News: Safety
Swimming Australia postpones 2022 National Flippers and Para Development Camp due to Covid risks
With several significant risk factors associated with COVID-19 ongoing across Australia, Swimming Australia has postponed the 2022 National Flippers and Para Development Camp,...
Jan 4, 2022
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Federation Council reduces age limit for childrens’ unsupervised access to Corowa Aquatic Centre
Federation Council has agreed to allow children aged 12 years and above to make use of the Corowa Aquatic Centre unsupervised. Agreed at its monthly meeting on 23rd December...
Jan 4, 2022
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Australian Open advises of medical exemption for Novak Djokovic to compete in Melbourne
Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley has today advised that tennis' world number one Novak Djokovic will compete in the 2022 tournament in Melbourne. A statement from...
Jan 3, 2022
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Tickets on sale for FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi
Tickets for the FIFA Club World Cup, rescheduled and relocated from its original location of Japan before Christmas and now being held in Abu Dhabi from 3rd to 12th February,...
Jan 3, 2022
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Beijing Winter Olympic villages set to welcome athletes
With competitors and officials set to start arriving in China for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Games organisers have advised that athletes villages in Beijing's city...
Jan 3, 2022
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Sport Minister Richard Colbeck makes safety plea after holiday drownings
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has issued an urgent reminder to communities across the nation not to become complacent after a string of tragedies left families...
Jan 3, 2022
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NRMA Parks and Resorts collaborate with Royal Life Saving Society Australia to ensure safe water practice
NRMA Parks and Resorts has partnered with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) to ensure everyone enjoys fun and safe holidays by the water this summer. As the holiday...
Jan 2, 2022
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Life Saving Victoria calls for caution after four people drown since New Year’s Eve
With five people losing their lives to drowning in Victoria since New Year’s Eve, Life Saving Victoria is calling for caution and pleading with Victorians to take water safety...
Jan 2, 2022
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7,000 scouts, volunteers and leaders gather for Victorian jamboree
More than 7,000 children and adults are currently taking part in the 11-day Scouts Victoria jamboree at the Elmore Events Centre north of Bendigo. Despite the challenges of the...
Jan 1, 2022
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Looking forward to a safe, healthy and prosperous 2022 for us all
Celebrations are underway across the world to welcome in the New Year. Celebrations in many parts of the world have been muted for the second year running, with governments in...
Dec 31, 2021
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Western Australian Government offers new financial support for businesses impacted by COVID restrictions
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced a multimillion-dollar financial support package for businesses directly impacted by the current public health rules...
Dec 30, 2021
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Sporting fixtures postponed as COVID-19 outbreaks impact leagues
Holiday season sporting fixtures are being severely impacted by Australia’s current COVID-19 with A-League and Big Bash League fixtures cancelled and the fourth Ashes Test also...
Dec 30, 2021
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Water safety authorities urge Victorians to play it safe by the water during New Year’s celebrations
With a forecasted heatwave coinciding with New Year’s celebrations and creating the perfect storm for water safety - Life Saving Victoria, Victoria Police and the Bureau of...
Dec 30, 2021
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issues reminder on key safety controls for landborne inflatables
Following the pre-Christmas tragedy that saw six children in Tasmania die following an incident involving an inflatable jumping castle, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland...
Dec 29, 2021
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Monarto Safari Park disinfects Zu-loop buses with MicroSafe's Nanocyn
Zoos SA staff at Monarto Safari Park are using misting machines filled with Nanocyn inside their buses to disinfect the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Monarto Safari...
Dec 29, 2021
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Western Australian New Year’s Eve music festivals cancelled but Perth Cup horse race to proceed
With New Year’s Eve music festivals in Western Australian cancelled as a result of a COVID outbreak in Perth, organisers are angered that the Perth Cup horse racing event will...
Dec 28, 2021
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New TTF survey shows Omicron impacting holiday plans for four out of five Australians
According to a new survey commissioned by the Tourism and Transport Forum, the impact of the Omicron COVID variant has seen four out of five Australians having either cancelled...
Dec 28, 2021
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Sydney’s major theatres cancel performances after COVID-19 outbreaks
A surge in the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus has hit live performances in Sydney, with the musicals Hamilton and Come From Away and Opera Australia’s Great Opera Hits and...
Dec 26, 2021
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Campaspe Shire Council closes pools due to lifeguard shortage
With summer temperatures set to see peak demand for aquatic facilities in the coming weeks, Campaspe Shire Council is facing having to close its swimming pools on certain days...
Dec 26, 2021
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Former NSW Gymnastics Coach of the Year charged with sexual assault of teenage pupils
A once highly-regarded gymnastics coach has been charged by NSW Police with 25 offences including sexually touching four girls aged between nine and 17 under his tutelage....
Dec 26, 2021
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New COVID restrictions see South Australian gyms restricted to one person for every seven square metres
A rise in Coronavirus infections has seen South Australian Premier Steven Marshall tighten venue density limits and reduce family gathering sizes. A range of new restrictions...
Dec 26, 2021
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Pop up zip line over Melbourne's River Yarra proves popular
A 130-metre zip line across Melbourne’s Yarra River has proved popular since its opening on 1st December, with more than 11,000 people expected to ride the attraction during its...
Dec 23, 2021
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Singapore Anytime Fitness gym ordered to close after link to potential Omicron cluster
The Anytime Fitness gym at Singapore’s Bukit Timah Shopping Centre linked to a potential Omicron cluster has been ordered to close for 10 days after authorities found that it...
Dec 23, 2021
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Small number of Australian Open players and staff to receive COVID-19 medical exemptions
The organisers of next year’s Australian Open have confirmed a “small percentage” of competing tennis professionals and staff will be granted medical exemptions from the need to...
Dec 23, 2021
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