News: Safety
Children hospitalised after exposure to fumes at Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Safework NSW is investigating an incident at the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre that led to four children being rushed to hospital. NSW Police were called to the...
May 21, 2024
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Aquatics
Industry conferences dominate the week
Leading industry bodies the Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW), the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) and the Venue Management...
May 20, 2024
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Ticketing
ARV and LSV partner in presenting 2024 Victorian Aquatics and Recreation Industry Conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced that they will come together for this year’s Victorian Aquatics and Recreation Industry...
May 19, 2024
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Swinburne University study exposes ongoing discrimination and homophobia in sport
More than half of LGBTIQA+ young people in Australia have witnessed discrimination in community-based sport, according to a new Swinburne University of Technology study. Led by...
May 19, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia marks end of volunteer patrolling season with Parliament House reception
Surf Life Saving Australia has marked the end of the volunteer patrolling season for large parts of the country, with a reception at Parliament House in Canberra. The President...
May 19, 2024
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Concussion management among sport safety initiatives supported by South Australian Government
The South Australian Government is investing in an array of sport and recreation initiatives which support safe, increased sporting participation across the state, enabling more...
May 17, 2024
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Recreation
Outdoors NSW & ACT delivers best practice discussion paper for Snow Industry
After consultation with industry and considered research into the best practices for back country snow activities, the Back Country Committee of Outdoors NSW & ACT has released...
May 16, 2024
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Best practices in aquatic facility management headlines at 2024 NSW Country Pool Managers conference
A dynamic opening session at the 2024 NSW Country Pool Managers conference has addressed key topics in aquatic facility management, with presentations on a range of key current...
May 15, 2024
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BlueFit's Botanic Ridge swim school showcases flexibility of Myrtha modular pools
Leading community leisure management and learn to swim program provider BlueFit has released a video highlighting the ease of installation of a modular pool from Myrtha Pools at...
May 15, 2024
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Police support Shoalhaven City Council zero tolerance approach to violence
Shoalhaven City Council has a Zero Tolerance approach when it comes to workplace aggression and violence. Staff have seen disturbing conduct from some members of the Shoalhaven...
May 15, 2024
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Security
Royal Life Saving and NSC unveil scholarship opportunity for future leaders
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and the organisers of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) have announced a unique scholarship opportunity for...
May 13, 2024
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Aquatics
Threat of knife crime at Dubbo Show prompts NSW Government to action
Reports of knife threats at the Dubbo Show held at the city's showground in NSW's central west from 10th – 12th May, has prompted the NSW Government to consider giving police...
May 13, 2024
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More than 2000 people evacuated from Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre as a result of roof fire
More than 2500 people, including children competing in a swimming carnival, have been evacuated from the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre after solar panels on its roof caught...
May 13, 2024
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City of Wollongong shares statistics from past swim season
The City of Wollongong has shared some statistics from their past swim season including Council Lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Volunteers having spent a total of 218 days on...
May 13, 2024
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Environment
Bunbury PCYC among buildings damaged by tornado
Bunbury Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was among the buildings impacted by the tornado that struck the Bunbury coastal region, situated 175 kilometres south of Perth, on...
May 12, 2024
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TEG Live stages Australia’s ‘biggest beach party ever’
With 30,000 fans having attended Fisher’s inaugural Out 2 Lunch Festival at the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Beach on 4th May, promoter TEG Live claims that the event has made...
May 10, 2024
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Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Aquatic Centre secures high scores for safety from Royal Life Saving
Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Aquatic Centre has rsecured high scores during its recent Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA)....
May 9, 2024
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Aquatics
Vale: Stan Durkin
Australian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of veteran carnival ride operator Stan Durkin, former President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
May 8, 2024
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Defibrillators delivered to grassroots sports organisations in NSW disadvantaged areas
Grassroots sports in some of NSW’s most disadvantaged areas are sharing in $500,000 funding for new life-saving defibrillators at local sports facilities. Heart attacks and...
May 8, 2024
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Technology
Lithgow Council embarks on program to replace and maintain its playgrounds
Lithgow City Council has advised that while many of its playgrounds hold nostalgic memories for some, there are a number that are either outdated, unsafe or unusable. In...
May 8, 2024
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Parks
MENALAC highlights importance of safety for Saudi Arabia’s leisure & entertainment industry
MENALAC (Middle East & North Africa Leisure and Attraction Council) is spotlighting the importance of safety for the expanding leisure and entertainment industry within the...
May 8, 2024
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Attractions
BlueFit and Fitness and Lifestyle Group announce learn to swim partnership
Leading community leisure management and learn to swim program provider BlueFit has announced a partnership with Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG), the operator of leading...
May 6, 2024
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Fitness
Western Sydney University students introduced to Float to Survive techniques
Western Sydney University is tackling the challenge of ocean water safety among its students - particularly among new international students - through an ongoing program to...
May 6, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Queensland invites key stakeholders to apply for inaugural Aquatic Industry Safety Committee
Royal Life Saving Society - Queensland is inviting interested parties with capacity and capability in safety in the Queensland aquatic industry, to establish a Queensland...
May 6, 2024
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Aquatics