News: Safety

Child’s near-drowning at Balga Leisurepark prompts warning to parents over poolside mobile phone use

Distracted parents are being told to stop using their phones while at public swimming pools, after a seven-year-old nearly drowned at the Balga Leisurepark earlier this month. The…

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Oct 23, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Surf Lifesaving patrols commence over New Zealand’s Labour Weekend

Surf Life Saving New Zealand has advised that this Labour weekend marks the commencement of the 2023/24 patrol season with the predicted long, hot summer in northern parts of the country…

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Oct 23, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium reaches building milestone ahead of Taranaki Bulls home final

Taranaki Regional Council’s aim of making New Plymouth’s Yarrow Stadium the best regional stadium in New Zealand is on show this week with the hosting of the Bunnings NPC Final…

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Oct 20, 2023 Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Latest Beachwatch report shows most NSW beaches have excellent water quality

The recently released NSW State of the beaches 2022-2023 report shows 96% of monitored beaches have excellent water quality. The confirmation of excellent water quality at almost all NSW…

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Oct 20, 2023 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Basketball Victoria launch campaign to protect referees under the age of 18

Aiming to provide an appropriate environment for referees under the age of 18, Basketball Victoria is deploying a simple identifier- the Green Whistle - as part of a new campaign…

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Oct 19, 2023 Marketing / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Concepts revealed for Wellington’s Frederick Street Park

Wellington City Council has revealed the concept for a new public park and open space in the city’s centre which has been created in line with their Green Network Plan. In July 2023…

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Oct 19, 2023 Design / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Swimming community mourns death of coaching pioneer Ursula Carlile

The Australian swimming community is mourning the loss of a legend and ‘national swimming treasure’ Ursula Carlile who died in Sydney on Monday at the age of 86. A pioneer of…

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Oct 18, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Christchurch City Council propose alcohol ban for large events at QEII

Christchurch City Council has advised it is considering amending its Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw to provide an alcohol ban for QEII park and its surrounding area,…

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Oct 17, 2023 Events / Legal / Parks / Safety / Venues /

 
 

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