News: Safety

Launch for VICSWIM program’s 49th year

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Education Ben Carroll have today launched VICSWIM 2025, joining Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Chief Executive Kathy Parton at the…

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Jan 6, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Climb Toowoomba bouldering gym proves popular since October opening

Climb Toowoomba, the city’s first bouldering gym, has proved to be a popular attraction for local climbers, boulderers and rock-hopping enthusiasts since its opening almost three…

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Jan 6, 2025 Attractions / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Tourism Victoria removes social media post describing unpatrolled Mornington Peninsula beach as a ‘pristine swimming spot’

Number 16 beach, on the Bass Strait side of Rye, is described on the Visit Victoria website as “recommended for experienced surfers only” as it is not patrolled by lifesavers.…

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Jan 5, 2025 Marketing / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Bushfire evacuation centre opened at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Out-of-control bushfires in Western Australia's south have prompted the opening of an evacuation centre at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre over recent days. The facility opened…

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Jan 3, 2025 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Security /

 
 

Victoria’s inaugural music festival Pill Testing Trial proves to be a success

Victoria’s mobile pill testing service is already proving effective with preliminary data and insights from the Beyond the Valley music festival confirming young people are eager for…

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Jan 3, 2025 Arts / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia to stage SWIMCON international event in Nepal

Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) has announced that it is to stage an international version of its SWIMCON event in Nepal from 6th to 8th March. To be held at the Hong Kong…

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Jan 3, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Sport /

 
 

TreeClimb Salisbury gets official opening

The new TreeClimb Salisbury attraction is now home to four of South Australia’s longest ziplines following its official opening at the Harry Bowey Reserve in Salisbury Park. Opened…

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Jan 2, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

NSW Country Pool Managers Conference heads to Hunter Valley in 2025

The NSW Country Pool Managers Conference has announced that its 2025 conference will be held in the NSW Hunter Valley on 14th and 15th May next year. To be staged at the Cessnock Bowling…

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Dec 31, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

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