News: Safety

Queensland Police say no staff should be prosecuted over 2016 Dreamworld deaths

Queensland Police have recommended no criminal charges be laid over the October 2016 Dreamworld ride disaster, although park employees and the Gold Coast theme park’s owners still…

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Oct 21, 2017 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Royal Life Saving Society WA honours career achievements

Royal Life Saving Society - Western Australia has honoured a range of industry achievements at its Annual General Meeting, presenting Fellowships and Life Memberships to its community. As…

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Oct 19, 2017 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association’s Ross Gage honoured with prestigious international award

Australian Swim Schools Association Chief Executive Ross Gage has been acknowledged for his career achievements by the United States Swim Schools Association (USSSA) with their most…

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Oct 18, 2017 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

 
 

Teenager dies after incident at Newcastle’s Lambton Pool

An investigation has commenced into the death of a 17-year-old boy at Newcastle’s Lambton Swimming Centre yesterday. The teenager died in Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital…

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Oct 18, 2017 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

YMCA NSW looks to inspire a new generation of lifeguards

As part of a bid to tackle the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining lifeguards in the community, YMCA NSW has recently welcomed three pool lifeguard trainees as part of their…

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Oct 17, 2017 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Mission Beach skydiving operations suspended after triple fatality

Skydive Australia has suspended its operations at Mission Beach in far north Queensland pending a full inquiry into last Friday afternoon's triple fatality. Kerri Pike, aged 54, and…

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Oct 16, 2017 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Queensland Parliament passes industrial manslaughter laws in wake of Dreamworld fatalities

Senior executives of corporations could be charged with industrial manslaughter if someone dies at their workplace under new laws passed in Queensland’s Parliament. The new…

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Oct 16, 2017 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Western Australian aquatic centres attract more than 11 million visits in a year

Public swimming pools in Western Australia saw attendances exceed 11.1 million in 2015/16, their highest ever number of visits, according to the latest Western Australian Aquatics Industry…

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Oct 11, 2017 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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