News: Safety
City Venue Management achieves Queensland first Child Safe Certification
Gold Coast-based City Venue Management (CVM) has become the first Queensland based organisation to achieve Child Safe Certification by industry specialists Child Safeguard....
Dec 22, 2022
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Lifesavers Appeal receives donation from Queensland Government
The Queensland Government has donated $150,000 to the annual Queensland Lifesavers Appeal aims to support volunteers at the beach over the busy summer holidays and goes towards...
Dec 22, 2022
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Ardent Leisure to pay $2.15 million to family of woman who died on Dreamworld ride
Ardent Leisure has reached a Court settlement the with husband of Cindy Low, one of the four people who died when the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park...
Dec 21, 2022
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Penrith City Council completes final stage of Playspace Shade Program
The final stage of Penrith City Council’s three-year program to install shade sails and plant trees at 98 playspaces across the City has been completed. Stage Three comprised of...
Dec 20, 2022
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Questions over security at AAMI Park during A-League pitch invasion
With media focussing on the irresponsible actions of fans who invaded the pitch and halted Saturday’s A-League Melbourne derby, venue manager Melbourne and Olympic Parks is...
Dec 19, 2022
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Surfers Rescue 24/7 Program skills up Victorian surfers to protect beaches this summer
The Surfers Rescue 24/7 Program delivered by Surfing Victoria is skilling up local surfers in life saving techniques to protect beaches this summer. The program has been running...
Dec 18, 2022
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A-League Melbourne derby abandoned as fan protest leads to on field violence
Yesterday evening's A-League Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch in an incident that also saw an attack on City goalkeeper Tom Glover. With...
Dec 18, 2022
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New report reveals state of Victoria's aquatic industry
As part of Water Safety Month, Life Saving Victoria (LSV), in partnership with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV), have this week released the State of the Sector 2021/22...
Dec 14, 2022
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Demolition of City of Kingston's Don Tatnell Leisure Centre to precede new aquatic facility development
The City of Kingston has advised that it is to proceed with the demolition of the former Don Tatnell Leisure Centre in Parkdale. With serious structural issues causing the...
Dec 14, 2022
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GESAC Crowned Life Saving Victoria Pool Lifeguard Champions
Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) has been named the 2022 Life Saving Victoria - Pool Lifeguard Challenge Champions, just edging out AquaPulse in an impressive display...
Dec 13, 2022
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HKCEC to welcome back international events and visitors with lifting of restrictions
The announcement by the Hong Kong SAR Government for further relaxation of anti COVID-19 restrictions for inbound visitors, sees Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Dec 13, 2022
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria gets backing to deliver 300 entry-level industry jobs
With aquatic industry worker shortages seriously impacting centre operations, with waiting lists for swimming lessons over 300 students long at some regional facilities,...
Dec 12, 2022
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Sunshine Coast Council continues successful migrant water safety programs
Sunshine Coast Council has revealed that 45 migrant residents in the region have successfully completing Migrant Learn to Swim and Beach Safe Program over the past seven weeks....
Dec 11, 2022
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Demand increases for swimming lessons and activities at Benalla Aquatic Centre
Benalla Aquatic Centre, located in the north-eastern region of Victoria, is experiencing a steady increase in demand for swimming programs and activities, following two years of...
Dec 10, 2022
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New initiatives keep young people safer at Christchurch City Council pools
Christchurch City Council pools are introducing two new initiatives involving coloured wristbands to make it safer for young people. Coloured wristbands are currently being...
Dec 9, 2022
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Guests disappointed as Sea World's New Atlantis precinct closed just days after opening
Visitors wanting to experience rides within Sea World's recently opened New Atlantis precinct are reported to have been left disappointed this week after the new Leviathan...
Dec 8, 2022
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City of Stonnington postpones Glitter Nova event due to safety concerns after protest threat
City of Stonnington, in accordance with advice received from Victorian Police, Council, Minus18 and The Victorian Pride Centre, postponed last night’s Glitter Nova event at the...
Dec 8, 2022
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Peloton executives sued for alleged Insider Trading
Some of Peloton’s former and current executives are reportedly being sued by a Peloton shareholder - claiming they engaged in insider trading, stemming from the sale of stock in...
Dec 7, 2022
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Westshell’s cyclone management plan allows for extended stay of ferris wheel on Cairns Esplanade
Ferris wheel operator Westshell has provided Cairns Regional Council with their extreme weather plans and as such has had their request approved for an operating extension of...
Dec 7, 2022
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Registrations open for International Aquatic Safety School-East program in 2023
Dubai-based aquatic industry trainers SST have announced that registrations are now open for their International Safety School-East program for 2023. Regarded as one of the best...
Dec 5, 2022
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City of Ballarat introduces important changes for children swimming at their pools this summer
All City of Ballarat pools saw new rules introduced over the weekend surrounding the supervision of children in water. Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is reminding...
Dec 5, 2022
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Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive initiative to reduce national drownings
Sydney’s Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot Float to Survive, a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in...
Dec 2, 2022
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2023 Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix cancelled due to 'ongoing difficulties' with COVID
Next year's Chinese Grand Prix has been cancelled by Formula 1 because of "ongoing difficulties" with Covid. The Shanghai race was due to return in April for the first time...
Dec 2, 2022
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Peak Water Safety authorities and political leaders urge people to stay safe this summer
Australia’s peak water safety authorities Surf Life Saving Australia, and Royal Life Saving Society – Australia along with political leaders are urging Australians to make water...
Nov 30, 2022
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