News: Safety
Video shows man 'edge' towards sleeping woman before alleged rape at Adelaide Aquatic Centre
CCTV footage shown in the South Australian District Court has shown a man "edge ever so slightly closer" to a sleeping woman in a spa pool at the at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre...
Oct 1, 2020
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Summernats 2021 cancelled due to EPIC’s continued use as COVID-19 testing facility
Summernats 2021 has been cancelled due to the Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) centre that hosts the event continuing to be used as a COVID-19 testing facility until the end...
Sep 30, 2020
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Shoalhaven Council facilities reintroduce reusable cups
Reusable cups are once again being accepted at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and Swim, Sport and Fitness Centres as a new contactless method to keep patrons and visitors...
Sep 30, 2020
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WTTC releases guidelines for safe return to work
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) have signed a memorandum of collaboration aimed at ensuring the...
Sep 30, 2020
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Safety
Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria collaborate to build new koala hospital
Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria are collaborating to build a new, $1.84 million veterinary facility for sick and injured koalas and other precious wildlife. The koala hospital...
Sep 29, 2020
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CQU researcher seeks input with study into drowning prevention strategies
Patricia English, a Research Higher Degree (RHD) student at CQUniversity, is eager to attract input from aquatic facility staff and users into the links between pre-existing...
Sep 29, 2020
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West Daly Regional Council looks to surrender Wadeye Swimming Pool after vandalism and attack on staff
Ongoing problems in the management of the Wadeye Swimming Pool have seen the West Daly Regional Council offer the facility to the local catholic school - Our Lady of the Sacred...
Sep 29, 2020
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PCYC NSW opens 65th facility in Grafton
PCYC NSW has opened its 65th facility and its largest club outside metropolitan Sydney. Opened last month, the $6.5 million facility PCYC Grafton includes a high performance...
Sep 29, 2020
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Waverley Council releases management plan for open spaces and beaches during summer
Waverley Council today released their plans for the operational management of its open spaces and beaches over the upcoming summer period. The purpose of the plan is to help...
Sep 28, 2020
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Ardent Leisure fined $3.6 million over 2016 Dreamworld deaths
Ardent Leisure has been fined $3.6 million over the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld in 2016. Having, in July, pleaded...
Sep 28, 2020
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Marriott Bonvoy survey shows 50% of organisers across Asia Pacific plan on hosting physical events
A recent survey led by Marriott Bonvoy - Marriott International's travel program - on the expectations of Meetings and Events in the new normal, 50% of those surveyed are...
Sep 28, 2020
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Dettol and Cricket Australia announce new partnership supporting cricket's hygienic return
A new four-year partnership between Cricket Australia and the disinfectant brand Dettol’s parent company, Reckitt Benckiser, has been announced today supporting the secure and...
Sep 28, 2020
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Beluga whales take their first swim in open water sanctuary
The SEA LIFE Trust has confirmed that the two beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, have taken their first swim in their open water sanctuary home in Iceland. The Beluga...
Sep 27, 2020
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Environment
New Zealand welcomes return of international sporting events
The New Zealand Government has welcomed the return of international sporting events and advises that much work has been undertaken by sports officials including New Zealand...
Sep 27, 2020
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ICC Sydney welcomes the return of full in-person conference following COVID-19 pandemic
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has announced the hosting of its first entirely in-person conference since COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in March...
Sep 27, 2020
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Fitness Australia asserts there is no clear evidence gyms spread COVID-19
The fitness industry’s peak association Fitness Australia, highlights that fitness facilities play a vital role in the ongoing health of Australians and asserts that there is no...
Sep 25, 2020
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Fitness
Wollongong lifeguards prepared for 2020/2021 beach and pool swim season
Recognising that this year’s swim season will come with additional safety challenges as it coincides with the COVID -19 pandemic, Wollongong City Council lifeguards are prepared...
Sep 25, 2020
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International Swimming League to be held in single location over five weeks
The International Swimming League (ISL) has advised that its 2020 season will be held in a single location - the Hungarian capital of Budapest - with a condensed five-week...
Sep 24, 2020
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Learn2Swim Week sees swim schools offer free lessons for children under five
Returning for its seventh year, Poolwerx’ Learn2Swim Week will see Australia’s swim schools offer free swimming lessons for children under five from Friday 25th September to...
Sep 23, 2020
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COVID-19 travel restrictions impacting Australian elite sport
A report from investment analysts Kalkine Media has advised how travel and border restrictions are impacting Australia’s elite sports industry, blocking revenue streams and...
Sep 23, 2020
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Tokyo 2020 organisers outline Coronavirus protection plans for Olympic participants
Organisers of next year’s Tokyo Olympics will require Games athletes to submit to a COVID-19 test before and on arrival in Japan as part of proposed Coronavirus countermeasures....
Sep 23, 2020
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Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen with reduced capacity and health and safety measures in place
Hong Kong Disneyland park will officially reopen to the public on 25th September 2020 continuing its health and safety measures such as capacity control, health screenings,...
Sep 23, 2020
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Paul Sadler Swimland concerned that limited access to swimming lessons increases drowning risks for children
Paul Sadler Swimland has highlighted that a rise in child drownings may be a result of children in Victoria having had little or no opportunity to build vital life-saving water...
Sep 23, 2020
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Queensland Government to allow border opening to northern NSW
The Queensland Government has announced that areas of northern NSW are to be part of a ‘border bubble’ to allow freer travel. With Queensland having recorded no new cases of...
Sep 22, 2020
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