News: Safety

2018 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson involves more than 700 waterparks, pools and swim schools

The organisers of the 2018 World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event have revealed that more than 700 waterparks, pools and swim schools in 29 countries took part in the event over…

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Jul 8, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

F45 Pacific Pines gym looks to bounce back after ‘suspicious’ fire

The franchisees of F45 Pacific Pines on the Gold Coast are looking to bounce back after their gym was destroyed by fire last month. Queensland Police are treating the blaze, which…

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Jul 6, 2018 Fitness / Safety / Security /

 
 

Multiple deaths as tourist boat sinks off Phuket

At least 33 people are known to have died after a tourist boat carrying mostly Chinese passengers capsized off the Thai holiday island of Phuket on Thursday evening. The Phoenix was…

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Jul 6, 2018 Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Japanese tourist dies during Uluru climb

A Japanese tourist has died today while climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory. The 76-year-old man collapsed while trying to ascend the steepest part of the rock on…

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Jul 5, 2018 Culture / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

New faces for AALARA Board

Following its recent AGM, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced the appointment of industry executives Greg Yong and Brad Loxley to its…

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Jul 5, 2018 Attractions / Entertainment / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Celebrations to mark 10 years of CLM’s SwimMagic swim school

Auckland-based facility manager CLM is to mark a decade of operations by its SwimMagic swim school brand by offering 1,100 free lessons during term 3, 2018. Established in 2008, SwimMagic…

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Jul 5, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Tasmanian Council uses simple solution to solve pool chlorination issues

The Northern Midlands Council in Central Tasmania has introduced a new solution to solve chlorination problem at its three swimming pools in Campbell Town, Cressy and Ross, backed by…

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Jul 3, 2018 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Coronial inquest claims Dreamworld Chief Executive

A fortnight of damning evidence at the Coronial inquest into the deaths of four guests at Dreamworld in October 2016 has seemingly led to the resignation of park Chief Executive Craig…

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Jul 1, 2018 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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