News: Safety
Omicron variant sees Coronavirus again impacting live performance
The spread of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is again impacting live performance, with events and festivals that were expected to mark a resurgence of the sector again...
Dec 22, 2021
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Boob Armour signs three-year partnership with Basketball Australia
Australian-owned and operated, Boob Armour, has today announced it has signed a three year partnership with Basketball Australia – which sees Boob Armour now officially licensed...
Dec 21, 2021
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QuayXtra specialty service launched by Quayclean
Quayclean Australia has launched QuayXtra - a dedicated and highly skilled team of hygiene and cleaning technicians who offer specialised services across six key industry areas....
Dec 21, 2021
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Outdoors NSW and ACT issues risk management reminders
In the wake of the tragic jumping castle accident in Tasmania last week, Outdoors NSW and ACT has reminded all its members and related businesses to review operations and the...
Dec 21, 2021
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Eden Park becomes Australasia's first stadium to earn renowned WELL Health-Safety seal
Auckland’s Eden Park has advised that it is the first stadium in Australasia to earn the globally recognised WELL Health-Safety seal, an evidence-based, independent...
Dec 21, 2021
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New sterilisation technology to aid public libraries’ hygiene
With Coronavirus having highlighted the need for hygiene in public spaces, libraries have faced a particular challenge in keep their books - which pass through multiple hands...
Dec 20, 2021
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Sixth child dies as a result of Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy as operator shuts down website
An 11-year-old boy has become the sixth fatality of Devonport’s Hillcrest Primary School tragedy as the hire company which is understood to have supplied the inflatable that was...
Dec 20, 2021
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Standards Australia publishes terrorist risk management handbook
With Australia's current National Terrorism Threat Level labelled as “probable”*, meaning there are individuals or groups that may have the intent to cause harm in Australia,...
Dec 20, 2021
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Surf Life Saving NSW online training course records high level of completion
Since taking its Training Officer Certificate Course online, Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) is reporting higher levels of participation and a completion rate of 85%. The Training...
Dec 19, 2021
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Tasmanian authorities introduce schools jumping castle ban
The aftermath of yesterday’s jumping castle tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in northern Tasmania, which has already claimed the lives of five children, has prompted the...
Dec 17, 2021
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New COVID outbreak sees cancellation of Newcastle’s Lunar Electric festival
New outbreaks of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the NSW Hunter Valley has seen the cancellation of Newcastle’s Lunar Electric music festival. Due to have been staged on...
Dec 17, 2021
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Insurer Sportscover surprised by Small Business Ombudsman's support for attractions mutual fund
Leading industry insurer Sportscover has questioned the recommendation in the recent The Show Must Go On report from the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman that a...
Dec 17, 2021
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Peak medical body provides updated guidance for basic life support during COVID-19
Ahead of the holidays, updated guidance has been issued for basic life support adjustments in a living with COVID paradigm. The guidance has been issued by the National COVID-19...
Dec 17, 2021
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Seqwater reminds community and visitors to observe water safety rules with Play It Safe campaign
With recent rain having boosted lake levels across South East Queensland, creating ideal recreation conditions – Seqwater is reminding people to observe water safety rules when...
Dec 16, 2021
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COVID-19 variant impacts world sport
The spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is impacting the sports world with football and rugby matches called off, a cricket series cancelled and Australia...
Dec 16, 2021
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Five children dead after inflatable jumping castle blown into air at Tasmanian school
Five children have died and several others are reported to be in a critical condition in hospital after wind reportedly picked up a jumping castle and carried it into the air at...
Dec 16, 2021
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First jumps taken on Olympic sized dry slope airbag at National Snowsports Training Centre
The first jumps were taken this week on the Olympic sized dry slope airbag jump constructed at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre as part of Stage 1 of the $5 million Snow...
Dec 16, 2021
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New user analytics and management system in place at Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The City of Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre has installed a visitor management and analytics system from Cohera-Tech across the complex. The Cohera-Tech...
Dec 16, 2021
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ATEC highlights need for government commitment to the tourism industry in light of Omicron
The Australian Tourism Export Council has highlighted a need for certainty, guidance and commitment from all levels of government to keep Australia's borders open in light of...
Dec 16, 2021
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Online platform being developed to make it easier to find sun-safe playgrounds and parks
New technology is being developed by researchers at the University of Southern Queensland that will make it easier to find playgrounds and parks with ample shade and sun...
Dec 15, 2021
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Swim educator Ali Gills named as 2021 Skills Active Aotearoa Apprentice of the Year
Skills Active Aotearoa has named Waimakariri swim educator, Ali Gills, as their 2021 Skills Active Aotearoa Apprentice of the Year. Ali proves that no matter how experienced or...
Dec 15, 2021
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Australian music fans reveal the artists they most want to see perform live in 2022
After almost two years of lockdowns, restrictions and interruptions and with live music finally back on the horizon in 2022, a joint survey by Frontier, Live Nation and TEG has...
Dec 14, 2021
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Sydney’s Inner West Council partners with Royal Life Saving in industry first aquatic safety initiative
Sydney’s Inner West Council has become the first council in Australia to partner with Royal Life Saving NSW as Aquatic Safety Partners - a newly launched initiative that allows...
Dec 14, 2021
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Urban designer urges governments to improve Australia’s cycling infrastructure
To keep pace with the rise in cyclists, e-bikes and e-scooters, and to meet Australia’s net zero targets, senior urban designer Andrew Brodie - at urban planning and design...
Dec 14, 2021
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