News: Safety
Fairbridge Festival cancelled for second year due to COVID restrictions
FolkWorld Inc. have decided to cancel one of Western Australia’s much-loved events - the Fairbridge Festival in 2022. The family-friendly music and camping event, which has been...
Feb 8, 2022
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Latest Royal Life Saving NSW Industry Report shows assessment decline with a call for additional sector focus
Aiming to better understand the NSW aquatic industry as a collective by analysing and evaluating the risks to patron safety and highlighting areas that need improvement and...
Feb 6, 2022
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Reopening of Delhi Gyms helps financial survival of 500,000 families
With COVID cases now falling in Delhi (India’s capital territory), the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) decided on Friday 4th February 2022 to allow the reopening of...
Feb 6, 2022
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Bali reopens to overseas tourists with no country restrictions
The Indonesian Government has reopened Bali to all foreign tourists with direct international flights to the popular tourist destination resuming - for the first time in two...
Feb 6, 2022
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Australian Home Affairs Minister says reopening of borders to international tourists is 'very close'
International tourists could return to Australia in the coming weeks, with Federal Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews describing the decision as imminent, pending final health...
Feb 5, 2022
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Resilience the key to WynActive’s ARV award success
WynActive Chief Executive Alison Dixon has praised the organisation’s resilience and industry leadership after winning four Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) 2021 awards on...
Feb 4, 2022
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AALARA sets up Safe Operation of Inflatables Sub Committee
In response to the deaths of six children while using a bouncing castle at the Hillcrest Primary School in Tasmania in December of last year and at the suggestion of several...
Feb 4, 2022
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NFL legend Brett Favre involved with Melbourne trials of world-first concussion treatment
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre is one of the high profile personalities having made headlines for his push to improve concussion treatments and protocols in the NFL,...
Feb 3, 2022
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Timetable for New Zealanders to be allowed to return home as country’s borders to reopen in stages
New Zealander Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has unveiled her plan to reopen the country’s borders with residents stranded overseas able to return from 27th February. New...
Feb 3, 2022
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COVID-19 forces Super Rugby Pacific teams to relocate to Queenstown hub
Amid further COVID outbreaks, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that the six domestic-based teams will move to Queenstown, with games set to be played at Wakatipu Rugby Club and...
Feb 3, 2022
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AUSTSWIM launches search for new Chief Executive
AUSTSWIM, Australia's national not-for-profit organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety, has commenced a search for “an authentic, innovative and dynamic” Chief...
Feb 3, 2022
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Swimming Australia retains April trials amid FINA World Championships postponment until 2023
Swimming Australia will retain its Dolphin selection trials in April in Adelaide amid a global reshuffle in aquatic sport following the announcement that the FINA World...
Feb 2, 2022
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand partners to develop rip current identification technology tool
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has partnered with New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) to develop a rip current identification tool...
Feb 2, 2022
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Centara Resorts welcome return of international visitors following relaunch of Thailand’s reopening program
Following the relaunch in February of Thailand’s ‘Test & Go’ program for quarantine-free international arrivals, Centara Hotels and Resorts is welcoming international visitors...
Feb 1, 2022
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Latest Western Australian Government advice says proof of vaccination not required at aquatic centres and sport facilities
Patrons wanting to enter aquatic centres and sport facilities in Western Australia will not need to show their proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificates despite people being...
Feb 1, 2022
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The Y introduces its new national Chief Executive
Starting in her role as national Chief Executive for The Y in Australia, Tal Karp has been introduced to stakeholders and the industry in an online profile. Published today on...
Feb 1, 2022
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ICC Sydney launches new Professional Growth Traineeship Program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched its Professional Growth Traineeship Program - a paid traineeship program spanning culinary, audio visual, event...
Jan 31, 2022
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IOC aims for 30% venue capacity at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic venues
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Games Executive Director, Christophe Dubi has suggested that a scheme is set to be introduced that will allow spectators to attend...
Jan 31, 2022
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Australians crave post pandemic adventure in 2022
A pent-up demand for new experiences as a result of the pandemic is seeing more than a third of Australians (35%) express the intention to try an adventure activity in 2022. A...
Jan 31, 2022
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Eden Park annual report reflects on year of ‘extreme highs and lows’
The newly released Eden Park annual report has advised of a “year of two halves” for New Zealand’s largest stadium, with sporting successes, community involvement and the...
Jan 31, 2022
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa says its time to plan for reconnecting New Zealand
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand Government to update its plans for reopening the country’s borders in the wake of the spread of the Omicron variant of the...
Jan 31, 2022
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Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages open and welcoming athletes from around the world
The Beijing 2022 Olympic Villages are now officially open, welcoming the world’s top winter sports athletes to Beijing, Zhangjiakou and Yanqing ahead of this year’s Games, which...
Jan 31, 2022
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Adventure Travel Trade Association names new regional director for Asia as it focuses on the region’s potential
Looking to be part of adventure tourism’s growth in Asia, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has announced the appointment of Hannah Pearson as its new Regional...
Jan 30, 2022
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Department of Conservation explores options for Lake Dive Hut
New Zealand's Department of Conservation, local Iwi, Federated Mountain Clubs and Back Country Trust are in discussions to explore opportunities for a potential rebuild of the...
Jan 30, 2022
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