News: Safety
Top lifesavers to compete at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Top lifesavers from around the nation are set to compete in the prestigious Australian Pool Life Saving Championships being held on the Gold Coast at the Gold Coast Aquatic...
Jan 8, 2016
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Aquatics
Surf Life Saving Australia asks beachgoers to play a role in safety
Surf Life Saving Australia has launched the second year of its Be A Life Saver national fundraising and awareness campaign, asking beach goers to consider “what value do you put...
Jan 7, 2016
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Recreation
YMCA bans mermaid tails from Victorian pools over drowning fears
Mermaid tails, a popular Christmas gift, have been banned by the YMCA at their managed swimming pools in Victoria. Following warnings from consumer group Choice and Victorian...
Jan 2, 2016
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Aquatics
Australian climbers killed after South Island mountain fall
Two Australian climbers have fallen to their deaths in New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mount Cook national park. The pair, named as Australians Stuart Jason Hollaway, 42, and his partner...
Jan 2, 2016
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YMCA aquatics specialist highlights the need to guard against drownings
With high summer a time when more people head to aquatic environments, YMCA aquatics specialist Liz Tesone has reflected on the implications of the Royal Life Saving Society –...
Jan 1, 2016
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Maryborough vintage aircraft museum to close
Following the death of its founder John Fisher, who died in a plane crash in 2012, Maryborough’s Old Aviator's Flying Museum is to close. The rare vintage aircraft museum sits...
Dec 30, 2015
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Professional Lifeguards highlight need for safety first at the beach
With the peak summer season upon us, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) says everyone needs to continue to play it safe at beaches so loved ones and...
Dec 27, 2015
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Snake causes evacuation of Adventure World pool
Perth's Adventure World had to evacuate one of its pools on Boxing Day when a dangerous snake took a dip in one of its pools. A dugite presumed to be trying to escape Perth's...
Dec 27, 2015
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Waterparks
New location for bushfire affected Falls Festival
Organisers have advised that the Falls Music and Arts Festival is to go ahead despite a large bushfire burning nearby. The Festival, which begins tomorrow (28th December) will...
Dec 27, 2015
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Queensland multicultural surf safety reminder in lead-up to Christmas
Visitors to Queensland beaches are being reminded of the importance of swimming ‘between the flags’ this summer – a reminder backed by the Queensland Government extending...
Dec 22, 2015
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NSW Government aims to clamp down on 'hoon' jet-skiers
The NSW Government is to crackdown on dangerous and anti-social riding of jet-skis in and around the Georges River, Botany Bay and Port Hacking. New measures include increased...
Dec 22, 2015
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Aquatics
South Hedland Aquatic Centre affected by ongoing closures
A series of operational issues with pool plant and equipment have forced repeated closures of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre over the past month. As late as the weekend, a two...
Dec 22, 2015
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Aquatics
Victorian Government looks to back creative industries
Backing Victorian creative talent, building international engagement, and increasing participation and access will be key to making Victoria a more creative state and Melbourne...
Dec 21, 2015
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ACCC urges safe riding after rise in quad bike deaths this year
To prevent quad bike accidents this summer, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning the community to be fully prepared, wear protective gear and...
Dec 20, 2015
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Recreation
ACT Parks highlights best local swimming spots
With Canberra getting warmer as summer weather approaches, the ACT Government has highlighted six of Canberra’s best swimming spots to cool off. ACT National Parks and...
Dec 17, 2015
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Parks
Police step up patrols to protect Cooma's public swimming pool from vandals
Police in the southern NSW country town of Cooma are keeping a close eye on the town's public swimming pool after successive vandalism attacks over recent weeks. The vandalism...
Dec 15, 2015
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Aflex Technology unveils innovative inflatable aquatic playground
Aflex Technology transformed Kaiteriteri Beach in Tasman Bay on Saturday 28th November into a unique inflatable aquatic playground. Staging a fun day for Aflex staff, their...
Dec 13, 2015
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Federal Government commits $5,000 in safety funding to every Australian Surf Life Saving Club
Every surf life-saving club in Australia is to receive $5,000 to improve safety equipment as part of the a new round of Federal Government funding. Launching this summer’s...
Dec 12, 2015
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New design Pulsar ‘System 140’ dry chlorine feeder proving popular
The latest design, USA manufactured Pulsar ‘System 140’ dry chlorine Briquette feeder is proving popular with large commercial pool customers in Australia this season. Improving...
Dec 11, 2015
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Environment
International Adventure Travel Guide Qualification and Performance Standard launched
In an effort to support professionalism in adventure tourism, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has initiated the Adventure Travel Guide Qualification and...
Dec 10, 2015
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New report shows toddlers still have highest drowning risk
A new report by the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics and the Royal Life Saving Society WA reveals that the popularity of public swimming pools in Western Australia is increasing...
Dec 9, 2015
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Raging Thunder Adventures sets rafting benchmark
Australia’s largest white water rafting company has developed a multilingual safety management system to give advance warning of a customer’s suitability to participate in the...
Dec 9, 2015
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Calls for stronger regulation after Coroner’s quad bike warning
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is calling on the NSW Government to act swiftly on recommendations handed down by a NSW coronial inquest into quad bike deaths...
Dec 8, 2015
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Thai Government fears tourism slump following Islamic State terrorist warning
Thailand's Government says the nation is still a safe holiday destination for Australian tourists, despite reports of 10 Syrians with links to the Islamic State (IS) group...
Dec 7, 2015
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