News: Safety

Fires again impact Christchurch Adventure Park

Christchurch Adventure Park staff have been allowed onsite today to start assessing the extent of the fire damage at the outdoor attraction. With the Port Hills area Christchurch impacted…

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Feb 16, 2024 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Gold Coast City Council ordered to pay $125,000 fine after child’s diving platform fall

Gold Coast City Council has been penalised with a $125,000 fine for failing to comply with its health and safety obligations at its Gold Coast Aquatic Centre over an incident that put a…

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Feb 15, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Recreational water safety best practice among topics to be discussed at MENALAC networking event

Registrations are now open for Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) Health, Safety and Sustainability Day to be held at Dubai World Trade Centre on 5th…

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Feb 15, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Safety /

 
 

South Korean Court convicts police officers over Halloween 2022 crowd crush cover-up

A South Korean court has convicted three former police officers of destroying internal files and other evidence in an attempted cover-up after a Halloween crowd crush that killed nearly…

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Feb 15, 2024 Events / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

NSW and Queensland health authorities warn swimmers of cryptosporidium parasite risks

Amid a surge in infections, health authorities in NSW and Queensland are urging people with diarrhoea to avoid swimming pools and open water and ocean beaches. With almost 500 cases of…

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Feb 14, 2024 Aquatics / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

City of Sydney begins testing another 32 parks for asbestos contaminated mulch

Following test results received on 12th February that confirmed findings of asbestos contaminated mulch in three City parks, the City of Sydney will begin testing another 32 parks where…

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Feb 14, 2024 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Football Australia calls for respect for officials in wake of growing referee abuse

In response to a growing wave of abuse and disrespect towards referees at all levels of the game, Football Australia Chief Executive James Johnson has called for greater levels of respect…

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Feb 13, 2024 Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

Life Saving Victoria’s report reveals the Y as leading in pool safety

A recent report compiled by Life Saving Victoria for the Y on safety and compliance in the leisure and recreation industry highlights Y Victoria’s industry leading results. …

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Feb 13, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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