News: Safety
Surf Life Saving New Zealand names 2017 Awards of Excellence finalists
Surf Life Saving members from around New Zealand will gather in Auckland on 23rd September to celebrate their successes at the national Awards of Excellence. Over the 2016/17...
Sep 4, 2017
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Ardent Leisure invites rebel shareholders to join board
Embattled theme park and family entertainment centre operator Ardent Leisure has staved off a planned shareholder vote planned for later today (Monday 4th September) by inviting...
Sep 4, 2017
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Emaar to launch high-rise Dubai attraction
Emaar Properties has announced the launch of a new Sky Walk attraction operating from a 200-metre high cantilever observation corridor in the Address Sky View development in...
Sep 2, 2017
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World's longest zip line to reach speeds of 100 kilometres per hour
Scheduled to open in December, a new zip line at Jebel Jais in the United Arab Emirates will propel thrill seekers along a 2.8 kilometre journey reaching speeds of up to 100...
Sep 1, 2017
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New Australian Standard for playground and recreation safety
Standards Australia has announced the publication of the new standard for playgrounds that provides guidance on the development, installation, inspection, maintenance and...
Aug 30, 2017
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Feasibility report released into new Waikato Regional Theatre
A comprehensive feasibility report for a new Waikato Regional Theatre has been presented to the Hamilton City Council, recommending a river-facing performing arts centre with...
Aug 24, 2017
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Paul Sadler inducted as ASSA industry legend
Paul Sadler, founder and leader of the Paul Sadler Swimland group, has been inducted as Legend 03 in the Australian Swim Schools Hall of Fame. Announced before a crowd of 149...
Aug 24, 2017
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AALARA supports new Queensland safety legislation but asks for improved consultation on changes
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association Inc (AALARA) has welcomed the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s focus on the safety...
Aug 24, 2017
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Queensland to implement new safety laws following Dreamworld tragedy report
The Queensland Government plans to implement all 58 recommendations from an audit following the Dreamworld theme park ride accident that killed four people in October last year....
Aug 22, 2017
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AUSTSWIM conference to present top examples of aquatic fitness
WETS Aqua master trainers will take to the stage to share their knowledge and experience in this increasingly popular fitness regime at the AUSTSWIM National Conference and...
Aug 21, 2017
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Protests disrupt opening of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade
Opening ceremonies at Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade (World University Games) were temporarily disrupted on Saturday by protesters who blocked the student athletes from...
Aug 20, 2017
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Bendigo Council votes to name new indoor pool the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
The Greater Bendigo City Council has voted to provisionally name its new $31 million indoor aquatic and recreation centre currently under construction in Kangaroo Flat the Gurri...
Aug 20, 2017
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Federal Government to announce plans to protect crowded places from terrorist incidents
In the wake of the tragic Barcelona van attack, in which it appears several Australians have been victims, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that a new...
Aug 18, 2017
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NSW council fined after pool faecal incident leads to chlorine flushing into creek
A child's bowel movement in a swimming pool that led to a pump failure and sent chlorine into a nearby creek has cost Lake Macquarie Council $15,000. The Council was this week...
Aug 17, 2017
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New Zealand aquatics professionals awarded at 2017 JAWS conference
A Papakura lifeguard, a lifeguarding team from Community Leisure Management (CLM) and facility managers Belgravia Leisure have been named as the recipients of this year’s top...
Aug 16, 2017
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Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre secures Royal Life Saving facility safety award
For operating “an inclusive approach to harnessing a safety culture, and generating a holistic health hub for their community", the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been...
Aug 16, 2017
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New Christchurch Metro Sports facility to feature aquatic sensory room
Considering a range of potential features for Christchurch’s new Metro Sports facility, its design and operations team recently constructed a mock-up of the new aquatic sensory...
Aug 15, 2017
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Abu Dhabi named safest city in the world
Abu Dhabi has been named the safest city in the world in the 2017 safety index ranking by online database Numbeo. The United Arab Emirates municipality came in with the lowest...
Aug 15, 2017
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Genesis Fitness Melton’s Swim School wins Life Saving Victoria Award
Melton Swim School, located in Genesis Fitness Melton, has been awarded the Swim and Survive Licensee of the Year 2017 by Life Saving Victoria. Swim and Survive is a Life Saving...
Aug 15, 2017
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Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre wins National Aquatic Industry Safety Award
Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre have been awarded ‘Excellence in Aquatic Safety – By an Aquatic Facility (Small)’ as part of the National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards. The...
Aug 14, 2017
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Seadragonz swim school recognised for excellence in Induction and Professional Development
Perth-based swim school Seadragonz has been named as the recipient of the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia ‘Excellence in Aquatic Safety - Induction and Professional...
Aug 13, 2017
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Revised recreational snorkelling code of practice unveiled for Queensland
The Queensland Government has released a revised recreational snorkelling code of practice, based on expert advice from tourism industry operators and work safety experts. The...
Aug 12, 2017
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New qualification for New Zealand’s pool lifeguards
In a week when the effectiveness of New Zealand’s pool lifeguards has been question, a brand lifeguard qualification has been launched with the aim of ensuring that pool...
Aug 11, 2017
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Skills Active Aotearoa: New Zealand’s pool lifeguards highly qualified and well-supported
Claims that New Zealand pool lifeguards lack sufficient support and training to safely monitor swimmers simply don’t hold water, according Skills Active Aotearoa Chief...
Aug 11, 2017
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