News: Safety
Yeppoon Lagoon Lifeguard Team prevents Christmas Day tragedy
A little reported incident during the holidays saw a Christmas Day tragedy averted thanks to a quick-thinking Lifeguard on duty at the Yeppoon Lagoon on Queensland’s Capricorn...
Jan 6, 2020
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Country Club International and Golf Business Australia combine to reduce risk at Australian golf clubs
Golf Business Australia (GBA), the country’s fastest-growing golf industry-specific insurance and finance provider, has united with Country Club International (CCI), Australia’s...
Jan 5, 2020
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Bushfire crisis sees Victorian alpine resorts among areas declared state of disaster
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared a state of disaster covering six shires and three alpine resorts across much of the eastern half of Victoria. This is the first...
Jan 4, 2020
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Police pleased with behaviour at New Zealand's New Year celebrations
New Zealand Police were generally pleased with behaviour at New Year’s Eve celebrations across the country including at major events such as the Rhythm and Vines festival in...
Jan 4, 2020
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Surf Life Saving NSW responds to bushfire crisis
Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) are responding to and supporting communities impacted and traumatised by this bushfire crisis. George Shales, President SLSNSW advises...
Jan 4, 2020
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VTIC provides advice for businesses impacted by the bushfires
Amid the current bushfire crisis impacting eastern Victoria and southern NSW, the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has provided information for businesses impacted by...
Jan 4, 2020
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Catastrophic bushfires impact industry identities
Amid the numerous tragedies emerging from the current catastrophic bushfires impacting southern NSW and eastern Victoria, high profile in industry identities were impacted...
Jan 2, 2020
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Bushfires predicted to have massive financial impact on Australian tourism industry
The deadly bushfires engulfing Australia’s eastern coast will cost the tourism industry hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the Australian Tourism Industry Council...
Jan 2, 2020
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Funding recipients announced for Community Swimming Grants Program
Thousands of Australians with a disability or from culturally diverse backgrounds will now have easier access to swimming programs, with the Australian Government and Swimming...
Jan 2, 2020
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Cricket Australia vows that players, officials and fans will not be at risk during SCG Test
Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has insisted that the health of players, officials and spectators will not be compromised during the upcoming Australia v New...
Jan 1, 2020
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Thousands urged to flee NSW South Coast ahead of horror fire weekend
The ongoing bushfire crisis has seen, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian declare a seven-day state of emergency across parts of the state starting from 9am tomorrow (Friday). It...
Jan 1, 2020
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Weather conditions sees ongoing parks and reserve closures in the ACT
Safety issues resulting from the current weather conditions have seen the ACT Government announce the ongoing closure of parks and reserves across the Territory. ACT Parks and...
Jan 1, 2020
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Cities around the world welcome 2020
Led by South Pacific nations, then New Zealand and Australia, cities around the world have welcomed 2020 and the start of a new decade with a series of elaborate firework...
Jan 1, 2020
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AALARA looks back on 2019 and forward to the New Year
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has shared a summary of its key activities during the past year and announced that its 2020 conference will...
Dec 31, 2019
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Heroic effort by zookeepers saves Mogo Wildlife Park from devastating bushfires
Mogo Wildlife Park (formerly known as Mogo Zoo) on the NSW South Coast, home to approximately 200 animals, has been saved by zookeepers when it was ringed by fire earlier today....
Dec 31, 2019
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WorkSafe Queensland issues advisory note on zip line terminations
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has issued a safety alert to help prevent the failure of zip lines, aiming to inform zip line owners, operators, engineers and riggers of...
Dec 30, 2019
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Total fire ban and poor air quality sees cancellation of Canberra's New Year's Eve fireworks
With a total fire ban declared for the ACT until Wednesday morning, Canberra's New Year's Eve fireworks displays have been cancelled. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting...
Dec 30, 2019
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Thousands told to leave fire threat zone in east Gippsland
Victorian authorities have told thousands of visitors and residents in East Gippsland to leave immediately as the areas faces a historic bushfire threat. Victoria’s Emergency...
Dec 29, 2019
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Falls Festival at Lorne cancelled due to extreme weather conditions
With temperatures in the area forecast to reach 40C as of Monday (30th December) the Falls Festival in Lorne has been cancelled due to extreme heat and ongoing bushfire threats....
Dec 29, 2019
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Aussie Ark declares NSW State of Emergency for wildlife
Wildlife Conservationist and Aussie Ark President, Tim Faulkner, declares native wildlife state of emergency for New South Wales due to the mass loss of wildlife currently being...
Dec 28, 2019
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Tourists told to reconsider travel plans to bushfire affected NSW South Coast
Emergency services have issued a strong message to tourists planning to visit the Shoalhaven area in NSW in the lead up to New Year, urging them to reconsider all travel plans...
Dec 28, 2019
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Mary Stuart to step down as Chief Executive of Luna Park Melbourne
Having recently marked 107 years since its opening, Luna Park Melbourne has revealed that its long term Chief Executive, Mary Stuart, is to step down from the role. Stuart, who...
Dec 27, 2019
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Authorities end search for remaining bodies missing after White Island volcanic eruption
New Zealand Police have advised that the search for the final two victims of the White Island volcano disaster has been suspended. Authorities had been carrying out water...
Dec 23, 2019
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BlueFit announce partnership to operate private indoor pool in Melbourne’s west
BlueFit has announced a new partnership with Victorian property developer Lotus Living that will see it introduce BlueFit Swimming to a new residents-only aquatic facility....
Dec 23, 2019
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