News: Safety
Sydney Park Ranger Attacked
A City of Sydney Ranger has undergone surgery at a Sydney hospital after being attacked on the job. Mahmud Swalah-McDahrou was admitted to St Vincent's Hospital with a broken...
Nov 16, 2009
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Parks
Drowning Sparks Call for National Water Safety program
The death of a five-year-old girl who had been found floating face down in water at the Goodna Aquatic Centre, Queensland on Monday has led to a call for the Royal Life Saving...
Nov 11, 2009
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Aquatics
Beach 'bravado' killing Aussie men
Myths surrounding the bronzed, surf-savvy Aussie may be killing Australian men, who are nine times more likely to drown than women during a seaside trip, according to a new...
Oct 28, 2009
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Cottesloe pylon restored but diving era ends
The iconic sea pylon off Perth's Cottesloe Beach has been restored to its former glory but will no longer support climbers and divers. The renovated structure has been...
Oct 27, 2009
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NSW to allow recreational hunting in national parks?
The NSW Shooters Party has introduced a private members bill to the NSW Parliament that would open the state's national parks and reserves to recreational hunters. The bill,...
Oct 26, 2009
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Parks
Australian Reptile Park celebrates 60 years
The Australian Reptile Park has celebrated its 60th birthday. The Park, located at Somersby on the NSW Central Coast, was described by NSW Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay as...
Oct 5, 2009
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Environment
NSW Claims Status as Australia's 'surfing capital' in tourism promotion
NSW is to be promoted as the premier surf destination in Australia as part of a NSW Government tourism initiative. NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay, who launched the new...
Oct 2, 2009
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Partnerships Target Child Drowning
Following this week's announcement of tragically high numbers of child drownings over the past year, Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) has partnered with PoolWerx and...
Sep 16, 2009
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Australian lifesavers to aid Japan
Australian surf lifesavers are helping Japan in reducing high rates of drowning deaths at beaches. Hundreds of Japanese die every year in the surf, the result of excessive...
Sep 10, 2009
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Aussies help prevent drowning in the Philippines
Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) recently answered a call for help from its sister organisation, the Philippine Lifesaving Society, who are working to provide a...
Aug 31, 2009
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Royal Life Urges Backyard Pool Safety
As summer approaches, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia and PoolWerx are asking everyone with a backyard pool to get in and check their fence and the surrounding...
Aug 28, 2009
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Aquatics
New General Manager for Outdoors New Zealand
Well regarded outdoor enthusiast Paul Chaplow, has been appointed General Manager of Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ). Chaplow is presently the programme manager for the areas of...
Aug 25, 2009
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Recreation
High Risk Sports Costs ACC
Recreation and adventure tourism-related injuries are soaring, costing New Zealand taxpayers millions of dollars a year according to new figures. Accident Compensation...
Aug 24, 2009
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Licence test for New Zealand balloonists
Private balloonists in New Zealand will soon have to sit a pilot's licence test as part of moves to further bring ballooning under the aviation safety umbrella. The Civil...
Aug 7, 2009
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Government
Club Physical Helps Combat Domestic Violence
Auckland Gym Club Physical has donated $6,000 to help women and children at New Zealand Women's Refuge Centres. As Club Physical Chief Executive Paul Richards explains, "one in...
Aug 5, 2009
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Fitness
'No doubt' sunbeds cause cancer
There is no doubt using a sunbed or sunlamp will raise the risk of skin cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC, which previously...
Jul 30, 2009
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Wellness
Tree Top Walk carries its 2.5 millionth visitor
One of the Western Australia's most popular visitor attractions, the Tree Top Walk near Walpole has reached a major milestone in welcoming its 2.5 millionth visitor. The walk,...
Jul 28, 2009
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Environment
Uluru Management Plan Needs Partnership Approach
Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the tourism industry must be a key driver of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park management plan, according to peak industry body,...
Jul 14, 2009
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Surfees Swim School Hits Record Numbers
Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope's 'Surfees Swim School' has hit a record number of enrolments for its learn to swim program - an astounding 3,550 students. Since opening in...
Jul 14, 2009
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Intelligent Locking Systems for Lockers
Häfele Australia has introduced a series of 'intelligent' new locking systems for lockers - offering self-service, independence and multi-function capabilities. Self Service -...
Jul 8, 2009
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Security
Tanning salons fading
Melbourne's The Sunday Age has reported that Victoria's solarium industry is on the brink of collapse, with increased skin cancer fears and a crackdown on rogue operators...
Jun 23, 2009
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Wellness
Australia wins at Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Championships
Australia has retained its status as Commonwealth Pool Lifesaving Champions, fending off stiff competition from Canada and South Africa. Over three days of competition, the...
Jun 23, 2009
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Aquatics
AIS quarantine measures lifted
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has advised that is has removed swine flu quarantine measures. Following the latest advice issued by Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon...
Jun 19, 2009
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Safety
Treadmills to warn of injury risk to children
Treadmills will be required to carry compulsory warning labels after a disturbing rise in children suffering friction burns and other injuries. In the last few years more than...
Jun 18, 2009
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