News: Safety
Fitness Australia launches online risk management education program
Fitness Australia has introduced two new risk management education sessions through iLearn, the evidence-based online learning platform, to registered fitness professionals and...
Jun 6, 2016
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Socceroos coach 'embarrassed' by ANZ Stadium pitch
Australia coach Ange Postecoglou conceded he was "embarrassed" by the condition of the ANZ Stadium pitch during the Socceroos match against Greece last night (Saturday). The...
Jun 5, 2016
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New Australian Swim School Association aims to link learn-to-swim operators
A new peak body for swim school operators, the Australian Swim Schools Association Ltd (ASSA), has been launched. Formed in the wake of the Australian Swimming Coaches and...
Jun 3, 2016
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Aqua Learn to Swim encourages year-round water safety
Blacktown City Council is encouraging parents to continue their children’s swimming lessons during the cooler months as a way of helping youngsters maintain their confidence as...
Jun 2, 2016
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Queensland Government to increase funding for crocodile management
The Queensland Government has announced increased funding of $5.8 million over three years for crocodile management, including a comprehensive monitoring program to study...
Jun 1, 2016
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The Aussies return to Perth in 2018
The world’s biggest surf sports carnival will return to Western Australia following the announcement of Scarborough Beach as the host of the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving...
Jun 1, 2016
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Construction starts on Singapore’s first bungy tower
Internationally acclaimed bungy jump leader AJ Hackett International has commenced construction for Singapore’s first bungy tower on Sentosa Island. Located at Sentosa’s Siloso...
May 31, 2016
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MP blames 'human stupidity' for fatal North Queensland crocodile attack
Federal MP Warren Entsch has blamed the victim of a crocodile attack for ignoring warning signs, and said the apparent fatality should not spark a “vendetta” against crocodiles...
May 30, 2016
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ASCTA takes back control of Swim Australia
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has taken back control of its Swim Australia brand and swim school network, having not renewed the contact of...
May 30, 2016
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VICSWIM summer program to be backed by Victorian Government funding
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced that it will receive $400,000 in Victorian Government funding to assist in the running of the 2016/2017 VICSWIM program. The...
May 25, 2016
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Sports injury hospitalisations higher in regional Australia
New research has revealed the rate of hospitalisation for sports injuries is significantly higher in regional Australia than in metropolitan areas, challenging the way in which...
May 24, 2016
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Australian Adventure Activity Standards move forward
The work of the activity standard working group in the development of a single set of national standards for outdoors adventure activities in Australia is moving forward. The...
May 22, 2016
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Ripples Leisure Centre wins Swim Australia national award
The Ripples St Marys Leisure Centre in Western Sydney has been received the 2016 Best Swim School Marketing award from Swim Australia. Presented at the recent Swim Australia...
May 22, 2016
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Manly Waterworks set to reopen?
Waterslide attraction the Manly Waterworks, closed since late 2015, may reopen under a new lease agreement between Manly Council and incoming operators of the Manly Bathers...
May 18, 2016
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Counterfeit ride involved in fatal incident at Indian theme park
Global ride manufacturer Zamperla has released a statement regarding a fatal ride incident that occurred at an Indian theme park last week. A man was killed and seven others...
May 15, 2016
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Registrations open for 2016 Venue Management School and Graduate Institute
The Committee of the Asia-Pacific’s Venue Management School has opened enrolments for the 2016 Venue Management School (VMS) and Graduate Institute (GI). Returning to the Salt...
May 14, 2016
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New Avenger ride a Sideshow Alley star
Having been introduced to the Australian show circuit at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, the new Avenger ride will be making its Queensland debut at the Ipswich Show this...
May 12, 2016
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Jump! Swim Schools team with water safety advocate Laurie Lawrence
Gold Coast-based Jump! Swim Schools has teamed with water safety advocate Laurie Lawrence and his leading online swimming resource, World Wide Swim School. Jump! founder and...
May 12, 2016
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New Zealand study into children's rugby injuries on artificial turf
A new Wellington-based study is to assess whether there is any difference in children's sports injuries on artificial turf when compared with grass fields. With a growing number...
May 11, 2016
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New approach to event and venue first aid
For too long first aid providers at events and venues have been seen purely as an insurance requirement, a begrudging purchase to meet requirements, according to Lucas Anderson,...
May 10, 2016
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Independent report finds criticism of Tasmania's management of summer fires unwarranted
An independent report into the wildfires that affected areas of Tasmania's north and north-west during the past summer found criticism of fire management in wilderness areas was...
May 5, 2016
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Motorcycling New Zealand to mark 100 years of activity
Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) celebrates 100 years of operation this year and the New Zealand Motorcycle Awards and Conference in Wellington later this month are set to be a...
May 4, 2016
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Kathmandu Coast to Coast to help boost Canterbury tourism numbers
Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism is expecting that a world-leading multi-sport race will put the region in the spotlight and boost visitor numbers when it is staged in...
May 3, 2016
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Auckland conference to address impact of climate change on coastlines
The impact of climate change on New Zealand’s coastlines, and how communities adapt, will be the focus of a two-day seminar this week. Scientists and government officials will...
May 2, 2016
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