News: Safety

Pool closures continue to impact swimming skills and water safety

The aquatic industry’s ability to keep pools open across the country this summer has been heavily impacted by staff shortages, with a Royal Life Saving Society - Australia analysis…

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Jan 15, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Confident Bluesfest organisers ‘charging towards April’

With 13 weeks to go before it returns for its first event since 2019, organisers of Bluesfest has assured fans that they are confident that its 2022 edition will be staged, with plans…

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Jan 15, 2022 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Insurance / Safety /

 
 

Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa revoked because of risk to ‘health and good order’

Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for entry into the country, with the Australian Open champion now again facing deportation, subject to an…

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Jan 15, 2022 ByNigel Benton Government / Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

New pool inflatable launched at Mount Isa’s Splashez Aquatic Centre

Aiming to offer more amusement options for its young patrons, the Splashez Aquatic Centre in Mount Isa has today introduced a new pool inflatable. Following tests to ensure its safe…

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Jan 14, 2022 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Evangelical church Hillsong’s summercamp NSW ‘festival’ avoids action over banned singing and dancing

While the NSW Government’s ban on singing and dancing has seen the cancellation or postponement of several music festivals in the past week, it has emerged that evangelical church…

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Jan 14, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Proof of COVID vaccination required across Western Australia to access gyms, attractions, festivals and stadia

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced that from 31st January, West Australians aged 16 years and over will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access a wide range…

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Jan 14, 2022 Attractions / Fitness / Hospitality / Safety / Venues /

 
 

St Kilda Festival program extended to nine days for COVID safety

The St Kilda Festival, presented by City of Port Phillip, will this year shift from the one-day format of recent years to allow social distancing - with the extended nine-day program of…

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Jan 14, 2022 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Safety /

 
 

City of Ballarat finds solutions to staff shortages at its aquatic centres

Through collaboration and integration of staff across departments, the City of Ballarat has found solutions to staff shortages at its aquatic centres. While no aquatic facility was an…

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Jan 14, 2022 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

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