News: Safety
Tourism debates how to ride the growth wave
New Zealand’s $30 billion tourism industry will be focusing on issues that come with rampant growth at next week’s sold-out 2015 Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand...
Nov 12, 2015
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New Rotorua Green Corridor provides cycleway through inner city
Rotorua Lakes Council has officially opened a new 'Green Corridor', providing a pathway for cyclists and others on wheels, through the city. The project is part of the Rotorua...
Nov 11, 2015
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MCG appoints Event Aid to run event day first aid services
After almost a century of service, the St John Ambulance has lost the right to provide emergency medical assistance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Melbourne Cricket...
Nov 11, 2015
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Hundreds more WA children expected to gain lifesaving Bronze Medallion
A new agreement between the Western Australian Government and Royal Life Saving Society of Western Australia (RLSSWA) will make it easier and cheaper for school-aged children to...
Nov 10, 2015
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Surf Life Saving Australia members receive international accolades
One of Surf Life Saving Australia’s longest serving members has received one of the highest international accolades awarded by the International Life Saving Federation. Peter...
Nov 9, 2015
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Shade cover enhances popularity of Gladstone skate park facility
With a new shade cover installed at the start of winter, Gladstone’s Memorial Park skate bowl now offers 90% more shade sail coverage. Construction of the new sails started...
Nov 8, 2015
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Fish hooks and screws reportedly found in Perth playground sand
Parents of children using a playground at Thornlie in southern metropolitan Perth reportedly discovered more than 40 fish hooks, screws and broken glass in sand surrounding the...
Nov 8, 2015
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New conference centre an addition to attractions at Wero Whitewater Park
A contemporary conference centre being built alongside the Wero Whitewater Park in Auckland promises corporate clients a work hard: play hard venue and a unique recreational...
Nov 3, 2015
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Blacktown City Council to showcase its pool safety record
Blacktown City Council is showcasing its commitment and innovative approach to water safety this week as part of the 2015 World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) taking...
Nov 3, 2015
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Swimming with humpback whales to be trialled at Ningaloo Marine Park
Swimming with humpback whales will be allowed at Western Australia’s famous Ningaloo Marine Park next year as part of a bid to increase nature-based tourism. Over 20,000 people...
Nov 3, 2015
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Opposition mounts to rodeo in New Zealand
With New Zealand’s rodeo season having begun on Saturday 24th October, SPCA New Zealand, SAFE, and Farmwatch are calling for an outright ban on rodeos. The three animal welfare...
Nov 3, 2015
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Work progresses on first pop-up waterpark in Western Australia
Construction is underway on the Xscape at the City pop-up waterpark in Perth with more than 50 people currently working on site to ensure the park is ready to open later this...
Nov 2, 2015
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World Health Organization backs 2015 World Conference on Drowning Prevention
Backed, for the first time, by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015 is being held in Penang, Malaysia next week. In a report...
Oct 30, 2015
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Movie World to reopen Green Lantern Coaster
Warner Bros. Movie World is preparing to reopen the Green Lantern Coaster before Christmas. A comprehensive joint investigation with the ride manufacturer and an international...
Oct 30, 2015
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AUSTSWIM backs Save Our Kids swimming lessons call
The Save Our Kids campaign calling for mandatory swimming lessons for all primary school students in Victoria has been applauded by AUSTSWIM. The campaign, initiated by...
Oct 29, 2015
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Safety review for New Zealand adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, adventure tourism and outdoor operators are being urged to review their safety management systems. To aid this process, the...
Oct 29, 2015
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Pilot swimming program a first step to mandatory primary school swimming lessons in Victoria?
After extensive lobbying of the Victorian Government to introduce swimming lessons in all primary schools, Life Saving Victoria believes that a landmark pilot program of...
Oct 28, 2015
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AALARA announces new General Manager appointment
The Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced the appointment of Kristy Ahrens as its new General Manager. Announcing the appointment, AALARA...
Oct 28, 2015
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Rider sues over plane versus ferris wheel crash
A woman has reportedly commenced legal action seeking $750,000 in compensation following an unusual 2011 accident where a light aeroplane crashed into a ferris wheel during the...
Oct 26, 2015
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Australian Lifesaver of the Year used to fear the ocean
A Scot who migrated to Australia with a fear of the ocean has been named national Lifesaver of the Year for 2015. 57 year-old Billy Jackson from Brighton Surf Life Saving Club...
Oct 26, 2015
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Weekend incidents put focus on fairground ride safety
Incidents affecting fairground rides in NSW and Queensland over the weekend have brought the focus on amusement industry safety. The first incident, at Goodna’s annual Jacaranda...
Oct 25, 2015
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Technology backs management and security in 24/7 clubs
Intelligent Building Solutions (IBS) has introduced a state-of-the-art open standard, building management system for managers of 24/7 fitness clubs. Using modular technology...
Oct 24, 2015
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Murray River the number one river drowning black spot in Australia
Newly research released by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia shows that 68 people have drowned in the Murray River in the last 13 years, making the Murray the number one...
Oct 24, 2015
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Outdoor Awards shine spotlight on Canterbury contributions
Canterbury was in the spotlight at the 2015 New Zealand Outdoors Awards last night in Wellington, with Adventure South Director Geoff Gabites bringing home the Skills Active...
Oct 23, 2015
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