News: Safety
Melbourne Royal Show cancelled for second consecutive year
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria has advised that the 2021 Melbourne Royal Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty and operational constraints,...
Jul 28, 2021
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HKCEC enhances safety measures and launches lucky draw to encourage vaccination
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) has committed to safeguarding the health and safety of event attendees by continuously enhancing stringent preventive...
Jul 27, 2021
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The Canterbury Bankstown Leisure and Aquatics Centres achieve high safety scores
In early June, The Canterbury Bankstown Leisure & Aquatics Centres undertook their annual Royal Life Saving Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments. Royal Life Saving sets the best...
Jul 27, 2021
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Corowa Aquatic Centre's new Learn to Swim program attracts large number of enrolments
A new Learn to Swim program, set to commence at the Corowa Aquatic Centre in August has received over 200 enrolment enquiries from across the Federation region which has...
Jul 27, 2021
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service issues reminder that parks are no place for pets
With a surge of visitors to national parks, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a reminder that visitors can both help wildlife and protect their pets by using...
Jul 27, 2021
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Eden Park will host first Bledisloe Cup test with Wallabies granted travel exemption for New Zealand trip
Concern that New Zealand’s closure of its trans-Tasman travel bubble would impact the Wallabies travelling from Australia for the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland next week...
Jul 27, 2021
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Lockdown lifted across Victoria while NSW records highest daily total of COVID cases
Following a reduction in community transmission of COVID in Victoria, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has advised today that the lockdown will be lifted state-wide from 11.59pm...
Jul 27, 2021
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FIBO postponed again due to COVID and now scheduled for April 2022
The organisers of Germany's FIBO, the international fitness and wellness trade show, have advised that the event originally planned for 4th to 7th November 2021, will be...
Jul 26, 2021
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ASM Global partners with Honeywell to create smarter and safer venues
International entertainment company ASM Global has announced a partnership with technology giant Honeywell to enhance safety, cleanliness and operational standards at its...
Jul 26, 2021
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Scaffolding collapse kills spectator at junior football match in Brisbane's north
A Brisbane father of four has been killed after scaffolding collapsed and fell on him at a community football game at Teralba Park in the city's north yesterday. Policeman Andy...
Jul 26, 2021
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NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue Unit train up new members and paramedics
NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue (ASAR) group volunteers ran a COVIDSafe overnight search and survival exercise at Perisher over the weekend - 24th and 25th July - as part of...
Jul 25, 2021
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New Zealand Government halts trans-Tasmania travel bubble
Australia’s current Coronavirus crisis, with worsening COVID-19 cases in greater Sydney has seen the New Zealand Government announce the suspension of quarantine-free travel...
Jul 25, 2021
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Queensland marine fatalities rise as boating numbers increase
The Queensland Government has issued a call for enhanced marine safety awareness as a massive rise in boating numbers in the state last year coincided the highest number of...
Jul 25, 2021
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World Health Organization adviser says big sporting crowds should be banned
A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has called for large sporting crowds to be banned while the Coronavirus pandemic continues and for indoor masks to mandated by...
Jul 25, 2021
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Life Saving bodies urge Australians to take action to end drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day
Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving, Australia’s peak water safety organisations, are joining forces to mark the first World Drowning Prevention Day on Sunday 25th July by...
Jul 23, 2021
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Lighting of Olympic flame marks opening of Tokyo 2020 Games
Delayed by a year, the Tokyo Olympics have begun with a subdued Opening Ceremony capped by Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lighting the Games cauldron. Last night’s official...
Jul 23, 2021
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CALD Academy refugee swimming and employment program secures Zest award
The recently held Zest Awards saw the CALD Academy: Refugee Learn to Swim and Employment Program secure the Exceptional Community Partnership Award. The CALD program is a...
Jul 22, 2021
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With live events an important part of life, Australians crave the return of international artists
A new study commissioned by The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) reveals that fans are longing for the return of international acts to Australia and highlights the need...
Jul 22, 2021
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Australia and New Zealand withdraw from 2021 Rugby League World Cup over COVID concerns
Australia and New Zealand have pulled out of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup scheduled to commence on 23rd October in the United Kingdom, citing COVID safety concerns for...
Jul 22, 2021
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Outback Ballooning directors fined $130,000 over death of Stephanie Bernoth in 2013
The directors of a former Alice Springs based outback tourism company - Outback Ballooning - were today handed a combined penalty of $130,000 over the death of 35-year-old NSW...
Jul 22, 2021
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New helicopter tandem skydive experience launches on the Gold Coast
Skydive Australia and Sea World Helicopters have announced the launch of an adrenaline-packed heli skydive experience as of this Friday - 23rd July - giving guests the...
Jul 21, 2021
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Lockdowns see Super Netball return to Queensland Hub
The Suncorp Super Netball League has been compelled to move five clubs to Queensland after the South Australian Government announced a seven-day lockdown in Adelaide following a...
Jul 21, 2021
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Tourists and locals to benefit from new lookout at Queenstown’s Bennetts Bluff
Queenstown Lakes District Council has advised that a new lookout which opened yesterday at Bennetts Bluff will make it safer for locals and visitors to enjoy the impressive...
Jul 20, 2021
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Central Coast gym owner reported as ignoring NSW COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
Rhyss Keane, a gym owner on the NSW Central Coast, has been in the news over recent days for reportedly ignoring NSW COVID-19 lockdown rules and threatening a Channel 9...
Jul 20, 2021
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