News: Safety
Repairs to commence as Christchurch Art Gallery wins Museums Aotearoa award
Repairs to the Christchurch Art Gallery will soon get underway, after being given the go ahead by Christchurch City Council, while the Art Gallery has achieved national...
Apr 13, 2013
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Special fund for Queensland's flood affected events
In response to recent flooding, Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has created a special one-off fund to support events in the State's flood declared council areas. Launching...
Apr 11, 2013
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New learn-to-swim pool opens in Emerald
A new learn-to-swim pool has opened at the Emerald Aquatic Centre in Central Queensland. The pool was recently opend by Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Peter Maguire...
Apr 9, 2013
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Safety guidelines developed for adventure activities
In a first for New Zealand, three popular adventure tourism activities canyoning, caving and indoor rock-climbing have released comprehensive safety guidelines for operators....
Apr 9, 2013
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Youth rugby league player death a freak occurrence
An on-field accident that led to the death of a teenage rugby league player has been described as an unlucky chance occurrence by a leading sports injury expert. Sports Medicine...
Apr 9, 2013
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Updated guidelines to make pool operations safer
Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) has updated its Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) in an effort to further increase the safety standards within the aquatics...
Apr 5, 2013
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Children can now splash and play at Port Hedland's Marquee Park
Residents of the Town of Port Hedland can enjoy the whole of Marquee Park Splash and Play facility, with the water spray ground/splashpad now open to the community. With recent...
Apr 4, 2013
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Adventure Travel Trade Association releases values statement as membership prerequisite
Setting a precedent for the global adventure tourism sector, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released a Values Statement designed as a new prerequisite of...
Apr 3, 2013
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Major boost for flood affected sporting clubs
Flood damaged sporting and recreation clubs are to receive a major boost in their recovery efforts with an extra $1.2 million in funding to help them get back on their feet....
Apr 3, 2013
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New Zealand's first commercial packrafting tour launched in Queenstown
Operator Expedition X has launched the first commercial packrafting tour in New Zealand - the latest product to hit the adventure tourism capital of Queenstown. Since 25th March...
Apr 3, 2013
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AUSTSWIM support women's only swimming and water safety
AUSTSWIM recently held a Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Course in Sydney, aimed at culturally and linguistically diverse women. The course, held at the Oasis Sports Centre...
Apr 2, 2013
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Tips and hints for Kidsafe gardening
Kidsafe NSW has released 'Grow me Safely', a new website resource that provides information related to gardening with children. The website provides plant lists for vegetable...
Mar 28, 2013
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Surf lifesaving professionals reject competition safety gear
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) appears to be no closer to finding safety flotation vests suitable for competition after elite athletes this week rejected safety gear being...
Mar 28, 2013
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YMCA advances Indigenous leaders' water safety and lifesaving skills
A partnership between the YMCA and Aboriginal health service organisation Wirraka Maya has given Port Hedland's promising young Indigenous leaders the chance to gain valuable...
Mar 26, 2013
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Victoria records four-fold increase in Cryptosporidium in public pools
As Victoria's hot summer weather led to a rise in swimming pool usage, health authorities have recorded a four-fold increase in waterborne gastric cases among pool users. As a...
Mar 26, 2013
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Premier Rides to service Ocean Park attractions
US-based rides specialist Premier Rides' aftermarket ride support division, Premier Service, has been selected by Ocean Park Hong Kong to provide technical services and support...
Mar 25, 2013
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Tasmania introduces new Standards for Boxing and Combat Sports
Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne, has announced new standards governing boxing and combat sports in Tasmania. When the law comes into affect on 1st...
Mar 25, 2013
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Support grows for white-water stadium for Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre
Development of the proposed Wero white water stadium in the Auckland suburb of Manukau looks a little bit closer with Franklin Local Board voting to support the Regional...
Mar 25, 2013
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Improving risk management for major sporting events
High-level representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced joint plans to develop a research project on risk assessment and risk management for major...
Mar 23, 2013
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Securing Sport 2013 concludes
The Securing Sport 2013 conference has concluded in Doha with delegates committed to the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) mission of helping event organisers...
Mar 21, 2013
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Outdoors New Zealand welcomes safety audit standard for adventure activities
Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ) is backing New Zealand's Safety Audit Standard for adventure activities. Published on 14th March 2013 by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and...
Mar 21, 2013
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Singapore launches new safety standards for recreational diving
The Singapore Standards Council and the National Water Safety Council (NWSC) have launched new safety standards for recreational diving that include the roles and...
Mar 20, 2013
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Industry can take heart from Christchurch's lead
Weather weary attractions operators and tourist destinations in Australia can take a leaf from the Christchurch recovery book as they put a summer of cyclones, storms and floods...
Mar 20, 2013
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MCEC stages event safety managers forum
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has brought together safety managers from Australian venues to discuss streamlining processes for events that rotate around...
Mar 20, 2013
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