News: Safety
Shepparton Aquamoves receives Life Saving Victoria Platinum Pool Award
Aquamoves Shepparton has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool award - becoming one of just 24 Victorian aquatic facilities currently holding the...
Aug 1, 2018
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Overseas trail walkers attacked on Bibbulmun Track
A man has attacked two Finnish backpackers with a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a shovel in a "horrifying" incident on the popular Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia. The...
Jul 31, 2018
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Water Babies opens first swim school in China
Growing interest in the learn-to-swim sector in China has seen UK-based operator Water Babies open its first purpose-built swimming centre opened in the city of Xi’an. Operating...
Jul 30, 2018
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AUSTSWIM slams forceful swim teaching techniques
Supervised programs promoting safety, respect and enjoyment, not forceful conditioning techniques, are the best methods for teaching water safety to infants and pre-school aged...
Jul 29, 2018
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14 dead after major earthquake hits tourist island of Lombok
A powerful magnitude-6.4 earthquake has struck the popular Indonesian tourist destination of Lombok, killing 14 people and injuring hundreds. According to advice from...
Jul 29, 2018
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RSEA Safety extends partnership with St Kilda Football Club
The St Kilda Football Club has announced that RSEA Safety has extended its naming rights sponsorship of its historic home at Moorabbin Reserve until the end of 2020. The...
Jul 27, 2018
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Hygiene incidents at Christchurch's newest pool see it dubbed ‘QE Poo’
A series of hygiene incidents at Christchurch's new QEII aquatic and recreation centre have seen the facility closed 34 times in 55 days – almost twice as much as the city's...
Jul 27, 2018
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Aquatic industry professionals head to 2018 SPLASH! Expo
With more than 1600 people already registered to attend the 2018 SPLASH! Expo, trade and professional attendees are being reminded to register to attend in order to gain maximum...
Jul 25, 2018
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Fitness Australia looks to raise industry standards with new quality accreditation program
In a move to provide assurance to consumers and industry that accredited fitness businesses are professional and committed to providing quality service, customer care and...
Jul 25, 2018
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iEDM secures five-year Adelaide 500 project management extension
Leading motor sports consultants iEDM have secured a five-year extension to their current agreement with the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) to deliver the Overlay...
Jul 24, 2018
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Poolwerx water safety initiative aims to save young lives
Poolwerx has once again partnered with Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive - Do The Five program to deliver Learn2Swim Week 2018. The initiative, now in its fourth year, is aimed at...
Jul 24, 2018
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ExerciseNZ calls for tighter guidelines for high intensity workouts
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is calling for industry-wide guidelines around high intensity workouts including a weekly maximum time limit for this type of...
Jul 24, 2018
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JUMP! Hackham Swim School named South Australian Swim School of the Year
JUMP! Swim Schools Hackham has been named South Australian Swim School of the Year by national swim teaching and water safety organisation AUSTSWIM. The premier award for...
Jul 24, 2018
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More than 450 participants to be present at 2018 International Swim Schools Spectacular
More than 450 participants from 18 countries - including 22 overseas presenters - will be at the 2018 International Swim Schools Spectacular (ISSS). With pre conference events...
Jul 22, 2018
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Geelong brawl will not lead to AFL segregating fans
AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has ruled out segregating fans after a brawl erupted following Saturday night’s fixture between the Cats and Melbourne at Geelong's GMHBA...
Jul 22, 2018
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Highgate Group equips GoClimb family entertainment centre in Coburg
Adventure leisure experts The Highgate Group have announced the completion of the fitout of the GoClimb family entertainment centre in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg. Featuring...
Jul 22, 2018
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Lifeguard shortage leads to closure of one in three Hong Kong aquatic centres
A shortage of lifeguards has forced about a third of Hong Kong’s public aquatic centres to close on one in six days over recent months. As reported by the South China Morning...
Jul 20, 2018
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New Swimming WA facility looks to aid progression from swimming lessons to clubs
Swimming WA’s WestSwim business unit is increasing learn-to-swim opportunities in the fast growing area to the south of Perth with the recent opening of WestSwim Lakelands....
Jul 16, 2018
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Auckland Council Safeswim initiative wins at Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards
Auckland Council’s Safeswim water quality initiative has been recognised as the winner in the Smart Water Category of the Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards. Safeswim combines...
Jul 16, 2018
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TECNZ launches new health and safety initiative for tourism operators
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has launched a new online health and safety checklist to improve the efficiency of health and safety data collection, storage,...
Jul 16, 2018
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VICSWIM and Aligned Leisure forge new partnership to boost swim teaching
VICSWIM programs conducted in regional Victoria are set to benefit from an injection of more qualified swim teachers following Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s announcement...
Jul 16, 2018
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New owner for Grassports Queensland
Bernard Evans, the longtime owner of Grassports Australia, has announced the sale of the Queensland branch of the business to Brenden Dawson. In an announcement, Evans advised...
Jul 15, 2018
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Former HMAS Tobruk scuttled as Fraser Coast diving attraction
After more than 40 years of service with the Royal Australian Navy, the former HMAS Tobruk has joined Queensland’s list of artificial reefs, becoming a new dive site in the...
Jul 14, 2018
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New Perth Stadium bridge to offer climbing and zip line experiences
With Perth’s new Matagarup Bridge set for its formal opening on Sunday, preparations are being made for the introduction of adventure attractions on the new landmark....
Jul 13, 2018
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