News: Safety

Taranaki Regional Council agrees to fund Yarrow Stadium renovations

Major works to repair New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium look set to proceed after Taranaki Regional Council agreed to a $50 million redevelopment budget for the project at its annual…

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May 24, 2019 Finance / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

14 people hospitalised following chlorine gas incident at Fitness Club 360 in Tamida

10 children and four adults have been hospitalised after a toxic gas incident in the swimming pool of the 360 Fitness Club in the Tamworth suburb of Taminda in northern NSW. As reported…

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May 24, 2019 Aquatics / Fitness / Safety /

 
 

Lifesaving defibrillators delivered to Macleay aquatic centres

Three of Kempsey Shire Council’s aquatic centres have taken delivery of defibrillators that will benefit pool patrons by improving emergency first aid responses. Jointly funded by…

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May 23, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Clark Kirby explains his drive to ‘challenge everything’ within Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Clark Kirby, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Village Roadshow Theme Parks, has explained how he has “challenged everything” within the Gold Coast-based theme park…

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May 22, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Marketing / Safety /

 
 

Federal Government won’t deliver on APOLA funding plea to reduce drownings

Australia’s leading professional ocean safety organisation has been told by the Federal Government that, despite ongoing funding commitments to volunteer lifesavers, there will be no…

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May 22, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Government / Safety /

 
 

Shane McGrath takes on AALARA Presidency at successful conference

Shane McGrath, Senior Manager - Operations and Product Management at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, has been named President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association…

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May 22, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Porirua City Council’s Dash Swim School introduces SwimDesk software

Porirua City Council’s Dash Swim School has become the latest aquatic facility to implement SwimDesk software, and the first swim school in the Wellington region to introduce the…

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May 20, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Incident on Darwin show ride leaves two people injured and children stuck

A woman and her son have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a carnival ride accident at the Freds Pass Show in the Northern Territory. One of the arms of the Octopus Ride…

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May 19, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety /

 
 

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