News: Safety

Jump! Swim Schools franchisor fined $23 million with founder banned from starting new franchises

The Federal Court has handed down penalties of $23 million to the former parent company Jump! Swim Schools and banned founder Ian Campbell from starting any new franchise businesses.…

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May 25, 2021 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Education / Finance / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Safety facilities to be enhanced at Bondi Beach

Waverley Council plans to construct a new purpose-built first aid and incident management facility at Bondi Beach. The Bondi lifeguard tower will also be refurbished as part of works to…

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May 24, 2021 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

21 participants die in extreme weather during China mountain marathon race

21 participants in the Yellow River Stone Forest cross-country mountain race have died in north-western China after hail, freezing rain and gales hit the high-altitude track. Chinese…

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May 24, 2021 ByNigel Benton Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

OCBC Arena and Aquatic Centre closed to public for exclusive use by Team Singapore athletes

Singapore’s OCBC Arena and OCBC Aquatic Centre have been closed to the public from today to allow Team Singapore's athletes to train ahead of the Olympic, Paralympic and SEA…

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May 21, 2021 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Fitness / Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

Nepalese Walltopia Climbing Wall helps develop safe climbing skills

The Khumbu Climbing Centre, located at 3,950 metres altitude in the Nepalese village of Phortse aims to help develop for all Nepali climbers - technical climbing skills,…

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May 21, 2021 Attractions / Fitness / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Growing public opposition to Tokyo Olympics as Japanese doctors call for Games to be cancelled

Public opposition to the hosting of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July has grown to more than 80% among the Japanese population. With the opening of the Games just 64 days away, publication…

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May 20, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Study suggests swimming pool water inactivates COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds

Swimming pool water can inactivate the COVID-19 virus in only 30 seconds under the right conditions, according to a study by virologists at Imperial College London. The findings, which…

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May 19, 2021 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Royal Life Saving highlights lifeguard and swim teacher shortage as providing opportunities for job seekers

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today highlighted how an acute shortage of qualified lifeguards and swimming teachers across the country is slowing down the aquatic…

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May 18, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

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