News: Safety
TreeTops opens aerial fusion of play and adventure in Ourimbah State Forest
Aerial and adventure innovators TreeTops have opened a new suspended attraction where adventure-lovers and thrill-seekers can bounce, leap and explore among the high trees of...
Apr 7, 2019
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Royal Life Saving opens nominations for third year of National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has opened nominations for its 2019 National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards which aim to recognise individuals, organisation and aquatic...
Apr 7, 2019
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Queensland Government issues low water level warnings to swimmers and boaties
Falling water levels at some of South East Queensland’s most popular lakes have prompted a warning to swimmers and boaties to be aware of dangers below the surface. Queensland...
Apr 6, 2019
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre achieves highest ever score in Aquatic Facility Safety Audit
Sydney’s Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre have achieved their highest ever score in Royal Life Saving Society - Australia’s annual Aquatic Facility Safety Audit, retaining their 5-star...
Apr 4, 2019
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Leading global experts coming to Sydney for Event Summit 2019
The people behind some of the world’s biggest and best events will meet in Sydney for Event Summit 2019 on Thursday 13th June. Being held as part of the 2019 Vivid Ideas...
Apr 3, 2019
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59 councils back 2019 VICSWIM Summer Kidz program
The 2019 VICSWIM Summer Kidz program has been declared “a resounding success” by Grant Connors, Chief Executive of program organiser Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV)....
Apr 2, 2019
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AUSTSWIM set to start 2019 conference series
The AUSTSWIM Conference series starts this Sunday 7th April 2019, with Soak it Up Brisbane. The AUSTSWIM series of events offers a number of state based metropolitan and...
Apr 1, 2019
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AALARA 2019 Conference and Trade Show looks to restore attractions sector confidence
With Australia’s attractions and theme park have endured a challenging couple of years, the annual conference of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Apr 1, 2019
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LIWA Aquatics to mark 50th anniversary
The Leisure Institute of Western Australian (LIWA) Aquatics is to preparing to mark its 50th year as the body for swimming pool professionals in Western Australia. Founded as...
Mar 28, 2019
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Gymnastics Australia aims to set new standard in child safety
Gymnastics Australia (GA) has solidified its position as a leader in child safety with the launch of a new stand-alone Child Safe Policy (CSP) alongside a comprehensively...
Mar 27, 2019
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Ballarat swimming academy fined $150,000 after student's life changing diving injury
A 2016 diving accident that left a student wheelchair bound for life has now seen the owners of the Swim and Survival Academy in Ballarat owners fined $150,000 – an amount which...
Mar 26, 2019
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Marvel Stadium's 'absolutely atrocious' turf areas to be replaced
The AFL Players' Association will reinspect the quality of Marvel Stadium turf later this week after a section of soft ground is replaced in front of the interchange benches....
Mar 25, 2019
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New information screens help guide fans home from Melbourne Park events
In an Australian-venue first, screens installed at Rod Laver Arena will provide real-time information about trams and trains leaving the Melbourne Park precinct. The 25 new...
Mar 22, 2019
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Sydney swim school to introduce ‘additional safety measures’ after teacher accused of child sex abuse
A Sydney North Shore swimming school that allowed a teacher to keep his job following complaints of "inappropriate holds" nine months before he was arrested on child sex charges...
Mar 21, 2019
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SCG Trust corrects Sydney Morning Herald claims of Allianz Stadium compliance works costs
The Sydney Cricket and Sportsground Trust has moved to counter claims made in the Sydney Morning Herald this week that Allianz Stadium could have been refurbished for as little...
Mar 21, 2019
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Dreamworld launches new Training Academy to support staff career progression
As part of Ardent Leisure’s ongoing commitment to be a leader in all aspects of theme park operations and safety, Dreamworld has established a Training Academy to deliver...
Mar 20, 2019
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New Zealand recreation groups support Government moves for firearms reform
Following the mass shooting deaths of 50 people at two Christchurch mosques last Friday at the hands of 28-year-old Australian citizen Brenton Tarrant, New Zealand Prime...
Mar 20, 2019
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Sydney swimming instructor charged with 28 extra child sex abuse offences
A 20-year-old swimming instructor has been accused of sexually assaulting eight young girls during lessons at the Mosman Swim Centre on Sydney's north shore has been granted...
Mar 20, 2019
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Earthquake structural fears leads to indefinite closure of Wellington’s Central Library
Wellington’s Central Library has been closed indefinitely, after the City Council received engineering advice that its structure might have significant vulnerabilities in an...
Mar 19, 2019
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Novox introduces new StageRight crowd control barricade to Australasian market
Hospitality equipment supplier Novox has announced that it is distributing the StageRight's new Sentinel Crowd Control Barricade in Australia and New Zealand. Built for the...
Mar 19, 2019
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AUSTSWIM completes swimming and water safety project in Fiji
AUSTSWIM has revealed details of a two-week initiative that has given 80 Fijian children aged between four and 12 years critical swimming and water safety lessons free of...
Mar 18, 2019
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Indoor pool and splashpad opened at Beenleigh Aquatic Centre in Logan
A $5.5 million expansion of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, featuring a new indoor heated program pool and aquatic play area - has been opened. Officially opened yesterday (Friday...
Mar 15, 2019
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Changes to safety standards recommended for recreational diving industry in Queensland
Queensland Government has recently met with representatives of The Whitsundays’ recreational diving and snorkelling industry to discuss recommended changes to diving and...
Mar 13, 2019
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New Sunshine Coast high ropes course the 'most thrilling' in Australia
The Sunshine Coast’s newest tourist attraction, the Tree Top Challenge High Ropes Adventure Park, was officially launched at the weekend. Situated at the Big Pineapple, which is...
Mar 12, 2019
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