News: Safety

Registration issues delay opening of Dreamworld’s new Sky Voyager ride

Almost nine months after Dreamworld applied to register its newest ride, Sky Voyager, the Gold Coast theme park is still awaiting approval from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to…

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Aug 1, 2019 Attractions / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

The Jump Pad encourages all ages to jump for joy

With inflatable jumping products having gone through various stages of improvements with developments of new safety regulations and more emphasis on quality over price over the years, the…

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Aug 1, 2019 Attractions / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Planning Commission approval will enable expanded festivals at North Byron Parklands

The recent decision by the NSW Independent Planning Commission to allow 20 event days per year at the North Byron Parklands at Tyagarah will see an expansion of events including Splendour…

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Jul 25, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Bendigo City Council defends anti-terrorism measures despite event cancellation

City of Bendigo staff have defended the new anti-terrorism measures for events despite the recent cancellation of the Bendigo Fun Run. Organisers of the annual Bendigo Bank Fun Run last…

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Jul 25, 2019 Events / Finance / Safety / Security / Tourism /

 
 

Lockout laws have devastating impact on Sydney’s night-time economy

Since the NSW Government's introduction of lockout laws in 2014, new data from the City of Sydney has today revealed almost 500,000 fewer people under the age of 35 are visiting the…

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Jul 24, 2019 Access / Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Hospitality /

 
 

SafeWork SA halts circus after two performers suffer serious injuries in less than a week

A circus in Adelaide has been shut down after two performers were injured in separate incidents in less than a week, with one performer breaking his back and another breaking her wrist.…

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Jul 24, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council funding boost will see increased beach patrols

Surf lifesaving patrols will increase during busy holiday periods following Sunshine Coast Council’s decision to increase its allocation for this service to $4.84 million in the…

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Jul 19, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Uluru blimp loss shows attractions operators need a ‘Plan B’

The recent case in the NSW Supreme Court involving the termination of the Operator Agreement for SkyShip Uluru has highlighted the need for attractions operators to have a ‘plan…

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Jul 19, 2019 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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