News: Safety
Global water safety community converges on Perth with a mission to end drowning
As lifeguards and lifesavers prepare for an expected long and hot summer, drowning prevention experts from across the globe are converging on Perth for the World Conference on...
Dec 4, 2023
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Kingswim reveals revamped Water Safety Program
With swim schools located in NSW, Victoria, ACT and Queensland, Kingswim unveiled its reinvigorated Water Safety Program on National Water Safety Day on 1st December. The...
Dec 4, 2023
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Christchurch Coastal Pathway offers safe space for active recreation
Christchurch City Council has completed the Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway which, for the community having waited 10 years, now offers a safe space to actively...
Dec 4, 2023
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Bondi lifeguards plead for return of stolen beach buggy
The first day of what is expected to be a busy summer for lifeguards at Bondi Beach has been marked by the reported theft of a buggy used to tend to emergencies. CCTV footage...
Dec 1, 2023
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Rip Current Survival documentary to get premiere at World Conference on Drowning Prevention
A feature-length documentary on how countries around the world are tackling swimmer safety at ocean beach issue is to be premiered on the opening day of the World Conference on...
Dec 1, 2023
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Further delays in redevelopment of North Sydney Olympic Pool
The redevelopment of North Sydney’s historic Olympic pool complex has been further delayed after defects were discovered in the roof frame. North Sydney Council has advised that...
Nov 30, 2023
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Randwick Council introduces professional lifeguarding services at two new Sydney beaches this summer
Randwick City Council is to introduce patrols by professional lifeguards at two beaches in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, including the site of the city’s last fatal shark attack,...
Nov 29, 2023
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Amenities replacement now complete at John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool in Hay
The replacement of the amenities building is now complete at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool in Hay, located in the western Riverina region of south western New South...
Nov 27, 2023
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Victorian Government backs VICSWIM for another two years
With summer holidays fast approaching, the Victorian Government has announced that extending the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program with investment of $800,000 for another two...
Nov 27, 2023
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Wadeye pool reopens for Northern Territory community after being empty for five years
Residents in Wadeye, located in the Northern Territory's remote west, approximately 400 kilometres from Darwin, have welcomed the long-awaited return of their swimming pool...
Nov 26, 2023
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Coroner rules that boy’s 2017 carnival ride death was preventable
The death of a six year old boy at the 2017 Rye Easter Carnival was preventable according to the Victorian Coroner. Passing her judgement on Friday morning, Coroner Sarah Gebert...
Nov 24, 2023
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Pump Tests at Newcastle Ocean Baths indicate swim-ready progress
Swimmers are one step closer to being back in the water at the Newcastle Ocean Baths, with City of Newcastle advising of the testing and commissioning of the facility’s newly...
Nov 23, 2023
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ACT Government reinforces conservation efforts in response to escalating climate crisis
With a predicted dryer than average summer ahead, the ACT Government is focusing efforts on environmental protection and conservation strategies - applying lessons learnt from...
Nov 23, 2023
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Reece Rackley named Australian Swim Schools Association President
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the immediate appointment of Reece Rackley as its new President. The decision comes as part of the Association's...
Nov 22, 2023
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Fan dies after Allianz Stadium concert fall
A woman who was seriously injured during a concert by Robbie Williams at Sydney's Allianz Stadium last week has died. The woman, reported as being in her 70s, had been in...
Nov 22, 2023
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Perth set to host World Conference on Drowning Prevention
The International Life Saving Federation’s World Conference on Drowning Prevention (WCDP) will be held at the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre from 4th to 7th December...
Nov 21, 2023
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Aerial beach patrols commence two weeks earlier in South Australia following shark attack
Aerial shark patrols have commenced two weeks earlier than usual at South Australia’s highest risk beaches following the recent attack at Port Noarlunga that left a 32-year-old...
Nov 21, 2023
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LIWA Aquatics announces team for 2023/24
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has announced that Nick Wilkinson has been re-elected as its President with Melissa Warren taking on the role of the...
Nov 20, 2023
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WADA launches digital campaign highlighting benefits of training naturally and pitfalls of steroids
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has launched a new social media campaign under the tagline ‘Natural Is Enough’ inviting young people across Europe to join the ‘natural...
Nov 20, 2023
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Safer and more accessible amenities completed for HBF Arena
The recently completed amenities block at HBF Arena, located in the northern Perth suburb of Joondalup, will provide safer and more accessible bathroom facilities for netball...
Nov 20, 2023
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Surf lifesavers remind school leavers to stay safe around water
With celebrations having officially commenced for High School leavers (‘Schoolies’) on Saturday 18th November, surf lifesavers are reminding potential revellers that alcohol,...
Nov 20, 2023
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Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure renew water safety lessons program
Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure have announced a three-year renewed of their partnership to deliver safe, fun and effective water safety lessons to students of all ages...
Nov 19, 2023
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Invercargill's Splash Palace to host water safety workshop
With summer approaching, the Invercargill community is being invited to attend free water safety workshop to prepare for a summer of safe swimming. To mark Water Safety Month...
Nov 19, 2023
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Charges laid over Tasmanian inflatable castle tragedy that killed six children
Charges under Tasmania’s health and safety legislation have been laid against the company that operated the jumping castle on which six children were killed at the Hillcrest...
Nov 17, 2023
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