News: Safety
Football Australia announces record financial and sporting sanctions against Melbourne Victory
Finding that Melbourne Victory “brought the game into disrepute following the unacceptable actions” of its supporters during the A-League match on Saturday 17th December,...
Jan 9, 2023
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Life Saving Victoria reiterates the importance of supervision as child drowning risk identified
With the revelation that children aged five-14 are at the highest risk of drowning in January and following a tragic spate of six fatal drownings since Christmas Day, Life...
Jan 9, 2023
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Aquatics
WTTC unhappy with restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers
Julia Simpson, World Travel and Tourism Council President and Chief Executive has released a statement on the current impositions of travel restrictions on Chinese travellers....
Jan 8, 2023
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Safety
Renewed water safety warnings issued after Surf Life Saving NSW records staggering rescue numbers
Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre has recorded a staggering 1,200 rescues completed by surf lifesavers over the Christmas / New Year period - highlighting the...
Jan 6, 2023
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Wellington swimmers refused to clear Freyberg Pool as lifeguards helped unconscious patron
A group of swimmers refused to clear out of Wellington’s Freyberg Pool as lifeguards dealt with a person who fell unconscious after 30 minutes in a sauna. The incident, and more...
Jan 5, 2023
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Cabin video shows moments before Sea World Helicopters crash
A video filmed inside one of the helicopters involved in a mid-air collision on the Gold Coast on Monday seemingly shows a passenger trying to warn the pilot of impending danger...
Jan 4, 2023
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Ascot Vale Leisure Centre retains Platinum Pool Status with Life Saving Victoria
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre has started 2023 on a high by renewing its Platinum Pool Accreditation and Gold Pool Safety endorsement through Life Saving Victoria (LSV). In doing...
Jan 4, 2023
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Sea World Chief Pilot among four killed in Gold Coast helicopter crash
Tributes are flowing for the pilot killed alongside three passengers in a collision between two Sea World helicopters on the Gold Coast yesterday. Ash Jenkinson, aged 40, the...
Jan 2, 2023
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Public reminded to keep drones away from marine mammals
South Australian Department for Environment and Water is reminding beachgoers and boat owners about the rules of drone use, particularly near marine mammals such as dolphins,...
Jan 2, 2023
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Four dead after mid-air collision involving Sea World helicopters
Four people have died after two helicopters collided in mid-air on the Gold Coast Broadwater today, with three more in a critical condition in hospital. Video of the collision...
Jan 1, 2023
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UNSW lecturer says summer festival season is a time for young revellers to take extra care
With the last few years having seen countless summer music festivals cancelled as a result of the pandemic and, more recently, weather events, a University of NSW lecturer has...
Dec 31, 2022
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Australian Government to require mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China
Becoming the latest country to impose testing requirements on travellers from China, the Australian Government has announced that arrivals from China will be required to take a...
Dec 31, 2022
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Government
Life Saving Victoria calls for vigilance over New Year long weekend
Life Saving Victoria is urging Victorians to be vigilant over the New Year’s long weekend as soaring temperatures sweep the state. This follows the 2022 festive season having...
Dec 30, 2022
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Vale: Geoff Gill, founder and owner of the Geelong Aquatic Centre
Geoff Gill, the founder and owner of one Geelong’s leading swim school, has died at the age of 80. Remembered as a loving family man who “would do anything for anyone”, he died...
Dec 30, 2022
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Wild weather forecast prompts cancellation of Darwin Waterfront's New Year's Eve fireworks and concert
With Australia's major cities set to stage events celebrating New Year's Eve without pandemic restrictions for the first time since 2019, Darwin's official fireworks display and...
Dec 30, 2022
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Australia Government will not impose COVID test rules on returning arrivals from China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the nation will not immediately follow countries such as Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the USA by introducing...
Dec 29, 2022
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Growing number of nations imposing COVID rules on China arrivals
A growing number of countries have announced that they will introduce curbs on visitor arrivals from China following the Chinese Government’s announcement that its international...
Dec 29, 2022
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Safety
32 people charged over Melbourne A-League pitch invasion
Victoria Police have charged 32 people with criminal offences, including discharging a missile, assault, violent disorder criminal damage and riotous behaviour as a result of...
Dec 29, 2022
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10 Australians dead in water accidents as water safety bodies urge caution through holidays
At least 10 people have died in water accidents around Australia over the Christmas period and lifesavers have pulled hundreds more from danger. On Tuesday two girls aged 13 and...
Dec 29, 2022
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NIWA and Surf Life Saving New Zealand develop state-of-the-art rip current identification tool
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) and Surf Life Saving New Zealand have developed a state-of-the-art rip current identification tool using...
Dec 27, 2022
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Chinese Government’s announcement of easing of pandemic border measures prompts rush of overseas travel bookings
An announcement by the Chinese Government that the nation’s borders will reopen next month has prompted a rush of people to book overseas travel. Despite ongoing mass...
Dec 27, 2022
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Holiday tragedies on Victorian waters prompt urgent safety warning during heatwave
Life Saving Victoria has advised that following a number of tragic incidents on Victorian waters since Christmas Day, urgent safety warnings are being issued during the...
Dec 26, 2022
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Aquatic industry braces for a uniquely challenging holiday season
The forecast heatwave headed for South Australia, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and NSW has prompted Royal Life Saving Society - Australia to issue an urgent water...
Dec 23, 2022
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Football Australia announces first sanctions against Melbourne Victory after AAMI Park pitch invasion
Football Australia has handed out a series of initial penalties against Melbourne Victory following ugly scenes that caused the abandonment of last weekend’s Melbourne derby....
Dec 22, 2022
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