News: Safety
Sydney Sports Academy athletics track closed in Narrabeen
The NSW Office of Sport has opened a temporary athletics grass track at the Sydney Academy of Sports (SAS) in Narrabeen following ongoing issues with the synthetic surface. With...
Apr 16, 2024
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Sensory Room at Perth's Optus Stadium gets official unveiling
In operation since the start of the AFL season, a new sensory room at Perth's Optus Stadium has today been official unveiled. Introduced last year, the Purple Hands Sensory...
Apr 16, 2024
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Digital logbook technology set to enhance amusement ride safety
A new innovation in amusement park and carnival ride safety is set to enhance and streamline operations in the attractions industry. Created by Brisbane-based technology company...
Apr 16, 2024
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Gymnastics Clubs Australia 2024 National Congress to be held in Victoria's Yarra Valley
Gymnastics Clubs Australia has again announced a regional venue for its 2024 National Congress, with the event to use Victoria’s Yarra Valley Lodge as its primary venue. The...
Apr 15, 2024
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Central West NSW aquatic venues secure Royal Life Saving 5-star safety ratings
Six Belgravia Leisure-managed aquatic venues in NSW Central West region have all successfully achieved Royal Life Saving Society - Australia’s 5-Star Safety Rating. Among these,...
Apr 15, 2024
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Bondi Junction fitness centres closed in aftermath of knife attack murders
The tragic incident at a Bondi Junction shopping centre yesterday afternoon has led to the closure of fitness clubs and studios in the area while NSW Police investigate the...
Apr 13, 2024
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Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships gets underway on Sunshine Coast
The Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships ('the Aussies') is underway - making its long-awaited return to the Sunshine Coast this weekend, and with over nine days of...
Apr 12, 2024
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Safety
Bluesfest issues scam alert warning
The organisers of Bluesfest Byron Bay have issued a scam alert, warning that they have “noticed an increase in fake pages, groups, and events claiming to be associated with our...
Apr 8, 2024
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Royal Life Saving to convene water safety forum for Riverland region
Tragically, between July 2002 and June 2023, 17 individuals lost their lives to drowning in the Riverland region, with 16 of these fatalities occurring in the Murray River....
Apr 8, 2024
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SLSNZ National SAR Summit provides opportunity to test long-distance deployment
With New Zealand being an island nation surrounded by vast and unpredictable waters, Surf Life Saving New Zealand has highlighted the need for the country to have well-prepared...
Apr 8, 2024
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EPA orders Hobsons Bay City Council to act on asbestos findings in parks and reserves
Hobsons Bay City Council, which stretches from the western side of Melbourne’s Yarra River mouth along the coastal western suburbs, was issued with two remedial notices...
Apr 7, 2024
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Aqua English Swim project to benefit thousands of Logan’s culturally diverse young people
Community-based, water safety initiative - the Aqua English Project – will see another 3900 young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Logan, learn...
Apr 7, 2024
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Boon Edam speed gate provides seamless and secure facility entry
With managers aware of their duty of care towards anyone who enters their facility and the need to be aware of how many people are in their venue at any time (for revenue,...
Apr 7, 2024
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NSW Government partners with NRL to support regional teenagers
The NSW Government has launched Project Pathfinder in Moree that aims to provide young people with access to the NRL environment and an NRL mentor to support and engage with...
Apr 6, 2024
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Night swim at Darwin Waterfront Precinct lagoon results in drowning
A 37-year-old woman has drowned overnight after swimming in the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. St John Ambulance NT received reports just before 11:30pm on Thursday...
Apr 5, 2024
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Aquatic centre staff among those to be protected by Shoalhaven City Council’s safe work legislation
Shoalhaven City Council has advised of its zero tolerance approach to any behaviour that places its workers at risk of psychological harm and as a result, call on the community...
Apr 4, 2024
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QRL’s green socks campaign aims to back young rugby league referees at every level
Aiming to combat increasingly negative sideline behaviour and growing abuse aimed at young officials, the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has launched ‘Green Socks’, an initiative...
Apr 4, 2024
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Ignite Fitness to return as two single day events
Following the success of the Ignite Fitness Business Summit in 2023, the event is returning in August as two events held over consecutive days in Melbourne. Organiser Mel...
Apr 4, 2024
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Plans progress for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach enclosed swimming area
The City of Fremantle will progress its plan to install a protected swimming area at Bathers Beach. Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said it wasn't about choosing the busiest...
Apr 4, 2024
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JUMP! Swim Schools to teach adults as well as children
JUMP! Swim Schools, which are known nationally for teaching children life-saving swim skills, have decided to offer classes to adults as well. JUMP! Swim Schools advise “the...
Apr 4, 2024
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AALARA 2024 Conference to chart future for the attractions industry
Returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 2024 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference and Trade Show is to address...
Apr 4, 2024
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Western Australian Institute of Sport confirms Matt Fulton as new Chief Executive
The latest changes at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has seen the appointment of Matt Fulton as Chief Executive. The appointment of Fulton, who has been acting...
Apr 4, 2024
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Safety
AALARA warns members over scam emails
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released a communication to members and partners of the need to remain vigilant in the wake of an email...
Apr 3, 2024
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Isuzu UTE Australia extends partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia
One of Australia’s top-ten automotive brands, Isuzu UTE Australia, has extended their partnership with Australia’s largest volunteer movement, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)...
Apr 3, 2024
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