
Feb 14, 2025
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Industry wide response to address aquatic facility violence
Reacting to a growing number of reports of violence and anti-social behaviour at aquatic facilities, a comprehensive plan to address this challenge has been initiated by key...
Feb 13, 2025
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Sports Medicine Australia funds Concussion Management Awareness campaign
Sports Medicine Australia recognises that concussion is a serious issue, and staying up to date with the latest guidance can be challenging. That’s why Sports Medicine Australia...
Feb 13, 2025
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Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club to negotiate new lease for club house
Kiama Council and Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have advised that the new club house and kiosk are now complete. Gerringong SLSC received development consent in April...
Feb 12, 2025
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Venues
Sewer ‘fatberg’ forces cancellation of Bryan Adams concert at Perth’s RAC Arena
Perth’s RAC Arena has been in the news again with a sewer blockage forcing the cancellation of a concert by Bryan Adams at the venue last evening. Workers were called to the...
Feb 9, 2025
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Surf Life Saving’s leaders of tomorrow attend 2025 National Leadership College
24 surf lifesavers across six Australian states and New Zealand joined together in Sydney from 26th January to 1st February for the annual Surf Life Saving Australia National...
Feb 9, 2025
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Penrith’s Great River Walk now safer and more connected
Penrith City Council has advised that the popular bridge-to-bridge loop of Penrith’s Great River Walk is now a safer, more connected and enjoyable experience with the new...
Feb 9, 2025
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Powertec Telecommunications appointed to expand mobile coverage at Western Australian regional surf beaches
The Western Australian Government is boosting mobile coverage at regional surf beaches, with Powertec Telecommunications appointed to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure...
Feb 6, 2025
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Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver Seniors Splash water safety program
Royal Life Saving NSW (RLSNSW), in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council Aquatic Centres will deliver a comprehensive 10 week swimming and water safety program -...
Feb 6, 2025
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Cessnock and Branxton pools secure 5 Star Water Safety Partner Accreditation
Cessnock City Council’s pools at Cessnock and Branxton have been recognised by Royal Life Saving NSW as being exceptionally safe. The swimming facilities have been designated...
Feb 6, 2025
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Ballina Council to enhance beach access at Lighthouse Beach
Ballina Council to enhance beach access at Lighthouse Beach Ballina Shire Council has advised that it will soon start work on a new beach access ramp and improved emergency...
Feb 5, 2025
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Second RockWire route introduced at Mt Buller's via ferrata experience
A year after the opening of Australia’s first via ferrata (iron path) experience, Victoria’s Mt Buller has introduced a second route at its summit. The new Route 2 at RockWire...
Feb 4, 2025
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Sunshine Coast Council extends lifeguard service at popular beach
Sunshine Coast Council, together with Surf Life Saving Queensland, has extended daily lifeguard services at Caloundra's Happy Valley Beach until May 2025. The move will see...
Feb 4, 2025
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First keynotes announced and website launched for SWIMCON25
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) has announced that the official SWIMCON25 Adelaide website is now live, providing a central hub for all event details, speaker...
Feb 3, 2025
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Shellharbour Council team wins Illawarra Lifeguard Challenge
Shellharbour City Council are proud of the efforts of their lifeguards after winning the Illawarra’s Annual Lifeguard Challenge at Surf Beach Kiama. Shellharbour’s dedicated...
Feb 1, 2025
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Mobile pill testing trial continues for the Victorian festival season
More Victorian festivalgoers will have access to mobile pill testing with the Victorian Government’s testing trial continuing throughout the upcoming four events this festival...
Jan 31, 2025
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Dubai sets new standards in smart tourism
As Dubai accelerates its transformation as a global leader in smart tourism, the city’s hospitality sector is experiencing remarkable expansion. Fresh insights indicate that...
Jan 30, 2025
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Shellharbour Council shares detail of ocean pool cleaning
With the volume of water changing eight times a day through continuous pumping of fresh ocean water, Shellharbour City Council’s Beverley Whitfield Ocean Pool also requires a...
Jan 29, 2025
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Surf Life Saving Australia congratulates 2025 Australia Day honourees
Surf Life Saving Australia has congratulated 12 surf lifesavers honoured on Australia Day 2025 and announced by the Governor General in Canberra. With almost 200,000 members,...
Jan 28, 2025
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NSW Sports Facilities continue to secure Lifesaving Defibrillators
The NSW Government has today announced the delivery of almost 200 life-saving defibrillators to sporting and recreation organisations across the state - bringing the total...
Jan 27, 2025
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Wagga Wagga’s latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate
Wagga Wagga City Council and Royal Life Saving NSW partnered for a week-long waterways safety program which has seen the latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate. The program...
Jan 25, 2025
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UNSW Beach Safety Group research shows drowning risk spikes on Australia Day and public holidays
The University of NSW Beach Safety Research Group has shared new research which shows that Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and that for...
Jan 24, 2025
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