News: Safety
Cairns Convention Centre comes through Cyclone Jasper undamaged
The newly expanded Cairns Convention Centre has come through Cyclone Jasper undamaged as designed and constructed and has now reopened. Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakened after...
Dec 14, 2023
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Super Netball confirms 2024 fixtures
With the long-running dispute between the sport’s elite players and Netball Australia having been resolved this week, the 2024 fixtures list for the Suncorp Super Netball League...
Dec 14, 2023
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Next steps for Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park after asbestos found in soil
Wollongong City Council has had Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park closed to the public since May due to asbestos having been found in the imported soil. Non-friable asbestos, when...
Dec 14, 2023
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WAIS announces new Board Directors and adoption of sport integrity framework
Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has announced the appointment of three new Board Directors along with the announcement yesterday that WAIS is the first National...
Dec 13, 2023
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JUMP! Swim Schools prepares for significant growth in 2024
JUMP! Swim Schools is preparing for a number of new site openings and transitions for the first quarter of 2024. Having opened its most recent franchise site in Mickleham (VIC)...
Dec 13, 2023
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New Penrith Beach to open on 19th December
With temperatures continuing to soar, the people of Western Sydney will be able to cool off at a new swimming spot at Penrith Lakes as of Tuesday 19th December in time for the...
Dec 13, 2023
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South Australian councils given $500,000 boost to revive public spaces
The Open Space Grant Program 2023-24 opened this week for South Australian councils to apply for funding of up to $500,000 to revitalise laneways, main streets, civic places,...
Dec 12, 2023
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Shark barrier considered for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach
Fremantle Council is lending its support to the installation of a physical shark barrier – delivering an enclosed swimming area at Bathers Beach in the city centre. The beach...
Dec 12, 2023
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins promotes ‘Float to Survive’ message with Blacktown City Council
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) and Bondi Rescue identity, has partnered with Blacktown City Council to...
Dec 11, 2023
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Pop-up splash parks among Cumberland Council activations for beating extreme heat
Cumberland Council has launched its ‘Cooling Cumberland – Beat the Heat’ campaign to help the community manage extreme heat events with temperatures expected to soar this...
Dec 11, 2023
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Bicton Baths beach enclosure installation complete
The Swan River’s first beach enclosure is set to open for summer, with City of Melville today completing the installation of shark protections at the popular Bicton Baths...
Dec 11, 2023
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IOC highlights its efforts undertaken towards sport integrity
As 2023 comes to an end, the International Olympic Committee is spotlighting the work it has undertaken towards protecting sport’s integrity and fighting corruption in sport, at...
Dec 10, 2023
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ACT Parks and Conservation Service restricts swimming in local waterways
The ACT Government has advised that parts of the Murrumbidgee River and Paddy's River have been closed to swimming until Thursday 14th December due to recent heavy rainfall...
Dec 9, 2023
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Kate Schaffner named as inaugural Director of Creative Workplaces
Creative Australia has announced the appointment of Kate Schaffner as Director of Creative Workplaces. Creative Workplaces is an initiative of the Australian Government’s...
Dec 8, 2023
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NBL to conduct review into power outage that impacted Cairns Taipans v Sydney Kings match
The National Basketball League (NBL) has announced that it will conduct a full review of its game day operations and processes after Thursday night’s Cairns Taipans v Sydney...
Dec 7, 2023
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Australia's first Synthetic Turf Recycling Hub on track for April 2024 opening
The coming together of major synthetic turf providers Tuff Group and Sport Group to provide an industry-focused solution to synthetic turf waste in Australia will see RE4ORM,...
Dec 7, 2023
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Global drowning prevention initiatives showcased at Perth Conference
More than 750 drowning experts from over 50 countries gathered in Perth over recent days for the 2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention, jointly hosted by Surf Life Saving...
Dec 7, 2023
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Proposed learn-to-swim pool for Orange Aquatic Centre
Orange City Council is proposing to build a dedicated learn-to-swim pool at the Orange Aquatic Centre and is in talks with Royal Lifesaving NSW on possible options. Mayor Jason...
Dec 7, 2023
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Religious festivals overtake sporting events as scenes of deadly crowd incidents
With crowd accidents on the rise globally, a recent study shows religious festivals are overtaking sporting events as scenes of deadly crowd incidents, with India and West...
Dec 7, 2023
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Bond University helps develop Fempro protective body armour for female athletes
Recognising the rise in participation in women’s contact sports like Rugby Union and AFL, Bond University has partnered with Queensland company - Fempro Armour - to develop...
Dec 7, 2023
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Revitalised Eagleby Aquatic Centre reopens for Logan residents
18 months after it was closed - with Logan City Council planning to permanently decommission the facility - the Eagleby Aquatic Centre has been reopened after a three-month...
Dec 6, 2023
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The P.A. People looks back on period of successful projects
Leading audio-visual equipment supplier The P.A. People has shared an update on its recent work, covering installations, major events, engineering and equipment at The Play...
Dec 6, 2023
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Australian Institute of Sport releases Sun Safe guidelines for summer
Aiming to reduce the risks of skin cancer in sport, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released Sun Safe guidelines for summer - developed alongside Paddle Australia,...
Dec 6, 2023
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Surf Life Saving Australia launches ‘Give an F about the Flags’ new summer safety campaign
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has launched a new national safety campaign designed to get more people swimming between the flags. With the campaign presenting a...
Dec 5, 2023
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