News: Safety
South Korean zip line fatality leads to questions on safety standards
The death of 12-year-old boy following a 24 metre fall from the starting platform of a zip line in North Chungcheong Korea has raised concerns about Korea’s lack of safety...
Mar 3, 2015
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Sport surface consultant backs European Safety Standard for infill
Leading independent synthetic sports surface advisor the Smart Connection Consultancy is backing the use of new synthetic football /multisport turf systems incorporating infill...
Mar 3, 2015
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Anti drowning system alerts lifeguards at UK pool
The Poseidon anti-drowning detection system has received extensive media coverage after it alerted staff to a women in distress at the Blackshots Leisure Centre in the English...
Mar 3, 2015
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Sydney storm disrupts Good Life and Soundwave Festivals
The storm which rolled across Sydney on Sunday afternoon (1st March) had a major impact on two music festivals, with music on the main stages at the Soundwave Festival...
Mar 2, 2015
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Queensland tourism begins post-Cyclone Marcia recovery
Thousands of tourism jobs on the cyclone-hit Capricornia Coast could be lost if the region's attractions, including its national parks, are not quickly repaired. The region's...
Feb 26, 2015
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Milestone opening for Lyttelton's summer pool
The recent reopening of Lyttelton’s Norman Kirk Memorial Pool has given Christchurch a full complement of outdoor pools for the first time since before the 2011 earthquakes....
Feb 25, 2015
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Promoters and venues look to ban selfie sticks
The promoter of the Soundwave music festival, currently being held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, has vowed to crack down on ‘selfie’ sticks, saying they are...
Feb 24, 2015
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13 tourism projects get preliminary approval in Tasmania’s National Parks
A tree-climbing course in Tasmania's Mount Field National Park, a surfing centre at South Arm and 40-bed boat cruising the Gordon River are among the latest group of tourism...
Feb 24, 2015
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Thousands set to Splash Out in YMCA Swimathon
More than 1,500 swimmers are set to take to the water at 60 swimming pools across Australia this Sunday (1st March) for the 2015 YMCA Swimathon. Australia’s biggest swim event...
Feb 24, 2015
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Task force recommends FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup to move to November-December
A World Cup task force appointed by world football governing body FIFA has recommended the 2022 World Cup in Qatar be shortened and held in November-December to avoid the...
Feb 24, 2015
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Dates announced for Aquafutures International Conference
Following the phenomenal success of its Aquafutures 2013 conference, Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) has announced the hosting of the Aquafutures International...
Feb 24, 2015
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Sunshine returns to Sunshine Coast as region escapes worst of Cyclone Marcia’s fury
The weekend saw the Sunshine Coast receive over 200mm of rain, but the region escaped the worst of Cyclone Marcia’s fury, and tourism businesses are already reporting a “full...
Feb 23, 2015
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Recreational surfers undertake as many rescues as volunteer surf lifesavers
Training recreational surfers in rescue techniques could boost the number and effectiveness of rescues they perform, a new study says. Recreational surfers are saving as many...
Feb 22, 2015
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Uncouth Chinese tourists cause global embarrassment to Beijing regime
Cashed-up Chinese tourists' reputation for uncouth and embarrassing behaviour has led the Chinese Government to issue a stern warning to citizens travelling overseas during this...
Feb 20, 2015
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Culture
ABC live baiting revelations to be 'extremely damaging' to Australian greyhound racing industry
Australia's greyhound racing industry is in turmoil ahead of an explosive Four Corners report, set to air on the ABC tonight, that reveals conclusive evidence of live baiting....
Feb 16, 2015
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ICSS calls for improvement in training and education of sport safety and security professionals
With growing safety and security challenges facing global sport, the Qatar-based International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has called for the development of stronger...
Feb 13, 2015
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Surf Life Saving Australia releases online tsunami guide
Surf Life Saving Australia has released an interactive online resource to educate individuals, communities and schools to educate on all aspects of tsunami hazards. Funded by...
Feb 13, 2015
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Queenstown’s Thunder Jet to operate more boats on new stretch of Shotover River
Queenstown-based adventure tourism company Thunder Jet has been granted consent by the Environment Court to operate four jet boats on the lower Shotover River, carrying up to 34...
Feb 10, 2015
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Exercise monitoring system to stop members doing too much
With injury a major roadblock to fitness club members achieving their exercise goals, and overtraining often a cause, iQniter is aiming to solve the issue with forward looking...
Feb 8, 2015
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Academic and water safety campaigner honoured
University of Auckland academic Dr Kevin Moran has received two awards, both recognising his dedication to water safety. Dr Moran has been made Officer of the New Zealand Order...
Feb 8, 2015
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Police welcome improved crowd behaviour at Wellington Sevens
Police have praised improved crowd behaviour at the Wellington Sevens (7s Wellington) with fewer arrests and reduced alcohol related incidents than in previous years through the...
Feb 7, 2015
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Play innovation to aid physical developmental in children
Adventure Plus have introduced the new tribox+ range of play equipment that brings an innovative difference to the play area. Coupled with a unique range of play activities, the...
Feb 6, 2015
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Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre aids national research into drowning
The indoor pool at the Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre in Kalgoorlie is providing breakthrough research into the prevention of drowning in public pools around Australia. Gary...
Feb 5, 2015
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YMCA Victoria launches 2015 Water Safety Campaign
YMCA Victoria is urging Victorians to be part of the solution to combat the increasing rate of drowning deaths in the State. Life Saving Victoria’s most recent Victorian...
Feb 4, 2015
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