News: Safety
Safety concerns after dangerous beach named one of Australia's best
A northern NSW coastal community is becoming increasingly uneasy about the promotion of a local beach notorious for its rips and undercurrents. Dreamtime Beach off Fingal Head...
Feb 22, 2018
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Concern over restricted views for AFL fans at Perth’s Optus Stadium
Uncertainty surrounding the relocation of West Coast Eagles members to Optus Stadium could mean some waiting-list fans might not know if they will be offered seats prior to the...
Feb 22, 2018
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LPA releases new Safety Guidelines for the Live Entertainment and Events Industries
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has released new Safety Guidelines for the Live Entertainment and Events Industry, replace the Employer Guide to occupation health and safety...
Feb 19, 2018
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Dubbo RSL Aquatic and Health Club indoor pool closes amid roof safety concerns
The indoor swimming pool at the Dubbo RSL Aquatic and Health Club has been closed for an indefinite period due to safety concerns about the roof of the facility. The RSL Aquatic...
Feb 18, 2018
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Ardent Leisure Chairman excited by Dreamworld’s prospects through 2018
Ardent Leisure Chairman Dr Gary Weiss has explained that he expects Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to recover during 2018, rebuilding reputation and reviving visitation, while...
Feb 18, 2018
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Standards Australia highlights its role in trampoline park safety
In the wake of a newly published report on injuries in trampoline centres, Standards Australia has highlighted the key role Standards play in public safety. The report,...
Feb 15, 2018
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Village Roadshow reports slow attractions recovery amid move away from ticket discounting
Village Roadshow have released their results for the six months from July to December 2017, showing a steady improvement in performance by their Gold Coast theme parks after...
Feb 15, 2018
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Rugby Australia introduces Size for Age policy for junior players
Rugby Union has become the first major contact sport in Australia to bring in a comprehensive weight and height grading for juniors. Aimed at ensuring maximum safety and...
Feb 15, 2018
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Western Australian Swim Schools combine to communicate Swim and Survive benefits
11 endorsed swimming schools have teamed up with Royal Life Saving WA to spread the Swim and Survive message. The partnership saw each swim school contributed $500, which Royal...
Feb 15, 2018
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Injury experts call for mandatory regulation to improve indoor trampoline park safety
Experts are urgently calling for a mandatory Australian Standard to prevent the rise of serious injuries linked to the booming use of indoor trampoline parks. The call follows a...
Feb 15, 2018
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Sports Engineering Conference returns to southern hemisphere for first time since 2000
On the eve of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Brisbane is to host the prestigious International Sports Engineering Association Conference (ISEA) for the first time. Due to be held...
Feb 15, 2018
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Intensive education courses to emphasise recognition of venue vulnerabilities
Looking to help in the training of staff in best practice security planning and critical incident response techniques, the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific)...
Feb 14, 2018
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New Global standard released for public swimming pool drowning detection systems
The Geneva, Switzerland-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO), has published a Standard for technology used in public pools to detect drownings. ISO...
Feb 13, 2018
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Flip Out trampoline chain not part of voluntary industry code of practice
The Flip Out trampoline chain, reportedly fighting a number personal injury lawsuits relating to incidents at its centres, has refused for years to sign up to local industry...
Feb 13, 2018
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Swimming Australia campaign delivers 721 swimming experiences
Swimming Australia has announced that participants in the inaugural #AustraliaSwims campaign have completed the circumnavigation of the continent, with swimmers having achieved...
Feb 9, 2018
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Queensland Government hosts water safety skills summit
Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace today hosted a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders to explore options for improving swimming and water safety skills for all...
Feb 8, 2018
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Lifeguards ‘did their job' in Tauranga inflatable water playground incident
Lifeguards at an inflatable water park in Tauranga have been praised for their quick response in a reported near-drowning incident last Sunday. The boy, who was wearing a...
Feb 8, 2018
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Accident Compensation Corporation notes rise in gym-related injuries
New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) have noted a rise in injuries among people exercising in gyms is rapidly increasing. Last year 52,964 claims were made to...
Feb 7, 2018
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Fitness
New snorkelling and diving Code of Practice now in force in Queensland
The Queensland Government has announced that new laws have been introduced to make recreational snorkelling and diving safer are now now in force. Commenting on the new...
Feb 6, 2018
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AJ Hackett bungy attraction boosts visits on Singapore's Sentosa Island
The recent opening of AJ Hackett Sentosa has added another attraction on Singapore's Sentosa Island. Opened in November, the development at Silosa Beach on the south side of the...
Feb 5, 2018
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Sunshine Coast Council launches migrant swim program to improve beach and water safety
A new initiative to help the migrant community enjoy Australia’s beach and water-based lifestyle safely has been launched on the Sunshine Coast. Commencing this month, the new...
Feb 5, 2018
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Queensland Premier announces audit of school swimming and encouragement for swim school enrolments
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palasczuk has announced an audit of school swimming and measures to help low-income families get their youngsters into swim schools. Responding to...
Feb 3, 2018
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Damning Sydney newspaper report slams safety record of Flip Out trampoline centres
Sydney newspaper The Daily Telegraph has today published a damning report condemning the safety record of commercial trampoline operator Flip Out, citing how the business “is...
Jan 30, 2018
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Sydney ‘smart gym’ marks Australia’s first Fitvisor installation
Australia’s first installation of Ronfic Fitvisor fitness technology has been completed at the soon-to-be-opened Strive Fitness in the Sydney suburb of Marsden Park. Strive...
Jan 30, 2018
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