News: Safety
Clip 'N Climb Melbourne launches four new exhilarating climbs
Recreational climbing centre Clip 'N Climb has launched four new climbs at its action-packed Richmond indoor climbing arena. Ready for the upcoming school holidays, the...
Aug 26, 2014
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New technology aims to protect athletes from repetitive concussions
Groundbreaking research by physiologists from the University of Canberra (UC), being undertaken under the auspices of the Australian Institute of Sport's (AIS) Combat Centre, is...
Aug 19, 2014
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Technology
Prime Minister blames 'blackest day in Australian sport' on Labor
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has accused the previous Labor Government of exaggerating and politicising the issue of drugs in sport. Commenting on Macquarie Radio on...
Aug 18, 2014
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Mojo announces Malaysian distributor
Following a surge in music events and tours heading to the region, Mojo Barriers has announced Kuala Lumpur based EHQ Projects as its official Malaysian distributor. Working in...
Aug 15, 2014
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Tackles taking physical and psychological toll on rugby league players
The ‘violent blunt force’ trauma of rugby league tackles are leaving players physically and psychologically fatigued with many suffering from reduced muscle function and muscle...
Aug 15, 2014
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Safety
City2Surf fatality prompts calls for defibrillators at sports events
The sudden death of a 27-year-old competitor in Sydney's City2Surf event has prompted calls for more automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at sporting events. Chris Head,...
Aug 12, 2014
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Safety
Polysoft success in the Big Apple
New York landscape architects from the Central Park Conservancy have chosen Australian safety surfacing experts PolySoft as the surface of choice for a makeover of one of...
Aug 12, 2014
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Parks
Innovation to make snowboarding easier for beginners
Victoria University researchers are trialling a new concept in snowboarder training that could help increase participation in the sport. Researchers Professor Damian Farrow and...
Aug 11, 2014
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Recreation
Kidsafe launches 2014 National Playspace Design Awards
Kidsafe (the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia) has announced details of the 2014 National Playspace Design Awards. The Awards recognise excellence and...
Aug 8, 2014
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Parks
25 years of crowd safety with Mojo Barriers
Crowd safety experts Mojo Barriers is celebrating 25 years of helping to raise standards in health and safety at live events across the world. Established in 1988 as an offshoot...
Aug 6, 2014
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VIPeople and Tabcorp partner to deliver customer service excellence
VIPeople has partnered with Tabcorp in Victoria to recruit and manage staff, and deliver an integrated staff management program to achieve customer service excellence at this...
Aug 5, 2014
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CAMS launches new drug testing policy
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has announced the implementation of a new drugs safety testing policy. Set to commence at motor sport events around Australia,...
Aug 4, 2014
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Balloon crash pilot 'too high' too fly
Complaints were made about hot air balloon pilot Lance Hopping being too impaired to fly, and cheating on his pilot's test before the Carterton balloon disaster, but no action...
Jul 31, 2014
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Australia Zoo tiger bites keeper on leg
A zookeeper has been bitten by a Sumatran tiger at the Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. The 42-year-old man suffered a puncture wound to his leg while trying to move the...
Jul 31, 2014
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NRL commits to new player insurance scheme
The National Rugby League (NRL) and the 16 clubs have confirmed their commitment to developing a new player insurance scheme which will significantly increase payments for...
Jul 24, 2014
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Insurance
Urgent repairs approved for Wanaka Pool
The Wanaka Community Pool is expected to reopen in the coming months after the Queenstown Lakes District Council agreed to spend about $115,000 strengthening the building as a...
Jul 24, 2014
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Aquatics
Growing snowboard injuries prompt call for use of helmets
One of the most comprehensive studies of snow-related accidents has revealed a significant increase in serious snowboarding injuries and has prompted renewed calls for the...
Jul 23, 2014
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Recreation
Play Australia to expand in South Australia
With growing membership numbers and interest in the work of Play Australia in South Australia, the organisation is to expand its network and principles of promoting healthy and...
Jul 22, 2014
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Play
Gold Coast to introduce surf management plan in 2015
With the world's first ever surf management plan to be implemented on the Gold Coast next year, surfers are being urged to give their input in the management of the region's...
Jul 21, 2014
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Crowd Safety Seminar to share international best practice for safe events
With Australian authorities, event managers, promoters and venues increasingly aware of the importance of ensuring safe environments for crowds at sports venues, events,...
Jul 20, 2014
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Air-conditioned skatepark opens in Dubai
The air-conditioned Zoo Skatepark has opened in Dubai. Set up by a group of skateboard enthusiasts and fitness compnay the Ignite Group, the indoor skatepark is located at a...
Jul 15, 2014
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Recreation
New Zealand must protect its global adventure tourism reputation
New Zealand must protect its reputation as having some of the best adventure tourism attractions in the world, according to Labour Minister Simon Bridges. Speaking at the recent...
Jul 13, 2014
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New Zealand half year drowning toll lowest on record
Preliminary drowning figures show 35 people drowned in New Zealand during the first six months of 2014 (to 30th June), the lowest mid‐year drowning toll since records began in...
Jul 8, 2014
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Aquatics
Junior athletes admit to doping
Athletes as young as 12 are using performance or image enhancing drugs, according to just published research undertaken by the University of Canberra and Griffith University....
Jul 8, 2014
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