News: Safety
Timaru’s Southern Trust Events Centre to remain open despite being designated as earthquake prone
The earthquake prone status of Timaru District Council's Southern Trust Events Centre will be resolved as part of an upcoming redevelopment project, with operations to continue...
May 10, 2022
Safety /
Design /
Venues
NSW sporting clubs partner with PCYC to launch Sporting Partnership Industry program
Launched yesterday at Sydney's Accor Stadium, the Sporting Partnership Industry program involves state sporting clubs partnering with PCYC clubs across NSW to engage young...
May 10, 2022
Sport /
Safety /
Venues /
Fitness
One man dead in gangland shooting at Sydney gym
One man is dead and another man is in critical condition in hospital after a reported gang-related shooting outside a gym in Sydney’s west this evening (10th May). Omar Zahed...
May 10, 2022
Safety /
Legal /
Security /
Fitness
Australian Outdoor Industry releases four-point plan in advance of Federal election
Heading into Australia’s Federal election next weekend, the Outdoor Council of Australia has released an open letter calling for national attention to the issues facing the...
May 10, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Education /
Recreation /
Government
Triathlon Australia adopts National Integrity Framework in partnership with Sport Integrity Australia
Triathlon Australia has worked alongside Sport Integrity Australia to adopt and implement the National Integrity Framework. The NIF came into effect as of 4th May 2022....
May 10, 2022
Sport /
Safety
New Zealand’s ski fields preparing to open for the 2022 winter season
Resorts across New Zealand are counting down to the winter season, anticipating the return of visitors from Australia and more than 60 other countries. After the COVID disrupted...
May 9, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Recreation
URBNSURF's Operations and Risk Manager recognised at Victoria’s Worksafe Awards
Surfing attraction URBNSURF Melbourne has been recognised at Victoria’s 2021 Worksafe Awards with Operations and Risk Manager Ash Presser securing the Occupational Health and...
May 9, 2022
Marketing /
Safety /
Attractions /
Security
OCA announces postponement of Hangzhou’s Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has today advised that because of the worsening Coronavirus situation in parts of China that the 19th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in the...
May 6, 2022
Events /
Sport /
Safety /
Venues
Swim Jobs Victoria program sees launch of $3.4 million career recruitment package
Aiming to reverse the massive shortage of swimming teachers in Victoria, 280 new swimming teachers will be recruited and trained as part of a new ‘earn while you’ learn Swim...
May 6, 2022
Safety /
Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
New lifesaving technology installed at unpatrolled North Kingscliff beach
With North Kingscliff beach having a popular caravan park in its vicinity and with the nearest patrol about 800 metres away at the Cudgen Headland SLSC, the beach has had an...
May 5, 2022
Safety /
Recreation /
Technology
Cruise ship operations to be monitored when they return to Akaroa in November
Cruise ships are anticipated to return to Akaroa, southeast of Christchurch in November. While there will be less arriving compared to pre COVID numbers, the Harbourmaster’s...
May 5, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Environment
Samoa to reopen to international tourism from August 2022
The Samoan Government will be reopening its border to international tourists from August/September this year. A series of developments and new processes have been actioned to...
May 4, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Hospitality
Hygiene Express highlights the importance of Gym Cleanliness
Hygiene Express, a leading washroom hygiene services provider based in NSW, is spotlighting the importance of maintaining a clean environment in fitness centres. Whenever people...
May 4, 2022
Safety /
Wellness /
Fitness
Cedar Mill Group snaps up Secure Events and Assets and launches new AV division
Winarch Capital-owned Cedar Mill Group has acquired security and event services provider Secure Events and Assets (SEAA). SEAA marks the second major acquisition by Cedar Mill...
May 3, 2022
Events /
Safety /
Venues /
Security
Man in country Victoria charged with stalking women after early-morning gym visits
A man accused of following two women in his car as they left a fitness club in the Victorian town of Seymour in separate incidents has been refused bail. Anthony Vanderdonk,...
May 3, 2022
Safety /
Legal /
Security /
Fitness
Australian Olympic Committee will not send athletes to Asian Games
The Australian Olympic Committee has advised that it will not be sending any athletes to compete in the 19th Asian Games this September over COVID-19 fears. With Australia...
May 2, 2022
Events /
Sport /
Safety
AALARA updates operators with latest safety guidance
Committed to backing its members in ensuring safety is their day-to-day operations, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has shared a series of...
May 2, 2022
Safety /
Legal /
Attractions /
Play /
Entertainment
Quayclean Chief Executive praises workforce for April achievements
Quayclean Chief Executive Mark Piwkowski has described his workforce as “teams of superstars” after completing the busiest period of event works across the country since the...
May 2, 2022
Events /
Tourism /
Safety /
Venues
Improved cycling and shared path network planned for the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government has undertaken a review of the cycle and shared path networks in Greater Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. Local Territory...
Apr 30, 2022
Safety /
Recreation
Myrtha Pools announces partnership to deploy connected pool solution
Myrtha Pools has announced an agreement with sport technology platform VOGO to equip facilities with a turnkey video recording and broadcasting solution. The leading swimming...
Apr 30, 2022
Sport /
Safety /
Technology /
Aquatics
NRL fixture to go ahead at Darwin's TIO Stadium despite ‘dangerous’ fire alarm procedure
A report has revealed that the fire alarm system at Darwin's TIO Stadium is routinely disabled from alerting the public and fire authorities of potential fires at the...
Apr 30, 2022
Sport /
Safety /
Legal /
Government /
Venues
City of Gold Coast aquatic facilities secure Royal Life Saving Pool Safety endorsements
City of Gold Coast Aquatic Facilities have been awarded Royal Life Saving’s Bronze and Silver Pool Safety awards, becoming the first aquatic and recreation facilities in...
Apr 28, 2022
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
After two years of cancellations organisers look to a bumper Brisbane Ekka
Busy with preparations for its first staging since 2019, the organisers of the Brisbane Ekka are expecting a return of visitors from both Queensland and interstate. Looking...
Apr 27, 2022
Events /
Safety /
Attractions /
Venues /
Entertainment
SCTA announce General Manager appointment
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SCTA) have announced the appointment of Kevin Cook as its new General Manager. Joining SCTA with an extensive background in business...
Apr 27, 2022
Sport /
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics