News: Safety
Invictus Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia partner to support veterans’ wellbeing
Surf Life Saving Australia and Invictus Australia have announced a partnership to support and promote the health and wellbeing of veterans and families with the signing of a...
Oct 29, 2023
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Recreation
Australian Lifeguard Service to run beach patrol service for Eurobodalla Council
Eurobodalla Council, located in the South Coast region of NSW, has appointed Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) as contractor to operate its professional beach patrol service...
Oct 26, 2023
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Environment
New BECS app offers mobile-based pool water control
Offering a new way for aquatic centre operators to stay connected to the plant room, Tim Batt Water Solutions are distributing the latest range of US made BECS Technology pool...
Oct 26, 2023
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Aquatics
ASSA welcomes new Board members
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has advised of the appointment of industry leaders Nicky Sloan, Bill Evans and Simon Bryson as members of its national board. The...
Oct 26, 2023
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Aquatics
Western Australian Government bans shark fishing from all Perth beaches
With shark fishing at metropolitan beaches being incompatible with community safety, the Western Australian Government is extending restrictions to stop shark fishing in all...
Oct 25, 2023
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Environment
Victoria University team awarded for saving a life after medical incident
A team of trained and skilled lifeguards and staff at Victoria University who banded together to successfully resuscitate a patron have been recognised with an Everyday...
Oct 24, 2023
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Aquatics
Dubai’s Emaar group cancels community events and festivities due to ‘the current global situation’
United Arab Emirates-based real estate and entertainment group Emaar group has cancelled community events and festivities in its Dubai property developments due to “the current...
Oct 23, 2023
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Venues
Child’s near-drowning at Balga Leisurepark prompts warning to parents over poolside mobile phone use
Distracted parents are being told to stop using their phones while at public swimming pools, after a seven-year-old nearly drowned at the Balga Leisurepark earlier this month....
Oct 22, 2023
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Aquatics
Surf Lifesaving patrols commence over New Zealand’s Labour Weekend
Surf Life Saving New Zealand has advised that this Labour weekend marks the commencement of the 2023/24 patrol season with the predicted long, hot summer in northern parts of...
Oct 22, 2023
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New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium reaches building milestone ahead of Taranaki Bulls home final
Taranaki Regional Council’s aim of making New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium the best regional stadium in New Zealand is on show this week with the hosting of the Bunnings NPC Final...
Oct 19, 2023
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Venues
Latest Beachwatch report shows most NSW beaches have excellent water quality
The recently released NSW State of the beaches 2022-2023 report shows 96% of monitored beaches have excellent water quality. The confirmation of excellent water quality at...
Oct 19, 2023
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Environment
Basketball Victoria launch campaign to protect referees under the age of 18
Aiming to provide an appropriate environment for referees under the age of 18, Basketball Victoria is deploying a simple identifier- the Green Whistle - as part of a new...
Oct 18, 2023
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Safety
Concepts revealed for Wellington’s Frederick Street Park
Wellington City Council has revealed the concept for a new public park and open space in the city’s centre which has been created in line with their Green Network Plan. In July...
Oct 18, 2023
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Parks
Swimming community mourns death of coaching pioneer Ursula Carlile
The Australian swimming community is mourning the loss of a legend and ‘national swimming treasure’ Ursula Carlile who died in Sydney on Monday at the age of 86. A pioneer of...
Oct 17, 2023
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Christchurch City Council propose alcohol ban for large events at QEII
Christchurch City Council has advised it is considering amending its Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw to provide an alcohol ban for QEII park and its surrounding...
Oct 16, 2023
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Parks
Global Wellness Summit moved from Qatar to USA over concerns about Middle East 'instability'
The organisers of the upcoming 2023 Global Wellness Summit - scheduled to be held in Qatar from 6th to 9th November - have advised that because of concerns over "instability in...
Oct 16, 2023
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Wellness
Rackley Swimming develop and launch app enabling parents to teach children to swim
Long term swimming industry identity - Rackley Swimming - has developed and launched an Australian first app which aims to make learning to swim more accessible and affordable...
Oct 12, 2023
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Retail
Prevent Biometrics' sensor-laden mouthguards trialled in international women’s rugby tournament
Following a mandate from World Rugby that all athletes in its elite competitions wear head-impact-monitoring smart mouthguards from Prevent Biometrics, participants in the...
Oct 12, 2023
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Technology
War, inflation and interest rate hikes impact tourism sector deal activity
According to GlobalData - a leading data and analytics company - tourism sector deal activity declined by 33% compared to the same period in 2022. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst...
Oct 12, 2023
Tourism /
Safety
ARI NSW announces Awards of Excellence finalists
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has announced the finalists for its 2023 Awards of Excellence, with the list reflecting initiatives across the industry in the...
Oct 12, 2023
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Businesses that prepare and serve food in Australia and New Zealand need to be aware of changing laws
Recent changes to the Food Standards Code will impact all businesses in Australia and New Zealand that prepare and serve food - including charities and not-for-profits. From 8th...
Oct 11, 2023
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Venues
FIA to protect drivers from future 'extreme heat' after Qatar Grand Prix
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) - Formula One's governing body – has advised it will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they...
Oct 10, 2023
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Environment
Guy Fawkes River National Park precinct closes during upgrades
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is undertaking a $5 million upgrade to Ebor Falls in Guy Fawkes River National Park situated in the New England Tablelands. To...
Oct 10, 2023
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Coronet Peak fence post ski death due to poor risk assessment
Risk assessment failures by NZSki have emerged as being a central factor in the death of an experienced skier at Coronet Peak four years ago. 60-year-old Anita Graf-Russell -...
Oct 9, 2023
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