News: Safety
Children’s swimwear brand Splash About acquires Australian distributor Little Toggs
Splash About, the UK’s best-selling children’s swimwear brand, has increased its investment in the Australian market announcing its acquisition of NSW-based baby and toddler...
Nov 7, 2024
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Waterparks
Human generated waste revealed as composition of black balls found on Sydney's eastern beaches
First reports emerged in mid October 2024 of numerous black spheres appearing on the sand at Coogee beach in Sydney’s east with preliminary testing by Randwick Council...
Nov 6, 2024
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Criminal hearing commences against jumping castle operator in Hillcrest School tragedy
Criminal proceedings against Rosemary Gamble, the jumping castle operator charged with workplace safety breaches over the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of December 2021 in...
Nov 4, 2024
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University of Queensland research uncovers hidden history of concussion in sport
University of Queensland research is challenging assumptions that the long-term dangers of concussion are a new and unforeseeable problem that only affects professional...
Nov 4, 2024
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Education
Funtopia Maribyrnong fined $60,000 following WorkSafe Victoria prosecution over child’s rope ladder fall
Indoor play centre Funtopia Maribyrnong has been fined for breaching safety laws plea after an incident where an eight-year-old girl fell from a rope ladder. Operator...
Nov 1, 2024
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Waterlink helps hydrotherapy pool at Penrith’s Everybody Physiotherapy with compliance and safety
Brand Post: Pool maintenance and safety leaders Waterlink have shared how they have engaged with Everybody Physiotherapy Penrith to ensure their hydrotherapy pool complied with...
Oct 31, 2024
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Aquatics
ATIA welcomes Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
While the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has welcomed the release this week of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, ATIA maintain that...
Oct 31, 2024
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Wagga Wagga City Council highlights importance of water safety
Wagga Wagga City Council encourages community to enjoy the city’s water resources - from the Murrumbidgee River to the Oasis Aquatic Centre - but urges care. Council’s...
Oct 30, 2024
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WNBL initiative takes a stand against violence towards women
The WNBL, Clubs, Australian Basketball Players Association (ABPA) and players have united to deliver a season long initiative aimed at taking a stand against violence toward...
Oct 29, 2024
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Beach safety campaign initiated ahead of Melbourne Cup long weekend
Ahead of the anticipated influx of visitors for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council have commenced a public awareness beach...
Oct 29, 2024
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APOLA President Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins announced as SwimSAFER ambassador
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) and Head of lifeguarding services for Sydney’s Waverley Council, has been...
Oct 28, 2024
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40% of children leaving primary school have not achieved key water safety benchmark
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is highlighting its concerns that more than 40% of all children now leaving primary school have not achieved the National Benchmarks for...
Oct 28, 2024
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Communication technology tool launched for outdoor enthusiasts
GME, a family-owned 100% Australian private company, is an industry leader in the RF communication technology space. As the only Australian manufacturer of UHF CB Radios and...
Oct 27, 2024
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Questions asked over Marvel Stadium security measures for Travis Scott concerts
Reports and imagery of concertgoers jumping barricades, fighting and throwing objects into the audience during American rapper Travis Scott's concerts at Melbourne's Marvel...
Oct 24, 2024
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins partners with GOswim to promote 'float to survive' message
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) and Bondi Rescue identity is partnering with swim school, GOswim, to...
Oct 24, 2024
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Maytronics Australia acquires Focus Products to enhance pool customer experience
Maytronics Australia has announced the acquisition of Focus Products, a leading supplier of premium pool and spa chemicals to the Australia and New Zealand markets. The...
Oct 23, 2024
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Jamberoo Pool to open with new entry fees
Kiama Municipal Council has advised that Jamberoo Pool is to reopen on 16th November, but for the first time and to ensure it remains open, the community is being asked to pay a...
Oct 23, 2024
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Royal Life Saving encourages aquatic facility managers to adopt key health and safety guidelines and regulations
October is National Safe Work Month - a time employers and workers across Australia commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. Royal Life Saving Society – Australia is...
Oct 22, 2024
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Strategic Membership Solutions flags new threat to associations of AI-powered cyberattacks
Strategic Membership Solutions, an organisation providing strategic planning, sponsorship, and membership support for associations, has flagged a new threat - AI-powered...
Oct 21, 2024
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Aquatics and Recreation Institute NSW celebrates record-breaking 2024 Awards of Excellence
The Aquatics and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW) hosted its largest-ever Awards of Excellence ceremony on 17th October at the Waterview in Sydney’s Bicentennial Park, Sydney....
Oct 21, 2024
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Marcus Evans event spotlights latest trends in Australia’s public venue safety and security
This week sees the international event management company, Marcus Evans, hosting the 2024 Public Venue Safety & Security conference at the Pullman Sydney Airport. The event...
Oct 21, 2024
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CultureCon 2024 to address toxic workspaces and need for cultural leadership
Georgie Harmon, Chief Executive of Beyond Blue along with Rob Woodhouse, Swimming Australia Chief Executive are among the speakers addressing the need for cultural leadership at...
Oct 20, 2024
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Culture
All-clear issued for Sydney beaches
Randwick City Beaches located in Sydney's east, reopened for the weekend after Transport for NSW Maritime issued the all-clear advising the ball-shaped debris is not highly...
Oct 20, 2024
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NSW Office of Sport to host child safety workshops
The NSW Office of Sport has partnered with the Office of the Children’s Guardian to deliver a series of interactive child safety workshops in the Central West and Western Plains...
Oct 20, 2024
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