News: Safety
Water Safety New Zealand asks if Water Safety is still a Priority?
55 drowning deaths in New Zealand in the first six months of the year have prompted Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) to question whether water safety is still a priority. WSNZ...
Jul 21, 2008
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Yuendumu Lifesavers Say Thanks
A group of young Aboriginal lifesavers turned away from Alice Springs accommodation when training in the Northern Territory (see Hostel Turns Away Aboriginal Lifesavers , 11th...
Jul 2, 2008
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Zorb inventors under fire in US
The New Zealand-based creators of the 'Zorb' inflatable ball ride are battling to save their reputation in the USA after a high profile accident in a fake version of their ball....
Jul 2, 2008
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Standards Australia Invites Comment on Amusement Standard
Standards Australia is inviting industry and public comment on a new draft of DR08135 Amusement rides and devices Part 1: Design and construction (revision of AS 3533.1-1997)....
Jun 30, 2008
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Travelling Shows Face Major Challenges
Australia's major agricultural shows are facing major challenges, as evidenced by the mixed results of the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show. With the Royal Easter Show held outside...
May 19, 2008
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Industry Leadership at AALARA
Today marks the start of the annual conference of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Inc (AALARA) - with the four day event drawing local and international...
May 12, 2008
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Drowning biggest killer of Asian children
Recently released research shows that drowning is the biggest killer of children in Asia, with drowning rates up to 20 times higher than those in western countries. The...
Apr 2, 2008
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Stricter laws for solarium operators
Victorian solarium operators face fines of up to $1 million for failing to display health warnings, register their businesses and turn away customers under the age of 16 under...
Mar 14, 2008
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Cycle race event organiser fined
Christchurch cycle race organiser Astrid Andersen has been fined $10,000 for her part in the death of cyclist Vanessa Caldwell in the 2001 Le Race from Akaroa to Christchurch....
Sep 10, 2003
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