News: Safety
IAAPA Expo 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced the cancellation of their IAAPA Expo 2020 in Orlando, Florida – while also advising of an...
Sep 3, 2020
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2021 Supercars Championship season to open with Bathurst 500 and close in Adelaide
Supercars’ proposed 2021 Championship calendar plans for the season to opens with an event dubbed the Bathurst 500 at Mount Panorama and finishes with the Adelaide 500. South...
Sep 3, 2020
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand calls for further change from WADA
Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) acknowledges that while there has been some positive steps taken this year by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the current pace of change is...
Sep 3, 2020
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City of Vincent commits to $2.9 million in improvements at Beatty Park Leisure Centre
Perth's heritage-listed Beatty Park Leisure Centre is to undergo an upgrade program at a cost of $2.9 million that will see improvements to its indoor pool, change rooms and...
Sep 3, 2020
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Louvre Abu Dhabi announces free access for select groups can see the museum for free
With the Louvre Abu Dhabi now reopened to the public, the museum has announced that taxi drivers, children and the elderly can enter the museum for free until the end of the...
Sep 2, 2020
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Tech Solutions released by Ungerboeck to support events industry reopening
International software supplier, Ungerboeck, is further expanding their support to the Events industry by releasing a series of Reopening Solutions to help their customers...
Sep 2, 2020
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MCG secures AFL Grand Final contract extension
Victoria’s contract to host the AFL Grand Final will be extended by one year to 2058 as compensation for this year’s season finale being held in Brisbane. With the Victorian...
Sep 2, 2020
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$5.2 million investment ensures safety across Sunshine Coast beaches
An annual report - Australian Lifeguard Service Beach Safety Report 2019-20 Year in Review - has revealed the impact of Sunshine Coast Council’s $5.2 million annual investment...
Sep 2, 2020
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Safe Work Australia acknowledges the impact of COVID-19 during National Safe Work Month
During October, Safe Work Australia invites employers, organisations and work health and safety leaders to take part in National Safe Work Month and focus on health and safety...
Sep 1, 2020
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Life Floor improves underfoot safety at Gold Coast's Beach Haven Resort
Life Floor has advised of the completion of the recent makeover of surfacing around the outdoor swimming pool at the ULTIQA Beach Haven resort at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast....
Sep 1, 2020
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Events Centre Caloundra reopens for first live performance in over four months
The Events Centre Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast opened its doors over the weekend for the first time in over four months, welcoming hundreds of patrons attending the live...
Sep 1, 2020
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New report shows Surf Life Saving worth $6.5 billion annually to Australian community
A new report by Deloitte Access Economics – ‘Between the red and yellow flags: The social and economic value of Surf Life Saving Australia’ shows that Surf Life Saving...
Aug 31, 2020
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Shark monitoring receivers to be introduced at Western Australia’s Bunker Bay
The deployment of two Shark Monitoring Network receivers at Bunker Bay in Western Australia has been approved by the WA Government along with the installation of a land-based...
Aug 30, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for Victorian Government to reclassify health and fitness facilities as an 'essential service'
As COVID-19 cases across Victoria slowly decrease, Fitness Australia is calling for health and fitness facilities, including personal training, to be reclassified as an...
Aug 30, 2020
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Waterslide repairs set to get underway at Levin Aquatic Centre
Horowhenua District Council has advised that work to repair hydroslide (waterslide) at the Levin Aquatic Centre will begin as of early next month, with work expected to be...
Aug 30, 2020
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Sydney CBD fitness club linked to new Coronavirus infections in NSW
A growing number of Coronavirus cases connected with the City Tattersalls Club's fitness centre in Sydney has prompted management to close down the entire club so it can be...
Aug 28, 2020
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VicHealth applauds council pop-up cycle lanes and footpaths
VicHealth is applauding Victorian councils for creating pop-up cycle lanes and footpaths, so locals can easily travel by bike or foot when COVID-19 restrictions ease. A new...
Aug 27, 2020
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New travel voucher incentive scheme unveiled for Tasmanians
To support the Tasmanian tourism and hospitality industry throughout the COVID-19 restrictions, a new ‘Make Yourself at Home’ voucher incentive scheme has been unveiled. Make...
Aug 27, 2020
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New and upgraded bikeways planned for Brisbane
New and upgraded bikeways are planned for the Brisbane CBD and Kangaroo Point as well as between Chermside and Aspley in the city’s north and in MacGregor in the city’s south,...
Aug 27, 2020
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New inquiry to focus on state of the arts in 2020 and beyond
A new Parliamentary inquiry will focus on Australia’s cultural and creative industries and institutions. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and...
Aug 26, 2020
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EEAA launches webinars to gain industry insight on the return of in-person exhibitions and business events
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has advised it will be launching a sector by sector webinar series to provide an open exchange for industry to discuss...
Aug 26, 2020
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ROLLER shares attractions industry’s approach to adapting to COVID-19 rules
Software suppliers for the attractions and entertainment industry, ROLLER, recently asked a range of operators and clients to share how they are adapting through the current...
Aug 25, 2020
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WhiteWater World prepares for reopening with refurbishments and rigorous safety program
With Dreamworld’s WhiteWater World preparing to welcome back visitors on the 16th September, the attraction is undergoing refurbishments and implementing the Jeff Ellis...
Aug 25, 2020
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Fitness Australia announces partnership with hygiene product business Clean Life
With the health and safety of all gym members and employees having been a top priority for Fitness Australia’s in recent months, the park body has announced a partnership with...
Aug 24, 2020
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