News: Safety
Quiksilver and Roxy back Vegemite SurfGroms for three more years
Lifestyle and surf brands Quiksilver and Roxy are backing the future of Australian surfing by supporting the Vegemite SurfGroms for another three years. The first national...
Apr 9, 2014
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Universal Studios Singapore to replace troubled Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster
One of Universal Studios Singapore’s signature rides, Battlestar Galactica, is to be replaced with a new attraction by the end of the year. The troubled ride, the opening of...
Apr 2, 2014
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Canoes, sail and rowing boats banned in Dubai after sunset
Dubai has banned all engineless recreational marine crafts, including kayaks, canoes, sailboats and rowing boats in Dubai’s territorial waters after sunset. The move is aimed at...
Apr 1, 2014
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Surf Life Saving Championships commence in Perth
The 2014 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships have commenced at Scarborough Beach in Western Australia, with surf lifesavers from 190 Australian clubs competing in 382...
Mar 31, 2014
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Study finds no difference in player injury rates on artificial turf surfaces
New research has found no greater injury of risk for footballers using artificial turf playing surfaces. The study, Safety of Third Generation Artificial Turf in Male Elite...
Mar 29, 2014
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Gravity Zone trampoline arena reopens
Almost six months after it was damaged by fire, the Gravity Zone trampoline arena in Melbourne's south-east has reopened. With the October 2013 fire causing owner Paul Davies to...
Mar 27, 2014
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Live music venues threatened by new laws and noise complaints
New licensing laws in Sydney and noise complaints in Melbourne are threatening the once vibrant live music scene in both cities. New NSW legislation, prompted by high profile...
Mar 25, 2014
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Concerns over quality of CrossFit instructor training
With CrossFit experiencing massive and ongoing growth in its popularity, industry concerns are rising about injuries to participants and the quality of instructor training....
Mar 24, 2014
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Bolt failure caused collapse of WIN Stadium roof
More than two years after the roof of WIN Stadium's western grandstand collapsed, a NSW Government report into the incident and subsequent repairs has revealed the cause. The...
Mar 22, 2014
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PFA calls for strict enforcement of A-League concussion rules
Following a number of head and concussive injuries to A-League players, which have seen some remain on the field of play, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) General...
Mar 19, 2014
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New brochure and $120 per lock guarantee from Interloc
Interloc Lockers and Seating have launched a new brochure listing their range of lockers, locking and security systems and changing room seating. The Sydney-based company has...
Mar 19, 2014
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SPLASH! to host World Aquatic Health Conference
The upcoming SPLASH! Event on the Gold Coast is to host the World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) - the first time that conference will be held outside the USA. The annual...
Mar 19, 2014
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CBS Canterbury Arena ready for major concerts this week
CBS Canterbury Arena will be fully functioning as of Tuesday 18th March after a fire in an exhibitor space on Saturday morning activated the sprinkler system. A statement from...
Mar 17, 2014
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Insurance broker appointed for Christchurch anchor projects
Insurance broker Marsh Limited has been appointed by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) to act as broker and risk consultant for the Christchurch CBD...
Mar 13, 2014
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Womadelaide stage damaged by fire after end of world music and dance festival
Fire damaged the main stage at Botanic Park in Adelaide just hours after the Womadelaide festival ended on Sunday (9th March). South Australia's Metropolitan Fire Service...
Mar 11, 2014
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Adventure tourism operators advise caution in The Coromandel
A commercial adventuring company is encouraging recreational climbers to contact them before planning any canyoning trips in the Kauaeranga Valley, Thames, following a recent...
Mar 11, 2014
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Surf Life Saving Australia to support new standard for buoyancy aids
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has announced it will support the Australian Standards Committee in developing a new Australian Standard specification for buoyancy aids for...
Mar 7, 2014
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Questions over effectiveness of warning signs at beaches
Recently released research from Life Saving Victoria on the effectiveness of signage has revealed that less than half of beachgoers (45%) reported observing any signage at...
Mar 6, 2014
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Earthquake stability fears force closure of Hawke's Bay Opera House
The landmark Hawke's Bay Opera House Theatre has been closed following engineering advice received late last week that the building is earthquake prone. The indicative verbal...
Mar 5, 2014
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Brisbane's Riverwalk to rise again
Brisbane's Riverwalk is a step closer to rising again from its watery grave on the Brisbane River, with the recent commencement of its reconstruction. The well known Riverwalk...
Mar 2, 2014
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International stream at Victoria's AUSTSWIM Teacher Professional Development Day
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria and AUSTSWIM have announced that this year's Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher Professional Development Day will have a unique international flavour. To...
Feb 25, 2014
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Attraction ordered to pay $4.6 million to quadriplegic for jumping pillow injury
A Canberra man has been awarded $4.6 million in damages after he became a quadriplegic after an accident at a holiday resort in NSW. Ben Ackland, 26, was a student at the...
Feb 22, 2014
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Fire destroys remnants of former Old Sydney Town attraction
Fire has severely damaged the former Old Sydney Town attraction at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast. Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called...
Feb 21, 2014
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Mid year construction start for $217 million Christchurch multi-sport facility
Construction of the new $217 million Christchurch aquatic, recreation and sport facility in the heart of the earthquake damaged city is due to start in the second half of 2014....
Feb 18, 2014
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