News: Safety
Victorian Government approves crowd limit of 30,000 per day for Australian Open
Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula has today revealed that the state's Chief Health Officer has given approval for crowds of up to 30,000 to attend next month's Australian...
Jan 30, 2021
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Australian Open tennis players start leaving hotel quarantine
Tennis players and officials who travelled to Melbourne for the Australian Open have started being released from hotel quarantine, confirmed COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria (CQV)....
Jan 28, 2021
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Aussie Ark spots first Koala Joey in Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary
Aussie Ark has announced the first wild birth of a Koala Joey within their Barrington wild sanctuaries - 12 months after watching the impact of the devastating bushfires that...
Jan 28, 2021
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Humanforce enables staging of large-scale events in COVID-19 era
With large-scale events returning across Australia, intelligent provider of workforce management solutions, Humanforce is providing venues with advanced, locally developed tools...
Jan 28, 2021
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Frozen the Musical at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre a model for future global performances
Presentations of Disney’s Frozen the Musical at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre since its opening last month are being used as a model for other global theatrical productions while...
Jan 28, 2021
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Y NSW and Westfield Parramatta collaborate to launch a dedicated pop-up youth space
An innovative new partnership between the YMCA NSW (Y NSW) and Westfield Parramatta sees the launch of a dedicated drop-in youth space where 14-25-year-olds can attend free...
Jan 28, 2021
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New Zealand Police warn walkers of need to plan ahead and be prepared when experiencing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
With emergency services every year having to respond to a number of requests for help from people who run into difficulty while attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New...
Jan 27, 2021
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Conservation Societies call for improved protection for endangered sharks and rays
A global study published today in Nature reports that overfishing has driven the global abundance of oceanic sharks and rays to decline by nearly three-quarters (71%) in the...
Jan 27, 2021
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Raglan's Soundsplash Festival reaches 20 year milestone
Raglan’s renowned Soundsplash Festival celebrated 20 years last weekend, with the sold-out three-day music and camping event, being held from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th January....
Jan 26, 2021
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Researchers suggest global event industry can benefit from COVID rapid lateral flow tests
Researchers including those from Harvard University, Oxford University, World Health Organisation and the World Nano Foundation suggest that rapid mass testing of COVID-19...
Jan 26, 2021
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Visitors to Christchurch City Council public facilities reminded to scan in
Visitors to Christchurch City Council’s public facilities are being reminded to use the New Zealand COVID-19 tracer app to scan in every time they visit. Council is advising...
Jan 24, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Australia warns drowning deaths more likely on public holidays
Ahead of Australia Day, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) are urging all beachgoers to swim safely at patrolled beaches highlighting that recent statistics show drowning deaths...
Jan 24, 2021
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Rackley Swimming announces opening of 26th swimming school in Queensland
Rackley Swimming has announced that it will be opening their 26th swimming school in Queensland with Rackley Swimming North Lakes opening on Sunday 23rd January 2021, at the...
Jan 21, 2021
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Queensland health officials praise Quayclean team for Gabba Test
Quayclean Australia Chief Executive, Mark Piwkowski has advised of the excellent feedback his business has received from venue managers and health officials after its work at...
Jan 21, 2021
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Guidance release on safe response to pool chemical spills
Commercial pool supply company International Quadratics/IQ Pierce has released a simple guidance note on chemical spill response in aquatic facilities. The 6 Simple Steps for...
Jan 21, 2021
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Tennis Australia commits to Australian Open and paying for players’ hotel quarantine
With massive mainstream media interest in the concerns of Australian Open players about their hotel-based quarantine, Tennis Australia has confirmed it is meeting the cost of...
Jan 20, 2021
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City of Monash looks to celebrate Oakleigh Recreation Centre reopening
Monash City Council is set to welcome the community to see the newly transformed Oakleigh Recreation Centre at an Open Day this Saturday (23rd January). The free, COVIDSafe...
Jan 20, 2021
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Western Australia’s live entertainment sector unhappy with state’s tighter event restrictions
Live entertainment industry representatives in Western Australia have warned that the state’s new restrictions for events will impact businesses which rely on festivals,...
Jan 19, 2021
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Blacktown Key Venues launches free adult swimming program
Blacktown City residents are this week being given the opportunity to develop important water safety skills with Blacktown City Council launching the Swim Sense program. The...
Jan 19, 2021
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FIFA to change Club World Cup schedule after withdrawal of Auckland City
World football governing body FIFA has announced that Qatar’s Khalifa International Stadium will no longer be used during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2020™ as a result of...
Jan 19, 2021
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Facing ongoing international borders closures tourism industry calls for continued Federal Government support
With Australia’s external borders having been closed to international visitors for almost a year, tourism industry leaders are calling for the Federal Government to extend...
Jan 19, 2021
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Chief Medical Officer suggests international travel ban will remain for much of 2021
Australia's Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly has advised that international borders will be "one of the last things" to reopen even if a COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out...
Jan 19, 2021
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Make Summer Unstoppable sees venues play a part in keeping New Zealanders safe
With every event and venue in New Zealand seen as having a part to play in keeping New Zealand’s population safe through summer, Dr Ashley Bloomfield’s pre-Christmas COVID-19...
Jan 18, 2021
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Santos Festival of Cycling to abide by COVID Management Plan
The Santos Festival of Cycling which commences tomorrow will be abiding by a COVID Management Plan with the event including a number of bike races traveling through Adelaide,...
Jan 18, 2021
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