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New Royal Life Saving research shows social impact of the aquatic industry

Increased social cohesion and improved health and wellbeing are two of the main social benefits of the Australian aquatic industry, according to a new report initiated by the Royal Life…

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Nov 12, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Safety /

 
 

Beijing ice sports venue to operate at one-fifth capacity during Winter Olympics

Beijing’s landmark ‘Ice Cube’ venue will likely run at around one-fifth spectator capacity during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, according to the venue’s manager.…

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Nov 12, 2021 Aquatics / Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Child Safe Scheme legislation passed in NSW Parliament

Legislation passed by the NSW Parliament this week will provide greater consistency in how organisations protect children - a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional…

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Nov 12, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Former New Zealand Olympic swimming coach calls for Auckland Swimming Pools to open for pre-bookings

A former Olympic swimming coach who heads one of Auckland’s leading swim schools is calling on the New Zealand Government to allow Auckland swimming pools to open with conditions.…

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Nov 12, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Western Australian Premier reveals COVID-19 roadmap to border reopening

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has set the lofty goal of 90% immunisation in people aged 12 and older before he will reopen the state’s border to the rest of the country.…

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Nov 12, 2021 ByJoe Cusmano Government / Safety / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Tragedy of toddler drowning claims lives of more than 500 young Australians

More than 500 children aged under four years died from drowning in Australia in the past 19 years, according to newly released research form Royal Life Saving Society - Australia. Of the…

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Nov 11, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Unvaccinated NRL players banned from playing or training in Queensland and Victoria

The NRL has confirmed that players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be able to play or train in Victoria or Queensland as a result of restrictions by the respective state…

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Nov 10, 2021 Safety / Sport /

 
 

Beijing Winter Olympic Games venue introduces working robots to reduce COVID-19 contact risk

Wukesong Sports Centre, the ice hockey venue for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has introduced robot technology to aid its preparations for the events - providing…

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Nov 10, 2021 ByJames Croll Events / Safety / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

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