News: Safety
Kalgoorlie concerts cancelled because of inadequate COVIDSafe plans
Following Western Australia’s revision of its COVID Event Guidelines on 13th January, the WA Department of Health has rejected the COVID Event Plan for the first of Kalgoorlie’s...
Jan 17, 2021
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Wollongong to experience Australia Day at a distance with COVIDSafe laser and light displays
Wollongong will be celebrating this Australia Day with COVIDSafe laser and light displays that are best seen from a distance, as Wollongong City Council’s traditional event...
Jan 17, 2021
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Safety improvements underway at Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Showgrounds
Shoalhaven City Council is installing new fencing around Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Showgrounds to improve safety. New fencing around the arenas will make the facilities safer...
Jan 16, 2021
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F45 Browns Plains confirms that it no longer employs convicted trainer
An F45 gym in the south east Queensland community of Browns Plain has confirmed that it no longer employs Tamafaiga Nick Kepu, a personal trainer and mixed martial arts fighter,...
Jan 15, 2021
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NSW restrictions sees 2021 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships move to Queensland
The 2021 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships are to be held at Lake Kawana on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in March, after Swimming Australia was forced to postpone its...
Jan 14, 2021
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Adelaide's Summer Sounds Festival to feature COVIDSafe pens to ensure fans’ social distancing
Adelaide's Summer Sounds Festival, which commenced last Friday, has created leaf covered pens to ensure social distancing between groups of fans. With Bernard Fanning headlining...
Jan 14, 2021
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Dettol expands industry presence with MCG partnership
Disinfectant brand Dettol has announced a new partnership with the Melbourne Cricket Ground to protect crowds at the venue. With parent company Reckitt Benckiser having...
Jan 14, 2021
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Bike maintenance station installed along Mount Gambier’s Rail Trail
Cyclists of all ages and abilities who regularly use Mount Gambier’s Rail Trail now have access to a recently installed bike pump and maintenance station. The station installed...
Jan 13, 2021
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Rockhampton Regional Council delivers reminder that Fitzroy River is known crocodile habitat
Following the appearance of a three metre crocodile on the bank of the Fitzroy River near the Barrage last week, Rockhampton Regional Council issued a reminder to people that...
Jan 13, 2021
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Brimbank Leisure Centres’ updated ‘Swim and Survive’ program caters for up to 1000 new students
Brimbank Leisure Centres has advised that it can accommodate up to 1000 new students in its newly-transformed swimming program - ‘Swim and Survive’ - for Term One 2021. Term One...
Jan 13, 2021
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Big Bash League to cap Melbourne crowds at 15,000 fans
Victorian public health officials have advised that the upcoming Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades Big Bash League matches will be capped at 15,000 fans at the MCG and...
Jan 13, 2021
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Guests at Perth attractions forced to flee from bushfire
A bushfire forced families to flee an attractions south of Perth yesterday. Officials ordered Adventure World and the Cockburn Ice Arena to shut down as a fire that began early...
Jan 12, 2021
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Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed to second half of 2021
Formula One's Chinese Grand Prix has been put on hold indefinitely as Coronavirus quarantine restrictions have forced changes to the race series' 2021 calendar. The second...
Jan 12, 2021
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The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrates Summer with food and live music event
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is helping people to celebrate summer in a COVIDSafe way with ‘The Garden Social’, an outdoor bespoke food and live music event specifically...
Jan 12, 2021
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Sri Lankan Centara resort to join in initiative to restart international tourism in Asia
Leading Asian hotel operator Centara Hotels and Resorts, is to playing a key role in helping to restart the region’s tourism industry, with its popular beachfront retreat on Sri...
Jan 12, 2021
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F1 postpones Melbourne Grand Prix to November
The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix is to be moved to November, with the Victorian Government, Formula 1 management and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation agreeing that...
Jan 12, 2021
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ICC Sydney updates its COVIDSafe policy to retain ability to host events
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has advised that following the introduction of new restrictions for venue capacities by the New South Wales Government, ICC...
Jan 12, 2021
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Australian Open players and officials to face world's 'strictest rules for tennis'
Victorian health authorities have announced the quarantine protocols for tennis players and their staff in the lead up to the Australian Open in Melbourne next month. About...
Jan 11, 2021
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Six in 10 Australians plan a domestic holiday over the coming year
In the face of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Australians are still looking ahead to travelling over the next 12 months, according to new research from YouGov. The data,...
Jan 11, 2021
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New childrens’ pool opens at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Following a major refurbishment that started during last year’s COVID-19-enforced closure, the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre has today opened a new children’s pool....
Jan 11, 2021
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Masks compulsory in Brisbane fitness and sport centres
With Greater Brisbane's three-day lockdown having ended as of 6pm yesterday evening, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has confirmed masks must been worn in...
Jan 11, 2021
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Thailand's tourism sector continues to reopen safely and slowly
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has advised that by remaining vigilant and enforcing strict public health guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand's tourism...
Jan 11, 2021
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New pool of lifeguards qualified in the Pilbara
16 young Pilbara locals have celebrated the culmination of four months of dedicated training and commitment, earning themselves qualifications to start their careers in the...
Jan 11, 2021
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Fourth cricket Test confirmed for the Gabba
The Queensland Government and Cricket Australia have today confirmed that this week’s scheduled cricket Test will go ahead as planned at the Gabba with the venue operating at...
Jan 10, 2021
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