News: Safety
Raging Waters Sydney impacted by ransomware attack
The personal data of guests who have visited the popular Raging Waters Sydney waterpark may be at risk as a result of targeted attack by cyber criminals. As reported by...
Mar 15, 2023
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Vale: Ian Douglas
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report that Ian Douglas, at one time a leading insurance broker to the attractions industry and one of the founders of the...
Mar 15, 2023
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Perth's Swan River shark attack prompts expansion of Western Australia tagging program
With a Bull shark now blamed for the fatal Swan River attack on 16-year-old Stella Berry in Perth's Swan River last month, the Western Australian Government is moving to expand...
Mar 15, 2023
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Australian Reptile Park completes ground breaking of its new venom milking facility
The Australian Reptile Park has welcomed the ground breaking of its new venom milking facility by Local State Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch. The facility will produce...
Mar 14, 2023
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45-metre suspended ladder and zip line attraction opened at Saudi Arabia’s AlUla heritage site
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region has opened the ‘The AlUla Stairway‘ a first of its kind attraction in the Arabian Gulf featuring a 45-metre suspended ladder and zipline. The ladder...
Mar 14, 2023
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SafeWork NSW scrutinises ride safety at agricultural and country shows
SafeWork NSW has advised how it has been checking amusement rides and speaking to ride operators to help ensure safety at three recent country shows - the Barraba Show, the...
Mar 13, 2023
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia commences salesperson accreditation
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s ongoing program of increasing compliance standards across the caravan industry has seen the commencement of salesperson...
Mar 12, 2023
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Australian Swim Schools Association national conference to focus on swim safety
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) is gearing up for its 2023 national conference which will take place from 27th to 31st March 2023, at Adelaide’s Stamford Grand...
Mar 12, 2023
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Racegoers advised to prepare for Newcastle 500 crowds
NSW Police are urging racegoers to plan ahead of time and travel safely on the roads as large crowds are expected for the return of the Thrifty Newcastle 500 this weekend. A...
Mar 9, 2023
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Two Indonesian officials jailed following Java stadium deaths
An Indonesian court has given prison sentences to two club officials after finding them guilty of negligence over last October’s stadium disaster in Indonesia, which killed 135...
Mar 8, 2023
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Life Saving Victoria issues water safety reminder for 2023 Long Weekend
Life Saving Victoria has issued a safety reminder for holidaymakers spending the upcoming Long Weekend near the water to never relax - as alarming statistics show Victorians are...
Mar 8, 2023
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Five Blacktown City lifeguards commended for saving a man’s life
NSW Royal Life Saving’s highest honour has been awarded to five Blacktown City lifeguards at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope for saving a man’s life after he suddenly...
Mar 8, 2023
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ATSB releases report into Sea World helicopter crash
Findings from the investigation into the deadly mid-air collision of two helicopters above the Gold Coast Broadwater by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says the...
Mar 7, 2023
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Opening of Bogong High Plains Road will see ski season go ahead at Falls Creek
Following a six-month closure due to a landslide, the Bogong High Plains Road from Mount Beauty to Falls Creek is set to reopen by 25th April meaning visitors and residents will...
Mar 7, 2023
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New Zealand outdoor agencies join efforts to enhance walkers’ experience
New Zealand’s Outdoor Access Commission (Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa) recently partnered with NZ Mountain Safety Council’s (MSC) Plan My Walk app to ensure walkers have access to...
Mar 7, 2023
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World Travel Protection organisation highlights safety issues for women
This International Women’s Day, an Opinium survey of 2,000 business travellers in Australia, Canada, United States and United Kingdom reveals that 71% women say travelling for...
Mar 7, 2023
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Inner West Council gets key approval for new Sydney Harbour swimming site
A proposal by Sydney’s Inner West Council to develop a tidal swimming pool on the Parramatta River has received key approvals from both the NSW Maritime Services and...
Mar 6, 2023
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Inaugural Venue Safety and Security Exchange conference to be staged in Sydney
A new event focussing on venue safety and security for event and venue safety practitioners is to launch in Sydney in July. To be held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 12th...
Mar 5, 2023
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Life Saving Victoria reminds beach and river-goers of accidental entry risk
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding those spending time in or around water during March of the risk of accidental entry, highlighting that "even though you might not intend...
Mar 5, 2023
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Dance schools to offer Water Safety Show to early education centres
A collaboration between Kids Alive - Do the Five and Ready Set Dance will deliver a new interactive education show that brings water safety messages to early education centres...
Mar 4, 2023
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Summer drownings figures reveal 90 deaths across Australia
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today revealed that one person drowned each day during the peak holiday season with a surge of deaths during the heatwave in...
Mar 3, 2023
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New aquatic playground now open at Charters Towers
A new aquatic play facility that incorporates a splash pad with tipping bucket, water slides and various water jets and spray hoops, all under cover of giant shade sails has...
Mar 2, 2023
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SWIMCON set to return to the Gold Coast with ‘Supernova’ event
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia has announced that its premier education and networking conference, SWIMCON, is set to return to the Gold Coast again this year from 16th to...
Mar 2, 2023
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Green Pearls highlights tourism industry struggling to cater for increase in women travelling solo
Green Pearls, the leading source for green hotels around the world, has highlighted that with more women looking to travel independently and freely, the tourism market is...
Mar 1, 2023
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