News: 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 /

 
 

Sydney Metro’s first 12 month e-scooter trial commences in Kogarah

Georges River Council has advised that its 12-month shared e-scooter trial with e-scooter provider, Beam, begins today in the southern Sydney suburb of Kogarah. This is the first…

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Jan 10, 2024 Recreation / Safety /

 
 

NSW Country Pool Managers Conference returns for 2024

Following the success of its 2023 conference in Goulburn, the NSW Country Pool Managers Conference has announced that its 2024 conference will be held in the NSW Mid North Coast region of…

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Jan 9, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Federal Government announces Sport Integrity Australia funding package

The Federal Government has announced that it is strengthening the safety of sport in Australia, investing more than $36.3 million over a five year period to tackle abuse, bullying,…

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Jan 8, 2024 Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

State-wide compliance blitz sees NSW Maritime urge jet skiers to ride safely

In the first state-wide compliance blitz of 2024 - Operation Stay Afloat - NSW Maritime officers are calling on jet skiers to ride safely on the water. A spate of serious injuries…

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Jan 8, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Eight people left in critical condition following suspected drug overdose at Melbourne’s Hardmission Festival

Eight people are in a critical condition following a suspected ecstasy overdose at the Melbourne rave - Hardmission Festival - on Saturday night. Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance…

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Jan 8, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security / Wellness /

 
 

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers investigating after girl bitten by dingo on K’gari

A seven-year-old girl was bitten on her thigh by a dingo at K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) on 4th January with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS)…

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Jan 8, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Visitors encouraged to use First Basin Swimming Pool for safety reasons at Launceston’s Cataract Gorge

City of Launceston has advised they are anticipating high visitation this summer to Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge with Mayor Garwood…

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Jan 8, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Safety /

 
 

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