News: Safety
2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards recognise professional excellence
Excellence, innovation and service have been recognised this evening at the 2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards presented at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre....
Aug 14, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria to partner with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria for 2024 industry conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced a partnership with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) in presenting the 2024 Victorian Aquatics and Recreation Industry Conference....
Aug 14, 2024
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Royal Life Saving WA farewells industry veteran Tony Head
Royal Life Saving WA has said farewell to Remote Pools Coordinator Tony Head, who has retired after a 50 year career in the aquatic industry and 23 years with the organisation....
Aug 12, 2024
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Extended night-time business hours proposed for more vibrant, safer Bondi Junction precinct
Aiming to activate Bondi Junctions’ Oxford Street Mall at night and make it even safer, Waverley Council has voted to extend business opening hours until 3am. Waverley Mayor...
Aug 12, 2024
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Crowd violence erupts during Suncorp Stadium NRL clash
Footage has emerged of a fight involving around 15 NRL fans at Suncorp Stadium yesterday during the clash between the Dolphins and Warriors. Media outlets have posted video of...
Aug 11, 2024
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Sporting Organisations spotlight their roles in keeping sport safe for children
Safe Sport Day (8th August) presents an opportunity for sporting organisations to reaffirm their commitment to keeping everyone, especially children, safe in sport and to raise...
Aug 7, 2024
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Land secured for $15 million PCYC at Caloundra
A 6500 square metre block of land has been secured for a new Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) at Caloundra South, leased by Sunshine Coast Council. The Queensland Government...
Aug 6, 2024
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Hamilton residents make the most of the city's aquatic facilities
Hamilton City Council has advised of higher than usual visitation at its aquatic and recreation centres driven by successful initiatives for residents to swim, be active, and...
Aug 6, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council currently recruiting for swimming pool positions
Ahead of the upcoming swimming season, Bega Valley Shire Council has advised it is currently recruiting for Council-managed swimming pools across the shire. Council’s Aquatic...
Aug 5, 2024
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Greater Shepparton City Council welcomes new Swim Instructors to Aquamoves Swim School
Following its Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day, held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton in July, Greater Shepparton City Council has welcomed new Swim Instructors to the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Shortened shark net season still puts endangered grey nurse sharks at extinction risk
The Humane Society International (HSI) and Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have advised that new shark net data released today shows shortened shark net season...
Aug 4, 2024
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Johor aquatic facility to close until January due to pool water contamination
The Johor Baru City Council Aquatic Centre (MBJB) Larkin Arena in the Malaysian city of Johor is to be closed until January next year as a result of E.coli contamination in its...
Aug 3, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre secures AIPC Gold Re-certification
Malaysia’s purpose-built venue, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre - managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global - has...
Aug 1, 2024
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UNSW research indicates confusion over beach safety signage
New research has suggested that beach safety signage designed to save lives are instead putting lives at risk with messages that are unclear to the people they are supposed to...
Aug 1, 2024
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South Kempsey pump and learn to ride tracks opens
Kempsey Shire Council has advised that the South Kempsey pump and learn to ride tracks are open for BMX enthusiasts and families with children learning to ride. The pump track,...
Aug 1, 2024
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Whitehorse City Council advises on upcoming EOIs for management of Aqualink Learn to Swim Programs
Whitehorse City Council has advised that it will soon be publishing an Expression of Interest for suitably experienced providers to manage the Aqualink Learn to Swim programs....
Aug 1, 2024
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Outdoor Council of Australia secures funding for review of Australian Adventure Activity Standard and Good Practice Guides
Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA), the national peak body for the outdoor industry, has secured funding from state and territory governments for the timely review of the...
Aug 1, 2024
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Refined concept unveiled for Manly Life Saving Club
Sydney's Northern Beaches Council has unveiled the refined concept for the Manly Life Saving Club to provide a new purpose-built facility to support the needs of the 3.5 million...
Jul 31, 2024
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NSW Government releases its 2024/25 Shark Management Program
The NSW Government has released its 2024-25 Shark Management Program which prioritises the safety of beach goers while increasing protection for marine life. The Government will...
Jul 30, 2024
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New lighting installed for tennis courts at Blacktown’s Jonas Bradley Reserve
Blacktown City Council has installed new lighting for the tennis courts at Jonas Bradley Reserve in The Ponds allowing the community to extend their play at the courts at night....
Jul 30, 2024
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Upgraded Black Rock Life Saving Club opens with enhanced patrol viewing areas and accessibility
In 2022, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) identified Bayside’s Black Rock Life Saving Club as a priority club requiring redevelopment to ensure the club remained fit-for-purpose and...
Jul 29, 2024
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Wagga Wagga Council to fence 10 playgrounds
Wagga Wagga City Council has announced it will install fencing at all of its regional and suburban level playgrounds as part of its revised Playground Strategy 2024-2044. The...
Jul 29, 2024
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GripFactory UltraGrip treatment offers solution for slippery aquatic surfaces
Aware of the large number of slips and trips that occur in aquatic and recreation environments - and the insurance claims that often follow - GripFactory Australia has released...
Jul 29, 2024
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Insurance
South Australian Aquatics Conference and Awards to focus on collaboration
The aquatics industry in South Australia is to again come together for the South Australian Aquatics Conference and Awards to be held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre on...
Jul 28, 2024
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