News: Safety
Uncertainty surrounds circumstances leading to man's death at Perth public swimming pool
The death of a Perth father in what media are calling a "freak pool accident" at the City of Stirling's Leisurepark Balga is being investigated. Reports suggest that 29-year-old...
Nov 14, 2019
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Royal Life Saving backs BlueFit's refusal to allow mother with three children under five access to Sydney pool
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia Chief Executive, Justin Scarr has backed the managers of the Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre, in the southern Sydney suburb of Bexley, who...
Nov 12, 2019
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Contractor injured in gas explosion at Northam Aquatic Centre
A contractor has suffered burns following a gas explosion at the new Northam Aquatic Centre located 100 kilometres north-east of Perth. The 31-year-old plumber sustained burns...
Nov 12, 2019
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South Australian beach drowning inquest calls for enhanced warning signs and lifesavers to operate over longer hours
Extending the hours when surf lifesaving patrols are active on Adelaide's Glenelg beach and adding new warning signs are among key recommendations from a Coronial inquest...
Nov 11, 2019
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Bushfires cause cancellation of Rally Australia World Championship event
Serious bushfires throughout much of northern NSW have caused the cancellation of Kennards Hire Rally Australia, including the final round of the 2019 FIA World Rally...
Nov 11, 2019
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Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure partner to deliver activity and experience-based swim school teaching
GOswim, a next-generation swimming and water safety program, has been launched by Belgravia Leisure in partnership with Swimming Australia. With a focus on experiential and...
Nov 11, 2019
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NSW declares state-wide national park closures due to extreme fire conditions
Due to the extreme fire conditions across much of New South Wales, most national parks and reserves in NSW from the Queensland border to Victoria are closed. This means no...
Nov 11, 2019
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NSW Office of Sport centres and venues closed due to bushfire emergency
Following the declaration of a State of Emergency by the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, ahead of predicted catastrophic fire conditions, the Office of Sport is temporarily...
Nov 11, 2019
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Monarto Safari Park to introduce new cooling systems for summer
In preparation for summer, Monarto Safari Park will be keeping animals, visitors and staff cool with new mister systems, extra shade coverings and plenty of water to ensure a...
Nov 10, 2019
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NSW Coroner recommends introduction of pill testing and banning sniffer dogs at festivals
The inquest investigating the drug-related deaths of six young people, aged 18 to 23, at NSW music festivals over two summers has seen Deputy NSW coroner Harriet Grahame...
Nov 7, 2019
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Sydney swim school teacher pleads 'not guilty' to sex charges
A Sydney North Shore swimming instructor charged with more than 20 child sex offences has pleaded not guilty in a NSW Court. Kyle Daniels, aged 20, is accused of molesting 10...
Nov 6, 2019
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NSW lifeguards look to halt drownings of foreign swimmers this summer
The deaths of the five foreign nationals on NSW Mid North Coast beaches last summer prompted several agencies, including the Coffs Harbour City Council’s professional...
Nov 6, 2019
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Recreation textiles distributor advises of importance of right fabric choices for gymnastic, trampoline and play facilities
Ensuring that appropriate fabrics and textiles are chosen for gymnastic, trampoline, play and related facilities can be difficult choice, but Ricky Richards, a distributor of...
Nov 6, 2019
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Inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference deemed a success
Over 100 people travelled to Coffs Harbour on 24th and 25th October to attend the country’s inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC). The event pulled delegates...
Nov 5, 2019
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Faulty pool pump the cause of Levin Pool centre evacuation
Advice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revealed that a chemical incident at the Levin Aquatic Centre on 28th October was caused by a faulty pump resulting in chlorine...
Nov 4, 2019
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South Australian Government extends Sports Voucher program to swimming lessons
The South Australian Government has expanded its Sports Vouchers program so that parents and carers can use them to help pay for their child’s swimming lessons. Advising that...
Nov 4, 2019
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Safety concerns see glass bridges closed in China’s Heibei province
Glass-bottomed bridges in the Chinese province of Heibei have been closed due to safety concerns. An increasingly popular form of tourist attraction in the topographically...
Nov 2, 2019
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Launceston City Council commences summer pool openings
The City of Launceston has advised that its First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public ahead of the November long weekend, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool on track to...
Nov 1, 2019
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Daintree zip line park reopens walking tours
A week after a man died while experiencing Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours’ zip line in the Daintree rain forest, the business has reopened its other attractions offering visitors a...
Oct 31, 2019
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30 people evacuated after chemical reaction at Levin Aquatic Centre
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a chemical incident at the Levin Aquatic Centre today. A total of 32 people were assessed by ambulance staff after...
Oct 27, 2019
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Western Australian Government launches Shark Smart WA app
The Western Australian Government has released their first official shark warning app, Free SharkSmart WA, adding another safety initiative to their comprehensive shark hazard...
Oct 27, 2019
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Children fall 8 metres to the ground after winds lift inflatable slide into the air in Western Sydney
Three children were injured in Western Sydney last weekend when winds lifted an inflatable slide, described in some reports as a ‘jumping castle’, into the air. On a day of...
Oct 24, 2019
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YMCA and City of Casey release guidelines for safer skate parks
YMCA Victoria and City of Casey have this week released guidelines for local government into the development and management of skate facilities aiming to improve and benefit...
Oct 24, 2019
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ICC Sydney sets global safety standard
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has set a new industry standard for the safety of their employees, customers, contractors and guests through attaining the...
Oct 24, 2019
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