News: Safety

Tokyo Paralympics will not allow spectators at major venues

The upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, due to start on 24th August, will go ahead without spectators due to ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic Following a four-party remote…

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Aug 16, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

2021 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships cancelled due to Melbourne’s lockdown

Swimming Australia has today confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships, that were due to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from…

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Aug 16, 2021 Aquatics / Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Sunshine Coast lockdown has $45 million impact on tourism

Visit Sunshine Coast says that it is anticipating a $45 million hit to its visitor economy as a result of the recent south-east Queensland lockdown. A survey of its members indicated that…

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Aug 16, 2021 Attractions / Finance / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Powerlifting Australia Chief Executive steps down while commencing legal action against sex harassment accuser

Robert Wilks, Chief Executive of Powerlifting Australia has this week voluntarily stood down from his role after The Sunday Age published a story detailing defamation action he initiated…

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Aug 13, 2021 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Royal Adelaide Show cancelled for second successive year

The Royal Adelaide Show has been cancelled for the second year in a row, with organisers saying a SA Health decision to cap crowds at 10,000 people made it unfeasible to run the popular…

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Aug 12, 2021 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Guidelines released to enhance gymnastics facility development across Australia

Guidelines have been released today by Gymnastics Australia aimed at supporting gymnastics clubs and other stakeholders with the delivery, improvement, and enhancement of gymnastics…

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Aug 12, 2021 Safety / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

New Zealand Government looks to quarantine-free travel for vaccinated from early next year

The New Zealand Government will pilot a new program to allow vaccinated workers to travel overseas from October and self-isolate at home, rather than going through the current mandatory…

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Aug 12, 2021 Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Singapore hits 70% vaccination milestone with sport and events set to reopen

Singapore has hit a vaccination milestone with 70% of its adult population vaccinated against COVID-19. As a result, the Singapore Government has now eased some of its restrictions for…

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Aug 12, 2021 Safety / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

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