News: Safety
Upgrades completed at Gisborne's Lawson Field Theatre
The $3.6 million upgrade of the Lawson Field Theatre in Gisborne is now complete and ready for its first public event and official opening concert next month. The upgrade and...
Aug 16, 2019
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Indoor climbing supplier marks 10 years of operations
Indoor climbing facility supplier ICP has recently marked 10 years of operations, hosting an anniversary event for clients, staff and stakeholders. Having completed numerous...
Aug 15, 2019
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South Hedland primary school children learn to Swim My Way
13 young children from Cassia Primary School in South Hedland are learning vital swimming and water safety skills - some for the very first time - as part of a Royal Life Saving...
Aug 14, 2019
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Nepalese Government set to introduce experience rules for Mount Everest climbers
Climbers who want to attempt Mount Everest should first have to demonstrate that they are experienced mountaineers, a panel advising Nepal's Government has recommended. Its...
Aug 14, 2019
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Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre Recognised for its High Standards
The Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre has recently undertaken a rigorous external audit with Swim Australia, which it successfully passed to secure its Swim School Accreditation....
Aug 12, 2019
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City of Ballarat funds defibrillator for Karate school
City of Ballarat’s Community Impact Grants program has seen the not-for-profit Ballarat Kyokushin Karate school receive a life-saving automated external defibrillator (AED....
Aug 11, 2019
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Ekka prioritises amusement ride safety
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has completed a safety audit of amusement rides and equipment at this year’s Ekka. Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace...
Aug 9, 2019
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Injury concerns force World Rugby to introduce new tackling laws
With the concern around player welfare continuing to grow, World Rugby has taken steps to make the game safer by introducing new tackling laws. Under the proposed laws, which...
Aug 9, 2019
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Sydney swim teacher facing 46 charges and potential life imprisonment
NSW prosecutors are reviewing “thousands of pages” of evidence gathered in the case against Sydney north shore swimming teacher Kyle Daniels accused of with sexually assaulting...
Aug 9, 2019
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Protests impact Hong Kong tourism
Nine weeks of anti-government protests in Hong Kong are having a significant impact on the region’s tourism. With protestors frequently clashing with police and rallies having...
Aug 8, 2019
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ALFA enters new era as states come together
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has enacted a new operational structure to better align the interest of the state-based associations and broader industry....
Aug 8, 2019
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ASSA announces latest inductees to Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the induction of three accomplished ‘SwimSchoolers’ into the Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame. The highlight of...
Aug 6, 2019
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Sunshine Coast set to host AUSTSWIM Soak It Up 19 World Conference
Australia’s national organisation for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety AUSTSWIM, will hold its world conference on the Sunshine Coast in October. Expected to attract...
Aug 5, 2019
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Attendances rise and water consumption falls at Western Australian aquatic centres
Aquatic centres in Western Australia reported a record-breaking year in 2017/18 with 11.4 million visits while, operationally, water usage at facilities fell. The Bigger,...
Aug 5, 2019
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Thai Tourism Minister emphasises visitors safety following Bangkok bombings
Thailand is trying to restore confidence in its tourism sector following a series of bomb attacks late last week that injured several people. Bangkok is currently hosting a...
Aug 4, 2019
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SwimDesk analyses performance of Australian swim schools
SwimDesk has released the results of an analysis of accumulative data from swim schools around Australia. Aiming to identify the performance indicators across a number of key...
Aug 4, 2019
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Dozens of swimmers injured after wave pool malfunction at Chinese waterpark
Video footage has captured the moment a wave machine malfunctioned at a waterpark in northern China, transforming the pool's gentle swell into what some media have call a...
Aug 2, 2019
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Registration issues delay opening of Dreamworld's new Sky Voyager ride
Almost nine months after Dreamworld applied to register its newest ride, Sky Voyager, the Gold Coast theme park is still awaiting approval from Workplace Health and Safety...
Aug 1, 2019
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The Jump Pad encourages all ages to jump for joy
With inflatable jumping products having gone through various stages of improvements with developments of new safety regulations and more emphasis on quality over price over the...
Jul 31, 2019
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Planning Commission approval will enable expanded festivals at North Byron Parklands
The recent decision by the NSW Independent Planning Commission to allow 20 event days per year at the North Byron Parklands at Tyagarah will see an expansion of events including...
Jul 25, 2019
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Bendigo City Council defends anti-terrorism measures despite event cancellation
City of Bendigo staff have defended the new anti-terrorism measures for events despite the recent cancellation of the Bendigo Fun Run. Organisers of the annual Bendigo Bank Fun...
Jul 24, 2019
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Lockout laws have devastating impact on Sydney's night-time economy
Since the NSW Government's introduction of lockout laws in 2014, new data from the City of Sydney has today revealed almost 500,000 fewer people under the age of 35 are visiting...
Jul 24, 2019
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SafeWork SA halts circus after two performers suffer serious injuries in less than a week
A circus in Adelaide has been shut down after two performers were injured in separate incidents in less than a week, with one performer breaking his back and another breaking...
Jul 23, 2019
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Sunshine Coast Council funding boost will see increased beach patrols
Surf lifesaving patrols will increase during busy holiday periods following Sunshine Coast Council’s decision to increase its allocation for this service to $4.84 million in the...
Jul 19, 2019
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