News: Safety

Political unrest prompts relocation of Women’s T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to UAE

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Women’s T20 World Cup - scheduled to be played in Bangladesh - will now be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The…

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Aug 27, 2024 Government / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

AUSactive launches its inaugural Best Practice Pilates Guideline

With Pilates having become one of the fastest growing core-fitness trends due to its versatility, AUSactive has launched its inaugural guide for Pilates professionals and business…

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Aug 27, 2024 Education / Fitness / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association’s National Award Winners announced at Gold Coast conference

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has presented its 2024 excellence awards - recognising excellence in the learn-to-swim sector. Presented as the culmination of a record…

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Aug 27, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

 
 

Lifesaving World Championships return to Gold Coast after 36 years

The 2024 Lifesaving World Championships are set to commence on the Gold Coast on Friday 23rd August having last hosted the event in 1988. The Championships include an array of…

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Aug 22, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

UNSW safety research shows volunteer surf lifesavers have sole responsibility for patrolling NSW beaches just 14.4% of the time

Significant new research led by the UNSW (University of NSW) Beach Safety Research Group has revealed that volunteer surf lifesavers typically serve in a support role to professional…

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Aug 20, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Government / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Drowning levels continue to increase despite ever increasing resources

Australia’s National Drowning Report 2024 shows that the nation has had another tragic year, experiencing 323 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, a number 14% higher than last…

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Aug 20, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Geelong’s Leisurelink temporary closed as precaution against Cryptosporidium

City of Greater Geelong has closed all aquatic facilities at Leisurelink on 20th August, as the pools undergo 'hyperchlorination' as a precautionary health and safety measure. The…

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Aug 20, 2024 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

Life Saving patrols extended at Colac Otway Shire’s Kennett River this summer

A partnership between Colac Otway Shire Council and Life Saving Victoria will see patrols extended at Kennett River this summer. Kennett River is a small seaside town in Victoria,…

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Aug 19, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Safety /

 
 

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