News: Safety

Sutherland Shire lifeguards complete training in time for summer season  

Marking the start of the official summer season in NSW, Sutherland Shire Council's professional lifeguards have completed their annual pre-season training and have resumed patrols at…

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Sep 26, 2019 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Live Performance Australia advises that collaboration is key to safer music festivals

Better safety outcomes at music festivals will be achieved through collaboration with festival organisers and patrons rather than imposing onerous and costly new regulation according to…

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Sep 25, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Funtopia set to open Australia’s most advanced adventure play centre

Funtopia is counting down to opening the doors to the biggest indoor adventure play centre in the country at Carrum Downs in Melbourne’s south-east. Set to open next month, the…

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Sep 24, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sunshine Coast prepares for AUSTSWIM Soak It Up 19 World Conference

AUSTSWIM is preparing to host its Soak It Up 19 World Conference on the Sunshine Coast at the beginning of next month. Being held at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre at Novotel Twin…

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Sep 24, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

Glenelg drowning inquest hears giant inflatable waterslide blocked lifesavers’ view of swimmers

A South Australian surf lifesaver has told a Coronial inquiry into the drowning deaths of two young boys at the Glenelg breakwater that a giant inflatable waterslide obstructed…

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Sep 24, 2019 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Thieves remove copper wiring from floodlights at Shoalhaven sports fields

Shoalhaven City Council has advised of recent vandalism at three of its sports fields, with thieves removing copper wiring from floodlights and illuminators at the Thompson Street Complex,…

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Sep 23, 2019 Legal / Parks / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Injuries continue to rise among New Zealand exercisers

Claims for injuries sustained while at the gym or doing exercise continue to increase in New Zealand. According to information from New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation…

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Sep 21, 2019 Fitness / Insurance / Safety /

 
 

2019 Melbourne Royal Show opens following week of record ticket sales

The 2019 Melbourne Royal Show has opened today following the highest number of pre purchased tickets ever sold for the annual event. With a 30% increase in website traffic and an…

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Sep 20, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Ticketing /

 
 

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