News: Safety
Gold Coast theme parks move forward with new rides
Continued easing of Queensland’s Coronavirus restrictions is coinciding with the major attractions of the Gold Coast moving forward with the construction of new rides and...
Nov 13, 2020
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Easing of Queensland Government's Coronavirus restrictions will allow capacity crowd for Suncorp Stadium State of Origin decider
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced a major easing of the state's Coronavirus restrictions from next week, which, as of 4pm on 17th November will allow...
Nov 13, 2020
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IAAPA announces 2020 industry Awards winners
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced the winners of its 2020 IAAPA Awards program. With its traditional Brass Rings Awards...
Nov 13, 2020
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Melbourne’s LEGOLAND implements COVIDSafe measures to ensure visitor health
For Melbourne’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre reopening to the public on 19th November 2020, new COVIDSafe measures - including regularly disinfecting and cleaning LEGO blocks and...
Nov 13, 2020
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New Zealand Foreign Minister rules out opening border as video highlights Coronavirus impact on tourism
While New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Nanaia Mahuta is advising that it is still too early to decide when Australians will be allowed to travel across the Tasman Sea without...
Nov 12, 2020
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ARV water safety award success for Western Leisure Services
The ongoing commitment to the principles and promotion of the Watch Around Water initiative by the AquaPulse facility in Hoppers Crossing seen it secure Aquatics and Recreation...
Nov 12, 2020
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Geelong’s Adventure Park to open on 23rd November but fears capacity limits will impact viability
As part of the Victorian Government’s last step of its reopening roadmap, Geelong’s Adventure Park, described as the state’s “most epic family water theme park”, has been given...
Nov 12, 2020
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Customer check-in to become mandatory for many NSW venues and events from 23rd November
Many NSW venues and businesses will be required to record customer information digitally from Monday 23rd November 2020 with the mandatory digital check-in registrations aiming...
Nov 12, 2020
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Reliance Risk partners with Pandemic Protect to launch Venue COVIDSafe products
Reliance Risk has announced a strategic partnership with Pandemic Protect to offer Venue COVIDSafe products. As Australia continues the slow recovery from COVID-19 restrictions,...
Nov 12, 2020
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ICC Sydney gets approval to increase patron capacity at Aware Super Theatre
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today announced that the Aware Super Theatre capacity can operate with up to 2,400 patrons when attending seated ticketed...
Nov 11, 2020
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Surf Life Saving Australia launches new volunteer recruitment campaign
Surf Life Saving Australia acknowledges that Surf Life Saving Clubs are at the heart of many local communities across the country and as such have launched a new national...
Nov 11, 2020
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Little Athletics among COVIDSafe sport and recreation activities returning to Geelong
The resumption of Little Athletics follows a range of junior outdoor sports including netball, tennis, cricket and soccer that are safely returning in Geelong. Young competitors...
Nov 11, 2020
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Gumbuya World to reopen from Saturday 14th November
Gumbuya World, Victoria’s only water, wildlife and theme park, is ready to reopen for summer in a COVID-safe environment, announcing that its gates will open again from this...
Nov 10, 2020
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Victorian attractions and waterparks look to reopening from this weekend
The ongoing easing of Victoria's Coronavirus lockdown restrictions is seeing the state's attractions, amusement and waterpark operators anticipate opening in the coming weeks....
Nov 10, 2020
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Destination Boost program prepares Fremantle tourism businesses for relaxed border restrictions
The City of Fremantle has partnered with Tourism Council WA to provide Fremantle tourism businesses access to the Destination Boost program, which has helped businesses to...
Nov 9, 2020
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Victorian Arts and Cultural centres to transform into COVIDSafe venues for festivals and events
The Victorian Government is reactivating its creative centres to deliver an impressive season of art, music and entertainment this summer and beyond to support the state’s...
Nov 9, 2020
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Australian surf lifesaver achievements recognised at Surf Life Saving Australia awards
Australia’s top surf lifesavers were recognised for their achievements and contributions at the Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards of Excellence last week. Due to...
Nov 9, 2020
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Australia’s major sports renew commitment to prevent violence against women
The AFL, Rugby Australia, NRL, Netball Australia, and Football Federation Australia (FFA) have today renewed their commitment to preventing violence against women, signing a...
Nov 9, 2020
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VIC Active looks to fitness reawakening after 'COVID-19 imposed slumber'
Industry body VIC Active it looking forward to gyms and indoor recreation centres in Victoria being able to operate with a maximum of 20 patrons as of tomorrow. With Victorian...
Nov 8, 2020
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Recovery of major Asia-Pacific tourist destinations to pre-COVID-19 levels may take time
GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has highlighted that even though major economies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) started negotiating travel bubble pacts with...
Nov 8, 2020
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International Sporting Federations encouraged to explore post COVID-19 opportunities
With the IF Forum 2020 Conference Program having recently concluded, international sporting federations are being urged to accelerate positive changes and explore new...
Nov 6, 2020
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Independent Paddington gym pioneers new innovations in hygiene
Independent gym, Flow Athletic, located in Paddington, NSW is pioneering new innovations in hygiene to keep patrons safe with the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG)...
Nov 6, 2020
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International Sports Federations seek to play a key role in global pandemic recovery
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, SportAccord and GAISF President Dr. Raffaele Chiulli, and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom...
Nov 5, 2020
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Goulburn’s drive-in cinema event returns in a COVIDSafe format
Goulburn’s Pictures and Popcorn event returns in a COVIDSafe format with the pop-up, drive-in cinema adaptation of the family favourite featuring four movies over two nights...
Nov 5, 2020
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