News: Safety

Coronet Peak fence post ski death due to poor risk assessment

Risk assessment failures by NZSki have emerged as being a central factor in the death of an experienced skier at Coronet Peak four years ago. 60-year-old Anita Graf-Russell - who was…

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Oct 10, 2023 Legal / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

New software module aims to aid aquatic centres manage school swimming programs

Looking to help aquatic centres manage their school swimming programs, GreeneDesk has announced the launch of a new SwimDesk Schools module which can be run in conjunction with other…

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Oct 10, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Further delay to Hillcrest jumping castle inquest as Coroner still denied access to WorkSafe report

An inquest into the deaths of six Tasmanian children in the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy is still unable to proceed following today’s Supreme Court decision ruling against…

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Oct 10, 2023 Attractions / Education / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Landmark Australian buildings light up in solidarity for Israel

Across Australia, landmark buildings have tonight been illuminated in blue and white to show solidarity with Israel after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the largest attack…

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Oct 9, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Safety / Venues /

 
 

Dean Boxall named Australia’s top swimming coach for a record fourth time

Olympic and World Championship gold medal coach Dean Boxall has been confirmed as Australia's top swimming coach for a record fourth time at the Swimming Coaches and Teachers Australia…

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Oct 9, 2023 Aquatics / Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Peta Slocombe and Kaylene Gulich appointed as WA Institute of Sport Board members

Following an exodus of board members following a long-stalled restorative process for gymnasts abused by demanding coaches, Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman…

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Oct 9, 2023 Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Swimming Instructor recruitment day to be held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton

Greater Shepparton Council has advised that as part of its commitment to providing high quality water safety education in the region, a Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day will be…

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Oct 9, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

Sports and Play Industry Association recognises excellence with 2023 Industry Awards

The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Awards, recognising member achievements in the design, construction, installation, testing and…

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Oct 6, 2023 Play / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

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