News: Safety
Japan opens borders to foreign tour groups after two year closure
With the Coronavirus pandemic having seen the country closed to tourists for two years, the Japanese Government is opening its borders to visitors from 98 countries and regions....
May 27, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Government
Gold Coast tour businesses selected to operate Wonder Reef dives
Two Gold Coast dive tour operators have been selected for the city’s newest tourist attraction - Wonder Reef - as of its opening on open on 8th June. Bookings are now open for...
May 26, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Environment
Mount Annan Leisure Centre shines in safety audit
The Mount Annan Leisure Centre in Western Sydney has earned top marks in Royal Life Saving Society Australia’s industry-wide safety assessment. Patrons at the Y NSW managed...
May 25, 2022
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
AFL crowds sink to lowest level in 26 years amid fans’ COVID concerns
The 2022 AFL season has seen crowd figures fall to their lowest level in 26 years, excluding the past two COVID-ravaged seasons, with average attendance after 90 matches...
May 25, 2022
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Venues /
Ticketing
Australians relax their COVID-19 precautions
More Australians reported household members returning positive COVID-19 tests in April while fewer reported taking precautions against the spread of the Coronavirus, according...
May 25, 2022
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Wellness /
Venues /
Fitness
Ungerboeck debuts industry-first application for mitigating risk to events and venues
Following its acquisition of products developed by risk management agency Reliance Risk, leading global event software company, Ungerboeck will be debuting an industry-first...
May 24, 2022
Events /
Safety /
Venues /
Technology
AALARA reaffirms commitment to industry safety
Safety was the focus of much of the content at the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) 2022 Conference and Trade Show held at the Sea World Resort...
May 24, 2022
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Safety /
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Insurance /
Waterparks
Conference sees APOLA ride a wave of change
The Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association’s 2022 conference held at URBNSURF Melbourne has seen the body adopt a new name - the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard...
May 24, 2022
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Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Gymnastics Clubs Australia looks to engage with top end clubs
Gymnastics Clubs Australia (GCA) will be conducting its second national in-person event in July with the staging of its 2022 National Congress in Darwin. Set to follow the...
May 24, 2022
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Marketing /
Safety /
Recreation
Powerlifting Australia reinstates Chief Executive Robert Wilks after investigation of harassment claims
Powerlifting Australia has reinstated veteran coach and administrator Robert Wilks as its Chief Executive after the sporting body said its investigation of the matter could not...
May 22, 2022
Sport /
Safety /
Legal
Christchurch City Council to seek approval to rebuild quake-damaged South Library
On 26th May, Christchurch City Council will bring a report to the Finance and Performance Committee seeking the Council’s approval to progress plans for a rebuild of the South...
May 20, 2022
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Venues
Sails of Sydney Opera House glow orange in recognition of NSW SES volunteers
The sails of the Sydney Opera House glowed orange last night in recognition of NSW SES volunteers who are among more than 4.9 million volunteers across NSW being celebrated...
May 18, 2022
Safety /
Venues /
Environment
Tiling issues cause closure of Town of Cambridge's Bold Park Aquatic Centre
Multiple issues at the Bold Park Aquatic Centre in Perth’s western suburbs, including cracked tiles and disintegrating balance tanks, will force the facility’s imminent closure...
May 18, 2022
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Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Tasmanian Government announces end of COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions
The Tasmanian Government has revealed that COVID-19 density and capacity restrictions will be scrapped from midnight on Friday. Announcing today that activities, events and...
May 18, 2022
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Venues /
Entertainment
National BMX Freestyle Park inaugurated on the Gold Coast
Aiming to drive the expansion of the sport, the National BMX Freestyle Park has been officially opened on the Gold Coast. The Carrara facility has been developed to help riders...
May 18, 2022
Events /
Sport /
Safety
JUMP! Swim Schools spotlight expansion of franchise sites
A significant demand for swim school placements is seeing an expansion of JUMP! Swim Schools franchises across Australia. Marsden Park (NSW) opened in February and Armstrong...
May 17, 2022
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Education /
Aquatics /
Retail
Grants available to help Western Australia’s sport and recreation clubs stay COVIDSafe
Local community sport and active recreation clubs in Western Australia can now apply for grants to help with COVID-related cleaning and personal hygiene costs. The COVID-19...
May 17, 2022
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Safety /
Recreation /
Venues
City of Melbourne looks to ramp up graffiti eradication while improving safety
The City of Melbourne has delivered a high-spending draft budget for 2022-23 which includes a record $33.6 million investment in eradicating illegal graffiti, making the city...
May 16, 2022
Safety /
Environment
Covid-hit China relinquishes hosting rights for 2023 AFC Asian Cup
China will not host the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announcing today that it had been notified by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) that...
May 15, 2022
Events /
Sport /
Safety /
Venues
Sir Graeme Dingle named Patron of Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust
Sir Graeme Dingle, seen as the father of outdoor pursuits in New Zealand, has joined the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT) as patron of the organisation. Sir Graeme (KNZM,...
May 15, 2022
Safety /
Recreation
Bondi Beach lifeguard facility upgrades due for completion in September
Waverley Council has advised that new lifeguard facilities planned for Bondi Beach including tower renovations and new first aid building are due to be completed in September...
May 12, 2022
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Recreation /
Environment
Northern Territory Emergency Services undertake vertical rescue in Kakadu
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services deployed three staff and 13 volunteers to undertake a vertical resue of a 20-year-old man who fell almost 50 metres while hiking in Kakadu...
May 12, 2022
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Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
New Zealand borders to open to all international visa holders from 1st August
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today advised that the country’s borders will open to all international visa holders from 1st August 2022. With Australians,...
May 11, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Government
SAS Supplier Group spotlight the safety benefits of new Aluminium Innovation product
SAS Supplier Group, the makers of a pioneering new product - AI (Aluminium Innovation) - is warning that a range of Australian retailers and builders are still risking people’s...
May 11, 2022
Safety /
Design /
Venues /
Technology