News: Safety
Surf Life Saving Australia releases 2024 National Coastal Safety Report
Over the past 12 months volunteer surf lifesavers saved over 1,600 lives. This statistic is one of many highlighted in Surf Life Saving Australia’s 2024 National Coastal Safety...
Sep 12, 2024
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Consumer Affairs Victoria approve Melbourne Royal Showbags
Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors have officially approved showbags for this year’s Melbourne Royal Show with the showbags having passed the mandatory safety checks. The...
Sep 12, 2024
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NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to receive $5 million funding boost
The NSW Government has opened its latest round of Surf Club Facility Program funding for which surf livesaving clubs can apply for $5.4 million for new and upgraded facilities...
Sep 11, 2024
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Mobile coverage to be enhanced at popular Western Australian remote surf beaches
The Western Australian Government has announced $2 million in funding to further boost mobile coverage at popular remote surf beaches across the State and improve the safety of...
Sep 11, 2024
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SIMPPLE Australia secures excellence award for innovation at Cleaning and Hygiene Expo
SIMPPLE Australia - a leading technology provider in the integrated facility management sector - was announced as the winner of the ISSA Excellence Award (Innovation) for Large...
Sep 11, 2024
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Light installation transforms Randwick’s laneways into vibrant and safe spaces
Light art installations are transforming the laneways of Randwick – located in Sydney’s east - promoting night-time safety and vibrancy. A site-specific permanent artwork by...
Sep 11, 2024
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Surf Life Saving WA helicopters return to keep beachgoers safe
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) helicopters have returned to the sky this spring with helicopter crews skilled at locating rip currents and incidents on beaches, as well as...
Sep 11, 2024
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State Coroner suppresses NSW Police's latest review of 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire
In the latest development relating to the deadly fire on the ghost train ride at Luna Park Sydney in 1979, NSW State Coroner, Teresa O'Sullivan, has made suppression orders over...
Sep 9, 2024
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Urban Climb opens first Adelaide gym
Leading climbing gym operator Urban Climb has announced the opening of their first location in Adelaide, transforming an old cinema complex on Hindley Street into a...
Sep 9, 2024
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Western Australian children to receive free VacSwim this summer
The Western Australian Government will provide free VacSwim lessons over December and January school holidays for the state’s children as part of a $5.5 million investment into...
Sep 8, 2024
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Wodonga Council enhances accessibility with communication boards at Belvoir Park
Wodonga Council has recently installed communication boards at Belvoir Park across the three play spaces, to make the playgrounds more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Two...
Sep 8, 2024
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Linda Freeman joins IAAPA as its Global Director of Health, Safety and Security
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced Linda Freeman as its Global Director of Health, Safety and Security. With over 24 years of experience...
Sep 8, 2024
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Final ocean and pool competitions for Lifesaving World Championships on Gold Coast
Final racing today for the InterClub World Championship on the Gold Coast comes after an impressive 18 days of beach, ocean and pool competition across National Teams, Masters...
Sep 7, 2024
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City of Hobart crew rescue walkers from Mount Wellington summit
A City of Hobart crew of four were called into action during recent blizzard like conditions after a group of walkers were left stranded at the summit observation deck, unable...
Sep 5, 2024
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GameDay backs Royal Life Saving South Australia swim programs
GameDay, the leading provider of digital solutions for sporting organisations, has announced a new partnership with Royal Life Saving South Australia to support their ‘Holiday...
Sep 5, 2024
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Exerciser found in shower at Perth 24/7 gym dies
A man who collapsed in the shower at a Perth 24/7 gym last month and lay undetected for 15 hours has died in hospital. Giuliano Pirone, aged 33, collapsed after working out at...
Sep 5, 2024
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$11.8 million remediation for southern Sydney park after asbestos find
Kempt Field in the Georges River Council local government area will be closed from early September for an extensive $11.8 million remediation following the discovery of...
Sep 4, 2024
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New study reveals that benefits of amateur sport outweigh concussion risks
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that concussions in amateur sport are not associated with an increased long-term risk of cognitive decline and that playing sport may...
Sep 4, 2024
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Kakadu ranger suggests harsher fines could deter risky visitor behaviour around crocodiles
While Parks Australia, the federal body that manages Kakadu, suggests crocodiles can be viewed safely from Kakadu National Park's most popular crocodile viewing spot - the...
Sep 2, 2024
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North Sydney Council installs defibrillators in parks and offers CPR training
North Sydney Council has installed six new public access defibrillators across key parks in the area and are also offering CPR training sessions for the community. These vital...
Sep 2, 2024
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SPASA to stage industry stakeholder roadshows on new pool barrier standard AS1926.1
The commitment of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) to safety and innovation, will see the pool industry peak body stage a series of roadshows across the country...
Sep 2, 2024
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Royal Life Saving supports new Australian Standard for home swimming pool safety
Standards Australia's release of a new standard for backyard pools, focusing on safety barriers for swimming pools, has been welcomed by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia....
Sep 2, 2024
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New guide launched to support safety and inclusion in Victorian sporting clubs
The Victorian Government is supporting sporting clubs across the state to strengthen respectful and safe environments. Victorian Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki...
Sep 1, 2024
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Experienced handler hospitalised after tiger attack at Gold Coast’s Dreamworld
In what is being described by Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld as “an isolated and rare incident”, a tiger handler in her 40s is recovering in hospital having been mauled by one...
Sep 1, 2024
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