News: Safety
Thailand’s Tourism Sector petitions to reopen the country by 1st July 2021
Leading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021 saying vaccines are a game changer that allow for...
Mar 2, 2021
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World Rugby recommends 2021 Women's World Cup be delayed for a year
The Women’s Rugby World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by New Zealand, has been postponed until 2022 because of the “insurmountable challenges” created by the Coronavirus pandemic....
Mar 2, 2021
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VIC Active continues to highlight the safety of fitness centres
Industry body VIC Active continues to highlight the COVID safety of the fitness sector in Victoria with VIC Active Spokesperson, Tim Schleiger noting “there has not been one...
Mar 1, 2021
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reopens at Melbourne's Princess Theatre
After a 49-week hiatus, the theatre production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has reopened in Melbourne. Halted due to the Coronavirus and Melbourne's lengthy shutdowns,...
Mar 1, 2021
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Gold Coast chief lifeguard Warren Young retires after 48 years of service
Warren Young, the City of Gold Coast's Chief Lifeguard, has retired after 48 years of protecting swimmers. 71-year-old Young, believed to be the council's oldest employee,...
Mar 1, 2021
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Research sheds light on supervision issues at public aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving WA is reminding parents about the importance of closely supervising their children while attending Western Australia’s many public aquatic centres. The...
Mar 1, 2021
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Cisco and WaitTime announce partnership to deliver crowd intelligence solution
Cisco, the global IT, networking, and cybersecurity solution business and crowd intelligence company WaitTime have announced a global partnership designed to support the...
Mar 1, 2021
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Queensland Government launches new check-in app for hospitality sector to stay COVIDSafe
The Queensland Government has today released a new, free, check-in app making it much easier for the state’s hospitality businesses and their customers to stay COVIDSafe....
Feb 28, 2021
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Auckland to go into new seven-day Coronavirus lockdown
For the second time in a month, the New Zealand Government has announced that Auckland is to go into a seven-day COVID-19 lockdown. Restrictions in New Zealand’s largest city...
Feb 27, 2021
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MCG set to welcome 50,000 fans for AFL season opener
The MCG will host 50,000 fans for the AFL season opener between Richmond and Carlton on 18th March, with the Victorian Government to allow venues to operate at 50% capacity. The...
Feb 26, 2021
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Sesame Street Circus Spectacular returns to Ballarat
With new COVID-19 protocols in place, and in close coordination with government agency guidelines, the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular will return to entertain Ballarat...
Feb 24, 2021
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Fitness Australia welcomes NSW Government's lifting of gym class numbers to 50 people
Fitness Australia has announced that it “applauds” the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the NSW Government that will allow 50 people in group fitness classes. With the...
Feb 24, 2021
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Quayclean Australia creates Quay Academy to focus on leadership and culture
Quayclean Australia in partnership with Weatherill Leadership has created the Quay Academy to establish deep cultural behaviours within its 1500 workforce and develop leaders...
Feb 23, 2021
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Vietnam’s Alma Resort launches mobile app for contactless communication with guests and staff in real-time
Adapting to the new COVID-19 normal, Vietnam’s Alma Resort has launched a mobile app allowing contactless communication with guests and staff in real-time. Now available for...
Feb 23, 2021
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Reduced crowd numbers sees Australian Open anticipating $99 million loss
Craig Tiley, Chief Executive of Tennis Australia and Tournament Director of the Australian Open, has said that he expects the total losses from going ahead with this year’s...
Feb 23, 2021
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Brimbank’s Sunshine Leisure Centre achieves Life Saving Victoria Platinum Pool accreditation
In recognition of its outstanding safety levels, Brimbank’s Sunshine Leisure Centre has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool award – becoming one of...
Feb 22, 2021
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Ripples Leisure Centre amplifies its messaging around general water safety
Ripples Leisure Centre has amplified its messaging around general water safety through colourful waste truck signage showing images of children in a pool and the words ‘Become a...
Feb 21, 2021
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledges extra funds for Surf Life Saving across Australia
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced that the Federal Government is provide $9.7 million in additional funding to Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)....
Feb 19, 2021
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Show goes on at Christchurch's Court Theatre
Christchurch's Court Theatre returned to catering for full houses as of Thursday, moving back to operating under New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Level 1. The move followed last...
Feb 19, 2021
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Prime Minister Ardern eases Auckland’s COVID-19 lockdown but events still cancelled
Auckland has emerged from the three-day Level 3 Coronavirus lockdown imposed as of 11.59pm last Sunday after three cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 were found in the...
Feb 19, 2021
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City of Melbourne reverses decision to cancel Moomba festival
Melbourne's annual Moomba festival will now proceed with a revised program, after the reversal of an announcement made yesterday that it would be cancelled. The City of...
Feb 18, 2021
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COVID-19 Safety Plan approved for 2021 Bluesfest
Bluesfest has announced they have been given the opportunity to present their multi award-winning festival in Byron Bay over Easter (from 1st to 5th April) in 2021 at a level...
Feb 18, 2021
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Hong Kong Disneyland park to reopen with enhanced hygiene measures
Hong Kong Disneyland park will reopen tomorrow with mandatory COVID-19 testing for cast members involved in operation once every 14 days and park visit reservations required for...
Feb 18, 2021
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Coronial Inquest hears that Royal Adelaide Show ride had 'design and condition flaws'
A Coronial Inquest into the death of eight-year-old Adelene Leong who was thrown from a ride at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show has heard that the ride from which she was thrown...
Feb 17, 2021
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