News: Safety
Drownings lead to safety review at Auckland’s Hunua Falls
Auckland Council will conduct a safety review of the Hunua Falls swimming hole with the popular waterfall location having claimed the lives of two teenagers in nine days in less...
Mar 30, 2016
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India’s largest waterpark a significant opening in an emerging market
The opening of India’s largest waterpark, Wet N Joy Waterpark in Lonavala, is a significant event for the attractions industry in India - marking the arrival of a world class...
Mar 29, 2016
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Indoor adventure reaches new heights in Berwick
An exciting and innovative new indoor adventure centre has opened in the in South Eastern Melbourne. A vibrant and exhilarating fusion of climbing walls and attractions, Clip ’n...
Mar 28, 2016
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Venue security increased over Easter weekend
In the wake of terrorist incidents in Europe, the start of the 2016 AFL season has seen increased security at venues including the MCG and Perth’s Domain Stadium. According to...
Mar 27, 2016
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V8 Supercars continue to drive Tasmanian tourism
Tasmania’s biggest sports event, the V8 Supercars, will be rolling into Launceston next week. Expected to attract up to 60,000 spectators over the weekend, the event forms a...
Mar 24, 2016
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Royal Life Saving highlights river safety for Easter long weekend
In the lead up to the Easter long weekend, a popular time for boating in many states, the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has issued a reminder about river safety in a bid...
Mar 23, 2016
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New publication questions what we mean by adventure
A new book aimed at outdoor educators, tertiary students in outdoor recreation and teachers in training is challenging ideas about adventure. Adventurous Learning: A Pedagogy...
Mar 23, 2016
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Tamworth Regional Playground combines adventure, exercise, fun innovation and nature
Commissioned by Tamworth Regional Council, the recently opened Tamworth Regional Playground is providing youngsters and families with a remarkable range of activity and play...
Mar 23, 2016
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Adelaide Shores MegaAdventure project wins Structural Engineering Award
The MegaAdventure Aerial Park at Adelaide Shores has been recognised at the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. The recently presented Awards, for projects completed in...
Mar 22, 2016
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Raging Thunder launches rainforest adventure
Cairns adventure tourism operator Raging Thunder has launched a half-day canyoning experience in the tropical rainforest where guests can abseil, zip line, slide and jump beside...
Mar 16, 2016
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UNWTO head advocates for safer, easier travel in 2016
The promotion of safe and seamless travel should be one of the key priorities for the tourism industry this year, says the head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
Mar 14, 2016
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ARV announces Industry Awards, inaugural Regional Pools Conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced that its annual industry awards will be held on Friday 17th June 2016 at the Peninsula Docklands, while also confirming that...
Mar 14, 2016
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Blacktown's record Aqua Learn to Swim enrolments
Blacktown City Council’s Aqua Learn to Swim program has made a record splash at Blacktown Key Venues’ aquatic and recreation centres through the early months of 2016. The new...
Mar 14, 2016
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Akaroa community’s The Gaiety venue set to reopen
Earthquake repairs to The Gaiety - a popular heritage building, function centre and gathering place for the Akaroa community to the east of Christchurch - have just been...
Mar 11, 2016
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LIWA Aquatics to present new Watch Around Water 'Facility of the Year' Award
Western Australian aquatic management peak body LIWA Aquatics is to recognise the achievements of Watch Around Water facilities over the past 12 months in promoting safe...
Mar 8, 2016
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Handler injured in crocodile attack at Townsville wildlife sanctuary expected to make full recovery
A handler who was attacked by a crocodile at a wildlife sanctuary in Townsville is expected to make a full recovery. Renee Robertson, aged 25, a staff member at the Billabong...
Mar 7, 2016
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Canadian tourists killed by an avalanche ignored warnings on Kepler Track
Two Canadian tourists killed by an avalanche while walking the Kepler Track ignored repeated advice against doing the tramp due to the bad weather and avalanche risk, according...
Mar 7, 2016
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Melinda Gainsford-Taylor launches defibrillator partnership between Gymnastics and the Red Cross
Gymnastics Australia has announced a national commitment to ‘Project Defib’ - a Red Cross initiative which aims to reduce the number of deaths caused by sudden cardiac arrest by...
Mar 6, 2016
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Christchurch advocate to champion the value of outdoor recreation
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has appointed experienced Christchurch-based outdoor advocate Sam Newton to head up its services to the outdoors sector. Newton...
Mar 6, 2016
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Flares damage artificial turf surface at Leichhardt’s Lambert Park
Flares thrown onto the pitch at Sydney’s Lambert Park during a National Premier League NSW game have damaged the artificial surface. With the use of flares at recent A-League...
Mar 6, 2016
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Heartbeat of Football campaign backs defibrillator installations in public places and sports grounds
In an Australian first for sport, the first Zapstand public access defibrillator is to be installed at the Jubilee Oval in the southern Sydney suburb of Kogarah. The Zapstand...
Mar 4, 2016
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Adelaide Oval RoofClimb operator announces sponsor and begins taking bookings
The operator of the Adelaide Oval RoofClimb has announced that the new experience will officially open for business on Wednesday 6th April. With the attraction’s infrastructure...
Mar 3, 2016
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UK health experts call for ban on tackling in school rugby
More than 70 doctors and health experts in the United Kingdom have called for a ban on tackling in school rugby games. In an open letter that warns of the high risk of serious...
Mar 2, 2016
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Surf Life Saving South Australia launches training academy to boost standards
Surf Life Saving South Australia has launched a new Surf Sports High Performance Training Academy to help keep athletes in the state. In developing the Academy, Surf Life Saving...
Mar 2, 2016
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