News: Safety
Chinese Grand Prix confirmed to return to Formula 1 series in 2024
After being cancelled in the last four years due to the COVID pandemic, the Chinese F1 Grand Prix will return with a three year contract as of 2024. After losing its...
May 12, 2023
Sport /
Safety /
Venues
New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium set to host first Super Rugby fixture since 2017
After a multi-year rebuilding of New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium, the venue will again be hosting top level sport when the Gallagher Chiefs host the Queensland Reds in the Super...
May 10, 2023
Sport /
Safety /
Venues
Expansion of mobile coverage to improve safety at 18 Western Australian regional surf beaches
Expanded mobile coverage to improve safety at Western Australia’s regional surf beaches is being made possible with the state government having awarded Powertec...
May 9, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Environment
NSW Government to investigate new penalties for violent behaviour at sporting events
The NSW Government has begun working with major codes, venue operators and community groups to investigate new penalties aimed at protecting sporting volunteers and referees....
May 9, 2023
Sport /
Safety /
Legal /
Recreation
National Aquatics Symposium Report captures delegate contributions
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has released the official National Aquatics Symposium Report which captures the contributions of more than 150 delegates across two days of...
May 9, 2023
Events /
Safety /
Education /
Venues /
Aquatics
Tourism Training Australia offer first industry-approved course for food handlers in Australia
Tourism Training Australia is offering ‘Food Safety Training for Food Handlers’ - the first industry-approved course for food handlers in Australia, that meets the new...
May 8, 2023
Safety /
Hospitality /
Education
Smart solar lights chosen for safety of people and penguins on Wellington harbourside route
Funded by Wellington City Council in partnership with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, solar lights with smart motion sensors and a penguin-friendly amber glow are being...
May 7, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Technology /
Environment
AALARA 2023 Conference to focus on equity and marketing
Commencing today at Sofitel Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, the 2023 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference has this year moved away from the...
May 7, 2023
Marketing /
Tourism /
Safety /
Attractions /
Aquatics
Belfast Aquatics Centre and Victorian Department of Education charged over drowning
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the pool operator of Belfast Aquatics Community in Port Fairy along with the Victorian Department of Education and Training following the tragic...
May 5, 2023
Safety /
Legal /
Education /
Aquatics /
Insurance
Geraldton Cycling Network expands to connect beach attractions with other facilities
Stage 2 has commenced on the Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project which will see a 3.5 kilometre, three-metre-wide $1.8 million Chapman Road Shared Path extend between...
May 3, 2023
Tourism /
Safety /
Access /
Recreation
Upgrades at popular Killalea Regional Park benefit visitors and environment
Facilities are continuing to be upgraded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at Illawarra’s popular Killalea Regional Park following $1.2 million investment in...
May 3, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
Belgravia Academy launches successful pool lifeguard course and new promotion
Belgravia Academy’s first Pool Lifeguard course has been a noted as a “resounding success’, generating 20 bookings since its launch on 3rd April at Knox Leisureworks. A pilot...
May 2, 2023
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Surf Life Saving NSW reports 2022/23 season as one of the most challenging on record
Surf Life Saving NSW has reported the 2022/23 Surf Life Saving season as one of the most challenging on record for volunteer surf lifesavers and their Australian Lifeguard...
May 2, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Counting down to 2023 edition of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson are currently preparing for the 14th edition of the global event - due to be held on Thursday 22nd June. Aquatic facilities...
May 2, 2023
Events /
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
ASTM announces development of risk assessment standard proposal for amusement rides
USA-based standards body ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee (F24) is developing a proposed standard (WK78433) for risk assessment for amusement rides...
May 1, 2023
Safety /
Education /
Attractions /
Technology
Quayclean wins new customers and agrees contract renewals
Quayclean Australia has expanded its stadia customer base reaching agreements with McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle and signing long-term renewal contracts with Melbourne’s...
May 1, 2023
Sport /
Safety /
Education /
Venues /
Entertainment
Christchurch City Council walking tracks added to innovative app Plan My Walk
Christchurch City Council’s Parks and Spatial teams have worked with the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) to add Council managed tracks onto MSC’s website and app Plan...
May 1, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Technology /
Environment
Walking track upgrades for Cape Byron State Conservation Area
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that work has begun on improving the walking track between Wategos Beach and the Cape Byron Lighthouse. The works will...
Apr 30, 2023
Tourism /
Safety /
Recreation /
Parks
Man charged over post-match attack on Sydney football referee
A man has been arrested following an attack - captured on camera - that saw a match official hospitalised at the end of a local Sydney football match. Highly credentialed and...
Apr 29, 2023
Sport /
Safety /
Security
New draft guidelines released on managing child safety in aquatic facilities
Designed to help the aquatic industry understand and improve child safe practices, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and the National Aquatic Industry Committee have today...
Apr 27, 2023
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Initial speaker line up announced for Australian Festival Industry Conference 2023
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference have announced the speakers who will address the 2023 event. With its third edition being held on Wednesday 30th...
Apr 27, 2023
Events /
Safety /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Environment
Street changes recommended around Te Kaha to cope with high foot traffic on event days
Christchurch City Council has advised that a Hearings Panel will recommend Council proceed with a raft of changes to the streets surrounding Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use...
Apr 26, 2023
Events /
Safety /
Venues
Moyne Shire Council covers insurance premiums of Belfast Aquatics
Moyne Shire Council covers insurance premiums of Belfast Aquatics Recognising the important role played by the Belfast Aquatic Centre in the health and wellbeing of Port Fairy...
Apr 26, 2023
Safety /
Legal /
Education /
Aquatics /
Insurance
Sea lion encounter trial approved for Western Australia with focus on safety
Four tour operators have been chosen to trial a licensed swimming with sea lions experience approved for Rockingham and Jurien Bay in Western Australia with a focus on safety...
Apr 25, 2023
Tourism /
Safety /
Attractions /
Environment