News: Safety
South Australia’s largest surf club redevelopment complete at West Beach
An $8.5 million redevelopment of Adelaide’s West Beach Surf Life Saving Club - the biggest club investment of its kind in South Australian history - is complete, delivering a...
May 6, 2024
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Aquatic centres and theatres among South Australian facilities eligible to receive defibrillators
The South Australian AED Grants Program – which opened last week - will offer $1,000 grants to not-for-profit community, cultural or sporting organisations to assist with the...
May 5, 2024
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Australian Lifeguard Service gains recognition with NSW Rescue Awards
The Australian Lifeguard Service has been recognised twice in three months for the skills and diligence of its staff, with lifeguards on the NSW Far North Coast and Sydney...
May 5, 2024
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New resources for the aquatic industry to be launched at upcoming webinar
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia with the support of its members and the National Aquatic Industry Committee will be launching two new resources for the aquatic industry at...
May 5, 2024
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APOLA recognises professional lifeguard for role in aiding victims during Bondi Junction stabbing rampage
Waverley Council lifeguard Andrew ‘Reidy’ Reid has today been recognised for his heroic role in helping victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing calamity by the Australian Pool...
May 2, 2024
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Security
Belgravia Leisure reports 26% rise in GOswim enrolments in two years
In partnership with Swimming Australia, leading learn to swim provider Belgravia Leisure has announced that in the past two years, there has been a 26% uplift in their GOswim...
May 2, 2024
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Swim Coaches and Teachers unveils revolution in swim teacher qualifications
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia, the peak body for education for swimming coaches, teachers, and swim schools has launched its newly developed ‘Gap’ training program for...
May 1, 2024
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Motorsport Australia makes appointment to newly created Sporting and Technical Director role
Motorsport Australia has announced that Lisa Crampton has been appointed as its first ever created Sporting and Technical Director position. Following an extensive search,...
May 1, 2024
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Tokyo Disneyland to suspend its daily fireworks show this summer
Tokyo Disneyland has advised they won’t be entertaining guests with evening fireworks from 1st July to 18th September 2024. Tokyo Disneyland’s firework display – ‘Sky Full of...
May 1, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council to review natural areas to improve safety
Following several recent tragic incidents, Cairns Regional Council is undertaking an audit and review of natural areas and waterways in its area to identity potential ways to...
Apr 30, 2024
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Western Australia Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy secures $17.3 million boost
The Western Australian Government has announced a $17.3 million boost for the Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy, aiming to ensure Western Australians can continue to enjoy the...
Apr 30, 2024
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Motorsport Australia advises of $1 million deficit for 2023
Motorsport Australia has released its latest financial results, which show a significant deficit on its operations in 2023. Operating for a January to December financial year,...
Apr 30, 2024
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Lake Macquarie City Council looks to expand West Wallsend Swim Centre
Lake Macquarie City Council has highlighted that burgeoning growth in the region’s west has prompted plans for a new learn to swim pool at West Wallsend Swim Centre. Funded by...
Apr 29, 2024
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Harness-free tree climbing attraction in Western Australia secures funding
The Gloucester and Bicentennial Tree climbing attraction in the Pemberton area, located 324 kilometres south of Perth, is among the natural tourist attractions to have secured...
Apr 27, 2024
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Remote Wadeye Pool reopens under YMCA management
Forced to close earlier this year due to a shortage of lifeguards - just three months after its opening - the Wadeye Swimming Pool in the remote north west of the Northern...
Apr 25, 2024
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Northern Territory Crocodile Management Plan to ensure safety of swimmers
The Northern Territory Government has released their Saltwater Crocodile Management Program 2024-2034 which allows for the targeted culling of crocodiles in popular tourist...
Apr 24, 2024
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Combined aquatic centre and library opens to cater for growing population in south west Christchurch
Following an opening ceremony on Friday, the Matatiki Hornby Centre - which offers a combined aquatic facility, library and service centre - has been opened. Catering for the...
Apr 23, 2024
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NSC and IAKS look to highlight role of artificial surfaces in meeting demand for community sporting fields
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has partnered with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to focus on how synthetic...
Apr 22, 2024
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Report from USA's EPA and CDC says recycled rubber used in playing fields does not elevate chemical exposure risk
The USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances...
Apr 21, 2024
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Western Australian Government to invest in specialist swim school to strengthen vital student programs
The Western Australian Government will invest $3.3 million to establish a specialist School of Swimming and Water Safety to deliver vital swimming programs for school students....
Apr 21, 2024
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Hobsons Bay City Council provides EPA with asbestos update
Hobsons Bay City Council has informed Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria that five more of its parks and reserves have asbestos contamination, bringing the total...
Apr 18, 2024
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Two lane road access to Falls Creek Resort set to be restored in May
18 months after one of Victoria’s biggest ever landslides, Falls Creek Alpine Resort has announced that two-way traffic is set to be reinstated on the Bogong High Plains Road as...
Apr 17, 2024
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Boxing Australia head coach Jamie Pittman withdraws from Paris Olympics after admitting sexual misconduct
Boxing Australia head coach Jamie Pittman withdraws from Paris Olympics after admitting sexual misconduct Boxing Australia’s head coach has admitted to “disgusting” sexual...
Apr 17, 2024
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Review identifies need for comprehensive reforms for chemicals regulator
In a development with implications for any industry that involves chemicals (including their handling), a range of reforms have been recommended in relation to the operations,...
Apr 16, 2024
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