News: Safety
Recreation Aotearoa releases revised guidelines for New Zealand Mountain Bike Trail Design
Aimed at improving safety, consistency, sustainability and accessibility, Recreation Aotearoa has released updated New Zealand Mountain Bike Trail Design Guidelines, supported...
Aug 7, 2025
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Australian bicycle sector calls on Government to take control of unsafe e-bike imports
The Australian bicycle sector has spotlighted that with "unroadworthy and unsafe motorbikes masquerading as e-bikes" having become a massive problem for Australian communities...
Aug 7, 2025
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Stonnington pools secure Life Saving Victoria Gold endorsement
City of Stonnington’s pools – the Harold Holt Swim Centre and Prahran Aquatic Centre - have once again secured the coveted Gold endorsement from Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV)...
Aug 6, 2025
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Aquatics
Queensland Government's Blue Card legislative changes set to have wide impact
Impending changes to Queensland’s Working with Children Check, due to be enforced from 20th September, are set to impact operators and businesses in attractions, carnivals,...
Aug 4, 2025
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SafeWork NSW ensures snow resort safety for Alpine region
SafeWork NSW is this week visiting all the state’s snow resorts, conducting proactive checks on operations to confirm workers and the million visitors who stay in the area each...
Aug 4, 2025
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Basketball Australia launches comprehensive suite of child safety resources
Aimed at strengthening the protection and wellbeing of children and young people across the basketball community, Basketball Australia has today launched a comprehensive suite...
Aug 4, 2025
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Wellness
Surf Life Saving NSW spotlights graduation of young CALD Surf Lifesavers
Surf Life Saving NSW has spotlighted the recent graduates of the Swim Brothers culturally sensitive swim and ocean safety program. A group of 11 teenage boys, from Culturally...
Aug 3, 2025
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Man charged over alleged attack on staff at Albany gym
A 31-year-old man has faced Court after allegedly assaulting staff and damaging property at the BodyCare Health Club in Western Australian coastal town of Albany. Western...
Jul 31, 2025
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Addressing waterslide standards AALARA calls for nominations to Aquatics Subcommittee
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is looking for passionate and knowledgeable industry professionals to be part of its Aquatics Subcommittee....
Jul 28, 2025
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Waterparks
Man pleads guilty to murdering female co-worker at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium
The man responsible for a brutal stabbing death at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium in December 2023 has pleaded guilty to murder in the ACT Supreme Court. Jude Wijesinghe,...
Jul 28, 2025
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Victorian Government looks for feedback on Melbourne Grand Prix legislation changes
The Victorian Government is seeking feedback from the community on proposed changes to legislation that supports Melbourne's Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Australian...
Jul 28, 2025
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Venues
LeisureSafe launches ‘LeisureFlow’ SaaS platform for aquatic operations and compliance
LeisureSafe has launched LeisureFlow, a dedicated Safety-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to assist aquatic facilities streamline compliance, reduce risk, and run safer operations...
Jul 25, 2025
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City of Newcastle challenges local MP over ‘untrue’ learn to swim program claims
The City of Newcastle has taken Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery to task over her claims about the lack of learn to swim classes at its council-owned facilities. The local state member...
Jul 25, 2025
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Military clashes and civilian deaths prompt closure of all Cambodia Thailand border crossings
Escalating military clashes in a territorial dispute between south east Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia have seen the closure of all border crossings between the two...
Jul 25, 2025
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins highlights value of Float To Survive initiative for/on World Drowning Prevention Day
In alignment with World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July 2025, Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins, renowned Bondi Rescue Head Lifeguard and President of the Australian Professional Ocean...
Jul 24, 2025
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Final places remaining for VMA’s Safety and Security Program
Final places remaining for VMA’s Venue Safety and Security Program With just one month to go, the Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) - the venue industry’s premier...
Jul 24, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure marks water safety achievements on World Drowning Prevention Day
Coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day, Belgravia Leisure is celebrating a remarkable achievement with a 50% reduction in critical incidents requiring lifesaving first...
Jul 24, 2025
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Mobile connectivity upgrades for Kakadu National Park boosts emergency service access
New upgrades jointly funded by the Australian Government, Northern Territory Government and Telstra will see visitors to Kakadu National Park now having access to more reliable...
Jul 24, 2025
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Kiama Council marks World Drowning Prevention Day with acknowledgement of lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers
To mark World Drowning Prevention Day (25th July), Kiama Council has paid tribute to its lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers who serve the community with Kiama Mayor Cameron...
Jul 23, 2025
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National Water Safety Summit 2025 calls for urgent action to reduce the impacts of drowning
Australia’s leading water safety experts are calling for urgent action to reduce drowning at the National Water Safety Summit 2025, held in Sydney to mark World Drowning...
Jul 23, 2025
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Climate change to have increasing impact on cricket around the world
Climate change and severe weather event is placing cricketers at all levels of the game and around the world at increasing risk due to playing in extreme conditions according to...
Jul 22, 2025
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Environment
CoastWA delivers $3 million for 27 projects to safeguard Western Australia's coastline
The recipients of the 2025-26 CoastWA grants have been announced by the Western Australian Government with $3.01 million to be shared across 27 projects to safeguard the state’s...
Jul 22, 2025
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Royal Life Saving study reviews 20 years of drowning trends in Australia
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing...
Jul 22, 2025
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Tweed Shire Council urges community to unite in protecting region’s koalas
During this critical koala breeding season, the Northern Rivers Regional Partnership, which includes Tweed Shire Council, Friends of the Koala and other local councils is...
Jul 21, 2025
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