News: Safety
New report reveals significant drowning risk for Western Australia’s migrant community
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is highlighting the importance of learning swimming and water safety skills for everyone across Western Australia, but especially those...
Sep 20, 2018
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YMCA NSW cleans up at the ACT Aquatic Industry Awards
YMCA NSW’s commitment to drowning prevention and water safety education has been rewarded with a clean sweep of trophies at the ACT Aquatic Industry and Water Safety Awards. The...
Sep 20, 2018
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Two injured over consecutive days in Whitsunday shark attacks
Two female tourists have suffered shark attacks on Queensland's Whitsunday Islands over consecutive days this week. According to paramedicsa, a 12-year-old girl suffered a...
Sep 20, 2018
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Recreation
Movie World launches new climb attraction on Southern Hemisphere’s tallest HyperCoaster
Guests at Warner Bros. Movie World can now experience the tallest HyperCoaster in the Southern Hemisphere from a new perspective with a new climbing attraction to open on the...
Sep 20, 2018
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One in four Australian drowning deaths involves people born overseas
New research from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia reports that 27% of all drowning deaths over the past 10 years involved people who were born overseas. With adults...
Sep 19, 2018
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SwimDesk provides ongoing information resources for swim schools
Specialist swim school software provider SwimDesk has been providing a range of information resources on swim school management, sharing strategies to help the operators of...
Sep 18, 2018
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Upgraded Blue Mountains Scenic Cableway now welcoming visitors
Scenic World will open the doors to the new Scenic Cableway tomorrow following a $4 million upgrade as the Hammon Holdings owned business continues to evolve in line with the...
Sep 16, 2018
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FFA looks to introduce new A-League fan engagement initiatives
With the A-League having faced declining attendances and lower television audiences over recent seasons, Football Federation Australia (FFA) is set to introduce a number of new...
Sep 16, 2018
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Australian Innovative Systems’ Elena Gosse to address pool chemical issue Dubai’s The Leisure Show
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of Australian Innovative Systems (AIS Water), is to this week make a special presentation on the dangers of handling, storing and dosing swimming...
Sep 16, 2018
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Wet’n’Wild Haikou Lifeguards exceed expectations through first summer season
Wet’n’Wild Haikou has announced the completion of an aquatic safety audit performed by Ellis & Associates, with two members of staff being recognised for having ‘exceeded...
Sep 14, 2018
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Waterparks
Commercial trampoline centre operators struggle to secure insurance
Following rapid growth in the number of commercial trampoline arenas over recent years which, according to one operator, sees Australia with more centres per capita than any...
Sep 14, 2018
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Hammons Holdings announces leadership changes in advance of starting climbing operations on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hammons Holdings, owner of Blue Mountains attraction Scenic World, has announced a reshuffle among its leadership team as it looks to take on tourism activities on the Sydney...
Sep 13, 2018
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Studies show rise in ‘different’ types of injuries at commercial trampoline parks
A pair of studies show that commercial trampoline parks are contributing to an increase in trampoline injuries among children, with the injuries different from those incurred on...
Sep 13, 2018
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Drowning Deaths decrease but Life Saving bodies urge against water safety complacency
Australia’s peak drowning prevention and lifesaving bodies, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia have today released their annual reports...
Sep 11, 2018
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Belmont Oasis trains lifeguards of the future
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre launched their Junior Lifeguard Club program recently with 12 keen and excited swimmers participating. As a Royal Life Saving WA Endorsed Swim...
Sep 10, 2018
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NSW surfers and lifesavers reach historic agreement
For the first time since the 1960s, leaders of Surf Life Saving NSW and Surfing NSW have reached an agreement that will see increased co-operation, strong developmental pathways...
Sep 10, 2018
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YMCA NSW executive honoured for courage
YMCA NSW Executive Leader Paul Franc has been presented with a bravery award at Government House Sydney for his role in assisting the disarming of a knife-wielding man. Franc...
Sep 10, 2018
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Security
Owl attack risk forces relocation of Mt Coot-tha zip line project
Developers of a zip line through Brisbane's Mt Coot-tha Reserve have revealed that they have shifted the location of the operation to minimise the risk of attack from owls that...
Sep 9, 2018
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German lifeguards warn that child drownings linked to parents' smartphone ‘fixation’
Lifeguards in Germany have issued a warning that a growing number of child drownings in the country during the recent northern hemisphere summer are linked to their parents’...
Sep 6, 2018
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Geelong Leisurelink’s staff development initiatives awarded by Royal Life Saving
Geelong’s Leisurelink facility has been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia as one of six individuals and organisations recognised in their National Aquatic...
Sep 3, 2018
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Queensland primary school students to get free swimming lessons
The Queensland Government has announced that all Queensland primary school students will receive free water safety lessons from next year. The Queensland Government this week...
Aug 31, 2018
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AUSTSWIM and Swimming New Zealand agree partnership aimed at providing single training qualification
The Australasian Council for the Teachers of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM) and Swimming New Zealand have announced a new partnership agreement aimed at providing a single...
Aug 30, 2018
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Lombok aims for tourists to return as it begins post earthquake recovery
Following the recent string of devastating earthquakes, Indonesian tourism authorities and operators are looking to win back confidence from foreign visitors, highlighting that...
Aug 30, 2018
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New Zealand sets ever higher standards in aquatic recreation
The quality of the nominations for New Zealand’s 2018 Aquatics Awards were so high that organiser the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) added merit award categories for...
Aug 27, 2018
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