News: Safety
Facial recognition being considered for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games access
Facial recognition is being considered as one of a range of strategies for security and access at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. In a statement released by the Gold...
Jun 8, 2017
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Strict security measures in place for Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier at the Adelaide Oval
In the heightened current global security climate, South Australian authorities have been undertaking comprehensive security reviews in advance of tonight’s FIFA World Cup...
Jun 7, 2017
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Sydney Harbour Bridge's tourism climb business put out to tender
Roads and Maritime Services, the NSW Government agency that oversees the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has released a tender inviting Expressions of Interest to operate the ‘Sydney...
Jun 7, 2017
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Australia celebrates record international visitor spending
International tourists are staying longer and spending more when they visit Australia, and venturing out of the capital cities while they’re here, according to the latest...
Jun 7, 2017
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Brendon Ward named new ASCTA Chief Executive
Experienced executive Brendon Ward has taken up the role of Chief Executive at the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA). Commencing in his role yesterday...
Jun 6, 2017
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37 die in attack at Philippines integrated resort
37 people have been killed during an incident at the Resort World Manila casino complex in the Philippines, following an attack in the early hours of Friday morning by a lone...
Jun 2, 2017
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Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre and swim teacher Paul Dew recognised in AUSTSWIM National Awards
The Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre and Melbourne-based swim teacher Paul Dew have each been named as recipients of significant national awards from AUSTSWIM. The Echuca...
May 30, 2017
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Brother and sisters from travelling show family killed in NSW highway crash
Three young siblings from the Pink amusements family have been killed in a highway crash while travelling home to Brisbane after attending a show in Dubbo. Jack Pink, aged 19,...
May 30, 2017
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Ride owners plead guilty to safety breaches in Royal Adelaide Show death trial
The owners of an amusement ride that flung a young girl to her death at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show have pleaded guilty to failing to maintain the ride in a safe condition in...
May 29, 2017
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NZRA invites nominations for annual aquatic industry awards
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced details of its 2017 aquatic industry awards, inviting nominations in three categories: Lifeguard of the Year, New...
May 28, 2017
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Royal Life Saving opens Northern Territory headquarters
Royal Life Saving Northern Territory has opened its new headquarters in Darwin, using the event to highlight that the Territory’s drowning rates are more than three times the...
May 26, 2017
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Queensland Parliament legislates new Police powers to ensure safe Commonwealth Games
Laws aimed at giving Police greater powers to keep the public safe during the 2018 Commonwealth Games have been passed by the Queensland Government. Queensland Police Minister...
May 25, 2017
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MCG hosts emergency relief exercise
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has today become an emergency relief centre as the City of Melbourne and other agencies put the city’s emergency management plans to the test....
May 25, 2017
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New VMA President Steve Harper's statement on Manchester venue bombing
In the wake of the bombing that killed 22 people at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom earlier this week, Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific), President...
May 25, 2017
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New Zealand officials reviewing Lions tour security
New Zealand’s authorities are considering enhancing security arrangements for the upcoming British and Irish Lions rugby tour following the terror attack in Manchester earlier...
May 25, 2017
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Venues assess security in wake of Manchester Arena terrorist attrocity
Major venues across Australia are set to increase security measures in the wake of Monday night’s terror attack at the Manchester Arena that killed 22 people and injured 64...
May 24, 2017
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Port Macquarie fitness club upgrades 24/7 security
The Your Life Fitness club in Port Macquarie has looked to upgrade its security and the security of its members with the purchase of an HPJ Anti Tailgating door from PathMinder....
May 17, 2017
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Dax Eddy takes on AALARA Presidency
Dax Eddy, Executive Director of the Jamberoo Action Park and long time member of the Board of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA), has this...
May 17, 2017
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British safety body publishes trampoline arena standards
Aiming to reduce injuries at trampoline parks and drive forward tougher safety standards, BSI, the British standards company, has launched a new specification for the...
May 15, 2017
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International Swim Schools Association expands board of advisors
The International Swim Schools Association (ISSA), recently established by the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) in partnership with the United States Swim Schools...
May 15, 2017
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AFL fans dies at MCG: two others critical in separate incidents
An elderly AFL fan has died and two others remain in a critical condition after separate medical incidents at the MCG on Saturday night. As reported by Fox Sports, a man in his...
May 13, 2017
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FINA to stage first international swim schools clinic
World swimming governing body FINA will this week be staging its first international clinic aimed at learn-to-swim professionals and organisations. Being held in Bangkok,...
May 13, 2017
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Adelaide Show death charges to proceed against safety inspection company
Charges over the death of an eight-year-old girl, who was thrown from an amusement ride at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014, is to proceed after a ruling by the South Australian...
May 13, 2017
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Disney leader to give global perspective on attractions safety at AALARA 2017
Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President of Worldwide Safety and Health for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and International Association of Amusement Parks and...
May 9, 2017
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