News: Safety
Football Australia calls for respect for officials in wake of growing referee abuse
In response to a growing wave of abuse and disrespect towards referees at all levels of the game, Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson has called for greater levels...
Feb 13, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria's report reveals the Y as leading in pool safety
A recent report compiled by Life Saving Victoria for the Y on safety and compliance in the leisure and recreation industry highlights Y Victoria’s industry leading results....
Feb 13, 2024
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Aquatics
Suspected carbon monoxide leak at Adelaide Ice Arena sees Ice Hockey League players attend hospital
During game 32 of the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League at the Adelaide Ice Arena in Thebarton on Saturday 10th February 2024, many players from the Melbourne Ice and...
Feb 11, 2024
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Competitor dies in Murray River waterskiing race
The death of a man competing in the Southern 80 waterski race on the Murray River prompted the race to be suspended and then cancelled while also raising questions about the...
Feb 11, 2024
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CyberCX report indicates growing cyber risks to global sport
A new cyber insights report from CyberCX has found that the global sporting sector faces an increasingly hazardous cyber threat landscape as a broad range of threat actors...
Feb 8, 2024
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City of Sydney faces challenges in developing new harbour swimming spots
Pledging to install more shark nets across harbour foreshore swimming spots, the City of Sydney has advised of the challenges it faces in opening up the iconic water body to...
Feb 7, 2024
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Woman killed by falling tree branch in Adelaide Park Lands
A woman has been killed by a falling branch at University Oval in the Adelaide Park Lands with South Australia’s Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) advising that it appeared the...
Feb 7, 2024
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Parks
Death at Western Victorian burnout event highlights disputes in governance of Australian motorsport
The death of a spectator at the LOO5ENATS burnout event in Stawell in Western Victoria last November has highlighted divisions in the governance of Australian motorsport. Trent...
Feb 7, 2024
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Quayclean secures MCG cleaning contract
Quayclean Australia, the largest provider of cleaning, hygiene, and waste management services to major public venues across Australia, has secured a massive coup after being...
Feb 6, 2024
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Ampd Academy partners with Men of Business
Ampd Academy - a registered training organisation committed to bridging the gap between schools, businesses, RTO’s and industries - has partnered with Men of Business (MOB)...
Feb 5, 2024
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Wellness
Life Saving Victoria highlights need for public vigilance following weekend water tragedies
After a weekend of water tragedies, Life Saving Victoria and Ambulance Victoria have issued a warning to Victorians to be alert to the dangers of water. Despite the warnings,...
Feb 5, 2024
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Environment
Cooma Festival Swimming Pool receives funding for new water filtration system
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised that upgrades totalling $3.8 million are now possible for the Cooma Festival Swimming Pool, thanks to a grant from the Department of...
Feb 4, 2024
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150,000 visitors make use of Western Sydney’s 'Penrith Pond'
The NSW Government has advised that more than 150,000 people have escaped the summer heat at the new Western Sydney beach in Penrith since its opening in mid-December....
Feb 2, 2024
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Hillcrest School jumping castle operator pleads not guilty to health and safety charge
Rosemary Gamble, the jumping castle operator charged with workplace safety breaches over the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy of December 2021 in which six children died has...
Feb 1, 2024
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Legal
VMA opens nominations for 2024 Venue Industry Awards
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2024 VMA Venue Industry Awards. The premier awards program for the venue...
Feb 1, 2024
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International Swim Schools Association wraps up successful Dubai event
The International Swim Schools Association (ISSA) has reported on the staging of its third International Swim Schools Spectacular in Dubai which hosted over 200 delegates from...
Feb 1, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure ACT Venues receive Royal Life Saving 5-Star Accreditation
In an impressive feat accomplished within just a month of taking on the management of the ACT Government’s aquatic and recreation venues, Belgravia Leisure has achieved Royal...
Feb 1, 2024
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City of Sydney’s Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Pool to close for critical works
The City of Sydney has advised that its famous Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Pool on the edge of Sydney Harbour at The Domain will close for more than a year for essential maintenance...
Jan 31, 2024
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Play by the Rules appoints new National Manager
Community sport safety and integrity body Play by the Rules has announced the appointment of Tom Dixon as its new National Manager. Dixon joins Play by the Rules from Cricket...
Jan 31, 2024
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Recreation
Australian Institute of Sport launches new concussion guidelines to align with New Zealand and UK
The Australian Institute of Sport has aligned its new Youth and Community Sport Guidelines with advice from both the United Kingdom, through the Department for Culture, Media...
Jan 31, 2024
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Wellness
Entangled dolphin rescued by Sea World Foundation at Tin Can Bay
An intricate rescue operation was successfully conducted by the Sea World Foundation team to remove a crab pot line entanglement from Skye, a young Australian Humpback Dolphin...
Jan 31, 2024
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Human Rights Watch spotlights possible deportation of rock band from Thailand to Russia
Human Rights Watch has advised that members of the exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 face persecution for their public criticism of the Russian government if Thailand...
Jan 29, 2024
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Arts
World Conference on Drowning Prevention organisers invite input on closing statement
Following the successful conclusion of the 2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) in Perth in December last year, the organisers of the event are now inviting input...
Jan 27, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria concerned for potential tragedies over long weekend
Following four fatal drownings at Phillip Island this week, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has issued a grave warning to Victorians to stay safe around water this long weekend....
Jan 25, 2024
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