News: Safety
Defibrillators now mandatory in public facilities in South Australia
New legislation in South Australia aims to ensure that more life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are available to deal with cardiac emergencies. In effect from...
Jan 11, 2025
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Emergency Response Beacons assist efforts of NSW surf life savers
Emergency Response Beacons (ERBs) installed at beach locations across New South Wales, directly connect callers to Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Operations Centre, enabling the...
Jan 11, 2025
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Victoria Police to increase charges for patrols and security at major entertainment and sport events
A major revision of fees will see major sporting events, festivals and concerts having to pay more for patrolling and security undertaken by Victoria Police. The first...
Jan 9, 2025
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Water safety knowledge and confidence boosted via Float to Survive with GOswim campaign
Belgravia Leisure’s GOswim program saw over 60,000 GOSwim students in almost 80 swim school locations across Australia absorb the Float to Survive with GOswim message, with a...
Jan 9, 2025
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Swimming NZ continues to provide valuable support via Disability Swimming Fund
Swimming NZ is continuing their support for individuals living with a disability to access swimming and advises they have been able to provide financial support to 28 successful...
Jan 9, 2025
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Albany community to benefit from $3 million investment in walking and cycling paths
Western Australia’s Albany community is set to benefit from the next round of the State Government's WA Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program, with more than $2.7 million being...
Jan 8, 2025
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Near-tragedy prompts beach safety warning from Lake Macquarie City Council
Lake Macquarie City Council has advised of a near- tragedy in which a 12-year-old boy required resuscitation after being buried head-first in the sand. The incident has prompted...
Jan 6, 2025
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Surf Life Saving WA coordinates successful Powercraft Skills Maintenance Initiative
Surf Life Saving WA coordinated a Powercraft Skills Maintenance Initiative in December 2024 which has since wrapped up, having proven to be a success. Held across three...
Jan 6, 2025
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Christchurch City Council highlights benefits of adult swimming lessons
Christchurch City Council has highlighted the benefits of adult swimming lessons which it offers as part of the Swimsmart programme held at Graham Condon, Jellie Park, Matatiki...
Jan 6, 2025
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10,000 fans welcomed to test event at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
The main stadium at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) development in Hong Kong has staged its first test event with 10,247 spectators attending a university rugby sevens tournament...
Jan 5, 2025
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Cancer Council marks 10th anniversary of commercial solarium ban in Australia
With January 2025 marking the10th anniversary of the commercial solarium ban in Australia, Cancer Council encourages all Australians to be SunSmart reminding the public that “no...
Jan 5, 2025
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Launch for VICSWIM program’s 49th year
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Education Ben Carroll have today launched VICSWIM 2025, joining Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Chief Executive Kathy...
Jan 5, 2025
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Climb Toowoomba bouldering gym proves popular since October opening
Climb Toowoomba, the city’s first bouldering gym, has proved to be a popular attraction for local climbers, boulderers and rock-hopping enthusiasts since its opening almost...
Jan 5, 2025
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Tourism Victoria removes social media post describing unpatrolled Mornington Peninsula beach as a ‘pristine swimming spot’
Number 16 beach, on the Bass Strait side of Rye, is described on the Visit Victoria website as “recommended for experienced surfers only” as it is not patrolled by lifesavers....
Jan 5, 2025
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Bushfire evacuation centre opened at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Out-of-control bushfires in Western Australia's south have prompted the opening of an evacuation centre at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre over recent days. The facility...
Jan 2, 2025
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Victoria's inaugural music festival Pill Testing Trial proves to be a success
Victoria’s mobile pill testing service is already proving effective with preliminary data and insights from the Beyond the Valley music festival confirming young people are...
Jan 2, 2025
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Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia to stage SWIMCON international event in Nepal
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) has announced that it is to stage an international version of its SWIMCON event in Nepal from 6th to 8th March. To be held at the...
Jan 2, 2025
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TreeClimb Salisbury gets official opening
The new TreeClimb Salisbury attraction is now home to four of South Australia’s longest ziplines following its official opening at the Harry Bowey Reserve in Salisbury Park....
Jan 1, 2025
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NSW Country Pool Managers Conference heads to Hunter Valley in 2025
The NSW Country Pool Managers Conference has announced that its 2025 conference will be held in the NSW Hunter Valley on 14th and 15th May next year. To be staged at the...
Dec 30, 2024
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Drowning deaths rise over ‘deadliest week’ of the Christmas holidays
Despite warning about the dangers of open water through the peak holiday period, the summer has brought a rise in drowning deaths. Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has...
Dec 27, 2024
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Children’s Pool hours extended at Geelong’s Eastern Beach
The City of Greater Geelong has advised of the extended supervised hours for the Children's Pool at Eastern Beach from 9am - 7pm daily – effective from Boxing Day until the end...
Dec 27, 2024
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QUT Researchers to consider key media issues at Woodford Folk Festival
Online safety, the future of cinema, and the digital life of children are the timely topics being tackled by academics from the QUT Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) at this...
Dec 27, 2024
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More defibrillators for South Australian Government facilities
The South Australian Government has passed legislation that sees Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) become mandatory in relevant State Government owned buildings,...
Dec 27, 2024
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NSW Environment Protection Authority lays more than 100 charges over Sydney asbestos mulch crisis
Following its investigation into asbestos being found in mulch used in parks in Sydney, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has advised of its commencement of...
Dec 26, 2024
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