News: Safety
City of Newcastle installs its first bike repair station
To promote cycling and encourage greater participation in active modes of transport, the City of Newcastle has installed its first public bike repair station. The City of...
Aug 20, 2023
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Fitness
Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House to be issued with Earthquake-Prone Building notices
Following the commission of seismic assessments by Wellington City Council on two of its owned buildings - the Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House - Council has this week been...
Aug 17, 2023
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Entertainment
Life Saving SA gains support for collaborative program to address industry staff shortages
Aiming to build capacity to deliver aquatic training by injecting new staff into the South Australian aquatics industry, a new one-year program is to address staff shortages....
Aug 17, 2023
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Aquatics
National Officiating Summit signs Club Respect as community partner
The National Officiating Summit, being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17th to 19th November, has announced the signing of Community Partner, Club...
Aug 17, 2023
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Safety
Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway Ramp to feature artwork celebrating Aboriginal Culture
Construction on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway ramp is scheduled to begin early next year and once completed will feature a prominent design that honours the important...
Aug 17, 2023
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Arts
Melbourne's Federation Square dropped as FIFA Women’s World Cup fan site after security issues
Football fans will no longer be able to gather at Melbourne’s Federation Square to watch the remaining FIFA Women’s World Cup matches following a series of security issues...
Aug 16, 2023
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Security
Review of Environmental Factors for upgrades to Lake Parramatta swimming area now on public exhibition
City of Parramatta has advised that a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for upgrades to Lake Parramatta Swimming Area is now on public exhibition. The REF describes the...
Aug 16, 2023
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Environment
Office of Fair Trading inspects Ekka showbags to ensure safety standards are met
With Brisbane’s annual agricultural show - Ekka - currently on until 20th August, inspectors from Queensland's Office of Fair Trading have been examining products in showbags to...
Aug 15, 2023
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Retail
Life Floor appoints New Zealand representative
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has announced the appointment of FPC (a division of Watershed Ltd) as Life Floor dealer representative for...
Aug 15, 2023
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Aquatics /
Play /
Surfaces
New Zealand Business events sector welcomes end to COVID restrictions
The New Zealand Government has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions from today – a decision welcomed by Business Events Industry Aotearoa which along with its fellow industry...
Aug 14, 2023
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Venues
Lynxight explain role of AI systems in aiding water safety
Assisted lifeguard technology company Lynxight has shared its advice and experience on the vital role of AI systems in ensuring safety during water-based activities. Shallow...
Aug 14, 2023
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Aquatics
Drug Free Sport New Zealand launches ‘More fun when it’s Fair’ campaign
New Zealand’s national anti-doping agency, Drug Free Sport New Zealand, has today launched a campaign to celebrate clean sport and highlight that while sport is fun, it’s “more...
Aug 13, 2023
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Wellness
South Australian campaign urges sports fans to ‘blow the whistle’ on coercive control
Coinciding with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, a $200,000 South Australian Government communication campaign is educating fans on the insidious ways that controlling and...
Aug 13, 2023
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Education
Zena Sport’s protective equipment for women attracts investment from Breakthrough Victoria
Geelong-based sports technology company Zena Sport has developed the world’s most advanced breast and rib protection vest for women and girls who play contact sport such as...
Aug 13, 2023
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Think tank launched to address protection of parks, pools and playgrounds
An Australian Research Council funded collaboration between researchers at Macquarie University’s School of Social Sciences and industry experts in the Cities Revitalisation and...
Aug 10, 2023
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Play /
Parks
Gold Coast's WhiteWater World sued for more than $1 million over guest's alleged waterslide injury
The WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast is being sued for more than $1 million after an eight-year-old girl allegedly suffered serious internal injuries on one of its...
Aug 9, 2023
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Waterparks
Caravan industry body releases roadmap to guide holiday parks out of insurance hard cycle
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has today released their industry roadmap, a five-point strategy to help guide caravan parks through a hard market cycle in the...
Aug 8, 2023
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Insurance
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia’s SWIMCON23 to return in September
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia has announced that SWIMCON, its education and networking conference, will return to the Gold Coast again this year from 16th to 20th...
Aug 8, 2023
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Aquatics
Safer Venues WA launches new industry resource
A new website with an industry toolkit is aiming to make live music venues in Western Australia safer and more inclusive, particularly for women and the LGBTQI+ community....
Aug 8, 2023
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Entertainment
Five sports first to sign up to Sport Integrity Australia’s safeguarding program
Swimming Australia, Disability Sports Australia, AusCycling, Softball Australia and Basketball Australia are the first sports to sign up to Sport Integrity Australia's...
Aug 7, 2023
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Safety
Pending tropical storm prompts evacuation of South Korea’s troubled World Scout Jamboree
Plagued over recent days by soaring temperatures, sanitation issues and inadequate catering, leading to some national contingents leaving the site, the World Scout Jamboree in...
Aug 7, 2023
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Recreation
Royal Life Saving South Australia names new Chief Executive
Royal Life Saving Society - South Australia has announced that appointment of Jake Culkin as its new Chief Executive. A former swim school owner and aquatic centre duty manager,...
Aug 6, 2023
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Aquatics
AFL fines Port Adelaide $100,000 over concussion breach
THE AFL has fined Port Adelaide $100,000 for breaching the League's concussion management guidelines after a head clash between teammates Aliir Aliir and Lachie Jones that...
Aug 4, 2023
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Wellness
Australian Transport Safety Bureau releases findings on 2022 Melbourne hot air balloon incident
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation into a serious hot air balloon incident last year in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Ellwood found that testing and analysis...
Aug 3, 2023
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Technology