News: Safety
COVID-19 outbreak sees cancellation of Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been cancelled for the first time in its history, with organisers admitting border restrictions forced by Sydney’s current COVID-19 outbreak...
Dec 19, 2020
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Wollongong welcomes new lifeguard recruits
Wollongong has welcomed fourteen new recruits to their professional Lifeguard team - bolstering numbers for the summer season. Every summer, Wollongong conducts a call-out for...
Dec 18, 2020
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Reaction to localised Sydney Northern Beaches COVID outbreak a model for localised pandemic action
In response to the number of active COVID cases being reported on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Northern Beaches Council has taken strong measures to protect the health of the...
Dec 17, 2020
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New Zealand Government commits to improving safety in wake of Whakaari White Island tragedy
The New Zealand Government has today released the first stage of a targeted review of the adventure activities regulations and the terms of reference into an independent review...
Dec 17, 2020
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Belgravia Leisure’s achievements in aquatic programs and facilities recognised at AUSTSWIM Awards
Belgravia Leisure’s inclusive aquatic venues and passionate swim teachers have been recognised at this year’s AUSTSWIM Awards. Honouring AUSTSWIM teachers, presenters and...
Dec 17, 2020
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ATP reveals 2021 schedule with Australian Open to start on 8th February
The Australian Open in Melbourne will run from 8th to 21st February next year, three weeks later than usual, with men’s tennis’s governing body the Association of Tennis...
Dec 17, 2020
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FIBO 2021 re-scheduled to improve planning certainty for the fitness industry
The organisers of Germany's FIBO, the international fitness and wellness trade show, have advised that the event originally scheduled to run from 8th to 11th April 2021, in...
Dec 17, 2020
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Surf Life Saving Australia highlight the dangers of rip currents along Australia’s coast
As summer school holidays commence across Australia, Surf Life Saving Australia is urging visitors to the coast this summer to be aware of the number one hazard on Australian...
Dec 16, 2020
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WynActive partnership delivered health and fitness support to women during Victoria's COVID-19 lockdown
A successful partnership between WynActive and the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) provided vital online health and fitness support for women across Victoria’s...
Dec 16, 2020
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South East Queensland and northern NSW coasts hit by 'dangerous' weather
A "dangerous" weather event stretching from south east Queensland down the NSW coast is causing flooding, damage and significant beach erosion. The low-pressure trough develop...
Dec 14, 2020
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Queenstown looks to drive recruitment of swim instructors
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has launched a recruitment drive for swim instructors to tackle a shortage of trained staff. Advising that of increased demand for...
Dec 14, 2020
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Yas Island Abu Dhabi rewards frontline workers with visits to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020 and attractions
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's premier leisure and entertainment hub, has thanked frontline workers for their continuing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic by rewarding them with...
Dec 14, 2020
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New Zealand offers Australasian travel bubble subject to Coronavirus levels staying low
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has suggested that a trans-Tasman travel bubble with Australia could be opened in the first quarter of 2021. With Australian Health...
Dec 14, 2020
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Additional funding announced for Life Saving Victoria to ensure water safety this summer
An additional $1.7 million funding boost has been announced for Life Saving Victoria (LSV) for additional lifeguards, more patrolled areas to safely swim and increased...
Dec 13, 2020
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ASTM Safety Standards translated into Vietnamese by IAAPA Asia Pacific
Attractions in Vietnam will now have access to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ ride safety standards translated into in their own language....
Dec 11, 2020
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World Athletics announces second postponement of Nanjing’s World Athletics Indoor Championships
Ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has seen World Athletics that its World Athletics Indoor Championships have been postponed for a second time and will now be...
Dec 10, 2020
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EVANZ looks back on challenges of 2020
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has looked back on what it has achieved in the past 12 months. In a communication to members and stakeholders, EVANZ...
Dec 10, 2020
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland investigating Dreamworld safety incidents
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is reported to be investigating two recent incidents at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld. As reported by Brisbane newspaper The...
Dec 10, 2020
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Victorian authorities to allow 30,000 attendance at MCG Boxing Day Test
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to watch the Boxing Day Test live at the MCG, after Victorian health authorities approved an increase in the number of spectators allowed...
Dec 10, 2020
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Insurance crisis set to force closures of Australian attractions and adventure tourism businesses
Hidden by the challenges presented by closures and ongoing issues relating to the COVID-19, the looming matter of operators in many sectors of the industry securing and renewing...
Dec 10, 2020
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Hong Kong Sports Institute remains in lockdown
With the city battling a fourth wave of coronavirus infection, the Hong Kong Sports Institute is to remain in lockdown until 16th December. Effective since the beginning of the...
Dec 10, 2020
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Royal Life Saving launches 2020/21 South Australian Vacswim program
Royal Life Saving Society - South Australia has announced that its 2020/21 Vacswim program will commence as of Monday 14th December 2020. The Vacswim SA program is a South...
Dec 10, 2020
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DHL Express and Surf Life Saving Australia launch online game to raise beach safety awareness
DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider has partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), to launch a new online game, ‘Stay Safe in...
Dec 9, 2020
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Taranaki contractor to undertake repairs on Yarrow Stadium's West Stand
New Plymouth-based Clelands Construction has won the contract to repair the West Stand at Yarrow Stadium, with work set to begin almost immediately. Clelands anticipates...
Dec 9, 2020
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