News: Safety

SafeWork NSW inspectors head to snowfields ahead of 2023 ski season

With early snow falling across the alpine regions, workplace safety inspectors have arrived on the slopes of NSW snowfields to ensure workers and visitors alike enjoy the ski season in a…

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May 24, 2023 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Former rock climbing coach sentenced to 13 year jail term over multiple sexual abuse offences

Stephen Mitchell, a former national rock climbing coach, has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for sexual offences against six girls. Having been convicted of seven sexual…

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May 23, 2023 Legal / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Court sentences man behind arson attacks on rival Melbourne jumping castle operators to 11-year jail term

Melbourne party hire and jumping castle business owner James Balcombe has been jailed for 11 years as a result of arson attacks that he instigated on rival businesses. Having earlier…

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May 19, 2023 Attractions / Legal / Safety /

 
 

AUSTSWIM to hold its ‘Soak it Up’ International Conference ‘Reimagined’ 2023 on the Gold Coast

AUSTSWIM’s ‘Soak It Up’ International Conference ‘Reimagined’ 2023 promises to deliver a premier event for swimming and water safety education in…

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May 19, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

SAPIA announces new code of practice for playgrounds for surfacing systems

The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has launched a new edition of its Code of Practice for the Installation and Maintenance of Impact Attenuating Surfacing Systems for…

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May 19, 2023 Play / Recreation / Safety / Surfaces /

 
 

ARI NSW announces leadership change with Marco Blanco named new Chair

The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has announced that Matt Griffiths will be stepping down from his role as Chairperson, making way for the incoming Chair, Marco Blanco.…

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May 19, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sea World team conduct specialised training to prepare for whale strandings and entanglements

As part of ongoing specialist training to coincide with the annual Humpback Whale migration period, the Sea World team has recently been conducting whale rescue exercises. The training…

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May 19, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Forum highlights that collaboration is key to saving lives in South East Queensland

Convened by Royal Life Saving and hosted by City of Gold Coast, a two day water safety forum held on 15th and 16th May brought together senior leaders from across government, local…

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May 19, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

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