News: Safety
Temporary closure of Osaka Tennoji Zoo due to staff shortages as COVID spreads
Japan's Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the city's Tennoji Ward has announced its temporary closure from 25th January due to staff shortages amid the spread of COVID infections. Tennoji...
Jan 28, 2022
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Surf Life Saving NSW's reputation damaged by former executive's fraud
A Sydney Court has heard how the fraud by former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has damaged the reputation of the charity. Speaking yesterday in the NSW...
Jan 28, 2022
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Mandurah and Rockingham councils remind residents that proof of vaccination now required to enter aquatic centres and other city facilities
The cities of Mandurah and Rockingham have issued a reminder to residents and guests that from Monday 31st January they will need to show their proof of vaccination to enter...
Jan 27, 2022
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Ocean Park staff focus on the environment during Hong Kong closures
Although temporarily closed in response to the Hong Kong Government’s current COVID-19 prevention guidelines, Ocean Park’s staff team have been preparing for its reopening at...
Jan 27, 2022
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Australian Open’s spectator limit increased to 65% for remainder of tournament
The Australian Open will have its spectator capacity lifted to 65% for the rest of the event, rising from the 50% limit imposed at the start of the two week tournament. The...
Jan 27, 2022
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Swim teacher shortage impacts sees lessons cut at Parkes Aquatic Centre
A shortage of qualified learn-to-swim teachers has led Parkes Shire Council to cancel swimming lessons at the Parkes Aquatic Centre. The Council has cancelled a number of...
Jan 26, 2022
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UNSW research highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings
Researchers from the UNSW Sydney Beach Safety Research Group have conducted an online global survey to examine the risk factors behind beach drowning among migrants from South...
Jan 26, 2022
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Queensland boat operators continue to ignore lifejacket rules
According to new data sourced by Maritime Safety Queensland from a school holiday blitz on lifejacket compliance, 20% of boat operators are ignoring lifejacket rules. Queensland...
Jan 26, 2022
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Australian Tourism Industry Council calls for border restrictions to end
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has shared its concerns that ongoing border restrictions will lead to continued disruptions for the nation’s tourism operators....
Jan 26, 2022
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Australian Open reverses its ban on activists’ Peng Shuai t-shirts
The Australian Open has reversed its ban on fans wearing ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ t-shirts at Melbourne Park following a wide ranging backlash to the tournament’s claim they...
Jan 25, 2022
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Australia Taekwondo spotlights Victorian support given to eight athletes who fled Afghanistan
Australia Taekwondo has hightlighted that the remarkable story of eight Taekwondo athletes who fled Afghanistan and gained refuge in Australia would never have occurred had it...
Jan 25, 2022
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Thailand introduces new international tourist arrival tax
The Government of Thailand is introducing a new tourist tax of 300 THB (US$10) for all overseas visitors starting in April. The tax was announced last week and will take effect...
Jan 24, 2022
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Australian Swim Schools Association opens foundation membership
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that, from today, it is opening foundation membership opportunities for swim teachers, pool staff and educators to...
Jan 24, 2022
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Surf Life Saving South Australia receives $13 million to strengthen water safety
In a move that further strengthens water safety at South Australian beaches, the State Government is supporting Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) with funding of $12.9...
Jan 24, 2022
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Looking to boost international travel Australian Government changes testing rules for overseas arrivals
The Australian Government has announced an easing of measure for overseas travellers to enter the country, removing the requirement for arrivals to show the results of a...
Jan 24, 2022
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South Australian outdoor organisations urge government to reconsider its COVID restrictions
South Australian outdoor organisations - Outdoors SA, Christian Venues Association and the Australian Camps Association - are urging the South Australian Government to...
Jan 24, 2022
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Fitness and Recreation Industry Technology Summit 2022 to be an online event
With uncertainty over the staging of events due to the spread of Omicron, the organisers of the 2022 Fitness and Recreation Industry Technology Summit (FRITS), that was due to...
Jan 24, 2022
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Sky Stadium’s Shane Harmon says next six months will be ‘some of the hardest for the industry since the pandemic broke’
Shane Harmon, Chief Executive of Wellington’s Sky Stadium, has been quoted as saying “the next six months are probably going to be some hardest for the (event and venue)...
Jan 24, 2022
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Omicron fears sees New Zealand Government introduce Red traffic light settings
Looking to manage the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the community, the New Zealand Government has introduced ‘red traffic light’ restrictions that will impact business...
Jan 24, 2022
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Surf Life Saving WA holds successful second annual Rookie Lifeguard Program
Surf Life Saving WA has held their second annual Rookie Lifeguard Program - hosting an outstanding group of recruits, all eager to challenge themselves and tackle a range of...
Jan 23, 2022
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Exercise facilities fully prepared for New Zealand’s red alert COVID setting
With the Omicron variant having breached New Zealand’s borders and started spreading in the community, the nation’s exercise facilities are prepared and ready to operate from...
Jan 23, 2022
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Public reminded to observe water safety warnings following spike in NSW coastal drownings
Ahead of Australia Day and with NSW having recorded an increase in the number of drownings this summer, beachgoers are urged to be responsible and observe all water safety...
Jan 22, 2022
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Omicron fears sees Western Australian Premier suspends reopening of state borders indefinitely
Rising fears over the spread of Omicron has today led to Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan to reverse his plan to reopen the state’s borders to the rest of the country on...
Jan 21, 2022
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Swimming Australia announces ‘unreserved apology’ over historic abuse of young female athletes
Swimming Australia has today issued an “unreserved apology” for past treatment of young female athletes - released after receiving the results of a six-month investigation by an...
Jan 21, 2022
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