News: Safety
New Zealand water safety sector sounds alarm bells ahead of holiday period
Using a unified voice to amplify its message, New Zealand’s water safety sector is urging people to make water safety a top priority this holiday season as a bumper summer...
Dec 12, 2017
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Hamilton City Council looks for new uses for the Founders Theatre
Hamilton City Council has voted in favour of exploring proposals for new uses of the city’s ageing Founders Theatre. The historic theatre was closed in February 2016 due to...
Dec 11, 2017
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'Insufficient evidence' to prosecute Falls Festival organiser over crowd crush
A WorkSafe Victoria investigation has found that there is "insufficient evidence to prosecute" the organisers of the December 2016 Falls Festival that saw a crowd crush in which...
Dec 10, 2017
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First Life Floor anti-slip installation completed at Julia Creek Swimming Pool
Life Floor has just completed their first Australian installation for the McKinlay Shire Council at the Julia Creek Swimming Pool in North Queensland. Installed as part of a new...
Dec 10, 2017
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Waterparks
Parents complain over children's cuts in Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre's pool
Hume City Council has apologised after children were left bleeding and scarred from rough surfaces and sharp edges at Craigieburn’s new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre. In...
Dec 7, 2017
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Zip line soars high above Auckland’s Eden Park
Auckland venue Eden Park is trialling a new zip line experience that will run high above the venue’s North and South stands. The yet-to-be-named zip line was revealed today at...
Dec 7, 2017
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Childrens’ bouldering attraction now available in Griffith
Recreational activities in the NSW Riverina town of Griffith have been expanded with the opening a of a new bouldering attraction at Family Funland. Recently installed by The...
Dec 3, 2017
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Report reveals 20% rise in drowning deaths in Victoria in 2016/17
The newly released Victorian Drowning Report for 2016/2017 shows 45 people (78% male, 12% female) lost their lives to drowning in Victoria during the 2016/17 financial year, a...
Dec 3, 2017
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Main stand at New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium closed over earthquake concerns
The main stand at New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium has been closed after a report highlighted a number of concerns regarding earthquake safety. The New Plymouth District Council...
Nov 29, 2017
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Falls Creek partners with Specialized to support rider safety
Becoming as well known for its mountain biking in summer as for its winter snow sport, Falls Creek has introduced a new Bike Patrol service to respond to incidents, mountain...
Nov 28, 2017
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New south east Queensland Swim School to focus on infant swimming
A new family-run swimming facility in the south east Queensland suburb of Ormeau is meeting parents’ demands for infant learn-to-swim teaching. Opened on 25th November, JUMP!...
Nov 27, 2017
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Warning over 'ticking time bombs' in handling and storing pool chemicals
As the peak summer swimming season looms, Australian Innovative Systems (AIS Water) Chief Executive Elena Gosse is calling for increased awareness about the dangers of handling...
Nov 27, 2017
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Environment
Wildwire Wanaka launches world’s highest waterfall climb
Adventure tourism operator Wildwire Wanaka has launched the world’s highest waterfall climb at Wanaka’s Twin Falls. Located near the Treble Cone Ski Field, the challenging 450...
Nov 24, 2017
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ASSA representative to join United States Swim Schools Association’s Special Abilities Committee
As part of the Australian Swim Schools Association’s growing international links, the Association’s Events and Inclusion Manager, Emily McNeill, has been appointed to the United...
Nov 21, 2017
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Water Safety New Zealand invests $1.66 million into water safety education
As the lead agency in the water safety sector Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is tasked with delivering funding strategies to tackle the nation's drowning problem. New Zealand...
Nov 16, 2017
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Gold Coast lifeguard numbers to be increased to cope with Commonwealth Games visitors
In an anticipation of increased numbers of visitors at its beaches during the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast City Council’s professional lifeguard services are to be...
Nov 14, 2017
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Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope marks 10 years of Poseidon Drowning Detection System
Having made history when it installed Australia’s first Poseidon Drowning Detection System at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, 10 years on, Blacktown City Council’s flagship...
Nov 13, 2017
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Monarto Zoo opens new Lions 360 experience
A new cage that reverses traditional viewing experiences in animal attractions has opened at Monarto Zoo near Adelaide, enabling visitors to walk right into the habitat of one...
Nov 13, 2017
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Child’s death leads to suspension of junior drag racing in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has moved to suspend junior drag racing in Western Australia pending the outcome of a Police investigation into the death of an eight-year-old...
Nov 12, 2017
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Venues
Upgrades for Christchurch’s Pioneer and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centres
Christchurch’s popular Pioneer and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centres are set for an upgrade and repairs project starting in December. The revamp will get underway at...
Nov 12, 2017
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Fitness
Regupol marks 30 years of flooring products supply
Leading fitness flooring supplier Regupol Australia is this year marking 30 years of operations, supplying the fitness, recreation and sport sectors, as well as the education,...
Nov 8, 2017
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Ardent Leisure Chief Executive Simon Kelly to leave after just four months in role
Ongoing turmoil at Ardent Leisure, operator of Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld theme park, has continued with its Chief Executive Simon Kelly set to leave the company after...
Nov 8, 2017
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Royal Life Saving urges parents to be certain on supervision around water
With summer approaching, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is urging parents not to be complacent about their child’s safety around water. Highlighting their own research...
Nov 8, 2017
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Kathmandu joins Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership
Leading outdoor retailer Kathmandu has released a statement of intent that it is to join the Outdoor Safety Retail Partnership (OSRP) – the initiative designed to give those...
Nov 6, 2017
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