News: Safety

Sydney swim school teacher pleads ‘not guilty’ to sex charges

A Sydney North Shore swimming instructor charged with more than 20 child sex offences has pleaded not guilty in a NSW Court. Kyle Daniels, aged 20, is accused of molesting 10 girls, aged…

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Nov 7, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

NSW lifeguards look to halt drownings of foreign swimmers this summer

The deaths of the five foreign nationals on NSW Mid North Coast beaches last summer prompted several agencies, including the Coffs Harbour City Council’s professional lifeguards, NSW…

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Nov 7, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Recreation textiles distributor advises of importance of right fabric choices for gymnastic, trampoline and play facilities

Ensuring that appropriate fabrics and textiles are chosen for gymnastic, trampoline, play and related facilities can be difficult choice, but Ricky Richards, a distributor of recreation…

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Nov 7, 2019 Play / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference deemed a success

Over 100 people travelled to Coffs Harbour on 24th and 25th October to attend the country’s inaugural Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC). The event pulled delegates from…

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Nov 6, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Faulty pool pump the cause of Levin Pool centre evacuation

Advice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revealed that a chemical incident at the Levin Aquatic Centre on 28th October was caused by a faulty pump resulting in chlorine and…

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Nov 5, 2019 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

South Australian Government extends Sports Voucher program to swimming lessons

The South Australian Government has expanded its Sports Vouchers program so that parents and carers can use them to help pay for their child’s swimming lessons. Advising that the…

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Nov 4, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Safety concerns see glass bridges closed in China’s Heibei province

Glass-bottomed bridges in the Chinese province of Heibei have been closed due to safety concerns. An increasingly popular form of tourist attraction in the topographically diverse region,…

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Nov 3, 2019 Attractions / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Launceston City Council commences summer pool openings

The City of Launceston has advised that its First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public ahead of the November long weekend, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool on track to open later…

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Nov 1, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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