News: Safety
AUSactive says Western Australian Government should consider gyms an essential service following COVID-19 vaccine mandate
AUSative says that gyms in Western Australia should be classified as essential services to avoid any further lockdowns now that exercises must prove they are double-dose...
Jan 13, 2022
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Wellness /
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Fitness
Victorian Government updates COVIDSafe event plan for Australian Open
The COVIDSafe Event Plan for the 2022 Australian Open will be amended to help protect the health and safety of fans attending Melbourne Park from Monday. Ticket sales will be...
Jan 13, 2022
Events /
Sport /
Safety /
Venues
Indian amusement park operators call for official permission to remain open during COVID surge
Amid a surge in infections driven by the Omicron variant, the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) is calling on India’s state governments to give theme...
Jan 12, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Attractions /
Government
Additional funding available to support delivery of COVIDSafe events in Tasmania
Tasmanian event organisers will be able to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to support COVID associated costs for events occurring through to November 2022, through the...
Jan 12, 2022
Events /
Safety /
Finance /
Government
Ban on singing and dancing in venues and entertainment sees new event cancellations
With 2022 having held out the prospect of a resurgence for the live entertainment and music industry, the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is causing the cancellation of a...
Jan 12, 2022
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Insurance
A fifth of the world’s destinations remain off limits to tourism
One in every five destinations’ borders remains entirely closed as the new COVID-19 Omicron variant outbreak wreaks havoc on the resumption of international tourism. According...
Jan 12, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Government
South Australia’s Festival of Cycling cut back to one-day event
The Santos Festival of Cycling village program in Adelaide will be slashed from four days to just one as a result of organisers being forced to switch locations as the original...
Jan 12, 2022
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Sport /
Tourism /
Safety
Royal Life Saving issues reminder on waterborne inflatable safety
Following the pre-Christmas tragedy that led to the deaths of six children using a jumping castle at a school in Tasmania, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has responded to...
Jan 11, 2022
Safety /
Legal /
Aquatics
Hong Kong Government halts incoming flights from eight countries
The Hong Kong Government has banned flights from eight countries - Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the USA - for two weeks...
Jan 10, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Government
AUSTSWIM and Belgravia Leisure announce swim centre partnership
AUSTSWIM and Belgravia Leisure have partnered for the purpose of creating jobs and saving lives. AUSTSWIM Chief Executive, Simon Weatherill advises “Australia currently faces a...
Jan 9, 2022
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Lack of consistency holding back Australians’ travel plans
Uncertainty over lockdowns, testing requirements and border closures is restricting the travel plans of Australians. A pre-Christmas poll by the Tourism and Transport Forum...
Jan 9, 2022
Tourism /
Safety /
Government
Poor adult swimming skills contribute to summer drownings
With the nation facing a spike in drowning deaths since the start of summer with 43 people drowning - a 23% increase on the same time last year - Royal Life Saving Society -...
Jan 7, 2022
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Education /
Government /
Aquatics
Noosa Aquatic Centre reopens after COVID scare
Noosa Shire Council has advised that its Noosa Aquatic Centre - closed as of Wednesday for 48 hours after confirmed positive COVID-19 cases by community members who attended the...
Jan 7, 2022
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Organisers announce postponement of Tamworth Country Music Festival
Organisers of the Tamworth Country Music Festival have announced that its 50th-anniversary event, scheduled to start at the end of next week, will be postponed as a result of...
Jan 7, 2022
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Government /
Venues /
Entertainment
Sixth season of AFLW set for kick off
The AFL has communicated a revised set of protocols to AFLW clubs for all players and essential staff ahead of the opening round of the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s season commencing...
Jan 7, 2022
Safety /
Security
Several COVID restrictions reinstated by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet
With almost 110,000 new COVID cases recorded between 5th and 7th January and a significant increase in the number of hospitalised patients, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has...
Jan 7, 2022
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Venues /
Entertainment
Full vaccination mandate for Christchurch Council staff working in recreation facilities and art gallery
Christchurch City Council is requiring staff at all its public venues - libraries, sport and recreation centres and the Christchurch Art Gallery - to be fully vaccinated against...
Jan 6, 2022
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Venues /
Arts
Parks Victoria share advice for safe hiking practice during summer
Parks Victoria ranger Yohanna shares advice on best hiking practice so as to reap the proven physical, social and mental health benefits that come from spending time in nature....
Jan 6, 2022
Safety /
Recreation /
Environment /
Parks
Victorian Government’s new COVID-19 density limits set to further impact entertainment and tourism businesses
The Victorian Government has reintroduced density limits for indoor venues aimed at reducing the accelerating spread of COVID-19. Reinstated from 11:59pm last night, the density...
Jan 6, 2022
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Venues /
Entertainment
Staff shortages impact Gold Coast's lifeguard team and close Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre
The Gold Coast City Council is reported to be considering reducing patrol hours on its beaches as a result of its professional lifeguarding team being understaffed due to...
Jan 6, 2022
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Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Australian Border Force moves to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic after visa cancellation
World number one tennis star Novak Djokovic, who had on Tuesday been granted a medical exemption to play in the 2022 Australian Open, is facing deportation from the country...
Jan 6, 2022
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Government
COVID-19 cases close Noosa Aquatic Centre
Noosa Shire Council has advised that its Noosa Aquatic Centre will close for 48 hours after confirmed positive COVID-19 cases by community members who attended the facility. The...
Jan 5, 2022
Safety /
Aquatics
Skills Active COVID protection measures align with New Zealand’s traffic light system
Following New Zealand’s transition to the COVID Protection Framework (CPF), commonly referred to as the ‘traffic light system’, Skills Active has been developing its response to...
Jan 5, 2022
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Education /
Recreation /
Aquatics
NRL introduces strict anti COVID measures to ensure season start
With teams set to return to pre-season training this week, the NRL has introduced strict measures to reduce the threat of Coronavirus infection among players. In an effort to...
Jan 4, 2022
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Safety