News: Safety
NSW Country Pool Managers count down to 2023 Conference
Dealing with the rise of anti-social behaviour, supporting country squad swimming and swimming pool management with Google are among topics that will feature at the upcoming NSW...
Apr 25, 2023
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Lighting up remote Northern Territory sporting grounds
Two remote Northern Territory sporting grounds are to be lit up to enhance community engagement and activity as part of Budget 2023. $2.97 million will be put towards the...
Apr 22, 2023
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Life Saving Victoria offers sales discount on floatation devices
To ensure they have the equipment they need to be rescue ready, Life Saving Victoria has launched a special 20% discount promotion on all rescue tubes, throw ropes and reach...
Apr 22, 2023
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Royal Life Saving 2023 Aquas Awards celebrates leading the way to safer waterways and community participation
Recognising the outstanding contributions, effort and dedication of individuals and organisations in the prevention of drowning and promotion of aquatic participation across...
Apr 20, 2023
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APOLA’s 26th National Conference heads to the Gold Coast
Extending an invitation to any person or organisation who have an interest in water safety to attend, the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) is counting...
Apr 20, 2023
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New ASTM International guide for amusement ride lifecycle management
USA-based standards body ASTM International has advised that their amusement rides and devices committee (F24) is working on a comprehensive guide for lifecycle management of...
Apr 20, 2023
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Rotorua Lakes Council’s cycle programme delivers skills and safety training to 8000 students
Almost 8000 students have benefitted over five years from a Rotorua Lakes Council-led Bike Ready initiative delivering basic skills and safety training. The Bike Ready...
Apr 20, 2023
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Controversy surrounds trans player in NSW state women’s football league
An elite womens’ football competition in NSW is being scrutinised over a trans player dominating the competition and reportedly injuring female players. Football NSW’s League...
Apr 17, 2023
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Surf Life Saving NSW urges water safety vigilance following drownings on Easter Sunday
Surf Life Saving NSW is urging beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags for the final two weekends of the patrol season after three drownings in NSW on Easter Sunday....
Apr 15, 2023
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Record-breaking climbing season underway on Mount Everest
Mountaineers and trekkers have swarmed into the Himalayas region for the Mount Everest spring 2023 climbing season, among them, a handful of climbers attempting to break a few...
Apr 14, 2023
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WTA ends Peng Shuai-inspired boycott and resumes tournaments in China
The women's professional tennis tour is lifting its suspension of tournament operation in China and will resume tournaments this September, conceding its requests concerning the...
Apr 13, 2023
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Belgravia Leisure Learn to Swim Program engages Liverpool’s Indigenous Youth
A group of local Indigenous youths in the Sydney suburb of Liverpool have had the opportunity to gain the life saving skill of learning how to swim through a partnership between...
Apr 13, 2023
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Out of court settlement reached over father and son drowning at Airlie Beach Lagoon
A multi-million-dollar negligence claim over a 2018 double drowning at the public lagoon at Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays has been settled out of court. Jie Tan, whose husband...
Apr 12, 2023
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GME raises awareness on need for communication technologies when exploring the outdoors
To ensure safety while adventuring this holiday season, Australia’s leading outdoor, communication and safety brand, GME, is raising awareness on the vital communication...
Apr 12, 2023
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Upcoming South East Queensland Water Safety Forum looks to reduce region's drowning rate
South East Queensland's high drowning rate has prompted water safety experts to convene a forum with community leaders in a bid to avert further deaths across the region. The...
Apr 11, 2023
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Pavigym to launch new gym flooring with innovative acoustic solution
Leading specialist flooring manufacturer Pavigym will this week be using Germany’s FIBO 2023 event to launch BigJag - a new approach to surfacing that offers an innovative...
Apr 10, 2023
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Penguin habitats monitored during construction of Wellington's Evans Bay walking and biking path
Wellington City Council advises that work will commence after Easter to complete the 780-meter section of new walking and biking paths on Evans Bay Parade between Weka Bay and...
Apr 10, 2023
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Goldfields Spirit Swimming Carnival part of Royal Life Saving WA anti-drowning initiatives
Working hard to address disproportionally high drowning statistics in non-metropolitan parts of the state by focusing attention on swimming and lifesaving programs for children...
Apr 4, 2023
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Life Saving Victoria calls for vigilance over Easter
With data revealing that Victorians are 68% more likely to drown on a public holiday than any other day of the year, Life Saving Victoria is calling for the pubic to remain...
Apr 4, 2023
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Xplor Technologies announces partnership with Lifework Education to provide first aid and emergency support
Xplor Technologies has announced a partnership between its TrueCoach online platform for personal trainers and leading healthcare training company Lifework Education to provide...
Apr 4, 2023
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ICC Sydney appoints Adam Smith as new Director of Building Services
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has appointed Adam Smith as the venue’s new Director of Building Services. An astute hospitality and...
Apr 3, 2023
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Audit of Queensland State Schools shows 99% deliver swimming lessons
A swimming audit of Queensland State Schools has shown 98.7% of schools are offering water safety and swimming education in 2023, including water swimming lessons that are...
Apr 3, 2023
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Court of Appeal confirms Christchurch Adventure Park negligent in 2017 Port Hills fires case
The owners of the Christchurch Adventure Park, Leisure Investments NZ Partnership, has lost its appeal against a High Court decision and will now have to pay almost $14 million...
Apr 2, 2023
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City of Logan ensures park facilities are functional, innovative, safe and family friendly
With Logan being home to more than 940 parks and reserves, Logan City Council is more than six months into a major drive to ensure the new and upgraded facilities of 17...
Apr 2, 2023
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