News: Safety
Man drowns after incident in swimming enclosure on the Gold Coast Broadwater
The body of a man who went missing on Sunday afternoon after submerging in a swimming enclosure off the Gold Coast Broadwater parklands has been recovered. Emergency services...
Dec 8, 2024
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Orange Aquatic Centre pool hall closes for first repainting in 12 years
Orange City Council has advised that the pool hall at its aquatic centre has been closed for its first repainting since it was built in 2012. Closed as of Saturday (7th...
Dec 8, 2024
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Victorian Government delivers $92 million for school swimming programs over the next four years
The Victorian Government has today announced more support for school swimming and water safety lessons. Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll today...
Dec 4, 2024
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Athlete dies during swim portion of Ironman Western Australia endurance race
A man has died during the swim component of the Ironman Western Australia endurance race held on 1st December in Busselton, located in southwest Western Australia. The athlete...
Dec 4, 2024
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States and territories agree to fund compensation for victims of abuse in sport
A stalemate over redress payments to victims of child sexual abuse in sporting institutions has been overcome with an agreement reached between states, territories and the...
Dec 4, 2024
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Caravan Industry calls for prioritising safety awareness this holiday season
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia is calling for safety awareness to be a top priority this festive season - from towing a caravan, charging lithium-ion batteries,...
Dec 4, 2024
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Safety
Event Safety Institute to stage Applied Crowd Science courses in 2025
The Event Safety Institute has announced that it is to stage its Applied Crowd Science course across Australia’s state capitals in 2025, as well as at Auckland’s Eden Park. The...
Dec 3, 2024
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Ingenia Holiday Parks extend support of Surf Life Saving NSW for further two years
Ingenia Holiday Parks extend support of Surf Life Saving NSW for further two years Ingenia Holiday Parks has announced the extension of its support of Surf Life Saving NSW for a...
Dec 3, 2024
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BlueFit opens new Sydney swim school
Facility manager BlueFit has announced the opening of its latest purpose built swim school in the Sydney suburb of Prospect. The latest addition to the BlueFit swim school...
Dec 2, 2024
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Parks Victoria commences updates on Jells Park Trails
Parks Victoria has advised that work has started on two new trails at Jells Park, providing the community with a range of ways to explore the park's environment. With...
Dec 2, 2024
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Environment
Enhanced accessibility for Penrith Beach second season
The NSW Government has confirmed Penrith Beach in Sydney’s west will be reopened on Saturday December 7th for summer, providing access to a swimming spot for locals and visitors...
Dec 1, 2024
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Y Australia confirms Alexandra Ash as Chief Executive
Following its 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday 23rd November, The Y Australia has announced its newly appointed Directors while also confirming Alexandra Ash...
Nov 29, 2024
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Play
Royal Life Saving Australia launches 7th Edition Swimming & Lifesaving manual
Royal Life Saving Australia has officially released the 7th edition of its Swimming & Lifesaving manual, the preferred reference book for teaching swimming and water safety. The...
Nov 28, 2024
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Western Australian sport unites to oppose domestic violence for the 16 Days in new campaign
SportWest, the peak body for sport in Western Australia, has announced that it is joining with the Western Australian Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural...
Nov 27, 2024
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World Skate releases Codes of Conduct for Coaches and Responsible Adults
World Skate has released binding Codes of Conduct for both Coaches and Parents/ Responsible Adults as a further commitment to their developing minimum standards in every...
Nov 27, 2024
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Safety
AUSTSWIM launches '168 Hours for Water Safety' campaign
To celebrate National Water Safety Day, AUSTSWIM is launching the ‘168 Hours for Water Safety’ campaign, a one-week initiative offering 20% off all AUSTSWIM courses. Running...
Nov 27, 2024
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Inquest into toddler's drowning death at remote Northern Territory pool reveals extensive failures by MacDonnell Regional Council
A Coronial inquest into the accidental drowning death of an Indigenous child at the Kintore Swimming Pool in the Northern Territory in 2020 has identified "astonishing",...
Nov 25, 2024
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Former Disney theme parks executive Randy Garfield positive about Coast Entertainment Holdings’ future
With Dreamworld counting down to the opening of its new Rivertown Precinct and the Jungle Rush rollercoaster for its peak summer season, Coast Entertainment Holdings board...
Nov 25, 2024
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Construction of new 10-lane lap pool to commence at Arena Joondalup
VenuesWest has advised that construction is to commence on a new 10-lane lap pool at Arena Joondalup (formerly HBF Arena), delivering a modernised swimming facility featuring...
Nov 25, 2024
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Aquatics
NBL hands out lifetime ban to spectator
An NBL spectator who got involved in an on-court scuffle during the 17th November clash between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers has received a lifetime ban from all NBL...
Nov 25, 2024
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Sunshine Coast Netball Association’s Respect For Umpires recognised at Netball Queensland awards
The Sunshine Coast Netball Association (SCNA) has advised that its innovative ‘Respect For Umpires’ (R4U) program has won two prestigious awards at the 2024 Netball Queensland...
Nov 25, 2024
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Australia’s largest-ever Nipper Clinic held at Sorrento Beach as part of WA Race Week 2024
Sorrento Beach, located in Perth’s north, yesterday saw over 700 eager young surf lifesavers join Australia’s largest-ever Nipper Clinic as a highlight of the Shaw and Partners...
Nov 24, 2024
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Security upgrade for Cairns Waterfront Dining Precinct
Important security upgrades for Cairns Waterfront Dining Precinct are aimed at creating a safer environment for locals, tourists and business owners and staff. Cairns Regional...
Nov 23, 2024
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Victorian Government advises of first music festivals chosen for on-site pill testing trial
The Victorian Government has announced that it will introduce the first of 10 pill testing trials at music festivals at the Beyond the Valley over the New Year's Eve holiday...
Nov 23, 2024
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