News: Safety
Sentosa Ride to be Dismantled
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa has announced that parts of its main attraction, the Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster, are to be rebuilt. In an...
Apr 16, 2010
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Mother strangled in freak go karting accident
A young Muslim mother has died after her Hijab became tangled in a go-kart's axle at Port Stephens on the NSW Central Coast. The incident, at Port Stephens Go-Karts, was...
Apr 15, 2010
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Taranaki Children Learn Water Safety
Vital safety lessons are being offered to children in Taranaki after fears were raised over their basic water skills. The safety course, being offered by the New Plymouth...
Apr 14, 2010
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Aquatics
Gould: Learning to swim in rivers, lakes will save lives
Swimming legend Shane Gould believes that swimming lessons for high school students should take place in lakes and rivers to reduce the number of people who drown in them. The...
Apr 12, 2010
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Swim Australia Launches New Courses for Teens and Adults
Swim Australia is to release a new Teacher of Adolescents and Adults course at the upcoming Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) Convention. The Swim...
Apr 9, 2010
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Venue Manager Joins RiskSense
Just three months after leaving his position as Director of the NSW State Sports Centre Trust, Peter Ross has resurfaced in a new role as Head of Business Development for...
Apr 7, 2010
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Venues
Three Injured in Bluesfest ferris wheel incident
Three teenage girls were injured after a Ferris Wheel car they were in plunged about four metres in northern NSW last night. According to Police at the scene, the car broke free...
Apr 6, 2010
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Drownings Mark Tragic Easter
Ocean drownings in NSW and Victoria have marked the holiday weekend. Two brothers watched their father drown as he tried to save them from rough surf in Victoria's far...
Apr 6, 2010
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Burj Khalifa reopens after two-month closure
The observation deck on Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, has reopened to the public almost two months after elevator problems left passengers stranded on the...
Apr 6, 2010
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Safety fears hit Collingwood pool roof
The indoor pool at the City of Yarra's Collingwood Leisure Centre will be off limits for two years as a result of an unsafe roof structure forcing its closure. Yarra Council has...
Apr 1, 2010
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Copeton Dam water slide to close down after 20 years
The upcoming school holidays will mark the end of an era at Copeton Dam Recreation Park, as the popular water slide closes for the final time. The water slide at the Copeton...
Mar 31, 2010
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Life saving surf events scrapped after ironman death
Organisers of the Australian Surf Lifesaving championships on the Gold Coast have cancelled the weekend's water-based events following the death of 19-year-old champion surfer...
Mar 22, 2010
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BridgeClimb celebrates 2.5 millionth climber scaling to the summit of Sydney’s icon
BridgeClimb Sydney has celebrated the 2.5 millionth Climber to experience 'The Climb of their Life' on the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. At 10.05am on Friday 12th March...
Mar 14, 2010
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Cryptosporidium Outbreak in Canterbury
Parents in New Zealand's Canterbury district are being reminded to prevent their children from swimming in public swimming pools within two weeks of having diarrhoea following...
Mar 11, 2010
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Aquatics
Swim Family backs swimming and water safety teaching qualification
Mother-daughter 'swim team' Karen and Emily Seebohm, have volunteered their services to promote Swim Australia Teacher, the swimming and water safety teaching qualification. As...
Mar 5, 2010
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Kiwis take unnecessary risks on the beach
While almost 100% of New Zealanders plan to visit a beach at least once during the summer, 47% expect to swim at a beach not patrolled by Surf Lifeguards according to a survey...
Mar 2, 2010
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Indian Premier League will not move
Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi has insisted the tournament will not be moved, despite concerns raised by a report into security at the event. Australia's...
Feb 24, 2010
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Rugby League Juniors to be graded by size
With concern that small players are being driven from rugby league by the heavy frames of early developers and children with Polynesian backgrounds; officials, parents and...
Feb 23, 2010
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Insurance
Sydney BridgeClimb makes Lonely Planet top 10
Sydney's BridgeClimb attraction has been named as one of the world's top 10 Biggest Adrenaline Rush Experiences, by travel guide company, Lonely Planet. The company has compiled...
Feb 23, 2010
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High Ropes Course for Sale
In advance of a new development, Western Australian attraction Hilarys The Great Escape is selling its High Ropes course. The exciting attraction features: • Numerous High Ropes...
Feb 22, 2010
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Holding On With Mighty Grip
Mighty Grip is a remarkable product that improves and enhances bare handed grip. Great for sport, especially when playing in hot, humid or wet conditions, Mighty Grip is safe,...
Feb 19, 2010
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Fitness
Safety a Concern for Youth
Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, says a new report shows young people are making a vital contribution to Australia, but they're also facing new risks and challenges. The report -...
Feb 17, 2010
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Rookie lifeguard to the rescue
A teenage lifeguard with less than two months' experience has been praised for his role in rescuing a drowning child at a Balga aquatic centre last month. 17 year old Atot Amoly...
Feb 17, 2010
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Spa Death 'Preventable'
The tragic drowning of a girl, who became attached to a filter drain at the bottom of a spa, was "preventable", a coroner has found. NSW Deputy State Coroner Paul MacMahon has...
Feb 16, 2010
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