News: Safety
Aflex delivers the world’s longest inflatable slide
New Zealand aquatic inflatable supplier Aflex has had a 600 metre inflatable slide that it manufactured recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest inflatable...
Jul 21, 2015
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Aquatics
$112.8 million investment in cycling-related infrastructure, education and promotion in 2013/14
A newly published Australian Bicycle Council report shows that Australian states and territories invested $112.8 million in cycling-related infrastructure, education and...
Jul 21, 2015
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Wellness
Donation sees defibrillators installed at local parks in Parramatta
Local sports clubs and a restaurant near the Parramatta Ferry Wharf now have lifesaving defibrillators after a generous donation from local resident Julie Hughes - who turned...
Jul 19, 2015
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Council backs re-opening of attractions at North Rockhampton pool complex
Rockhampton Regional Council has agreed to repair and replace the mini-golf, dragon slide and bouncing pillow at the 42nd Battalion Memorial Pool in North Rockhampton. While...
Jul 19, 2015
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Aquatics
Queensland whale watching industry pioneer says new guidelines are ‘unnecessary’
A Queensland whale watching industry pioneer has hit out against a new recommendation tabled at the review of the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching,...
Jul 19, 2015
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Environment
Federated Mountain Clubs New Zealand celebrates the attraction of canyoning
As part of a newly launched campaign, ‘Celebrating Outdoor Recreation’, Federated Mountain Clubs New Zealand (FMC) is aiming to connect with outdoor pursuits on the fringes of...
Jul 13, 2015
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Recreation
Orangutan escape leads to Melbourne Zoo lockdown
A orangutan escaped its enclosure at Melbourne Zoo on Monday afternoon (13th July), leading to a brief lockdown of the attraction. Malu, a young male described as having an...
Jul 13, 2015
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The Publican, the Patron, the Drinks and the Punch
Tourism and leisure industry lawyer Anthony J Cordato highlights how it is not easy for a publican to know how best to fulfil their duty of care to prevent injury to a patron...
Jul 12, 2015
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Venues
Alpine Medical Services begins service provision at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas
Specialist medical and emergency service provider Medical Rescue has commenced the provision of its Alpine Medical Services at NZSki’s Coronet Peak and Remarkables ski areas. A...
Jul 12, 2015
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Recreation
Surf Life Saving operations centre opens in Port Macquarie
The new Surf Life Saving NSW Northern Operations Centre at Port Macquarie has been officially opened. The facility is a significant regional development which aims to provide...
Jul 7, 2015
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Aquatics
Auckland Live recognised in Arts Access Awards 2015
Auckland Live has been awarded at the 2015 New Zealand Arts Access Awards for its work in making its venues accessible through staff training, venue improvements and sign...
Jul 5, 2015
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Entertainment
Wetpour rubber surface boosts safety at Wet'n'Wild Sydney
One of the factors behind the success of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark since its opening in late 2013 has been its industry-leading safety record. Contributing to this has...
Jul 5, 2015
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Waterparks
Second person dies after Taiwan waterpark party explosion
A second person has died after being engulfed by a fireball that injured nearly 500 people at a waterpark outside Taiwan’s capital, Taipei last weekend as a court froze the...
Jul 2, 2015
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Aquatic sector conferences to advance education and professionalism
Australia’s aquatic sector is set for a busy few months with a series of industry conferences on the calendar. The Queensland Branch of the Australian Swimming Coaches and...
Jul 2, 2015
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Aquatics
Supplier Directory Profile: PolySoft at play In Qatar’s newest resort
A seamless fit for aquatic environments, PolySoft was the material of choice for pool areas at a prestigious new resort in Qatar. Opened in January, the Anantara Group’s latest...
Jul 2, 2015
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Waterparks
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre reopens troubled waterslide
The troubled AquaSphere waterslide ride at the $49 million Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) has finally been reopened after 10 months out of operation. The Frankston...
Jul 1, 2015
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IAAPA to stage Safety Institute training event in Bangkok
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage its respected Safety Institute program in the Thai capital of Bangkok on 17th August....
Jul 1, 2015
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Appeal of jumping pillow decision falls flat
The ACT Court of Appeal has upheld the trial judge’s decision in the matter of Ackland v Stewart – the case of a Canberra man who, in February last year, was awarded $4.6...
Jun 30, 2015
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SLSA launches book to recognise those who served
The names of more than 8,000 surf lifesavers who have served in wars and conflicts have been recognised in a book commissioned by Surf Life Saving Australia. Those Who Served:...
Jun 29, 2015
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Aquatics
Victorian Coroner calls for compulsory primary school swimming lessons
A Victorian Coroner has urged the Victorian Government to make swimming lessons compulsory in primary schools following the drowning death of a nine-year-old boy. Bailey Patman...
Jun 29, 2015
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Aquatics
200 injured in fire at Taiwan waterpark
More than 200 people have been injured, more than 80 of them seriously, in a fire at a waterpark outside Taiwan’s capital, Taipei. More than 80 people sustained serious burn...
Jun 27, 2015
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Waterparks
End of year completion for Adelaide Shores aerial adventure park
Australia’s first freestanding aerial adventure playground is currently under construction at the Adelaide Shores precinct in the West Beach area of the South Australian...
Jun 27, 2015
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Recreation
Adventure conference focuses on being the best
Delegates at The Great Adventure 2015 will find out 'what’s next' when it comes to strengthening safety across the adventure and outdoor tourism sector, and how adventure is...
Jun 24, 2015
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Changes for Gisborne New Year's Eve 2015 festival
Following alcohol-fuelled violence which led to 63 arrests at the 2014 Gisborne New Year's Eve festival, alcohol limits will be strictly enforced at this year's Rhythm and Vines...
Jun 22, 2015
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