News: Safety

Kakadu ranger suggests harsher fines could deter risky visitor behaviour around crocodiles

While Parks Australia, the federal body that manages Kakadu, suggests crocodiles can be viewed safely from Kakadu National Park's most popular crocodile viewing spot - the Cahills…

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Sep 3, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

North Sydney Council installs defibrillators in parks and offers CPR training

North Sydney Council has installed six new public access defibrillators across key parks in the area and are also offering CPR training sessions for the community. These vital life-saving…

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Sep 3, 2024 Education / Parks / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

SPASA to stage industry stakeholder roadshows on new pool barrier standard AS1926.1

The commitment of the Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) to safety and innovation, will see the pool industry peak body stage a series of roadshows across the country during…

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Sep 3, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Royal Life Saving supports new Australian Standard for home swimming pool safety

Standards Australia's release of a new standard for backyard pools, focusing on safety barriers for swimming pools, has been welcomed by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia.…

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Sep 3, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

New guide launched to support safety and inclusion in Victorian sporting clubs

The Victorian Government is supporting sporting clubs across the state to strengthen respectful and safe environments. Victorian Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward and…

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Sep 2, 2024 Safety / Sport /

 
 

Experienced handler hospitalised after tiger attack at Gold Coast’s Dreamworld

In what is being described by Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld as “an isolated and rare incident”, a tiger handler in her 40s is recovering in hospital having been mauled by…

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Sep 2, 2024 Attractions / Education / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Reef Eye on Cairns Esplanade to be temporarily replaced by Bondi ferris wheel

The manufacturer of the Reef Eye ferris wheel on Cairns Esplanade - Mondial Rides - has directed the owner and operator of the ride, Westshell Pty Ltd to send the main axle via boat to the…

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Sep 2, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

SPASA welcomes release of pool barrier standard AS1926.1

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association (SPASA) has welcomed the publication of the updated Australian Standard AS1926.1, marking a significant milestone in pool safety and regulation…

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Sep 2, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

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