News: Safety
Lessons Must Be learned from Canyoning Deaths
Lessons must be learnt from the deaths of six students and their teacher at the Mangatepopo Stream while participating in a canyoning activity according to the New Zealand...
Jul 13, 2010
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Vuvuzelas Banned From AMI Stadium
Vbase, the managers of Christchurch's AMI Stadium, have banned vuvuzelas from the venue. The decision has been taken in response to feedback from fans and after consulting with...
Jul 12, 2010
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Cowra opens paintball assault course
A new paintball facility has opened in the village of Wyangala in the Cowra Shire. The centre opened early in May and already more 100 people have taken the opportunity to play...
Jul 6, 2010
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New big mountain skiing experience at Roundhill
The world's longest and steepest rope tow has opened up access to some of the biggest terrain in Australasia at New Zealand's Roundhill Ski Area this winter. The ski area,...
Jul 6, 2010
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Anti-drowning technology recommended by a Queensland Coroner no longer has an Australian distributor
The extensive recommendations by the Queensland Coroner at the recent Rockhampton Rock Pool Water Park Drowning Inquest included a recommendation that the Workplace Health and...
Jul 5, 2010
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Paintball age limit review sparks fiery debate
A review of legislation covering the legal age of paintball in New South Wales has sparked a heated debate between the game's enthusiasts and gun control groups. NSW guidelines...
Jun 30, 2010
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Extensive recommendations from Rock Pool Water Park drowning inquest
Queensland Coroner Annette Hennessy has made extensive recommendations at the coronial inquest into the drowning of a nine-year-old boy at Rockhampton's The Rockpool Water Park...
Jun 30, 2010
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International experts for SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show
Three of the most well-known and respected experts in the field of swimming pool design and construction, Skip Phillips, David Tisherman and Brian Van Bower, will be heading to...
May 31, 2010
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New Adventure Activity Standards for Queensland
The Queensland Government has released new Adventure Activity Standards, the minimum guidelines for leaders of dependent groups conducting group outdoor adventure activities....
May 28, 2010
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Cairns Sugarworld to be rebuilt?
Cairns Regional Council has voted to undertake a feasibility study into future options for its Sugarworld waterpark, including whether to build new slides and other water-based...
May 27, 2010
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Visitors Divert to Singapore & Malaysia during Thai unrest
Political unrest in Bangkok and volcanic ash eruptions in Europe have resulted in a rise in visitor numbers to destinations including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong...
May 26, 2010
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Safety in New Zealand adventure tourism
Over the past five years, 29 participants have died (and at least 540 have been seriously injured) when participating in adventure tourism activities in New Zealand. As a...
May 25, 2010
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Fewer drownings the priority at Water Safety Conference
Leading Australian and international water safety experts are gathering in Sydney today for the 2010 Australian Water Safety Conference to seek answers as to why there has been...
May 13, 2010
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Go Karts Set to be the next hot FEC development trend
Family Entertainment Centres in the Arabian Gulf are introducing go kart tracks to cater for their growing teenage and young adults market segments. Recent examples of this...
May 12, 2010
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Bungy accident at Waiau Ferry Bridge
A NSW mother is recovering in hospital after her bungy cord became detached during a 35-metre jump above the Waiau River near Hanmer Springs in New Zealand's South Island....
May 11, 2010
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International Guidelines for Open Water Safety
An international task force has announced new guidelines for open water safety. The guidelines emphasise swimming and water safety survival skills for everyone and provide...
May 6, 2010
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Push for swim teaching for all NSW Students
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of NSW (SPASA) has called for all NSW school students to receive swimming lessons and for CPR training for parents to be subsidised. SPASA...
Apr 30, 2010
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Fraser Island Inquest: 4WDriver may be charged
The Queensland coroner has asked prosecutors to consider criminal charges over a four-wheel drive death on Fraser Island. Coroner Michael Barnes has handed down his findings...
Apr 29, 2010
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Cairns Council Closes Sugarworld Waterpark
The Sugarworld water park at Edmonton, North Queensland has been closed after Cairns Regional Council identified structural problems in rides on the site. The closure, which...
Apr 28, 2010
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900,000 visitors attend 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) has revealed that close to 900,000 people attended the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show. RAS Chief Executive Peter King congratulated...
Apr 27, 2010
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Government Welcomes live music industry stand against alcohol-related violence
The Federal Government has congratulated the live music community for taking a stand against irresponsible drinking and alcohol related violence. An event, 'Live Solution: live...
Apr 26, 2010
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Inbound Tourism Affected by Volcanic Ash Cloud
The cloud of volcanic ash which has forced the cancellation of flights to and from key cities in Europe has implications not only for the entire tourism sector, but also for...
Apr 21, 2010
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Environment
Risk Management for Public Venues and Events
An interactive two-day workshop will explore how to prepare, respond and recover to mitigate the consequences of emergencies at venues and events. Risk Management for Public...
Apr 21, 2010
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Bomb Blast at IPL cricket match in Bangalore
A bomb blast outside a cricket stadium in the southern Indian city of Bangalore has injured eight people. The blast happened shortly before the start of an Indian Premier League...
Apr 19, 2010
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