News: Safety
SEDA Solutions offers security options for gyms and fitness facilities
With 24/7 gyms, fitness clubs, aquatic and recreation centres and related facilities seeking security and related solutions for peace of mind and to enhance profitability, SEDA...
Jan 23, 2020
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Entertainment and safety key as Hamilton readies for Rugby Sevens party
Gearing up for the party atmosphere of the city’s third instalment of the HSBC New Zealand Sevens, Hamilton City Council is focusing on entertainment and safety for the...
Jan 23, 2020
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Fremantle welcomes Port Beach funding commitment
The City of Fremantle has welcomed the Western Australian government’s commitment to help fund the construction of a temporary rock wall to protect coastal assets at Port Beach....
Jan 20, 2020
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New report aims to prompt recognition of climate change threat to Australian Open
The Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub has produced a new report, Love 40 Degrees? Climate change, extreme heat and the Australian Open, which aims to prompt...
Jan 19, 2020
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Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden visitor centre survives bushfire
The recently constructed and renovated Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden (ERBG) visitor centre has survived the Clyde Mountain fire which damaged the Botanic Garden’s grounds...
Jan 19, 2020
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State-wide fire ban lifted for all of Queensland’s national parks and forests
Effective today (20th January 2020), the Queensland Deputy Director-General of the Department of Environment and Science (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships...
Jan 19, 2020
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South east Queensland deluge closes Dreamworld, Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Torrential rain falling across south east Queensland overnight has cut highways, flooded roads and caused Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast to...
Jan 18, 2020
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New Kuala Lumpur facility aims to be an adventure and social hub
The new Beast Park activity centre in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is aiming to not only offer climbing and adventure sports facilities but to also become a social and...
Jan 17, 2020
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The Australian Reptile Park relocates animals following severe flooding
Torrential rainfall this morning (17th January) has seen staff at the Australian Reptile Park work quickly to protect animals and buildings after a major flash-flood hit their...
Jan 16, 2020
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NSW Police have major presence at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2020
With the aim of ensuring country-music fans enjoy this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival, police have launched a high-visibility operation. Operation Tamworth Country Music...
Jan 16, 2020
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Guarding Moreland's young workforce through new skills and employment opportunities
A Pool Life Guard program delivered by Moreland City Council and Life Saving Victoria has provided successful pathways to employment for young locals, aged 17 to 24, with high...
Jan 16, 2020
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Marcus Evans Conferences to stage latest public safety and security event series seminar
International conference organiser Marcus Evans has announced the return of its successful public safety and security event seminar series, which it describes as “the go-to...
Jan 14, 2020
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San Diego Zoo Global Commits to koala rescue and protection mission
Researchers supported by one of the United States’ most popular zoos, San Diego Zoo Global, are preparing to go into the fire-ravaged areas of the Blue Mountains region for a...
Jan 12, 2020
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Emergency Management and Fire Safety set to be key topics at 2020 Australian Festival Industry Conference
Following the success of its inaugural event in 2019, the Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC), Australia’s only conference for those involved in festival management,...
Jan 12, 2020
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Burnt animals recover at Adelaide Zoo as wildlife toll increases to over one billion
A Southern Koala, touchingly known as Four Paws because of how many of her paws were injured in the Cudlee Creek bushfire, has been recovering under the expert care of Adelaide...
Jan 12, 2020
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New International Standard to help cities manage big events
Mindful of the public safety issues and security risks that come with cities’ hosting of major events such as Olympic Games, the International Organization for Standardization...
Jan 11, 2020
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Tourism Australia looks to reassure visitors with information on bushfire impacts
Aiming to help visitors travelling to Australia during the current season of bushfires, Tourism Australia has issued a roundup of safety advice and alerts, along with regional...
Jan 9, 2020
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Recreation Aotearoa and Water Safety NZ emphasise importance of parental supervision at pools
Following an increase of pool incidents over the summer, New Zealand industry bodies Recreation Aotearoa and Water Safety NZ have released a statement stressing the importance...
Jan 9, 2020
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Geelong pools introduce new water safety measures
The City of Greater Geelong has stepped up its water safety measures for summer, embracing a number of recommendations from Life Saving Victoria, including more training for...
Jan 8, 2020
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Panasonic delivers screen display and audio systems to Japan’s new National Stadium
The Panasonic Corporation has provided details of the wide range of equipment, essential to venue operations, that it has installed at Japan’s new National Stadium, the...
Jan 7, 2020
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CAMS completes transition to Motorsport Australia
With the former Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS) having changed its trading name to Motorsport Australia as of 1st January, the adoption of the new brand is nearly...
Jan 7, 2020
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Orange Aquatic Centre to introduce pool inflatables
The Orange Aquatic Centre Aquatic Centre is to introduce new pool inflatables from Aflex later this month. Looking to add to the facility’s recreational offerings, the Orange...
Jan 7, 2020
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Toowoomba Regional Council upgrades dog off-leash park
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has upgraded a five-acre facility with improvements to the park in North Ruthven Reserve in Harlaxton now having separate fenced off-leash areas...
Jan 6, 2020
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Bushfires destroy Selwyn Snow Resort
Bushfires in the NSW Snowy Mountains have left the Selwyn Snow Resort in ruins with all buildings at the ski resort “considered a loss”. The resort's buildings were all but...
Jan 6, 2020
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