News: Safety
Laurie Lawrence introduces Olympian’s child to swimming lessons in Adelaide
Commonwealth and Olympic Games breaststroke swimmer Sally Hunter has introduced her six-month old baby boy Theo to swimming lessons at the South Australia Aquatic and Leisure...
Jun 25, 2018
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Adverse weather causes cancellation of international ice hockey game at Westpac Stadium
The international ice hockey match between the USA and Canada due to be staged today at Westpac Stadium in Wellington has been cancelled. Event organisers cited "health and...
Jun 24, 2018
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AUSTSWIM awards excellence in aquatic education in NSW
Champions of the NSW aquatic industry have been recognised by AUSTSWIM at a recent awards ceremony in Sydney. Former Olympian Elka Whalan was the Master of Ceremonies for just...
Jun 22, 2018
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Victims' family ‘devastated and horrified' by evidence at Dreamworld inquest
The family of two of the victims from the Dreamworld tragedy say the death of their loved ones have "throttled" them and they hold the theme park completely responsible. Kate...
Jun 22, 2018
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Research shows penetration of WSNZ’s Swim Reaper water safety campaign
New research by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) shows that its Swim Reaper water safety campaign appears to be changing attitudes and behaviour. First launched over the summer...
Jun 22, 2018
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Alcohol researchers report rise in domestic violence on State of Origin nights
Alcohol researchers are calling on the NRL to acknowledge and address a "crystal clear" link between State of Origin nights and domestic violence in NSW. A report by La Trobe...
Jun 22, 2018
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New advisory service to optimise drone use at venues and events
Paul Sergeant Events (PSE) and Secure Events and Assets (SEAA) have announced a partnership with the Institute for Drone Technology (IfDT) to provide a one-stop advisory,...
Jun 21, 2018
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Dreamworld ride operator 'distressed' over inquest role
A young ride operator working at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld when a ride malfunction led to the deaths of four people in October 2016 is reportedly "highly distressed"...
Jun 21, 2018
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Inquest hears Dreamworld ride operator 'pressured' not to talk to Police after fatalities
A junior ride operator at Dreamworld has told a Coronial inquest she felt "pressured" by a senior park manager not to speak to Queensland Police after the Thunder River Rapids...
Jun 20, 2018
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Western Australian Governor named new Royal Life Saving WA Patron
Royal Life Saving Society WA has announced that Western Australian Governor and former Federal Labor Party leader Kim Beazley AC is its new Patron. The Western Australian...
Jun 19, 2018
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Dreamworld inquest hears that ride staff were told not to ‘worry about’ emergency stop button
The Coronial inquest into the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has heard that the fatalities could have been prevented...
Jun 18, 2018
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Coronial inquest begins into 2016 Dreamworld fatalities
A Coronial inquest is set to commence on the Gold Coast this morning into the four fatalities that occurred on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids in October 2016. In advance of...
Jun 17, 2018
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Victorian ski resorts enjoy significant early season snowfalls
Victoria’s ski resorts have enjoyed 60 centimetres of snow as they enter the second weekend of the 2018 ski season. After the Bureau of Meteorology forecast a potentially slow...
Jun 16, 2018
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Family members call for 24/7 gym regulation over man's death in unsupervised gym
Family members of a man who died while working out at an unsupervised 24/7 gym are calling for enhanced regulation in the fitness industry. As reported by the Gladstone Observer...
Jun 16, 2018
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Scenic World Blue Mountains wins Sydney Harbour Bridge climb attraction contract
NSW's Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has announced that the operators of Scenic World Blue Mountains have won the 20 year NSW Roads and Maritime Services contract to operate...
Jun 15, 2018
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Education program teaches youth migrants how to stay safe in Australian waters
24 youths from culturally diverse backgrounds have been given the opportunity to learn how to swim at a two month tailored program at the AquaHub Pool in the Melbourne suburb of...
Jun 14, 2018
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BridgeClimb Sydney acknowledges 'end of a wonderful era'
Having today been advised by NSW’s Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) that it had been unsuccessful in its bid to win a new 20 year contract to operate on the Sydney Harbour...
Jun 14, 2018
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WorkSafe Queensland consults on rope course strangulation fears
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is consulting with industry operators to prepare a safety alert following a recent incident on a challenge ropes course. The draft alert...
Jun 12, 2018
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Recreation
Dawn Fraser appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in Queen's Birthday Honours list
Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser has today been appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) - the highest level of the nation’s awards for achievement or...
Jun 11, 2018
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WhiteWater and Life Floor enter exclusive agreement to deliver non-slip cushioned surfaces
Leading waterpark supplier WhiteWater West has announced a partnership with Life Floor to deliver Life Floor’s patented flooring system to aquatic facilities around the world....
Jun 8, 2018
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New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium closed due to earthquake fears
The Taranaki Stadium Trust, owners of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium, have advised that they have taken a safety-first approach in making the 24,000 seat venue unavailable as the...
Jun 8, 2018
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Research shows seven percent of river users as being legally drunk
New research shows that as many as one-in-six people who swim in rivers are under the influence of alcohol, and nearly half of those swimmers are above the legal alcohol limit...
Jun 7, 2018
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Adventure tourism company achieves QualWorx certification
Wilderness Guides, an adventure tourism company located on the Picton waterfront, at the doorstep of the Marlborough Sounds, has international certification for activities....
Jun 7, 2018
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High ropes company says schoolboy's injury not due to its equipment
The company responsible for a high ropes course that hospitalised a 14-year-old schoolboy with critical neck injuries maintains the incident had "nothing to do with the misuse...
Jun 6, 2018
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