News: Safety
Fire damages Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton
A fire has gutted the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton in Western Queensland. Firefighters were called to the famous museum and tourist attraction last Thursday morning, with...
Jun 21, 2015
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Big Pineapple Music Festival co-exists with Queensland Zoo animals
The recent Big Pineapple Music Festival on the Sunshine Coast, featuring The Jezabels, John Butler Trio and Violent Soho, appears to have shown that zoo animals and a music...
Jun 21, 2015
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Parents brawl at indoor play centre party in Western Sydney
A child's birthday party at an indoor children's play centre in Western Sydney descended into a brawl on Saturday afternoon (20th June) following a disagreement on the play...
Jun 21, 2015
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Victoria’s Aquatic and Recreation industry honours Bob Romanes
Former National Council of YMCA’s Executive Director and Chairperson of both Sport and Recreation Training Australia and the Recreation Industry Council of Australia Bob Romanes...
Jun 19, 2015
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TIANZ set to embark on another Great Adventure
Looking to build on the success of the past two years, The Great Adventure 2015 event will present the latest developments from safety to profitability for New Zealand adventure...
Jun 18, 2015
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Future of Cairns Ironman looks assured
The future of Cairns Ironman appears to be assured as organisers hail the region’s fifth hosting of the mega-triathlon a success for the sport and the local economy. The...
Jun 15, 2015
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Swim Australia backs the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Around the world, more than 800 aquatic facilities and registered swim schools from 22 countries are set to take the plunge, mid-morning local time on Thursday 18th June, to...
Jun 15, 2015
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Turf burns and surface heat affect players at FIFA Women's World Cup
With the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada approaching the half way stage of its group phase, teams and players are voicing their concerns over the tournament venues'...
Jun 13, 2015
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Nappy supplier targets 'code brown' aquatic centre incidents
Huggies have launched a safe water initiative to keep public swimming pools clean while also giving parents an incentive to enrol their children in swim lessons. Since the...
Jun 10, 2015
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Surf Life Saving NSW offer EOFY deal on Laerdal defibrillators
With the first few minutes after a cardiac arrest identified as being crucial to a person’s survival, there have been increasing calls for facilities including aquatic centres,...
Jun 9, 2015
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US swimming pool incident highlights how people drown quietly
While movie makers traditionally show people in danger of drowning thrashing the water, aquatic facility and waterpark managers, as well as water safety experts, know that the...
Jun 9, 2015
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More than 700 Australians recognised in Queen's Birthday honours
More than 700 Australians have received awards in the Queen's Birthday honours announced today, with a range of professionals and volunteers in the arts, recreation and sport...
Jun 8, 2015
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Sea World rollercoaster malfunctions for third time in a month
The Storm Coaster ride at Gold Coast theme park Sea World has broke down for the third time in four weeks yesterday (Sunday 7th June), leaving visitors stranded more than 10...
Jun 7, 2015
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YMCA Swimathon wins South Australian award
The YMCA Swimathon has received the 2015 Parks and Leisure Australia Award of Excellence in the event category in South Australia and the Northern Territory. This tops off an...
Jun 2, 2015
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Defibrillators to help Victorian sports clubs save lives
The Victorian Government is to introduce 1,000 life-saving defibrillators to local sports clubs having allocated $2.7 million to deliver the life-saving devices in the 2015/16...
May 31, 2015
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Battlestar Galactica reopens at Universal Studios Singapore
After a wait of almost two years, the world's tallest duelling roller coasters have reopened at Universal Studios Singapore. Touted as the world's tallest duelling roller...
May 29, 2015
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Nepal Government prepares action plan for tourism industry recovery
With Nepal having been devastated by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on 27th April, the nation’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has...
May 27, 2015
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Jet ski 'hoon' jailed over swimmer's death at Port Melbourne
A jet ski driver who was "hooning" in a swimmer's only zone off Port Melbourne when he struck and killed a father has been sentenced to five years' jail, amid emotional scenes...
May 22, 2015
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Accessibility boost for Vivid Sydney 2015
A range of initiatives are being introduced to enhance the accessibility and inclusivity of Vivid Sydney. Initiatives for Vivid Sydney 2015, which begins tomorrow (Friday 22nd...
May 21, 2015
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New Holsworthy Army Base installs On-Site Chlorine Generation System for indoor pool
The world’s most advanced on-site bulk liquid chlorine generator, the Wallace & Tiernan OSEC-NXT, has been installed in the indoor training pool at the new MUR Holsworthy Army...
May 19, 2015
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Perisher Blue escapes liability for skier’s injury but needs a new disclaimer
A recent legal case in the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has shed light on a ski chairlift operator’s liability for injury in ski chairlift accidents....
May 19, 2015
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IAAPA presents professional development events at Asian Attractions Expo 2015
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage two major professional development events in association with the upcoming 2015 Asian...
May 16, 2015
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Queenstown attractions operator wins major Chinese business award
Two of Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s Queenstown based businesses have been instrumental in helping the national tourism operator win the Excellence in Tourism award at this year’s HSBC...
May 16, 2015
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Cricket Australia confirm independent review into death of Phillip Hughes
Cricket Australia has confirmed it will commission an independent review into the death of batsman Phillip Hughes. Test player Hughes died in November aged 25, two days after...
May 14, 2015
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