News: Safety
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to return on 22nd June
The World Waterpark Association has announced that the 2017 edition of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) will take place on Thursday 22nd June. This eighth edition of...
Feb 21, 2017
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New Waterborne Inflatables Standard released
Standards Australia has released details of the recently published Australian Standard for waterborne inflatables Released earlier this month, AS 3533.4.5:2017, Amusement rides...
Feb 20, 2017
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Royal Life Saving Society WA aims to ensure safe use of school pools
As Western Australia’s premier water safety education service provider Royal Life Saving Society WA is determined to ensure safe participation of all community members in...
Feb 20, 2017
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SafeWork SA emphasises health and safety through Adelaide’s major festival season
With Adelaide set to host a range of events and festivals over the next few months, SafeWork SA acting Executive Director Chris McKie has explained how agency is working with...
Feb 12, 2017
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Teenage gang attacks Melbourne festivalgoers
A group of youths have reportedly stormed through a crowd at a Melbourne community festival, stealing mobile phones, throwing rocks and assaulting people watching a fireworks...
Feb 12, 2017
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Dreamworld tragedy causes dive in Ardent Leisure revenue
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure says its theme parks revenue is recovering, although January's takings remain low, following the death of four people at the Gold Coast...
Feb 9, 2017
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The Riskworks Network shares advice on keeping youth safe at music festivals
Lyndall Milenkovic, Director of The Riskworks Network, has shared advice on what parents of children under the age of 18 need to know about festival safety at news aggregation...
Feb 7, 2017
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PARC revamps swim program to improve children’s water skills
The Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) is aiming to improve children’s water skills by revamping its swim school program and guaranteeing its AUSTSWIM qualified teachers...
Feb 7, 2017
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast launches all terrain driving adventure
Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast has introduced a departure from its waterpark product wit the launch of Queensland’s first driving adventure park, Wet’n’Wild Buggy. The all-terrain...
Feb 5, 2017
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Another tourist dies on Great Barrier Reef excursion
A British tourist has died on a diving trip about 40 kilometres off the Cairns coastline, the fifth fatality on the Great Barrier Reef in three months. The man, in his 60s, was...
Feb 3, 2017
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Key speakers confirmed for ascta CONVENTION 2017
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has confirmed a world-class line up of presenters for the asctaCONVENTION 2017. Being held at the Sofitel Gold...
Feb 2, 2017
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New anti-shark enclosure opens at Western Australia's Quinns Beach
The Western Australian Government’s ongoing shark hazard mitigation works in coastal areas has seen the opening of a new beach enclosure at Quinns Beach in Perth’s north. The...
Feb 2, 2017
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Pool Super Vision completes training of 600 lifeguards: looks to future
The close of 2016 saw Pool Super Vision™ quietly mark two years of aquatic industry operations, and pass the milestone of having trained over 600 Australian and New Zealand...
Feb 1, 2017
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Reliance Risk marks 10 years of helping sport, venues and major events manage risk
January saw Reliance Risk celebrate 10 years of servicing clients across government, the not-for-profit sector and private businesses in better managing their risks. Commenting...
Feb 1, 2017
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Work starts on repairs at New Brighton Pier
Christchurch City Council has embarked on a 12-month plan to repair the earthquake-damaged New Brighton Pier, with workers having started onsite as of Monday 30th January. The...
Jan 31, 2017
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Surf Life Saving Victoria marks 70 years
This month marks 70 years since the establishment of the Victorian Centre of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, later known - more concisely - as Surf Life Saving...
Jan 29, 2017
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Dreamworld opens Australia’s first LEGO Certified Store
Dreamworld has opened Australia’s first LEGO® Certified Store – forming part of a stand-alone precinct at the Gold Coast theme park’s front entry with access from within and...
Jan 27, 2017
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JUMP! Swim Schools welcomes 15,000 young swimmers
JUMP! Swim Schools is increasing swimming participation and skill levels right across Australia, this week reaching a milestone with 15,000 youngsters enjoying lessons in an...
Jan 27, 2017
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Canberra Theatre bomb threat for displaying Australia Day billboard with girls in hijabs
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has told people offended by an Australia Day billboard featuring two young Muslim girls to “get over it” after threats were made against the...
Jan 25, 2017
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Australian Entertainment Safety Resource Guide to be introduced at Entech Roadshow 2017
An upcoming series of seminars will set out the structure and intent of the Australian Entertainment Safety Resource Guide. Being held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth...
Jan 24, 2017
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Blacktown Council mascot spreads water safety message
Aqua Learn to Swim’s loveable mascot, Pip the Penguin, visited 20 pre-schoolers at Goodstart Early Learning in Oakhurst to spread the message on how to stay safe around water....
Jan 22, 2017
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New Mordialloc Lifesaving Club clubhouse officially opened for summer
The Mordialloc Lifesaving Club’s new $4 million clubhouse was officially opened on 19th December, just in time for summer. The new two-storey clubhouse is a significant upgrade...
Jan 19, 2017
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Maitland Council encourages water safety at Aquatic Centre
The Maitland City Council has been encouraging water safety throughout the summer with a range of initiatives. Since opening at the end of September, the Maitland Aquatic Centre...
Jan 18, 2017
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New guide collates latest research on rubber infill for synthetic sports fields
The growth in installations of synthetic sports fields to address the growing demand for more recreational and elite sports fields has also seen opponents and some communities...
Jan 18, 2017
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