News: Safety

Queensland Government doubles funding for its SwimStart program

Hundreds of additional Queensland families are now eligible for $150 swimming lesson vouchers following the state government’s SwimStart program having been doubled courtesy of a $5…

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Jan 15, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Government / Safety /

 
 

Surf Coast hospitality sector targeted by Child Employment Watchdog

Officers from Wage Inspectorate Victoria are visiting the Surf Coast hospitality sector this week, inspecting cafes and takeaway businesses from Lorne to Torquay to monitor compliance with…

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Jan 15, 2024 Finance / Hospitality / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Ironmen and Ironwomen save swimmers from rip at Sydney beach

Nutri-Grain Ironmen and Ironwomen swung into action post competition today to save a group of 25 swimmers at Maroubra Beach who were caught in a rip. Post medal presentations, athletes…

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Jan 14, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

New $125 million lifesaving partnership for Queensland

The Queensland Government is partnering with Surf Life Saving Queensland through a record $125 million 10-year service agreement aimed at helping to continue the vital service and help…

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Jan 13, 2024 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sandringham Family Leisure Centre re-opens to the community after implementation of alternative safety measures

Bayside City Council has advised of the reopening of its Sandringham Family Leisure Centre following its pre-Christmas closure due to the need to repair faulty firemain systems. The…

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Jan 11, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Dogs in Tusmore Wading Pool puts pressure on facility’s cleaning operations

The City of Burnside pool maintenance team has over recent weeks found dog paw prints, dog hair "and more" within the water of the Tusmore Wading Pool which requires…

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Jan 11, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Mulch containing asbestos found near children’s playground at Rozelle parklands

Asbestos – contaminated mulch has been discovered near a children's playground in the newly opened expansive Rozelle Parklands built above the multibillion-dollar spaghetti…

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Jan 10, 2024 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sea World responds to media scrutiny over ride stoppages

Following media coverage of a stoppage to one of its rides, Gold Coast theme park Sea World has taken to social media to explain how it deals with ride safety and maintenance issues. The…

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Jan 10, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

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