News: Safety
Quayclean Australia launches new supply network
Australian-owned venue cleaning expert Quayclean Australia, has today launched its new commercial arm, Quay Supply Network, to assist public venues, businesses and schools...
May 26, 2020
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre successfully holds first event in wake of COVID-19 crisis
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has successfully held its first event since the COVID-19 pandemic with preventive measures in place to ensure a safe,...
May 26, 2020
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Broken Hill Council cautious about reopening cultural facilities
Broken Hill Council has advised that it won't be rushing to reopen its cultural facilities following the NSW Government's recent announcement that cultural facilities in the...
May 25, 2020
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Stadiums prepare for NRL return
Stadiums that will host NRL fixtures from later this week are introducing measures to ensure the safety of all involved with the games while also ensuring rebooted NRL season is...
May 24, 2020
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VMA Digital Series looks at the effects of COVID-19 on the entertainment industry
As part of their ongoing digital series, the Venue Management Association (VMA) will this week (27th May, 11:15 am) discuss “The effects of COVID-19 on the entertainment...
May 24, 2020
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NSW wildlife attractions look to reopen with new safety rules in place
Following two months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis, the NSW Government has announced that zoos, wildlife attractions and aquaria can reopen on 1st June. NSW Environment...
May 24, 2020
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Sport Australia launches toolkit to guide safe return of community sport
Sport Australia has launched Return to Sport Toolkit, a suite of practical resources that focus on guiding community sporting clubs and associations on their safest return to...
May 24, 2020
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Vale: Consulting engineer Brian Bradley
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has advised of the death of respected amusement ride consulting engineer Brian Bradley. In a notice to...
May 23, 2020
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Bluff Knoll walking trail reopens after extensive repairs to bushfire damage
Bluff Knoll, the Stirling Range's highest peak, is among Western Australia's most popular trails and has reopened following its closure to extensive damage in the December and...
May 21, 2020
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Anantara announces extension of ‘Stay with Peace of Mind’ program
Anantara has announced the extension of its recently launched ‘Stay with Peace of Mind’ program to include MICE facilities. To ensure guest and meeting delegate confidence,...
May 21, 2020
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Belgravia Leisure reveals roadmap to reopening of facilities as Coronavirus restrictions ease
Belgravia Leisure has announced it will commence a gradual reopening of facilities in response to the Federal Government’s lifting of Coronavirus restrictions. In March, the...
May 20, 2020
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Clip 'n Climb undertakes global survey of adventure leisure operations
Leading recreational climbing specialist, Clip ‘n Climb, has launced a global survey to gauge the state of the adventure leisure/family entertainment centre sector during the...
May 20, 2020
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Spa Vision launch range of sanitation products to support spa industry reopening
Leading global spa consultants, Spa Vision, have unveiled a range of medical grade hygiene and sanitation products to assist operators in their preparation for reopening. With a...
May 20, 2020
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Fitness Industry launches comprehensive operations framework for safe reopening of gyms
The fitness industry has today (21st May 2020) released a comprehensive operations framework so that as COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, gyms and exercise facilities...
May 20, 2020
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Abu Dhabi Government launches safe and clean certification program
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has launched a safe and clean certification program for public places - the first of its kind in the region. With attractions,...
May 20, 2020
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Royal Life Saving fears AIS reboot Framework fails to account for swimming and water safety programs
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has issued a communication expressing “concerns” that Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Framework for Rebooting Sport does not directly...
May 20, 2020
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Gold Coast Marathon cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions
Events Management Queensland have advised that the 2020 Village Roadshow Theme Parks Gold Coast Marathon has been cancelled. In a statement released today (20th May 2020), the...
May 20, 2020
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NRL announces six venues that will host restarted season fixtures
The NRL has announced that the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership season will be played across six venues during ‘Phase 1’ of the competition as of its restart on 28th May. With the...
May 20, 2020
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Live Nation to launch socially distanced concerts at Auckland's The Tuning Fork
Live Nation has announced that it is to commence the staging of a series of small weekly socially distanced events in New Zealand. Coinciding with the easing on the country's...
May 19, 2020
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Energy efficient lighting increases sport safety at Nowra Showground
Shoalhaven City Council recently completed the installation of four new light towers, floodlights and electrical boards to the sports field at Nowra Showground helping to...
May 19, 2020
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Guidelines released for safe return to grassroots basketball
The Return to Basketball Guidelines have been released today (20th May 2020) by Basketball Australia to support state and territory member associations and the basketball...
May 19, 2020
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Grassports installs Laykold Advantage courts at Melbourne’s Wesley College
Grassports Australia has completed a transformation of the outdoor netball courts at Melbourne’s Wesley College, installing impact absorbing Laykold Advantage surfaces from APT...
May 19, 2020
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ASCTA releases best practices for restarting swim schools and learn to swim programs
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and Swim Australia have released new best practice guidelines for operators, managers and owners restarting swim...
May 19, 2020
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Jonas Leisure release Visitance app
Leading leisure industry software provider, Jonas Leisure, have released the Visitance app, a free application that helps aquatic, fitness and recreation centres meet COVID-19...
May 19, 2020
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