News: Safety
Winners announced for 2020 National AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence
Swimming and water safety teacher training body AUSTSWIM has announced the winners of its 2020 AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence - the premier awards presented to individuals and...
Nov 30, 2020
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The Tilma Group and rEVENTS Academy share learnings from COVIDSafe events
The Tilma Group - one of Australia’s most respected regional tourism and events agencies, and rEVENTS Academy – a support program providing event committees with the tools to...
Nov 30, 2020
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BEIA Showcase brings together over 420 event organisers and suppliers from across New Zealand
Organised by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), New Zealand’s only showcase for the business events industry this year, BE Reconnected brought together over 420 event...
Nov 30, 2020
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Largest high ropes course in Australia opens on the Sunshine Coast
Australia’s largest high ropes course, and the nation’s first at a shopping centre, has been opened to the public at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore. Next Level, a $3-million...
Nov 30, 2020
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New Zealand authority charges 13 parties over White Island volcano eruption tragedy
WorkSafe New Zealand has filed charges against 10 parties under health and safety laws and charged three as directors or individuals over last December’s White Island/Whakaari...
Nov 30, 2020
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Geelong City Council announces increased capacity at aquatic and fitness centres
Geelong City Council has advised that with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions - requirements to book and adhere to time limits when using the City’s aquatic and fitness...
Nov 30, 2020
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International Quadratics launches pHlozone aquatic facility management software
International Quadratics Pty Ltd has announced a partnership with software company, Strikeforce Pty Ltd to deliver pHlozone - a new facility management software to the...
Nov 29, 2020
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Forster Surf Life Saving Club secures $2 million grant for upgrades
The NSW State Government has announced a $2 million grant to upgrade the Forster Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) with construction of the new SLSC building expected to begin in...
Nov 29, 2020
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Wellington Phoenix Football Club moves to Wollongong for 2020/21 A-League season
New Zealand-based A-League team the Wellington Phoenix is to call Wollongong home for the duration of the 2020/21 A-League season. The team have confirmed their move to...
Nov 26, 2020
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Surfing Victoria relaunches Surfers Rescue 24/7 Public Courses under COVIDSafe Plan
Surfing Victoria has announced the re-start of Surfers Rescue 24/7 Face-to-Face public courses under a COVIDSafe plan - a free program that teaches knowledge and skills around...
Nov 26, 2020
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New safety initiative sees warning lights made mandatory at all Formula 1 and MotoGP circuits
New safety initiative sees warning lights made mandatory at all Formula 1 and MotoGP circuits As part of new safety initiatives, high-tech warning light panels will be mandatory...
Nov 26, 2020
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Compact new speed gate to stylishly protect valuable small spaces
BRAND POST: Global security entrance and architectural revolving door provider Boon Edam has introduced a compact new speed gate to provide facilities in Australia, New Zealand...
Nov 26, 2020
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Hy-Clor announces arrival in the commercial pool industry
One of Australia’s most recognisable pool chemical and equipment brands Hy-Clor has announced its arrival in the commercial pool industry. With Australia emerging from...
Nov 26, 2020
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Court rules that Perisher Resort does not have to compensate injured skier
Perisher Ski Resort is not liable to pay damages to a woman who was injured when one of its ski instructors collided with her because the accident was an "obvious risk" of...
Nov 25, 2020
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WTTC hosts inaugural virtual AGM highlighting importance of international collaboration for COVID recovery
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), representing the global Travel and Tourism private sector, hosted its first ever virtual AGM yesterday, attended by more than 120...
Nov 25, 2020
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Western Australian Government to require businesses and venues to adopt mandatory contact register
Aquatic facilities, gyms, indoor sporting centres, museums, entertainment venues and amusement parks will are among a host of West Australian businesses and locations that will...
Nov 25, 2020
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AUSTSWIM announces record number of teachers of swimming and water safety
AUSTSWIM, the national body for the teaching and licensing of teachers of swimming and water safety, has revealed that it has achieved its highest ever volume of licensed...
Nov 24, 2020
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ATEC to provide COVID Ready training for New Zealand based tourism businesses
New Zealand based tourism businesses will be provided with the Australian Tourism Export Council’s (ATEC) COVID Ready training and Tourism Trade Checklist following the signing...
Nov 24, 2020
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Aussie Ark returns Platypus to the Wild after Bushfire Rescue
Platypus were among the five species rescued by Aussie Ark staff during Australia’s 2019/2020 bushfire crisis, in which an estimated one billion animals are thought to have...
Nov 23, 2020
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Canberra Theatre Centre's new normal is about being flexible and adaptable
Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 restrictions, Canberra Theatre Centre’s (CTC) new normal is about being flexible and adaptable. Canberra Theatre Centre Director Alex Budd...
Nov 23, 2020
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VIC Active questions remaining caps on Victorian gym operations
VIC Active spokesperson, Tim Schleiger has questioned measures associated with Victoria’s last step Coronavirus measures, asking who “who is expected to pay for the mandated...
Nov 23, 2020
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Royal Life Saving’s latest Keep Watch campaign highlights tragic drowning toll among children aged under 12 months
Newly released data from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed 41% of drowning deaths among children under the five in Australia happen toddlers aged under 12...
Nov 22, 2020
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South Australia's early lifting of lockdown aids Adelaide's cricket Test hopes
The potential for the first summer cricket Test between Australia and India being played at the Adelaide Oval has been enhanced with the early lifting on lockdown measures...
Nov 22, 2020
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ICC Sydney receives approval to host 1,500 delegates at corporate events and conferences
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has received an exemption to hold corporate events and conferences for up to 1,500 people in its Convention and Exhibition...
Nov 22, 2020
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