News: Safety
Outdoor instructors and guides gather for national training program
More than a hundred outdoor instructors and guides will descend on New Zealand’s central plateau next week for four days of training and refresher workshops, while also...
Sep 23, 2016
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YMCA NSW offers free swimming lessons for children through September and October
Believing that every child deserves the opportunity to learn life-saving water safety skills, the YMCA NSW is offering a free swimming lesson to all children aged under five...
Sep 22, 2016
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Safety inspector’s legal team argues limited responsibilities in Royal Adelaide Show death case
The safety inspection company being prosecuted over the death of a girl who was flung from a ride at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show has won a bid to argue the charges before the...
Sep 22, 2016
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Memorial unveiled to Hamilton Zoo keeper
A memorial to Hamilton Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh has been unveiled at the Zoo, marking one year since her tragic death. Kudeweh was killed by male Sumatran tiger Oz on 20th...
Sep 22, 2016
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300 swim schools to participate in Learn to Swim Week 2016
As part of Learn to Swim Week 2016, over 300 swim schools across Australia will be offering thousands of free swimming lessons for children aged under five from 24th September...
Sep 22, 2016
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International Trampoline Parks conference raises bar for industry
The International Association of Trampoline Parks’s recent fourth Annual Conference and Trade Show attracted 500 attendees and vendors from 25 countries - a testament to the...
Sep 21, 2016
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Queensland Coast Safe Report identifies dangerous beaches and older men in drowning hazards
The age of coastal drowning victims on Queensland’s beaches has risen over the past decade, with the newly released 2016 Coast Safe Report showing that the average age of...
Sep 21, 2016
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Attendance dips at Singapore Grand Prix with entertainment key to future events
Attendance at the 2016 Singapore F1 Grand Prix Night Race, one of the most popular races on the Formula 1 calendar over recent years, has suffered a significant fall. Singapore...
Sep 19, 2016
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Growing demand for access to motor sport facilities
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sports has advised that with motor sport in Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of growth in licence holders, permitted events...
Sep 17, 2016
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Flip Out opens the Middle East's largest trampoline park
Australian-based Flip Out has recently opened the Middle East’s largest indoor trampoline park in Dubai. Operating since May, the facility offers a network of 200 interconnected...
Sep 16, 2016
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New Report shows no improvement in annual drowning figures
The new Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2016 found that 280 people drowned in Australian waters in 2015/16 - a 5% increase on the 267 drowning deaths recorded last...
Sep 15, 2016
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Court hears of improvements to Hamilton Zoo safety systems after keeper's death
A sentencing hearing has been advised that Hamilton City Council has spent more than $200,000 on safety improvements at Hamilton Zoo following the death of a zookeeper....
Sep 15, 2016
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2016 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson breaks records
For the seventh year in a row, the World Waterpark Association-backed World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) has inspired worldwide participation. Held on 24th June, 40,298...
Sep 13, 2016
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Eden Park partners with Kennards Hire
Auckland’s Eden Park has announced details of a significant partnership with Kennards Hire. The three-year partnership marks an exciting chapter as both leading brands embark on...
Sep 13, 2016
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ARV and Australian Sailing to pilot ‘Learn to Swim & Sail’ program
Leading aquatic peak bodies Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Australian Sailing are joining forces to develop and trail a ‘Learn to Swim & Sail’ program for six to 12...
Sep 11, 2016
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Adventure World to develop new $7.5 million ride
Perth attraction Adventure World has revealed that it is to add a new $7.5 million ride that it promises will be "the largest of its type in Australia". Code named ‘Mi3’ -...
Sep 9, 2016
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International Quadratics acquires Pool Resources SA
Major aquatic sector supplier International Quadratics Pty Ltd have continued their growth with the recent acquisition of Pool Resources SA. Commenting on the acquisition,...
Sep 8, 2016
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Channel 9 Brisbane news reports on benefits of the Poseidon anti-drowning detection system
The Poseidon anti-drowning detection system has gained national media attention with the Maytronics Australia distributed technology featured on Channel 9 Brisbane news. Showing...
Sep 7, 2016
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EEAA presents security and safety training workshops
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is running a series of security and safety training workshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to assist the exhibition...
Sep 5, 2016
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Adelaide Festival Theatre to close for five months next year due to renovations
Major renovation work will force Adelaide's Festival Theatre to close for five months next year, causing problems for several leading arts companies. The South Australian...
Sep 5, 2016
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Queenstown’s Over The Top in the running for two luxury tourism awards
Queenstown helicopter operator Over The Top is in the running for two international luxury tourism awards. Louisa ‘Choppy’ Patterson, owner and chief pilot of Over The Top, is...
Sep 5, 2016
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Australian Swim Schools Association forms US alliance
Aiming to share information and resources as well as adding value to each other’s member swim schools, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has formed a strategic...
Sep 5, 2016
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Drones banned in South Australian national parks to protect animals
Drones have been banned from South Australia's national parks in an effort to curb their impact upon animal behaviour. At the end of last week, South Australia Environment...
Sep 5, 2016
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Cardinia Life introduces new swimming program
Aligned Leisure has introduced a new swimming program at Cardinia Life - the Royal Life Saving Australia’s Swim and Survive program. The program features three tiers and seeks...
Sep 1, 2016
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