News: Safety

Kiama Council urges water safety following two drownings

Kiama Council Mayor Cameron McDonald has urged safe use of beaches and waterways after two drownings this holiday season. A drowning was reported at south Bombo Beach yesterday evening.…

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Dec 27, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Royal Life Saving WA and LIWA Aquatics celebrate 20 years of Watch Around Water program

Celebrating a legacy of water safety in aquatic facilities, LIWA Aquatics has joined with Royal Life Saving WA to mark the 20th anniversary of its Watch Around Water program. The event…

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Dec 20, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Western Australian Police set up helpline for pole vault athletes impacted complaints about coach Alex Parnov

The Western Australian Police Force and Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) are establishing a dedicated complaints pathway for athletes victimised by the alleged predatory…

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Dec 20, 2024 Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Australian Swim Schools Association and NSW Aquatic and Recreation Institute to stage joint conference in 2025

Aiming to deliver on commitments for more unity in the aquatics industry, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI NSW) have…

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Dec 20, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

​​​​​​​Pill testing trial to commence at NSW music festivals

The NSW Government has announced it will permit a 12-month trial of pill-testing at music festivals beginning in early 2025 - a practice some other states have already adopted and expanded…

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Dec 19, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

World Athletics moves to protect 25 athletes from online abuse

Following the release of findings from a four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics, World Athletics has offered 25 athletes year-round AI protection on their social media…

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Dec 19, 2024 Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

Rockhampton Zoo conducts ‘live’ animal escape drill

Rockhampton Zoo has carried out a simulated animal escape drill, with staff looking for Zoo Director Liz Bellward dressed up as a giant bird exhibit that had escaped. The simulated escape…

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Dec 19, 2024 Attractions / Safety / Security / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

New ‘living seawall’ to help protect Sunshine Coast’s Golden Beach

An innovative project - part of a trial with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Government funded QCoast2100 Program – is aimed at providing protection from…

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Dec 19, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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