News: Safety

Monarto Safari Park disinfects Zu-loop buses with MicroSafe’s Nanocyn

Zoos SA staff at Monarto Safari Park are using misting machines filled with Nanocyn inside their buses to disinfect the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Monarto Safari Park has…

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Dec 30, 2021 Attractions / Safety / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Western Australian New Year’s Eve music festivals cancelled but Perth Cup horse race to proceed

With New Year’s Eve music festivals in Western Australian cancelled as a result of a COVID outbreak in Perth, organisers are angered that the Perth Cup horse racing event will still…

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Dec 29, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

New TTF survey shows Omicron impacting holiday plans for four out of five Australians

According to a new survey commissioned by the Tourism and Transport Forum, the impact of the Omicron COVID variant has seen four out of five Australians having either cancelled or…

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Dec 29, 2021 Hospitality / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Sydney’s major theatres cancel performances after COVID-19 outbreaks

A surge in the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus has hit live performances in Sydney, with the musicals Hamilton and Come From Away and Opera Australia’s Great Opera Hits and…

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Dec 27, 2021 Entertainment / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Campaspe Shire Council closes pools due to lifeguard shortage

With summer temperatures set to see peak demand for aquatic facilities in the coming weeks, Campaspe Shire Council is facing having to close its swimming pools on certain days in the next…

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Dec 27, 2021 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Former NSW Gymnastics Coach of the Year charged with sexual assault of teenage pupils

A once highly-regarded gymnastics coach has been charged by NSW Police with 25 offences including sexually touching four girls aged between nine and 17 under his tutelage. Daniel Benson,…

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Dec 27, 2021 Legal / Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

New COVID restrictions see South Australian gyms restricted to one person for every seven square metres

A rise in Coronavirus infections has seen South Australian Premier Steven Marshall tighten venue density limits and reduce family gathering sizes. A range of new restrictions were…

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Dec 27, 2021 Fitness / Government / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Pop up zip line over Melbourne’s River Yarra proves popular

A 130-metre zip line across Melbourne’s Yarra River has proved popular since its opening on 1st December, with more than 11,000 people expected to ride the attraction during its…

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Dec 24, 2021 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Insurance / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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