News: Safety
Research shows 635,657 rugby union injury claims made in New Zealand over 13 years
A total of 635,657 rugby injury claims were made to the Accident Compensation Corporation for players aged five to 40 years between 2005 and 2017, according to a New...
Sep 12, 2021
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Surf Life Saving NSW begins next phase of training program with Korean Lifesaving Association
Surf Life Saving NSW begins the second half of Phase 1 of a Lifeguard Training, Community Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Education Program in conjunction with the Korean...
Sep 10, 2021
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Come From Away producer insists performers must be vaccinated to return to stage
The producer of the award-winning musical Come From Away has said performers will have to be vaccinated before they return to the stage when NSW begins reopening next month....
Sep 10, 2021
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Commissioning begins for Dreamworld’s Steel Taipan rollercoaster
Due to open to guests later this year, the commissioning process for Dreamworld’s new Steel Taipan rollercoaster has commenced with the ride train being tested on its 1.2...
Sep 10, 2021
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2021 World Tourism Day set to celebrate inclusivity
In an intervention that aims to drive the global recovery of the pandemic impacted industry, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has invited all member states,...
Sep 10, 2021
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Australian Vaccine Passports potentially ready within weeks
Australians will begin using an international vaccine passport within weeks to prove their immunisation status overseas and on their return as Prime Minister Scott Morrison...
Sep 9, 2021
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Carlile Swimming mandates staff vaccination
Carlile Swimming has introduced a mandatory vaccination policy for all teaching and customer facing staff, becoming the first learn to swim provider in Australia to do so....
Sep 9, 2021
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Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium to host relocated NRL Grand Final
The NRL Grand Final is to move away from Sydney for the first time, with Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium confirmed as venue for the match on Sunday 3rd October. With all 16 NRL teams...
Sep 9, 2021
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NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park offers COVID-19 self-isolation accommodation
NRMA has partnered with NSW Health in an initiative which sees the NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park assisting in the battle against the current COVID-19 outbreak in western New South...
Sep 8, 2021
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Partnership between DHL Express Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia extended to 2024
The partnership between DHL Express - the world’s leading international express service provider - and Surf Life Saving Australia is being extended for another three years until...
Sep 8, 2021
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Recreation
Two Melbourne golf courses introduce vaccination policy
Two Melbourne golf courses - The Royal Melbourne Golf Course and the public Sandringham Golf Course - have introduced a ‘no jab, no play’ policy. The Royal Melbourne Golf Course...
Sep 8, 2021
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Golf
Surf Life Saving NSW releases new report offering beach safety warning ahead of COVID restrictions easing
With an anticipated relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for NSW over the coming months, Surf Life Saving NSW has today released their 2021 NSW Coastal Safety Report to highlight...
Sep 8, 2021
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Thailand drives tourism re-opening despite rise in COVID-19 cases
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed a further extension to its reopening plans with the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 program. The new system will provide fully...
Sep 8, 2021
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Lockdowns contribute to rise in Australian drowning deaths during past year
The Coronavirus pandemic is reported to have been a factor in 20% rise in drowning deaths around Australia in the past year. Newly released research by leading water safety...
Sep 8, 2021
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Gold Coast tourism sees 20% drop in jobs as a result of Coronavirus
Newly released figures from the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) show that one in five positions - representing 20,000 direct jobs - have been cut in the Gold Coast...
Sep 7, 2021
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Tamworth Sports Dome to host vaccination hub
Tamworth Sports Dome will host the region’s first walk-in vaccination hub on Sunday 12th September, 2021, offering all those aged over 18 access to the Astra Zeneca vaccine....
Sep 7, 2021
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Humanforce offers hospitality sector a solution to help manage COVID-19 vaccination policies
To assist the hospitality sector manage complex workplace vaccination issues, Humanforce - a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions – is offering a solution to...
Sep 7, 2021
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Hospitality
New Zealand Comedy Trust says nation’s alert level two ‘make it near impossible to plan ahead’
The NZ Comedy Trust, producers of the NZ International Comedy Festival, have highlighted New Zealand’s status under Coronavirus alert level two guidelines will have a...
Sep 7, 2021
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Fitness Australia survey reveals NSW members against vaccine passports and staff vaccinations
A Fitness Australia survey of its members in NSW, has revealed that a majority of respondents are against mandatory vaccinations for gym staff and personal trainers while also...
Sep 7, 2021
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Resort owner Dr Jerry Schwartz mandates hotel staff vaccination
Medical doctor and resort owner, Dr Jerry Schwartz has mandated vaccination for hotel staff at his Paradise Resort Gold Coast to ensure staff and guests, particularly children,...
Sep 6, 2021
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Financial assistance from HKSAR government urgently needed for survival of Hong Kong convention and exhibition sector
The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has placed an urgent call to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China...
Sep 6, 2021
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Centara Hotels and Resorts boost COVIDSafe measures
Leading Thailand hotel operator - Centara Hotels and Resorts - is boosting safety measures for Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin with a new policy requiring all...
Sep 6, 2021
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Coronavirus lockdown set to be eased for all New Zealand except Auckland
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased for everywhere outside of Auckland, a move will be welcomed by the thousands of...
Sep 6, 2021
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Leading entertainment promoters launch 'Vax the Nation' campaign
More than 200 of Australia’s biggest artists and performers have today joined with tour promoters, music festivals, venues, ticketing agencies, record labels, comedy producers,...
Sep 6, 2021
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