News: Safety
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews says Melbourne's Coronavirus restrictions will ease from Wednesday morning
With the state having recorded zero new Coronavirus cases and no deaths as of Monday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has advised Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdown restrictions...
Oct 26, 2020
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Cairns Showfest organisers express sympathy for victim after amusement ride accident
The organisers of the Cairns Showfest event at which a woman plummeted several metres from a carnival ride on Saturday have expressed their deep concern and sympathy for the...
Oct 26, 2020
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World’s first Bear Grylls Explorers Camp opens in United Arab Emirates
RAK Leisure has announced that the world’s first Bear Grylls Explorers Camp has opened in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The Bear Grylls Explorers Camp (BGEC) is set in an...
Oct 25, 2020
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Sustainable event advocates release global guidelines for best practice of reusables at events
Global event industry, health and safety and sustainability stakeholders have united in demonstrating that reusable food and beverage serviceware can be used safely in all event...
Oct 25, 2020
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ICC Sydney events generate $510 million despite COVID-19 economic fallout
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today released its Annual Performance Review revealing delegates attending events at the venue generated $510 million in...
Oct 25, 2020
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Easing of Coronavirus restrictions for Regional Victoria will allow gyms and indoor pools to reopen
The Victorian Government has today announced that restrictions for fitness facilities, indoor aquatic centre, food courts and school graduation ceremonies in the regional...
Oct 24, 2020
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Woman in 'critical condition' after fall from ride at Cairns ShowFest
A woman is in a critical condition after falling from an amusement ride at the Cairns ShowFest in the city's Parramatta Park yesterday evening. Initial reports suggest that the...
Oct 24, 2020
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True Tickets and Tessitura partnership aims to deliver secure contactless ticketing to performing arts venues worldwide
Blockchain ticketing service True Tickets and enterprise CRM system Tessitura have announced a partnership that aims to assist organisations in the arts with their COVID-19...
Oct 23, 2020
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Victorian tourism industry unites in aim to drive reopening of visitor economy
Leading representatives of Victoria’s tourism industry have launched a proposal to reopen the state’s visitor economy using safe and staged processes similar to those adopted in...
Oct 23, 2020
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Operations at attractions begin to resume in Indonesia with safety measures in place
Tourist attractions in Jakarta, Indonesia - Taman Impian Jaya Ancol otherwise known as Ancol Dreamland, along with Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) have reopened to the public...
Oct 22, 2020
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Perth Motorplex sets new burnout event attendance record
Over 7,000 fans attended 2020 Burnout Boss, the first event of the Motorplex season at the Perth Motorplex, last Saturday (17th October) - the venue's highest ever attendance...
Oct 22, 2020
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Spacenow adds COVIDSafe flexible hotel workspaces to its platform
Spacenow adds COVIDSafe flexible hotel workspaces to its platform Flexible workspaces expert Spacenow, have launched ‘Isolated Hotel Workspaces’, adding a new category to its...
Oct 22, 2020
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Fitness Australia applauds NSW Government's relaxation of gym COVID Marshal measures
Fitness Australia has applauded yesterday's decision by the NSW Government to relax the COVID Marshal requirements for gyms. The announcement (which takes effect from tomorrow -...
Oct 22, 2020
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Vic Open golf cancelled for 2021 due to COVID restrictions
Scheduled for February 2021, the premier event on the Golf Victoria calendar for both amateurs and professionals - the Vic Open - has been forced to cancel due to safety and...
Oct 22, 2020
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New Lifeguard pods could help save lives on beaches this summer
An innovative lifeguard tower could save swimmers from dangerous rips and even a shark attack, after being launched onto the Australian market in time for summer. Unlike the...
Oct 22, 2020
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Accredit 365 set to help facilities navigate COVID-19 regulations
UK-based software and accreditation experts, Accredit Solutions, has launched Accredit 365 - a new contractor management platform that gives users the ability to record, track...
Oct 21, 2020
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Festival promoters call for Federal Government insurance scheme
Music festival promoters are calling for a Federal Government backed insurance scheme to protect against future cancellations. The push for governmental support follows a...
Oct 21, 2020
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Visitors at zoo in Shanghai see worker killed by bear
A Chinese animal park has promised to improve safety after one of its workers was fatally attacked by bears in front of a tourist bus. The weekend incident at the Shanghai...
Oct 21, 2020
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NSW Government advises easing of gym Coronavirus restrictions
The NSW Government has today advised that its COVID-19 restrictions for gyms and religious gatherings will be eased from this Friday (23rd October). Under the eased restrictions...
Oct 21, 2020
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Blacktown City Council launches Drowning Prevention Strategy
Continuing its commitment to provide a safe environment at its aquatic and recreation centres, Blacktown City Council’s new Drowning Prevention brings together a number of...
Oct 20, 2020
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Quayclean staff the unsung heroes of the AFL season
Quayclean Australia Chief Executive Mark Piwkowski, has paid tribute to his staff for ensuring the 2020 AFL season was completed free of COVID-19. With the AFL Grand Final to be...
Oct 20, 2020
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Outdoor pool at Orange Aquatic Centre reopens for summer with COVID-19 conditions
The outdoor 50-metre pool at the Orange Aquatic Centre has officially opened with its operations to be undertaken in accordance with public health orders. With COVID-19...
Oct 20, 2020
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Surf Life Saving Australia opens applications for 2021 National Leadership College
Applications for Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) annual National Leadership College are now open for the 2021 program, to be held in Sydney from 31st January to 6th February...
Oct 20, 2020
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AFL's Gabba Grand Final to be played in front of 30,000 fans
The 2020 AFL Grand Final between Richmond and Geelong will be played in front of 30,000 fans at the Gabba in Brisbane. AFL Chief Executive, Gillon McLachlan confirmed the...
Oct 19, 2020
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