News: Safety
Waterco declares 'business as usual' after Sydney head office fire
Water treatment and swimming pool equipment manufacturer and distributor Waterco has announced that it is conducting "business as usual" after a fire at its head office and main...
Jan 7, 2015
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Australian Open is now a 'weatherproof' event
The Australian Open is now "weatherproof", and could be played entirely indoors after the installation of a third retractable roof at Melbourne Park. The retractable roof on the...
Jan 5, 2015
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Jumping Pillows a perennial holiday favourite
The summer holiday season brings home the enormous popularity of giant inflatable trampolines, with Jumping Pillows a frequent site in holiday parks, resorts and local...
Jan 2, 2015
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Surf Life Savers pushed to the limit during 'Horror Day' on NSW beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW's resources and volunteers were "stretched to the limit" dealing with huge crowds and major rescues and emergency incidents on New Year's Day, including one...
Jan 2, 2015
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New Years Eve crowd stampede kills 36 in Shanghai
New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Chinese city of Shanghai ended in tragedy when a crowd stampede left at least 36 people dead and nearly 50 others injured. The tragedy...
Dec 31, 2014
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More than a billion people watch Sydney New Years Eve fireworks
Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks were watched by over one billion people worldwide while more than a million people lined Sydney Harbour to welcome 2015. With City of Sydney...
Dec 31, 2014
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Calls for water safety and swim lessons to be mandatory in NSW schools
In a bid to prevent drowning deaths in Country NSW, Councils in the State’s Central West are calling for compulsory water safety lessons for children while, in the lead up to...
Dec 30, 2014
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Zip line Canopy Tour launches at Illawarra Fly
Merlin Entertainments have activated the skyscape of their Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with Australia's first boutique high-end adventure canopy tour - a high-profile rainforest...
Dec 29, 2014
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Surf Life Saving Australia launches biggest ever national fundraising campaign
Surf Life Saving Australia is putting its hand up to begin the biggest national fundraising campaign in its 107-year history. The national call to action is based on an engaging...
Dec 28, 2014
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Queenstown Mountain Holidays launches women-only mountaineering course
Queenstown’s only professional mountain guiding company, Queenstown Mountain Holidays, is to run a seven day ladies-only mountaineering course aimed at building skills and...
Dec 28, 2014
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Sri Lanka drowning report launch coincides with 10 year anniversary of Asian Tsunami
To coincide with the 10 year anniversary of the Asian Tsunami that devastated the Sri Lankan coast on 26th December 2004, Life Saving Victoria (LSV), the Life Saving Association...
Dec 25, 2014
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UN report shows drowning claims over 40 people every hour in ‘needless loss of life’
The first United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) report on drowning reveals that more than 370,000 people drown every year in bathtubs, buckets, ponds, rivers, ditches...
Dec 23, 2014
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Sun sets on commercial tanning beds
Implementation of legislation banning commercial solariums comes into effect in NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria as of 1st January 2015. Highlighting that...
Dec 22, 2014
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Rundown sport facilities disgust residents
Residents in the Malaysian communities of Serendah and Sungai Buloh are unimpressed that public Futsal/basketball courts are unused and dangerous. Built at great cost to benefit...
Dec 20, 2014
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Study finds toxic byproduct from urinating in swimming pools
A study has found that urinating in public swimming pools is more than just unsanitary - it can also produce poisonous chemicals when urine and chlorine react. One in four...
Dec 19, 2014
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Links Modular Solutions launches new Sentag anti-drowning device
Leisure technology leaders Links Modular Solutions have launched the SenTAG anti-drowning system in Australia. Developed in Europe, this innovative system offers a safety...
Dec 17, 2014
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New Zealand introduces tough new anti-doping laws
Tough new anti-doping rules come into force on 1st January next year which will see athletes who use performance enhancing drugs face longer bans from all sport. The changes to...
Dec 16, 2014
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Public Venue Risk and Safety Masterclasses to be held in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Industry risk management expert Wayne Middleton has joined with conference organisers Marcus Evans to present a two-day Public Venue Risk and Safety Masterclasses. To be held in...
Dec 16, 2014
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Taronga Zoo opens new wild ropes adventure
Taronga Zoo’s wildlife and harbour views can now be experienced from an entirely new perspective, with the opening of the new treetop high ropes adventure, Wild Ropes. Opening...
Dec 15, 2014
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National Coastal Safety Report shows reduction in drowning deaths
Surf Life Saving Australia’s focus on beach patrols, surveillance and emergency response measures combined to help reduce the number of coastal drowning deaths by almost a third...
Dec 14, 2014
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Poolwerx study shows Australians unsure on commercial pool hygiene
Commercial pool operators have a long way to go in ensuring people believe their facilities are clean, according to new research by Poolwerx. The research asked people to rank...
Dec 12, 2014
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Trophy cabinet bulging at Patersons Stadium
Capping a remakable year in which it has won multiple industry and business awards, Perth's Patersons Stadium has been presented with a Pinnacle Award for Human Resource...
Dec 11, 2014
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Carnival ride worker crushed to death in Queensland
A 20-year-old carnival worker has been crushed to death while dismantling a fairground ride following a family 'Carols by Candlelight' event at Collingwood Park State School,...
Dec 11, 2014
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Marrickville Council sues builder over $5 million of defects at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
Marrickville Council in inner Sydney is suing Adco Constructions for more than $5 million of defects at the $18 million Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. The Centre, which...
Dec 11, 2014
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