News: Safety
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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City of Newcastle delivers vital multilingual water safety information for beachgoers
An increase in beach rescues among non-English speaking residents and visitors has prompted City of Newcastle to provide multilingual water safety information. The messaging is...
Mar 26, 2025
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Brisbane Aquatic Centre secures Royal Life Saving Gold Safety Endorsement
Royal Lifesaving’s Gold Safety endorsement status has been awarded to Brisbane Aquatic Centre located at the Sleeman Sports Complex in recognition of their aquatic facility...
Mar 26, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure urges teenagers swim enrolment amid alarming skill gap
In response to Royal Life Saving Australia’s recently released data that shows lifesaving skills of high school students are not up to standard, Belgravia Leisure is urging...
Mar 26, 2025
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Humane World for Animals ired by misinformation on shark net removal and swimmer safety
Humane World for Animals has spotlighted an article appearing in The Daily Telegraph this week, airing concerns over the removal of shark nets, with the conservation group...
Mar 24, 2025
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24/7 Software launches GlobalCommand to enhance operations for multi-venue organisations
24/7 Software, a leader in cloud-based venue operations and safety management software, has launched ‘GlobalCommand’ - an innovative platform that redefines how Global Security...
Mar 24, 2025
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NSW businesses recognised at 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
Eight NSW businesses were recognised across nine categories at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards - including Balloon Aloft Australia, which took home double Gold. The...
Mar 23, 2025
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Criminal court investigates child’s 2019 Brisbane pool drowning
A Queensland court is currently examining the circumstances surrounding the 2019 drowning of a five-year-old child at the Runcorn Aquatic Centre in Brisbane's southern suburbs...
Mar 20, 2025
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Aquatic Risk Services launches safer surf parks program
With surf parks and artificial wave pools continuing to gain momentum globally, Aquatic Risk Services has launched the Safer Surf Parks Program to help meet the growing demand...
Mar 19, 2025
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$4.5 million eco-tourism revitalisation for Daintree National Park
Work has commenced on the $4.5 million 650-metre long Jindalba Boardwalk upgrade in far north Queensland's Daintree National Park. The boardwalk will have all-abilities access...
Mar 17, 2025
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Royal Life Saving research highlights further decline in children’s swimming skills
Royal Life Saving Australia has this morning advised of a generational decline in the swimming skills of Australian children, releasing findings that show half of Year 6...
Mar 17, 2025
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Spotlighting Surf Life Saving Tasmania and championship event
Tasmania’s surf lifesavers tested their athleticism and rescue skills at last weekend’s 2025 Surf Life Saving Tasmania Open State Championships in Penguin. Surf Life Saving...
Mar 17, 2025
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Royal Life Saving advises of 349 aquatic facilities impacted by ex-Cyclone Alfred
Royal Life Saving Australia has advised of the widespread disruption to aquatic facilities across South East Queensland and Northern NSW wrought by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The...
Mar 16, 2025
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Gold Coast theme parks reopen after Cyclone Alfred closure
Following disruption related to Tropical Cyclone Alfred last week the Gold Coast’s major theme parks reopened as of yesterday. Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, SkyPoint, Warner...
Mar 11, 2025
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Child safety workshops to be hosted for NSW local sporting organisations
The NSW Office of Sport has partnered with the Office of the Children’s Guardian to deliver a series of interactive child safety workshops on the NSW South Coast next week to...
Mar 11, 2025
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Post storm clean up underway in South East Queensland as flooding impacts Northern NSW
The impact of ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred is being felt across South East Queensland and Northern NSW with leisure industry operators closed as the area is impacted by heavy...
Mar 10, 2025
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Sport Climbing Australia looks to recruit first Chief Executive
Sport Climbing Australia (SCA), the national governing body responsible for the sport of climbing in Australia, has commenced a search for its inaugural Chief Executive....
Mar 9, 2025
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Cyclone Alfred impacts community aquatic, recreation and sporting facilities
The impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted local governments in South East Queensland and Northern NSW to close their aquatic and recreation centres along...
Mar 6, 2025
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24/7 Software enhances event operations for Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The implementation of cloud-based venue operations and safety management platform, 24/7 Software, is enhancing operations for the Arts Centre Melbourne’s iconic Sidney Myer...
Mar 6, 2025
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Revo Fitness and Surf Life Saving South Australia partner to deliver ‘Revo Nippers’ program
A landmark partnership has been announced between Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) and fast expanding gym chain, Revo Fitness, which sees Revo become the naming rights...
Mar 6, 2025
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