News: Safety

$11.8 million remediation for southern Sydney park after asbestos find

Kempt Field in the Georges River Council local government area will be closed from early September for an extensive $11.8 million remediation following the discovery of subsidence and…

read more

Sep 5, 2024 Environment / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

New study reveals that benefits of amateur sport outweigh concussion risks

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that concussions in amateur sport are not associated with an increased long-term risk of cognitive decline and that playing sport may even offer a…

read more

Sep 4, 2024 Recreation / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

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…

read more

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…

read more

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…

read more

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.…

read more

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…

read more

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…

read more

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

 
 

subscribe to the ausleisure newsletter

Receive all the latest leisure news, product and event updates delivered right to your inbox!

 
 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

 

No matching premium suppliers found.

 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business