News: Safety
Samoa reopens its borders and once again welcomes Australian tourists
With its borders having been closed due to the COVID pandemic, Samoa has now reopened and has welcomed Australian tourists on the very first direct flight between the two...
Aug 22, 2022
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Safety
New floodlights at Logan’s Beenleigh BMX facility create brighter and safer environment
New floodlights installed at Logan City Council’s multi-million-dollar redeveloped BMX freestyle and skate park - Beenleigh’s Doug Larsen Park – fully illuminate the facility...
Aug 20, 2022
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WorkSafe ACT notice prohibits use of diving blocks at shallow end of Canberra’s pools
WorkSafe ACT has issued a notice to the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC) and the ANU pool, prohibiting use of diving blocks at the shallow end of the...
Aug 19, 2022
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Major refurbishment works to be carried out on Jindabyne Indoor Pool
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has confirmed that Jindabyne Indoor Pool refurbishment works will begin on Monday 14th November 2022. These works are expected to take...
Aug 17, 2022
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Royal Life Saving Society spotlights successful National Water Safety Summit 2022
The recently held National Water Safety Summit 2022 led by Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia attracted more than 200 water safety experts from...
Aug 16, 2022
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Repairs set to get underway on outdoor pool at Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre’s Murwillumbah complex
Tweed Shire Council has advised that work will soon get underway to repair the damaged 50 metre outdoor swimming pool at its Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) Murwillumbah...
Aug 16, 2022
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Legoland announces significant investments for Malaysia while also investigating ride malfunction in Germany
Aligned with the Malaysian Government’s efforts to revitalise the country’s tourism industry, Legoland Malaysia Resort - the first Legoland theme park in Asia - is making...
Aug 16, 2022
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Surf Life Saving Australia research explores impacts of alcohol and drug intoxication on coastal deaths
Recent research by Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) investigated the impact of alcohol and drugs on unintentional coastal deaths between 1st July 2004 and 30th June 2020 (both...
Aug 15, 2022
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Biosecurity measures to be heightened across 2022 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is delivering a $2 million package to support the 2022 Perth Royal Show with the funding going towards enhanced onsite biosecurity measures to...
Aug 15, 2022
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New trial commences in case of Sydney swim teacher charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse on minors
A second trial in the case of a Sydney North Shore swimming teacher who allegedly sexually touched his underage students has got underway. Kyle Daniels is facing 21 charges...
Aug 14, 2022
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New Youth Aquatic Accreditation Program aims to address Victoria's swim teacher shortage
A new Victorian Government initiative is looking to help young people start their aquatic sector careers through industry-backed swim instructor courses. With the pandemic...
Aug 14, 2022
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Aquatics
Command centre ready to manage Qatar World Cup operations
With 100 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, details of the Aspire control and command centre, which will monitor operations during the tournament, have been...
Aug 12, 2022
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Australian Small Businesses urged to safeguard against brand and identity theft
Small businesses are being urged by Australian Small Business Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, to take urgent action to safeguard their brand and identity on the internet or risk...
Aug 11, 2022
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Security
Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules make no difference for the exhibition industry
While the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers, it...
Aug 10, 2022
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Speakers announced for Workplace Health and Safety Show Sydney
One of Australia’s leading workplace health and safety events – the Workplace Health and Safety Show Sydney - taking place from 20th to 21st September at Sydney Showgrounds -...
Aug 9, 2022
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Safety
Upgrades to Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape enter final stage
Waverley Council anticipate the Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape upgrade to be completed in summer with works having commenced on the remaining 210 metre-section of the...
Aug 8, 2022
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Supply issues cause new delay for open of Sea World’s new Leviathan rollercoaster
The launch of Sea World’s new Leviathan timber rollercoaster has been postponed for a fourth time, with supply problems delaying the opening of the third ride in the theme...
Aug 6, 2022
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Railing collapse at Leichhardt Oval during schoolboy rugby match raises safety concerns
Concerns have been raised over the safety of Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval following the collapse of a railing during a schoolboy rugby match on Saturday 6th August, resulting in a...
Aug 6, 2022
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Venues
Eden Park takes a lead on handling vaping in crowds
Auckland venue Eden Park and Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand (formerly the Health Promotion Agency) have commenced working together on a pilot to develop a policy and guidance...
Aug 4, 2022
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Swim It Forward 2022 campaign launched by Swim Australia ahead of peak drowning season
Before Summer arrives, Swim Australia hopes to raise $50,000 through their Swim It Forward 2022 campaign to help children from families in financial need, get enrolled into...
Aug 4, 2022
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Central Australian tourism operator Patrick Bedford charged over fatal tour bus crash
Patrick Bedford, a prominent tourism operator in Central Australia, has been charged over a fatal tour bus crash earlier this year, which killed a passenger and seriously...
Aug 4, 2022
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Visitation declines at Invercargill's Splash Palace aquatic facility
Invercargill City Council has revealed that user numbers at its Splash Palace aquatic facility have fallen significantly in comparison to visitation compared to five years ago....
Aug 4, 2022
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Water Safety experts gather for Sydney Summit
As part of ongoing moves to address rising drowning rates, leading water safety experts and advocates are gathering today at the National Water Safety Summit at ICC Sydney....
Aug 3, 2022
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Aquatics
Surf Life Saving NSW delivers culturally sensitive lifesaver training program
Surf Life Saving NSW has delivered a culturally sensitive lifesaver training program which resulted in a group of Muslim men from the Swim Brothers group completing training for...
Aug 3, 2022
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