News: Safety

Macquarie University researchers develop new anti-drowning technology

A new wearable device that detects signs of drowning and alerts lifeguards to the swimmer's location is being trialled by Macquarie University researchers. The Macquarie University…

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Nov 28, 2022 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Team from SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre secured state’s Pool Lifeguard Championship

SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s Team C are the 2022 Royal Life Saving Society - South Australia Pool Lifeguard Champions, beating a highly competitive field of lifeguards in an…

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Nov 28, 2022 Aquatics / Events / Safety /

 
 

Play Australia to farewell Executive Director Barbara Champion after 25 years of service

Play Australia will tomorrow farewell its Executive Director Barbara Champion, who will retire from her role at the organisation's 2022 AGM. Champion, who has dedicated 25 years of…

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Nov 27, 2022 Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

PCYC NSW’s ‘biggest build to date’ opens in Wagga Wagga

Hundreds of people have attended the official opening on the PCYC's new multipurpose sports complex in Wagga Wagga today. Students from multiple schools in the area joined dignitaries…

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Nov 25, 2022 Fitness / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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 /

 
 

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