News: Safety
Maytronics launches Poseidon division in Australia
Maytronics Australia has announced that it will distribute the Poseidon anti-drowning protection system in Australia, through the newly launched Poseidon Australia. This new...
Mar 28, 2012
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Aquatics
Geelong aquatic and recreation facilities equipped with defibrillators
The City of Greater Geelong's aquatic, recreation and sport centres and their staff are now better equipped to save lives thanks to new automated external defibrillators. The...
Mar 23, 2012
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New Chief Executive for Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The Board of Surf Life Saving New Zealand has announced the appointment of Paul Dalton as the organisation's new Chief Executive. To be based in Wellington, Dalton joins SLSNZ...
Mar 23, 2012
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Aquatics
Lake Wanaka voted world's best new adventure hub
Lake Wanaka has been voted the world's Best New Adventure Hub in leading US magazine, Outside 's 2012 Travel Awards. Outside is a highly influential magazine with a circulation...
Mar 22, 2012
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Recreation
Leading presenters to address ascta CONVENTION 2012
The asctaCONVENTION 2012 has assembled a strong line-up of specialist presenters for its event to be held on the Gold Coast from 24th April to 1st May. The Bronze coaching...
Mar 21, 2012
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Les Mills due to reopen Christchurch club
Les Mills New Zealand is planning to reopen its Christchurch CBD club, the city's largest, on 30th March. Largely undamaged in the 22nd February 2011 earthquake that devasted...
Mar 20, 2012
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Fitness
YMCA Swimathon raises more than $100,000 to help Australians in need
Hundreds of swimming enthusiasts across the country helped to raise in excess of $100,000 to fund YMCA charitable programs in their local communities as part of the inaugural...
Mar 17, 2012
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Waterparks
Emily Blunt backs Lyttelton theatre rebuild
British film star Emily Blunt has taken on the role of patron of a campaign to raise $600,000 to restore the Loons Theatre in the Christchurch suburb of Lyttelton. The Loons...
Mar 16, 2012
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Christchurch to expedite Hagley Oval upgrade plans
Christchurch City Council is set to push through plans for development at the city's Hagley Oval irrespective of the whether the two long-serving cricket clubs based there, St...
Mar 13, 2012
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Christchurch begins earthquake repairs begin on community facilities
Minor earthquake repairs have commenced on 46 community facilities owned by Christchurch City Council. The repairs are being carried out under the Council's Facilities Rebuild...
Mar 10, 2012
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Parks
Still time to join the YMCA Swimathon
With just a few days left to register, the YMCA is encouraging Australians of all ages and swimming abilities to 'Dive In' and 'Help Out' at Australia's biggest pool-based swim,...
Mar 7, 2012
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Aquatics
Federal Coalition leader pledges more money for life saving
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced that a future Coalition government would commit an additional $10 million to assist surf life saving clubs. The money would...
Mar 6, 2012
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Aquatics
WorkCover NSW launches Small Business Rebate Program
WorkCover NSW has this week launched a new program to make small businesses safer. WorkCover's Small Business Rebate Program offers rebates of up to $500 to help small business...
Mar 4, 2012
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Government
UN official joins the International Centre for Sport Security
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has further expanded its senior executive team with the appointment of Massimiliano Montanari as its new Director of...
Feb 28, 2012
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Security
New Standard for Go Kart operations
Standards Australia has released a new Standard for go-kart operations in Australia and New Zealand. The go-kart standard, AS 3533.4.4 - 2011 Amusement rides and devices Part...
Feb 27, 2012
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Port Phillip Bay death prompts calls for more jet-ski restrictions
Parties are demanding a greater separation of swimmers and jet-skiers in Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay after a man struck and injured while swimming off Port Melbourne on Friday...
Feb 27, 2012
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Aquatics
CH2M to oversee delivery of Qatar 2022 vision
The organisers of the the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup have announced that CH2M HILL has secured the crucial contract to ensure the successful delivery of the Middle East's first...
Feb 23, 2012
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Venues
UQ Sport Aquatic Centre reopens
The UQ Sport Aquatic Centre and David Theile Pool has officially reopened. Swamped by the Brisbane flood in January 2011, the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre at The University of...
Feb 17, 2012
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Aquatics
Watch Around Water program reaches 100 pools in Victoria
Representatives of Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have reported that the Watch Around Water public swimming pool safety program continues...
Feb 16, 2012
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School sporting injuries masked by lack of data
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that five students died playing sport at NSW schools over the past decade while another 15 suffered spinal injuries, loss of mental...
Feb 15, 2012
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ARV to present floor safety seminar
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is to present an executive breakfast seminar - 'Tips on Concourse Floor Safety'. To be presented by Advanced Technology Testing and...
Feb 6, 2012
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Thai Spa Association launches quality assurance scheme
The Thai Spa Association (TSA) has joined with global certification company SGS (formerly Soci�t� G�n�rale de Surveillance) to establish a voluntary code of standards...
Feb 6, 2012
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Japanese tourism fights back despite trials of 2011
More than 10 months after the 11th March earthquake and tsunami and the Fukushima meltdown, Japan is still dealing with the fallout - this time the key industry of tourism is...
Feb 1, 2012
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Culture
Attorney General calls for submissions on pool chemicals security
The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) is set to call for public submissions on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) that analyses four options for reducing the...
Jan 27, 2012
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Environment