News: Safety

Drowning death at Cairns swimming hole highlights need for improved safety signage

The discovery of the body of a 20-year-old by Queensland Police divers at the Crystal Cascades swimming hole last night has prompted Cairns Regional Council to close the…

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Mar 12, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

URBNSURF Sydney partners with Surfing NSW to enhance surfing experience and provide safety skills

URBNSURF Sydney has announced its new partnership with Surfing New South Wales, aimed at supporting and enhancing the surfing experience in NSW. Surfing NSW and URBNSURF Sydney also…

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Mar 12, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Further funding for Hawke’s Bay learn to swim and water safety programme

The Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust has announced the extension of the Royston Health Trust Learn to Swim and Water Safety Programme for children across the region.…

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Mar 12, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Facing rising costs City of Geelong looks to close 50 metre pool at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre for seven months

Citing rising operating and lifeguard shortages, the City of Greater Geelong is set to close the outdoor 50 metre pool at the newly opened North Bellarine Aquatic Centre for seven months…

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Mar 11, 2024 Aquatics / Finance / Safety /

 
 

Heatwave prompts cancellation of Pitch music festival as man dies from suspected drug overdose

With south-western Victoria experiencing severe high temperatures, the organisers of the Pitch music and arts festival have advised of the cancellation of the event as of late Sunday (10th…

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Mar 10, 2024 Entertainment / Environment / Events / Safety /

 
 

Hundreds of lifesavers and nippers attend unveiling of Blue Plaque on Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club

Hundreds of past and present lifesavers and young nippers today joined NSW Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe and Mayor of Waverley Council Paula Masselos for the official unveiling of a…

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Mar 10, 2024 Aquatics / Culture / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Victorian heatwave sees Moomba Parade cancellation and festival disruptions

Heatwave conditions across southern Australia have seen the cancellation of the long-running Moomba Parade in Melbourne, which had been scheduled for Monday, while, facing fire warnings,…

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Mar 9, 2024 Environment / Events / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

City of Greater Geelong spotlights long weekend challenges for aquatic centres

The City of Greater Geelong has highlighted that community might be faced with potential service disruptions at its aquatic centres this weekend due to a combination of a long weekend and…

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Mar 9, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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