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Study recommends need to improve beach safety signage

University of Adelaide researcher Dr Masaki Shibata’s study examined how current safety signage on beaches is interpreted by overseas-born beachgoers and by Australian citizens.…

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Nov 25, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Crowd crush by music fans outside John Cain Arena prompts internal review by precinct manager

Concerns around safety and event planning have prompted Melbourne and Olympic Parks - the manager of John Cain Arena - to initiate an internal review following a crowd crush by fans…

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Nov 23, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

 
 

China’s ongoing Coronavirus restrictions set to see cancellation of 2023 Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix

Formula 1 will not return to China in 2023 with the Shanghai Grand Prix to be removed from the global race calendar as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. BBC Sport has reported…

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Nov 22, 2022 Events / Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Details emerge of injuries to exerciser crushed by weights at Brisbane gym

Reports have emerged revealing details of the accident at a Brisbane gym which has left a man fighting for his life after being crushed by equipment. As reported by media outlets, the…

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Nov 19, 2022 Fitness / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Local management committee secures contract to operate Katanning Aquatic Centre

The Shire of Katanning has awarded the tender the contract its Katanning Aquatic Centre to the Katanning Aquatic Sports Committee, returning the facility to local management for the first…

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Nov 17, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Exerciser hospitalised after being crushed by barbell at Brisbane gym

A gymgoer is in a serious condition in hospital after being crushed by a barbell while exercising at Snap Fitness Spring Hill in Brisbane gym. The man, who paramedics say is about 30…

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Nov 17, 2022 Fitness / Safety /

 
 

Reversal of visa ban means Novak Djokovic can play at 2023 Australian Open

Having banned international tennis star Novak Djokovic from entering the country for three years as of January 2022, the Australian Government has overturned its visa ban on the player…

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Nov 16, 2022 Events / Government / Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Cricket Victoria announces uniform change for girls in Youth Premier League

Cricket Victoria has revealed a move in reducing barriers for women and girls to participate in the game that will see it purchase dark coloured pants and make them available to all girls…

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Nov 16, 2022 Access / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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