News: Safety
SafeWork SA workplace safety inspectors at 'significant risk of corruption'
The wide-ranging powers invested in South Australia's workplace safety inspectors put them at "significant risk of corruption, including bribery and coercion", according to a...
May 31, 2018
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National symposium looks to synchronise swimming and water safety initiatives
As part of its work towards reducing the nation’s drowning statistics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia last month convened the second National Swimming and Water Safety...
May 31, 2018
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Thredbo ski resort bans tobogganing and ‘snow play’
NSW ski resort Thredbo has banned tobogganing and associated "snow play" anywhere on its property this winter season, telling its guests the popular pastime is "very dangerous"....
May 30, 2018
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Coroner calls for better training and safety improvements after Queensland scuba-diving deaths
A Coroner’s report into the scuba-diving deaths of two tourists in the Whitsundays could have been avoided if better training for beginners was provided. An inquest into one of...
May 30, 2018
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Upper Hutt aquatic centre maintains PoolSafe accreditation for 16th year
Committed to providing a high standard of safety, Upper Hutt’s H2O Xtream aquatic centre has maintained its PoolSafe status, with the accreditation recognising that the...
May 28, 2018
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Innovative NSW swim centre receives top education award
NSW swim centre Aquatics Down Under has received the prestigious 2018 AUSTSWIM NSW Recognised Swim Centre Award in recognition of its passionate teachers, innovative programs...
May 27, 2018
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PCYC rolls out fitness program for domestic violence survivors across Queensland
A free fitness program where survivors of domestic violence train alongside a police officer and social worker is making an "enormous difference" for participants. The RUBY...
May 25, 2018
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Fitness
Singapore Sports Council looks to enhance nation's water survival and swimming competency
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC) has introduced SwimSafer 2.0, an enhanced and more rigourous water survival and swimming competency program aimed at providing Singaporeans...
May 24, 2018
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Two drown in wave pool incident at Indian waterpark
Two youths have drowned, and one is fighting for life in hospital, after an incident in a wave pool at the Krazy Castle Aqua Park in the Indian city of Nagpur on Sunday. Reports...
May 23, 2018
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Innovative aquatic facility floor finishes unveiled by Flowcrete Australia
Flowcrete Australia has launched Flowsports Aquatic, a brand-new range of high performance resin flooring solutions for aquatic, leisure and recreation facilities. The...
May 23, 2018
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Otago Researchers bring new perspectives on dolphin tourism activities
New research led by University of Otago scientists indicates there is increasing evidence that whale and dolphin watching activities can have detrimental effects on the...
May 23, 2018
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Environment
Museum Stand at Wellington’s Basin Reserve's to be saved after Council vote
The Museum Stand will continue to grace the Basin Reserve after Wellington City Council agreed the 94-year-old structure is worth preserving. At a meeting last Thursday, the...
May 22, 2018
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Tourist dies in Shotover River rafting incident
A visitor has died in a rafting accident on the Shotover River north of Queenstown. Emergency services were called to Skippers Canyon at the head of the Shotover River yesterday...
May 19, 2018
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Historic Melbourne theatre destroyed by fire
Melbourne’s La Mama Theatre, one of the city’s most significant and long-standing independent playhouses, has been destroyed in an overnight fire Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire...
May 19, 2018
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Rugby World Cup venue to open in earthquake hit Japanese region
The organising committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan has revealed that the newly-built Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium in Iwate Prefecture will open on 19th August....
May 16, 2018
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Ben Lomond Alpine Hotel destroyed by fire ahead of Tasmanian ski season
A fire has destroyed the popular Ben Lomond Alpine Hotel in the northern Tasmanian wilderness. Emergency crews were called to the blaze at the Hotel in the Ben Lomond ski area...
May 16, 2018
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2018 Aquatic and Recreation Institute conference to address facilities and people beyond 2020
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute’s upcoming annual Conference and Trade Show is being held at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal from 17th to 19th June 2018, with the theme ‘Our...
May 15, 2018
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Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre reopens after five-month repair
Christchurch’s Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre has reopened after a five-month closure for "much needed" earthquake repairs. Closed since December, work at the Centre has...
May 14, 2018
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Focus on attractions safety at 2018 AALARA Conference
The 2018 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) 2018 Conference has opened on the Sunshine Coast with presentations covering the industry’s commitment...
May 8, 2018
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Calls for Western Australian Government to introduce ‘serious threat’ shark policy
Recent attacks have seen the Western Australain Government put under pressure to implement its ‘serious threat’ shark policy, where large sharks seens as posing a potential...
May 7, 2018
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Chinese attraction opens giant swing above 300 metre chasm
A giant cliff-side ride that swings guests above a 300 metre cliff face has opened at an attraction near the Chinese city of Chongqing. Already home to four other cliff side...
May 4, 2018
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SWIM MY WAY program introduces migrants to swimming safety
15 women have been enjoying weekly swimming and water safety lessons at the Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre in Sydney as part of the SWIM MY WAY program, a new initiative...
May 3, 2018
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Federal Government commits $36.9 million to water safety initiatives
The Federal Government has announced its continued support for Australia’s water safety sector with a three-year, $36.9 million funding commitment. The investment will support a...
May 1, 2018
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YMCA recognised as being among New Zealand’s swim school leaders
YMCA’s learn-to-swim programs have been acknowledged for excellence by the New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers Association taking home the Outstanding Swim School Award at a...
May 1, 2018
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