News: Safety

UNSW researchers call for more education on dangers of ocean rip currents

A 20 year study of drowning deaths at Australian beaches due to rip currents has found a small reduction in the deaths of men, but little change to the total number of people who drowned…

read more

Apr 11, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

IXOM continues support for Royal Life Saving WA’s Remote Pools program

IXOM has strengthened its commitment to water safety in remote communities in Western Australia’s Pilbara by formalising a long-standing sponsorship agreement with Royal Life Saving…

read more

Apr 9, 2025 Aquatics / Environment / Product / Safety /

 
 

Swim and Survive partners celebrate NT Government funded school swimming and water safety program

Royal Life Saving is today hosting over 20 key Swim and Survive partners to celebrate the end of term one for the Northern Territory Government funded school swimming and water safety…

read more

Apr 9, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

ATSB finds faulty radio antenna contributed to fatal Sea World helicopter crash

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has highlighted a series of safety issues, including a fault in the radio antenna of one of the helicopters, contributing to the mid-air…

read more

Apr 9, 2025 Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Western Australian Government prepares for new entertainment and sport precinct next to Optus Stadium

The Western Australian Government has announced that necessary preliminary on-ground investigations for a new entertainment and sporting precinct adjacent to Optus Stadium will commence in…

read more

Apr 9, 2025 Entertainment / Government / Safety / Venues /

 
 

World Aquatics marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Acknowledging that sport has the power to bring people together, to break down barriers and create positive social change, World Aquatics has celebrated its input to International Day of…

read more

Apr 8, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

APOLA partnership sees growth of annual conference to cover wider elements of local government coastal safety

Counting down to its 2025 annual conference, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated (APOLA) has partnered with the Randwick City Council and the Coastal…

read more

Apr 8, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Report shows the positive impact of community pools in remote regions

A new report has highlighted the critical role of community pools in remote communities in Western Australia - providing a range of benefits including water safety education, health…

read more

Apr 8, 2025 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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