News: Safety
First snowshoe season ‘very successful’
As the snow starts to finally recede from the mountains around Queenstown, NZ Snowshoeing Queenstown is reflecting on a hugely successful season. The business had its first...
Oct 20, 2015
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Former Cleanevent executive admits Australian Workers Union deal saved $1.5 million
A former Cleanevent executive had admitted approving an agreement to give the Australian Workers Union (AWU) $25,000 in return for a $1.5 million saving on staff wages,...
Oct 19, 2015
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AquaClimb excitement returns to Australia
Leading aquatic, playground and urban water landscapes supplier Vortex Aquatics, a division of the PlayRope Group, has been named the exclusive distributor of AquaClimb®...
Oct 18, 2015
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World’s first Level 5 Crowd Science Diploma introduced by eResponse Crowd Safety
A pioneering Australian crowd safety training specialist has announced the launch of the world’s first Level 5 Diploma in Crowd Science and Risk Analysis. Sydney-based eResponse...
Oct 18, 2015
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Football NSW to host second Facilities Forum
Following the success of its first Facilities Forum last year, Football NSW is to stage another a one-day Facilities Forum at its recently redeveloped Valentine Sports Park...
Oct 18, 2015
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Sorrento Baths destroyed by fire
Firefighters have battled an intense blaze overnight which has destroyed The Baths restaurant on Pt Nepean Road at Sorrento. CFA District 8 Operations Officer Arthur Haynes said...
Oct 18, 2015
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Improving public access and safety along Victoria’s Coast
15 public land managers, including volunteer organisations, will receive almost $700,000 from the Victorian Government to improve public coastal access and public safety....
Oct 16, 2015
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Drowning risk for children five times higher in regional and remote areas of Western Australia
Children living in remote and regional areas of Western Australia are five times more likely to drown than their metropolitan counterparts, according to a new report from the...
Oct 11, 2015
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Guests scream as glass floor shatters on Chinese cliffside walkway
Guests traversing a new transparent walkway around Yuntai Mountain in China’s in Henan Province had the shock of their lifes when a glass pane shattered beneath their feet. One...
Oct 8, 2015
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Inquest into Kings Canyon cliff death hears safety training 'non-existent'
A coronial inquest into the death of a 23-year-old British tourist at Kings Canyon near Alice Springs last year has heard that safety training for many central Australian tour...
Oct 7, 2015
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Five near drownings at Invercargill swimming pool lead to rule changes
Five children have nearly drowned at Invercargill's Splash Palace swimming pools in the past six weeks because their caregivers were not watching them, according to Manager Pete...
Oct 7, 2015
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New glass suspension bridge crosses Chinese canyon
The first transparent suspension bridge in China has opened above a canyon in Hunan's Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, offering brave visitors the chance to cross a 180...
Oct 5, 2015
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Geraldine outdoor instructor recognised for inspiring a generation
Geraldine High School Head of Outdoor Education Drew Brown was recognised for his contribution to outdoor education with the ‘Tall Totara’ award at the New Zealand Outdoor...
Oct 5, 2015
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Inquest told tourist encouraged to 'step on air' before Kings Canyon death
Tour companies encouraged clients to climb down a ledge at Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory where a 23-year-old tourist fell and died last year, a coroner has heard....
Oct 5, 2015
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PFA highlights that football needs passionate fans
The Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has expressed concerns over the attempts by NSW Police to remove atmosphere, passion and home ground advantage from the A-League....
Sep 30, 2015
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Shark deterrents discussed at summit of world experts in Sydney
Shark experts from around the world have met in Sydney to discuss initiatives and available technologies to prevent shark attacks. The summit, held at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, was...
Sep 29, 2015
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Huge Queensland beach sinkhole forces camper evacuations
A major sinkhole swallowed vehicles at a popular camping spot near Queensland's Rainbow Beach on the night of Saturday 26th September. The sinkhole, bigger than a football...
Sep 27, 2015
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Perth Stadium Management condemn fan violence at Domain Stadium
Perth Stadium Management is to apply a lifetime ban to a man charged with assault following an incident at the Dockers v Hawthorn AFL Preliminary Final at Perth’s Domain Stadium...
Sep 26, 2015
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Western Sydney Wanderers reject 'excessive' police proposals for fan behaviour
The Western Sydney Wanderers have rejected 'excessive' police proposals to crack down on crowd behaviour at its home games. The A-League club believe the proposals, which...
Sep 25, 2015
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Collaborative plan to address New Zealand’s high drowning toll
Water safety organisations have joined together to develop a collaborative plan to address New Zealand’s high drowning toll – setting ambitious new targets in the process. The...
Sep 24, 2015
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Hamilton Zoo tiger will not be euthanised
Hamilton Zoo’s male Sumatran tiger Oz will not be euthanised following the death of Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh yesterday (20th September, 2015). Hamilton City Council’s...
Sep 21, 2015
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Singapore Grand Prix track invader arrested
A man who invaded the Formula 1 track during the Singapore Grand Prix last night (20th September) has been arrested. The man, who intruded on to the Formula One track at Marina...
Sep 20, 2015
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Tiger kills keeper at Hamilton Zoo
A female zookeeper has died after being attacked by a Sumatran Tiger at a New Zealand zoo. Emergency services were called to the Hamilton Zoo on Sunday morning (20th September)...
Sep 20, 2015
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Dates set for 2015/16 VICSWIM program
The dates for the 2015/16 season of the VICSWIM program have been confirmed, with enrolments opening Monday 19th October 2015. The dates are: Program 1: Monday 4th to Friday 8th...
Sep 19, 2015
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