News: Safety

Royal Life Saving report shows up to 40% of Australia’s pools may need substantial upgrade or replacement by 2030

A new report released today by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has found that in the next 10 years, up to 40% of public aquatic facilities that local governments own will need…

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Nov 2, 2022 Aquatics / Design / Finance / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Lions roam free at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo after escaping enclosure

Five of Taronga Zoo’s lions escaped their enclosure this morning forcing staff to hide in ‘safe zones’ as the animals roamed public areas of the Sydney harbourside…

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Nov 2, 2022 Attractions / Safety / Security / Zoos /

 
 

South Korean authorities concede extensive failures led to Seoul crowd crush deaths

The South Korean Government has admitted institutional failures in managing crowds as being largely responsible for a deadly crowd crush killed more than 150 people during Halloween…

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Nov 2, 2022 Events / Safety /

 
 

JUMP! Swim Schools spotlight need to boost pre-holiday skills among school-aged children

With the recently released Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2022 showing there are still serious issues among school-aged children creating a big risk this coming summer, JUMP!…

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Nov 2, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Swim Coaches and Teachers New Zealand awards member excellence

Swim Coaches and Teachers New Zealand has recognised the outstanding achievements of its high performing members at its recent Annual Conference and Awards, the first face to face…

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Nov 2, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

 
 

Shanghai Disney shuts as visitors unable to leave without negative COVID test

Visitors were trapped inside Shanghai Disney Resort when the attraction abruptly shut its gates yesterday at 11:39am local time to comply with COVID-19 prevention measures and…

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Nov 1, 2022 Attractions / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Expanded mobile connectivity for remote Western Australian surf beaches

Mobile coverage at 18 popular remote surf beaches across Western Australia is being expanded via funding of $1 million from the State Government’s Regional Telecommunications…

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Oct 31, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

$3.2 million Kununurra Water Playground gets official opening

A new 500 metre² aquatic play space featuring zones for different age groups from toddlers to teenagers, with a range of waterslides for all ages, water cannon, tipping buckets, a…

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Oct 31, 2022 Play / Recreation / Safety / Surfaces / Waterparks /

 
 

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