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Western Australians encouraged to participate in WA Bike Month celebrations
Western Australians are being encouraged to participate in WA Bike Month 2022 with 41 events planned around the State. WA Bike Month 2022 is the State’s annual celebration of...
Sep 20, 2022
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Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coaches and McKeon Family recognised at Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia Awards
The achievements of Australia’s Olympic gold medal winning swim coaches have seen the major award shared at the annual Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SCTA) Awards....
Sep 19, 2022
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Educators and recreation stakeholders call for more outdoor focus in schools
Important shifts in education that will improve the well-being and development of Australian children are among a range of issues to be considered at the 21st National Outdoor...
Sep 19, 2022
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Ardent Leisure secures Major Amusement Park Licences from regulator
The Ardent Leisure Group has revealed that it has been issued with Major Amusement Park Licences (MAP Licences) under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) for its...
Sep 19, 2022
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Swim schools across the nation to offer free swimming lessons during Learn2Swim
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has partnered with Learn2Swim week 2022 to offer a free swimming lesson across up to 150 of its swim schools across the country....
Sep 19, 2022
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New Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre features Life Floor’s wildlife inlays in its splash park
Among a range of innovations at the new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Life Floor has introduced a flooring inlay in the children’s aquatic play area featuring Australian...
Sep 19, 2022
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Christchurch recreational park protected by Attentis fire detection sensors
One of Christchurch’s most popular recreational spots - Waitākiri Bottle Lake Forest Park - is now protected by New Zealand’s first environmental sensing and early fire...
Sep 18, 2022
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Professional ocean lifeguard patrols ramping up for summer
Both the City of Lake Macquarie and Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council are preparing their professional lifeguarding services for the 2022/23 beach season. Lake Macquarie Council...
Sep 17, 2022
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Sunshine Coast Council to spend $5.7 million on lifeguard services this financial year
With volunteer lifesavers set to return to beaches for the 2022/23 volunteer patrol season of today (Saturday 17th September), Sunshine Coast Council has advised that it will...
Sep 16, 2022
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Rising drowning toll prompts AUSTSWIM to emphasise importance of educating new swimming teachers
Figures showing that Australia recorded its highest drowning toll in more than 25 years during the year from July 2021 to June 2022 has prompted AUSTSWIM - the national...
Sep 16, 2022
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2021/22 drowning toll the highest in more than 25 years
New research by leading water safety authorities Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has revealed a tragic rise in drowning deaths over...
Sep 15, 2022
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Sleeman Sports Complex renews swim school partnership agreement with Aquatic Achievers
The Brisbane Aquatic Centre at Sleeman Sports Complex (SSC) has renewed its agreement with Aquatic Achievers, resulting in one of the longest running partnerships for a...
Sep 15, 2022
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SWIMCON22 prepares to deliver for aquatic professionals
Leading aquatic training organisation SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia is ready to present its annual swim conference SWIMCON22 this weekend at Sea World on the Gold Coast....
Sep 15, 2022
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Vale: Terry McDermott
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of Waverley Council Lifeguard Terry 'Tezz' McDermott. A fan-favourite of TV’s Bondi Rescue, Tezz died on 1st...
Sep 14, 2022
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NZ Transport Agency funding supports Christchurch in making streets safer and more welcoming
Christchurch City Council has advised that two of its projects aimed at making streets safer and more people-friendly have won funding support from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport...
Sep 12, 2022
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Royal Life Saving Society Australia releases new water safety strategy for Townsville community comment
Royal Life Saving Society Australia has released a new water safety strategy for the Townsville community to provide feedback on, with the strategy designed to balance enjoyment...
Sep 12, 2022
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Everbridge marks three years of supporting wildlife rescue organisation WIRES
Global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, Everbridge has today announced the company is marking three years of supporting...
Sep 11, 2022
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Expressions of Interest open for Campaspe Shire Council free lifeguard course
Campaspe Shire Council, located in north central Victoria, is calling for Expressions of Interest from the community to complete a two day lifeguard training course. Campaspe...
Sep 10, 2022
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European Commission move to restrict microplastic use set to impact infill used in synthetic turf systems
The use of recycled rubber and plastic as an infill for artificial turf systems may well be impacted by recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to introduce...
Sep 8, 2022
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Overturning of SafeWork SA ban sees new ride operating at the Royal Adelaide Show
Details of a decision that has enabled a new ride to operate at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show - following an earlier ban issued by SafeWork SA - have been revealed. On 26th...
Sep 8, 2022
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins gains support for adoption of Float to Survive initiative as a national anti-drowning prevention message
Committed to developing simple messages on water safety, Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of both Surf Educators International (SEI) and the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard...
Sep 8, 2022
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WynActive team members secure ARV awards
The 2022 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) awards on 2nd September saw WynActive team members securing awards in two categories along with WynActive being highly commended...
Sep 8, 2022
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Allianz Stadium impacted by complaints over seating failures
Venues NSW, owner and operator of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, has acknowledged that the faulty installation of some seats marred the game experience for a small number of fans...
Sep 7, 2022
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Western Australian coastal erosion projects to share in almost $4 million State Government funding
Major coastal protection projects in Esperance, Geraldton and Fremantle are among 50 projects to share in almost $4 million in Western Australian Government funding through the...
Sep 5, 2022
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