News: Safety
Olympic Council of Asia announces second postponement of 6th Asian Beach Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced that the 6th Asian Beach Games, due to be held in Sanya City on China’s Hainan Island from 2nd to 10th April 2021, have been...
Dec 31, 2020
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VICSWIM launches 2021 Summer Kidz program
After many months of planning, VICSWIM has launched their 2021 Summer Kidz program with over 170 venues ready to offer the 2021 program in open water, inland waterways and...
Dec 31, 2020
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Hobart's MONA reopens after lengthy Coronavirus closure
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has reopened to the public, having undergone a revamp of its displays during its lengthy closure. Closed since March due to COVID-19,...
Dec 30, 2020
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ARI NSW issues statement on child safety in aquatics and learn to swim
NSW industry body the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) has issued a statement on child safety in aquatics and learn to swim environments following the jury having been...
Dec 30, 2020
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SCG to stage New Year's Test after Cricket Australia secures ‘hub’ agreements from NSW and Queensland Governments
The New Year’s Test match will go ahead as planned at the Sydney Cricket Ground despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in NSW. Due to start on 7th January, the third Test...
Dec 28, 2020
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Hong Kong gym owners fearful of ongoing closures into 2021
With Hong Kong’s fitness clubs, gyms and studios again closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, and having been closed for more than 100 days during 2020, business owners are...
Dec 28, 2020
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Ombudsman’s report calls for action in addressing ‘national crisis’ in insurance coverage
The newly released Small Business Ombudsman’s Insurance Inquiry Report has called for urgent action to address what it describes as widespread market failure over the...
Dec 28, 2020
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Preparing for a tourism revival in 2021
Vaccines may soon make travel possible again. But how quickly will it return - and will it be forever changed? The Conversation - Joseph M Cheers, Colin Michael Hall and Jarkko...
Dec 28, 2020
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Raging Waters Sydney uses Blacktown Council aquatic facility for lifeguard training
Approaching the summer season Raging Waters Sydney made use of Blacktown City Council’s aquatic facilities to prepare its lifeguards for the peak season. Blacktown Leisure...
Dec 28, 2020
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Penrith rolls out playground shade sails in time for Summer
As part of Penrith Council’s Cooling the City strategy, a number of new shade sails are being rolled out at several local parks in time to benefit the community through the...
Dec 27, 2020
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Singapore Airlines testing world-first digital health verification process
Singapore Airlines has become the first major airline to test a digital health verification process used to verify a passenger’s COVID-19 test results and vaccination status, in...
Dec 27, 2020
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Sunshine Coast Council flags need to stay safe while enjoying beach and park highlights
Sunshine Coast residents and visitors will be spoiled for choice with plenty of places to see and things to do these holidays, with hundreds of beaches, parks and playgrounds to...
Dec 27, 2020
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Royal Caribbean files lawsuits against survivors of New Zealand's White Island volcano disaster
Cruise company the Royal Caribbean Group has launched legal action in Australia in a bid to stop victims of New Zealand’s 2019 White Island eruption from suing it in the US...
Dec 23, 2020
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Ungerboeck launches ‘We Will Event Again’ campaign
Ungerboeck has unveiled ‘We Will Event Again’, a video campaign that reflects on the challenges faced by the event industry over the past 12 months. The video opens with the...
Dec 23, 2020
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UNWTO points to tourism 'looking forward with determination'
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has released a statement assessing the impact of Coronavirus on the global industry during 2020, noting “we are almost at the end...
Dec 23, 2020
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Melbourne Park's three main venues to operate with at least 25% capacity for Australian Open
With ticket sales underway, Tennis Australia has announced that the 2021 Australian Open’s three centrepiece venues - Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena -...
Dec 23, 2020
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Thailand looks to slow and safe border reopening to international visitors
The Government of Thailand has today announced that its borders will reopen for international tourism while also advising that it will remain vigilant through the enforcement of...
Dec 23, 2020
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Tokyo Olympics costs rise to US$15.4 billion
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will spend US$900 million on measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, taking the total cost of the rescheduled 2020 Games to US$15.4 billion....
Dec 22, 2020
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Lifeguard Bruce Hopkins recognised at World Leader Summit
High profile professional lifeguard and Waverley Council’s Head Lifeguard at Sydney’s Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte beaches, Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins has been recognised for...
Dec 22, 2020
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Cairns Regional Council highlights need for carers to supervise children at public swimming pools
With supervision being key to water safety, Cairns Regional Council is reminding parents and caregivers to supervise their children both in and out of the pool following recent...
Dec 21, 2020
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Eddie Idik named Chair of NSW Chapter of leading global security association
Eddie Idik, Director of the Vital Protection Group, has been elected as Chair of the NSW Chapter of ASIS International for 2021. ASIS International is a leading global security...
Dec 21, 2020
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Shoalhaven maintains high quality of its sportsgrounds with additional turf improvements
Shoalhaven City Council’s top-dressing program is seeing sportsgrounds across the Shoalhaven benefit from additional repair and maintenance. Council advise that the main purpose...
Dec 21, 2020
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2020 an ‘unprecedented’ year for sport administrators
Australian sport administrators have been under enormous stress during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, according to sport policy expert Greg Blood. Here he...
Dec 21, 2020
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NBL announces Melbourne hub for condensed 36-game competition
The NBL has today announced that part of its 2020/21 season will be played in a Melbourne hub in February, with teams competing in a new tournament. Set to play an already...
Dec 20, 2020
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