News: Safety
Workers and union demand full MCG security audit after AFL match gun incident
Workers at the MCG are demanding a full and thorough audit of security after two patrons were able to allegedly smuggle firearms into the venue last week. Delegates from the...
Apr 10, 2025
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UNSW researchers call for more education on dangers of ocean rip currents
A 20 year study of drowning deaths at Australian beaches due to rip currents has found a small reduction in the deaths of men, but little change to the total number of people...
Apr 10, 2025
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IXOM continues support for Royal Life Saving WA's Remote Pools program
IXOM has strengthened its commitment to water safety in remote communities in Western Australia’s Pilbara by formalising a long-standing sponsorship agreement with Royal Life...
Apr 8, 2025
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Swim and Survive partners celebrate NT Government funded school swimming and water safety program
Royal Life Saving is today hosting over 20 key Swim and Survive partners to celebrate the end of term one for the Northern Territory Government funded school swimming and water...
Apr 8, 2025
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ATSB finds faulty radio antenna contributed to fatal Sea World helicopter crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has highlighted a series of safety issues, including a fault in the radio antenna of one of the helicopters, contributing to the...
Apr 8, 2025
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Western Australian Government prepares for new entertainment and sport precinct next to Optus Stadium
The Western Australian Government has announced that necessary preliminary on-ground investigations for a new entertainment and sporting precinct adjacent to Optus Stadium will...
Apr 8, 2025
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World Aquatics marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Acknowledging that sport has the power to bring people together, to break down barriers and create positive social change, World Aquatics has celebrated its input to...
Apr 8, 2025
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APOLA partnership sees growth of annual conference to cover wider elements of local government coastal safety
Counting down to its 2025 annual conference, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated (APOLA) has partnered with the Randwick City Council and the...
Apr 7, 2025
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Report shows the positive impact of community pools in remote regions
A new report has highlighted the critical role of community pools in remote communities in Western Australia - providing a range of benefits including water safety education,...
Apr 7, 2025
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson returns in June
Set to celebrates 16 years of promoting water safety around the world, the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson will be returning this year, running internationally over 24 hours on...
Apr 7, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure achieve gold safety endorsement from Royal Life Saving Queensland
Two of the City of Moreton Bay aquatic facilities, the Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre and Murrumba Downs Swimming Pool, have been awarded the prestigious Gold Safety...
Apr 6, 2025
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ARV and LSV to continue industry conference partnership
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced an extended partnership collaboration, which will see the two organisations again deliver...
Apr 6, 2025
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Coogee SLSC among NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in $5.4 million funding boost
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club is among the 38 NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in a $5.4 million funding boost via the NSW Government’s 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program for...
Apr 6, 2025
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Trespassers break into Canberra’s closed Big Splash Waterpark for social media videos
Closed since late last year, Canberra’s Big Splash Waterpark has been broken into by urban explorers whose videos are gaining attention on social media channels. The popular...
Apr 5, 2025
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Grants available to improve Victoria’s coastal access and beach safety
Applications are open for the Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program, which will deliver $1.4 million in total to land managers to improve Victoria’s coastal access and...
Apr 5, 2025
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Crowd violence erupts during NRL game at Sydney's Accor Stadium
11 fans have been evicted from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after fighting broke out during last night’s NRL clash between South Sydney and Sydney Roosters. The incident saw two...
Apr 4, 2025
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MCG security breach sees two men charged for allegedly smuggling guns into AFL match
The MCG has come under scrutiny after two men were arrested for allegedly smuggling loaded firearms into last night’s AFL Premiership fixture between Collingwood and Carlton....
Apr 4, 2025
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Councils assess damage to beach facilities following hazardous surf conditions along NSW east coast
Earlier this week, hazardous surf conditions and huge swells along the east coast of New South Wales battered beaches and coastal walkways with many Councils having to...
Apr 3, 2025
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SportWest partners with WA Road Safety Commission
With sport recognised as having the ability to influence people on numerous different levels, Road Safety Commission Western Australia has partnered with SportWest to direct...
Apr 2, 2025
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Fluidra invests in Lynxight anti-drowning technology
Fluidra, through its investment fund Fluidra Ventures, has invested in Lynxight’s AI-powered anti-drowning technology for commercial pools. Lynxight drowning prevention...
Apr 1, 2025
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Murray Bridge Life Saving Club endorsed to be a Surf Life Saving affiliated ‘club’
The Board of Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) have endorsed the Murray Bridge Life Saving Club to be an affiliated ‘club’ under the category of Probationary Affiliation,...
Apr 1, 2025
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NSW Government scientists condemn state’s shark nets
NSW Government scientists have stated they could find ‘no evidence’ that shark nets decrease fatalities. Lawrence Chlebeck, marine biologist with Humane World for Animals...
Mar 29, 2025
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Fire engulfs building work at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Works on extending Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi have been halted by a major fire. The fire, which commenced in an under-construction area of the waterpark on Friday afternoon, was...
Mar 28, 2025
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Australasian Leisure Management announces landmark partnership with Royal Life Saving Australia
Royal Life Saving Society and Australasian Leisure Management have announced a partnership that will benefit Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) subscribers. Confirmed...
Mar 27, 2025
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