News: Safety
Sea World and QPWS staff combine to free dolphin after days trapped in North Stradbroke Island rock pool
A 2 metre in-shore bottlenose dolphin has been freed from a small rock pool/lagoon at Flat Rock off Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in a collaborative rescue mission...
Dec 9, 2020
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Shoalhaven Council’s Environmental Health Team secures excellence award
Shoalhaven City Council’s Environmental Health Team has been named Environmental Health Team of the Year at the Environmental Health Australia (NSW) Inc. Excellence Awards for...
Dec 8, 2020
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Vodafone Warriors to start 2021 NRL season in Australia
Vodafone Warriors Chief Executive, Cameron George has confirmed the club will relocate to Australia for at least the first four rounds of the 2021 NRL season. Making the...
Dec 8, 2020
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Perth’s Optus Stadium precinct set to host pop-up go kart attraction
Perth’s Optus Stadium will host a purpose-built pop-up go kart track attraction over the summer months with 730-metre track set to operate at Stadium Park. Due to open for this...
Dec 8, 2020
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IAAPI urges India’s state governments to reopen amusement parks and release industry stimulus packages
The Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) has submitted its latest representation calling on Indian states to permit the reopening of attractions and...
Dec 7, 2020
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Taronga Zoo Sydney to reopen Sky Safari observing COVIDSafety
Taronga Zoo’s popular Sky Safari experience is scheduled to reopen from 14th December following an eight month closure and staff having completed COVIDSafe training Taronga Zoo...
Dec 7, 2020
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Tourism boost expected to follow reopening of Western Australian border to NSW and Victoria
The announcement by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan yesterday that people from NSW and Victoria will be able to enter the state as of today without needing to quarantine...
Dec 7, 2020
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COVID impacts fan numbers at Stadiums Queensland venues
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on attendance numbers at Stadiums Queensland’s venues, with the agency’s 2019/20 annual report showing 1.6 million fewer...
Dec 7, 2020
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Victorian aquatic industry shows resilience through a challenging year
Noting that 2019/20 was a year marred by bushfires, poor air quality and a global pandemic, the third edition of the Victorian Public Pools: State of the Sector Report , has...
Dec 7, 2020
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VST Enterprises launches world’s first secure digital health passport for sport, tourism and venue operators
British technology company VST Enterprises has launched the world’s first secure ‘5 In 1 digital health passport and wallet’ - V-Health Passport™ - which has its own unique...
Dec 7, 2020
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2021 Mardi Gras Parade can now welcome an additional 23,000 spectators
Following the easing of COVID restrictions in NSW last week, and with Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) now able to operate at full capacity, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has...
Dec 6, 2020
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Goldfields town sees reopening of Drive-In theatre
The town of Leinster in Western Australia’s Goldfields region has reopened its Drive-In movie theatre after six years. With entertainment restricted during the Western...
Dec 6, 2020
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Wildwire Wanaka offers ‘pay what you can’ offer for New Zealand families
Adventure tourism operator Wildwire Wanaka has announced an innovative way to help guests who may have been financially impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic to pay what they can...
Dec 6, 2020
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Australian sport medical leaders' collaboration looks to see athletes and teams well placed ahead of Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
While COVID-19 dominated the discussion at yesterday's annual meeting of Australian Sport Chief Medical Officers – convened by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) – AIS...
Dec 4, 2020
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Changes set to provide greater unity in the South Australia aquatics industry
Significant changes in the South Australian aquatic industry landscape have this week seen the winding up of Recreation SA and the launch of the new Lifesaving SA body....
Dec 4, 2020
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Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service (Southern) upgrades features for summer
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service (Southern) has upgraded features in two new helicopters including state of the art technology, new avionics systems and enhanced...
Dec 3, 2020
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NSW Government announces ‘major easing’ of Coronavirus restrictions
With the state having reached a 25th day without any local Coronavirus cases, the NSW Government has announced a range of easing measures that will impact fitness clubs,...
Dec 2, 2020
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Victorian fitness operators call for end to gym restrictions
VIC Active has revealed that it is calling on the Victorian Government to address two directives that are restricting gym operations. Highlighting that with there having been 32...
Dec 2, 2020
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Australian Open to be moved back to February to allow player quarantine period
After months of speculation, it has been revealed that next year’s Australian Open will now start as of 8th February. The date was confirmed in an email from Tennis Australia...
Dec 2, 2020
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Brauer delivers water disinfection system for Little Heroes Swim Academy
With registered charity, Little Heroes Swim Academy (LHSA), gearing up for the opening of Little Heroes House, Academy co-founder, Tracey Ayton has gratefully accepted a Brauer...
Dec 1, 2020
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Tourism Authority of Thailand collaborates with Locanation to inform foreign visitors on hotel quarantine standards
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thailand-based Locanation Company Limited today jointly launched the newly-developed asq.locanation.com website under the 'ASQ...
Dec 1, 2020
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VicHealth and Burnet Institute research highlights impact of COVID-19 on young Australians’ mental wellbeing
A new survey from VicHealth and Burnet Institute highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 on the mental wellbeing of young Australians. In response to this survey and...
Dec 1, 2020
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Man found guilty of Adelaide Aquatic Centre rape
A District Court judge has found a man guilty of raping a sleeping woman in a spa at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, saying his "proximity to her was inappropriate". Judge Liesl...
Dec 1, 2020
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Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies gets approval for COVIDSafe Plan for shows
The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. (QCAS) has advised that its Queensland Agricultural Shows and Showgrounds Industry COVIDSafe Plan has been approved by the...
Dec 1, 2020
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