News: Safety
Operation Snow Safe launched by NSW Police for 2024 ski season
'Operation Snow Safe' was launched yesterday by the NSW Police Force and runs until Monday 7th October during which the community is encouraged to be prepared, plan their trips...
Jun 7, 2024
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VMA announces return of Institute of Venue Safety and Security program
Following the success of its inaugural Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) in 2023, the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announce that the program is to return...
Jun 6, 2024
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Life Floor announces new NSW partner
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has today announced the appointment of Sydney-based Synthetic Grass and Rubber Surfaces Australia as Life...
Jun 6, 2024
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Waterparks
LIWA Aquatics invites nominations for 2024 Western Australia Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards
Looking to highlight and award excellence among Individuals and organisations within Western Australia’s aquatic recreation industry, LIWA Aquatics has announced that entries...
Jun 6, 2024
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Inclusive swim safety program to be delivered in Mount Isa
The Queensland Government has advised that the Queensland Swimming Association will deliver its North Queensland Inclusive Water Safety and Swimming Program in Mount Isa for the...
Jun 6, 2024
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Aquatics
NSW legislation grants police ‘wanding’ search powers in sporting venues
Following this year’s spate of stabbing incidents in NSW, the State Government has passed new laws to tackle knife crime by giving police extra powers to use handheld scanners –...
Jun 6, 2024
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Venues
Pavigym marks 60 years of innovation and excellence
Pavigym, the leading provider of gym flooring solutions and interactive fitness technology, has marked its 60th anniversary of operations, during which it has installed over 5...
Jun 6, 2024
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Victoria Police release footage of arson attack at Wendouree gym
Dramatic images have been released of an arson attack on a gym in regional Victoria that caused "significant damage" to the premises. The CCTV footage, released by Victoria...
Jun 5, 2024
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Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall closed after ceiling collapse
Albury City Council is responding to a building failure incident yesterday that occurred at the Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall. In a statement, the Council said that...
Jun 5, 2024
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Poolwerx warns aquatic centres and swim schools over faecal dangers
Australia's largest pool and spa maintenance brand, Poolwerx, is urging commercial pool operators to prioritise the health of their pools following a string of Cryptosporidiosis...
Jun 5, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Lynxight announce aquatic facility safety partnership
Aiming to strengthening drowning prevention and safety at Australian aquatic facilities, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Lynxight have announced a collaboration that...
Jun 4, 2024
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Aquatics
Aflex corrects ABC News article claiming that insurers had refused cover for swimming pool inflatable
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Aflex Inflatables has released details of how it has sought to set the record straight to response to a recent article on the ABC News...
Jun 3, 2024
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Waterparks
Applications now open for Western Australia Bike Month grants
Western Australian schools, local governments and community organisations can now apply for funds to support WA Bike Month activities. For the second year running, the State...
Jun 3, 2024
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Experienced female climbers report sexual harassment
At a time when the outdoor recreation industry is addressing sexual abuse and harassment, reports of sexual abuse and harassment in elite climbing industry have emerged in the...
Jun 3, 2024
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Tasmanian aquatic venues secure Royal Life Saving 5-star safety ratings
In a first for Tasmania, the Smithton Wellbeing Indoor Recreation and Leisure (SWIRL) and the Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre have earned the state’s inaugural...
Jun 2, 2024
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Port Fairy Community Pool Management and the Victorian Department of Education fined following 2021 child drowning
A Victorian County Court Judge has today advised that fines imposed for safety breaches surrounding the drowning of eight-year-old a year child on a school excursion are in no...
May 30, 2024
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Strategic partnerships, leadership and technology the focus at 58th ARI Annual Conference and Trade Show
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW) concluded its Annual Conference and Trade Show last week at the West HQ in Rooty Hill, after two eventful days - from Sunday...
May 30, 2024
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FIFA delegation undertakes evaluation of stadium improvements in Indonesia
Supporting the improvement of venue infrastructure in Indonesia, world football governing body FIFA has announced the completion of an evaluation of eight stadiums across the...
May 29, 2024
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Western Australian Government payments acknowledge impact of harmful WAIS gymnastics coaching practices
The Western Australian Government will offer individual acknowledgement payments of $15,000 to former Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) gymnasts who suffered physical...
May 28, 2024
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Major Alpine tourism route reopens ahead of Victoria’s snow season
One of Victoria’s busiest Alpine tourism routes - Bogong High Plains Road – which connects the state’s alpine region to tens of thousands of visitors each year, has reopened...
May 27, 2024
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Snowsport
Royal Life Saving releases new aquatic industry resources
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, with the support of the National Aquatic Industry Committee, has launched two pivotal resources to increase community safety by...
May 27, 2024
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Aquatics
Research highlights potential of climate change to boost cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand swimming locations
Research published in the international journal Epidemiology & Infection - the first study to compare clusters of outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis to severe weather events in...
May 27, 2024
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33 killed in fire at indoor amusement park in Indian city of Rajkot
33 people including at least six children have died as a result of a fire at an indoor amusement park in the Indian city of Rajkot. A massive fire, believed to have resulted...
May 25, 2024
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City of Newcastle invites tenders for next stage of Bar Beach repair work
In a move to progress the remediation and accessibility improvements at Bar Beach, the City of Newcastle is inviting tenders for the next stage of rehabilitation works at the...
May 25, 2024
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