News: Safety
NSW surf club halts changing room nudity
The Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club on the NSW Central Coast has told its members that nudity in its changing room is no longer permitted. Widely reported in mainstream media, a...
Apr 1, 2023
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UK's Royal Horticultural Society and Landscape Institute combine to advocate against fake grass
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the Landscape Institute of the UK have partnered with the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) to tackle the “extreme environmental...
Apr 1, 2023
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Pool at Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand now open again at weekends
Forced to close its pools every weekend since 18th February due to a critical lifeguard shortage, Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand has been able to recruit new staff so that, as of...
Mar 31, 2023
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Alice Springs Town Council halts use of local sporting fields by local AFL competition
Amid rising local concerns about crime rates and social issues, Alice Springs Town Council has halted use of its sporting fields for the local community football competition in...
Mar 30, 2023
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Netball Australia completes review into abandoned Thunderbirds vs Swifts game at Netball SA Stadium
Netball Australia has completed a review into two separate incidents from the Round 2 Super Netball match between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and the NSW Swifts at Netball SA...
Mar 30, 2023
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Australian Swim Schools National Award Winners announced at Adelaide conference
Over 250 attendees from swim schools across the country gathered at Glenelg’s Stamford Grand on Wednesday night to celebrate The Australian Swim Schools National Excellence...
Mar 30, 2023
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Obama family climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
Former United States President Barack Obama, on a visit to NSW, has climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge with his wife Michelle. The visit, hosted by Transport for NSW rather than...
Mar 30, 2023
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Tuncurry water playground construction underway
Midcoast Council has advised that construction of the new water playground in Tuncurry, located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, is well underway with bulk...
Mar 30, 2023
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SWIM It Forward fundraising initiative reaches $50,000 in donations
The SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM) fundraising project - SWIM It Forward - has seen aquatic communities and businesses help fund lifesaving swimming lessons for close...
Mar 27, 2023
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New Yarra Ranges Aquatic Strategy to address state of Kilsyth Centenary Pool
Yarra Ranges Council has advised that Kilsyth Centenary Pool will remain closed pending the completion of a new Aquatic Strategy for the municipality which is currently being...
Mar 26, 2023
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Aquatics
Abilities Unlimited Australia funds new bike trail in Canberra
Abilities Unlimited Australia have funded a new bike trail in Evatt, a suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, which offers features suitable for all abilities to practice...
Mar 26, 2023
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Communities across Western Australia to benefit from bike path funding
Communities across 37 local government areas in Western Australia will benefit from $9.6 million in funding as part of the WA Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program. This...
Mar 25, 2023
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Thunderbirds vs Swifts Super Netball clash declared a draw after Netball SA Stadium power failure
In what Netball Australia has described as "very unfortunate circumstances" last night’s Super Netball clash between the Adelaide Thunderbirds and the NSW Swifts has been...
Mar 25, 2023
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Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority releases new noise guide for music venues and events
The Victorian Government’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a new guide to help venues, festivals and music events navigate the laws around noise limits. The...
Mar 24, 2023
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VicHealth calls for solutions to protect all Australians from e-cigarette dangers
Vaping products are not harmless. They can contain up to 200 chemicals, including those found in paint stripper and weed killer. These chemicals are known to cause cancer and...
Mar 23, 2023
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Government
Lynxight Drowning Prevention Technology enters the Australian market
Lynxight, a groundbreaking Israeli pool software and analytics service now used throughout Europe and the USA, has entered the Australian market at multiple BlueFit managed...
Mar 20, 2023
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VicHealth’s JumpStart! initiative supports Life Saving Victoria aquatic safety program
VicHealth’s JumpStart! Initiative is delivered in partnership with community groups and organisations across the state to give 180 local ideas a JumpStart! in creating vibrant,...
Mar 20, 2023
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New Zealand’s on-water boating safety campaign achieves record number of interactions
Maritime NZ’s No Excuses on-water compliance campaign has achieved a record-breaking 4,208 on-water interactions with boaties, helping to create a safer boating culture. The...
Mar 19, 2023
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South Korean Police recommend officials face manslaughter charges over Halloween crowd crush deaths
A special investigation into a crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in the South Korean capital of Seoul last October which killed more than 150 people has recommended...
Mar 19, 2023
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Indonesian court jails police officer over Java stadium deaths
An Indonesian Court has imprisoned one police officer but freed two others following a trial into last year’s stadium disaster at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Java on 1st...
Mar 17, 2023
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Shellharbour City Council lifeguards recognised by APOLA
Six Shellharbour City Council lifeguards who helped save a boy struck by lightning have been recognised by the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA). APOLA...
Mar 16, 2023
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JUMP! Swim School franchise breaks record for pre-registrations
The JUMP! Swim School Box Hill franchisee in north-western Sydney has broken the network’s pre-registration record with over 670 enrolments and 800 on the waitlist before the...
Mar 16, 2023
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Flash sale for AALARA 2023 conference registrations
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has revealed an early bird 'flash sale' of reduced cost registrations, with delegates able to save hundreds...
Mar 16, 2023
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Sport Singapore to launch National Registry of Exercise Professionals
Sport Singapore is to launch the National Registry of Exercise Professionals which will be open for registration from April 2023 to boost professionalism in the fitness...
Mar 16, 2023
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