News: Safety
Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park expands offerings to include skills playground
Wollongong City Council has advised that the new mountain bike skills playground at Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park in now open with the facility expansion including mountain...
Sep 4, 2022
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Staff shortage impacts Bega Valley’s Bemboka pool reopening
Bega Valley Shire Council has advised that the Bemboka swimming pool has joined a growing list of businesses and services affected by a shortage of qualified staff in the...
Sep 2, 2022
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Royal Adelaide Show opens with strict foot and mouth disease measures
For the first time since 2019, the Royal Adelaide Show has opened this morning. After a two-year COVID-hiatus, Show organisers are this year having to adopt strict additional...
Sep 2, 2022
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World Athletics announces postponement of Nanjing’s World Indoor Championships to 2025
World Athletics has advised that the Chinese city of Nanjing’s hosting of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, originally due to have been staged in March 2020, will be...
Sep 1, 2022
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Former Canberra AFL coach sentenced to 20 years in jail for child sex offences
Former Ainslie Football Club coach Stephen Porter has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the ACT Supreme Court after admitting to a series of child sex offences. Porter, a...
Sep 1, 2022
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City of Canterbury Bankstown to host lessons on Float to Survive techniques
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, star of the TV show Bondi Rescue and President of the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association, is to run a series of sessions at the Birrong...
Sep 1, 2022
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Entire JUMP! Swim Schools network to participate in Learn2Swim Week 2022
The entire JUMP! Swim Schools network is participating in the 2022 Poolwerx Learn2Swim Week, from 23rd September to 1st October. All 51 sites across Australia will take part,...
Sep 1, 2022
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Black Rock Life Saving Pavilion redevelopment to commence
Bayside City Council advises that works are soon to commence on the Black Rock Life Saving Pavilion redevelopment at Black Rock beach, situated 20kms from Melbourne CBD. For...
Sep 1, 2022
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Christchurch City Council introduces new pool membership for children
Christchurch City Council’s introduction of a new pool membership for children from 1st October aims to benefit those children who regularly use the Council’s swimming pools. A...
Sep 1, 2022
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James Cook University study focuses on concussion in women’s contact sports
A new study by James Cook University aims to develop our understanding on the effects of concussion in women’s contact sports. JCU PhD candidate Catherine de Hollander has put...
Aug 31, 2022
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LSV and Surfing Victoria urge board riders to prioritise safety
New research from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has revealed that surfing, paddling and other aquatic board and craft activities are a leading cause for drownings during September...
Aug 31, 2022
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24/7 Software continues international expansion with Australasian launch
Cloud-based operations and safety management platform 24/7 Software has announced the acceleration of the expansion of its global footprint in Australian and New Zealand. The...
Aug 31, 2022
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Female Lifesavers secure large number of Surf Life Saving NSW excellence awards
The recently held Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence saw an ‘unprecedented’ number of female lifesavers securing awards – which SLSNSW considers reflects the positive...
Aug 31, 2022
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Music Victoria report cites challenges of unpaid performances, closed venues and bullying
A newly released report from Music Victoria has revealed that the industry is facing major challenges as it emerges from the pandemic amid mounting business, cultural and...
Aug 30, 2022
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Southern Sydney swim teacher faces Court on multiple sexual abuse charges
A jury has this week been told that a Sydney swimming teacher who allegedly preyed on the vulnerability of his young students through grooming and indecent sexual acts between...
Aug 30, 2022
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LED sports lighting at Geelong’s Osborne Park to deliver increased opportunities
LED sports lighting at Geelong’s Osborne Park is anticipated to deliver extended hours for play and training, enhanced participation, along with increased opportunity for social...
Aug 29, 2022
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Wittingslow Amusements owner refuses to give evidence at inquest into child's 2017 ride death
An amusement ride owner has refused to give evidence at a Coronial Inquest into the death of a six-year-old at a carnival on the Mornington Peninsula five years ago, arguing...
Aug 28, 2022
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Mammoth slide operator JTK Trustee Limited sentenced at Waihi District Court
WorkSafe New Zealand has advised that inflatable slide operator, JTK Trustee Limited (trading as Fun Solutions) has been sentenced today at Waihi District Court for allowing its...
Aug 28, 2022
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Football Australia announces extension of James Johnson contract as Chief Executive until 2024
The Board of Football Australia has revealed that the contract of James Johnson as Chief Executive has been extended until the end of 2024. Joining Football Australia in January...
Aug 26, 2022
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Recreation Aotearoa 2022 Aquatic Awards recognise leading professionals and venue initiatives
Top performers in New Zealand’s aquatic industry have been recognised at the 2022 National Aquatics Awards for their contributions and innovations. Presented by Recreation...
Aug 25, 2022
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Southern Grampians Shire Council offers Lifeguard Training ahead of Summer
Southern Grampians Shire residents interested in Lifeguard training are invited to book their spot in the upcoming course hosted by Life Saving Victoria at the Hamilton Indoor...
Aug 25, 2022
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New website launched to connect community groups working on water safety efforts
A new interactive website designed by the Australian Water Safety Council has been launched to link and highlight the efforts of community water safety efforts across the...
Aug 23, 2022
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Aquatic facilities key to achieving goals of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030
The key role of aquatic facilities at the heart of many Australian communities was highlighted during a dedicated session at the recent National Water Safety Summit. Their vital...
Aug 23, 2022
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$25 million to be invested in NSW female sport facility program
Aiming to get more women and girls playing sport, the NSW Government will invest $25 million in a female sport facility program. The Community Female Friendly Sport Facilities...
Aug 22, 2022
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