News: Safety
Entries open for 2013 Australian Health & Fitness Industry Quality Awards
Fitness Australia has launched its 2013 industry awards, mailing entry guidelines and criteria to eligible facilities. The Awards are presented annually to recognise, promote...
May 14, 2013
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World adopts rugby league safety initiative born in New Zealand
A player safety initiative, originally introduced in New Zealand as a result of a collaboration between the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and the New Zealand NZ Rugby...
May 14, 2013
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Survey to assess risk management in fitness
The Australian Fitness Industry Risk Management (AFIRM) team, in conjuction with Fitness Australia and Sports Medicine Australia, is seeking industry participation in nationwide...
May 11, 2013
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New Zealand records one drowning every three days through summer
31 people drowned in New Zealand during last summer - around one drowning every three days. The majority of drownings during the official summer period (1st December to 28th...
May 11, 2013
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Paul Sadler Swimland aids Vietnamese water safety
Swim school operator Paul Sadler Swimland is partnering with a Vietnamese not-for-profit organisation to improve water safety in the coastal city of Hoi An. The Victorian-based...
May 10, 2013
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Ballarat leisure operations allowed to reopen
After a three-week closure of their combined premises, Ballarat leisure operators Major League, Spartan's Gym, Ballarat Ten Pin Bowling Centre, Ballarat Indoor Go-Karts,...
May 9, 2013
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TIANZ highlights improved safety in New Zealand adventure tourism
Significant advances have been made to improve safety in adventure tourism since the tragic plane crash at Fox Glacier, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand...
May 8, 2013
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More robust culture needed for New Zealand adventure tourism
New Zealand Tourism Minister John Key needs to assure tourists that the absence of some very basic risk assessment procedures isn't putting them in any undue danger, according...
May 7, 2013
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Bungy Australia to reopen at Kingston Park Raceway
Bungy Australia's bungy jump operations are set to reopen at the Kingston Park Raceway at Logan City in South East Queensland. Currently being tested, the relocated bungy...
May 7, 2013
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Children swim for free at swimming pools across Auckland
Auckland (and former Manukau) Mayor Len Brown's policy of extending free entry to children 16 and under at all of Auckland Regional Council's 24 swimming pools has been in...
May 6, 2013
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Centaman Entrance Control at the Australian Fitness & Health Expo
One of the highlights at this year's Australian Fitness & Health Expo was Centaman Entrance Control's display of their wide range of turnstiles and RFID locker solutions....
Apr 30, 2013
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Australian rules spectator jailed for assaulting umpire
A spectator has been jailed for assaulting an umpire during a country Australian rules football grand final in South Australia. Jeffrey John Hunter, 36, of Port Pirie in South...
Apr 30, 2013
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Professional Ocean Lifeguards gather at Bondi
Australia's leading professional ocean lifeguards will converge on Bondi this Wednesday and Thursday to attend the 17th annual ocean lifeguard industry conference, 'Managing...
Apr 30, 2013
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Fire risk shuts down Ballarat leisure operations
A Ballarat Go-kart and laser gaming operator is among 15 businesses ordered to vacate their premises having been deemed a fire risk, with owner Nigel Kaye concerned that...
Apr 26, 2013
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Fitness New Zealand recognised for outstanding leadership
Fitness New Zealand has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Australian Fitness Network Inspiration Award for outstanding leadership and contribution to the fitness industry in the...
Apr 26, 2013
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Snake bite kills Northern Territory hockey player
A Darwin hockey player has died after a snake bit him on the finger at a training session. Paramedics were called to the Marrara Sport Complex last Tuesday night following...
Apr 26, 2013
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New Australian Standard for contained play facilities
Standards Australia has published a new standard for contained play facilities. Introducing the long awaited guidance, Standards Australia Chief Executive Colin Blair stated...
Apr 24, 2013
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Anti-drowning detection system assists with first Australian life saving
The Poseidon anti-drowning detection system has assisted in its first non-simulated life saving in Australia, aiding lifeguards during a recent incident at the Blacktown Leisure...
Apr 24, 2013
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Biometrics enhance Locker Room Security
Security of locker rooms and locker areas is a big issue across the leisure industry with contemporary locker rooms featuring some form of keyless access method to eliminate the...
Apr 23, 2013
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Victorian Government launches Motorcycle Tourism Strategy
Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher and Minister for Roads Terry Mulder have launched a Motorcycle Tourism Strategy for the period from 2013 to 2016....
Apr 22, 2013
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Ecclestone backs Bahrain Grand Prix despite threat of violence
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says there is "no reason" why this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix should not go ahead. A week of protests to coincide with the race began last...
Apr 17, 2013
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Researching community perceptions of swimming and water safety programs for children
AUSTSWIM and the Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSAA) have commenced a survey to assess community perceptions of swimming and water safety programs for children aged five...
Apr 16, 2013
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ARV to stage Cryptosporidium industry information session
Following a four-fold increase in waterborne gastric cases among pool users in Victoria and recent advice from the Victorian Department of Health for aquatic centres to undergo...
Apr 15, 2013
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Research identifies living needs of central Christchurch
Nearly 50% of respondents to a Christchurch City Council survey said they would consider the central city as a place to live. To help developers and other stakeholders...
Apr 14, 2013
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