News: Safety
Whyalla Recreation Centre upgrade works cater for rising usage
Patrons of the Whyalla Recreation Centre can now enjoy a series of upgrades to the facility including internal structural works, new aquatic equipment and maintenance to the...
Jun 25, 2019
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Pioneering swim instructor training secures top spot in ARI Mentor Program
An innovative project undertaken by a team of young professionals from the Aquatic Safety Training Academy (ASTA) in the Sydney suburb of Seven Hills has been recognised as part...
Jun 25, 2019
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Children arrested after fire destroys Big Brother house
Six youths have been arrested in relation to a fire that completely destroyed the abandoned Gold Coast set of reality television series Big Brother. The fire at the dilapidated...
Jun 23, 2019
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Ceramic Solutions tile sport and golf club pool facilities
Leading tiling solution provider Ceramic Solutions has provided updates on its work at two recent projects, for the Victorian Cricket and Community Centre in St Kilda’s Junction...
Jun 21, 2019
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Redevelopment of New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium moves forward
Redevelopment of the earthquake-damaged Yarrow Stadium in Taranaki is to proceed. despite strong local opposition, after receiving the backing of New Plymouth District Council...
Jun 21, 2019
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AUSTSWIM names Ripples Leisure Centre St Marys as NSW’s best
Ripples Leisure Centre St Marys has been named as the winner of the AUSTSWIM NSW 2019 Recognised Swim Centre Award, sponsored by Jonas Leisure. The award, presented at the...
Jun 20, 2019
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Airbnb to challenge tour operators with launch of Airbnb Adventures
Global homesharing platform Airbnb has announced the launch of Airbnb Adventures, an initiative that will take small groups to off-the-beaten-track locations and immerse them in...
Jun 18, 2019
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Dreamworld announces holiday attractions but no news on Sky Voyager opening
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has announced a series of events and attractions to attract guests during the winter school holiday period and surrounding weeks. The winter...
Jun 18, 2019
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AFL Chief Executive says stadium behavioural officers ‘should go’
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has called for the removal of behavioural awareness officers inside AFL venues, declaring they’re “not right and they should go”. Expressing...
Jun 18, 2019
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Darwin Waterfront Corporation highlights 'widespread tile failures' as cause of Wave Lagoon closure
Highlighting an issue that has impacted aquatic facilities across the country over the past decade, the Darwin Waterfront Corporation has today advised that its popular Wave...
Jun 18, 2019
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Marvel Stadium to review 'intimidating' AFL security measures
Management at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium will review security procedures after the AFL venue’s Chief Executive conceded some fans felt intimidated by the more-visible security...
Jun 16, 2019
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Five charged for supplying drugs at music festival at Sydney Olympic Park
Five men have been charged with drug supply following a music festival at Sydney Olympic Park last night.The festival ran from 5pm to 12am Saturday 15th June with an estimated...
Jun 16, 2019
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NSW Police investigate missing millions at Surf Life Saving NSW
Two Surf Life Saving NSW board members have temporarily stood aside amid NSW Police investigations into $3 million in missing funds at the water safety and sport organisation....
Jun 16, 2019
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Queensland Coroner recommends statewide safety reforms for mass gatherings and public events
Handing down the findings from the inquest into the death of a teenager at the Laura Rodeo and Campdraft, Queensland Coroner Nerida Wilson has this week recommended statewide...
Jun 14, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria activates new Public Pools Register
As part of its commitment to improving safety standards at Victoria’s public pools, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has turned on its newly created Public Pools Register. Introducing...
Jun 12, 2019
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dormakaba release new range of Argus sensor barriers
Access control experts dormakaba have recently launched their new Argus barrier range. Aiming to transform the access control user experience, the compact Argus 40 has been...
Jun 11, 2019
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Swimming and water safety program aids migrants in northern NSW
16 refugees and migrants living in Armidale in northern NSW are currently receiving swimming lessons at the TAS Swim School to provide them with foundation swimming and water...
Jun 10, 2019
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YMCA Victoria aquatic centres launch Older Adults Water Safety Awareness series
Eight YMCA Victoria managed aquatic centres are running an Older Adults Water Safety Awareness series throughout June as part of the Play It Safe By the Water campaign. Adults...
Jun 7, 2019
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NT WorkSafe accepts two enforceable undertakings for the 2017 Red CentreNATS incident
NT WorkSafe has accepted two enforceable undertakings for the 2017 incident where 14 spectators received serious burn injuries during a burnout competition at the Red CentreNATS...
Jun 6, 2019
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Masters Swimming NSW to stage Adult Swim Clinic at Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Masters Swimming NSW (MSNSW), in conjunction with Goulburn Mulwaree Council, are hosting an Adult Swim Technique Clinic at the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Sunday 16th...
Jun 5, 2019
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Recreation groups applaud Worksafe New Zealand for clear guidance on access
New guidance by Worksafe New Zealand clarifying access to recreational spaces has been welcomed by Recreation Aotearoa and the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC). Since the passage...
Jun 5, 2019
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Royal Life Saving Society marks 125 years of service in Australia
With 2019 marking 125 years of service by the Royal Life Saving Society in Australia, the occasion was recently marked by a black-tie ball was held at the Dockside in Brisbane....
Jun 5, 2019
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National Parks and Wildlife Service use trail bike patrols to ensure park safety
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and local NSW Police have deployed trail bikes to maintain the safety of the local community and visitors to national parks in the...
Jun 4, 2019
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Jump! Swim Schools representatives Swim Loops enters voluntary administration
Swim Loops, the company that represents the largest number of Jump! Swim Schools, has gone into voluntary administration. However, as the individual swim schools are...
Jun 3, 2019
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