News: Safety

Next steps for Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park after asbestos found in soil

Wollongong City Council has had Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park closed to the public since May due to asbestos having been found in the imported soil. Non-friable asbestos, when left…

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Dec 15, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

WAIS announces new Board Directors and adoption of sport integrity framework

Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has announced the appointment of three new Board Directors along with the announcement yesterday that WAIS is the first National Institute…

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Dec 14, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Safety / Sport /

 
 

JUMP! Swim Schools prepares for significant growth in 2024

JUMP! Swim Schools is preparing for a number of new site openings and transitions for the first quarter of 2024. Having opened its most recent franchise site in Mickleham (VIC) with…

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Dec 14, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

New Penrith Beach to open on 19th December

With temperatures continuing to soar, the people of Western Sydney will be able to cool off at a new swimming spot at Penrith Lakes as of Tuesday 19th December in time for the start of the…

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Dec 14, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

South Australian councils given $500,000 boost to revive public spaces

The Open Space Grant Program 2023-24 opened this week for South Australian councils to apply for funding of up to $500,000 to revitalise laneways, main streets, civic places, and public…

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Dec 13, 2023 Arts / Culture / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Shark barrier considered for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach

Fremantle Council is lending its support to the installation of a physical shark barrier – delivering an enclosed swimming area at Bathers Beach in the city centre. The beach was…

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Dec 13, 2023 Access / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

APOLA President Bruce Hopkins promotes ‘Float to Survive’ message with Blacktown City Council

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) and Bondi Rescue identity, has partnered with Blacktown City Council to…

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Dec 12, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Pop-up splash parks among Cumberland Council activations for beating extreme heat

Cumberland Council has launched its ‘Cooling Cumberland – Beat the Heat’ campaign to help the community manage extreme heat events with temperatures expected to soar this…

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Dec 12, 2023 Aquatics / Environment / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

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