News: Safety

Small Business Ombudsman continues to back AALARA’s DMF plans for the amusement and attractions industry

Releasing a new document today providing ‘additional insights’, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has advised of his…

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Feb 10, 2023 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

ASTM International releases new Amusement Rides Standard that measures water slide g-force

USA-based standards body ASTM International has advised that its amusement rides and devices and committee (F24) has approved a new standard that will be used to collect gravitational…

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Feb 10, 2023 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

Rockhampton Zoo secures federal funding for disaster preparedness

The Rockhampton Zoo has been successful in the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, receiving $503,000 in Federal Government grant funding to better protect their animals and the…

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Feb 8, 2023 Attractions / Education / Environment / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

ADCO Constructions begins demolition of collapsed roof at Kew Recreation Centre

Following its partial collapse in October last year, work has commenced on the demolition of the steel roof structure at the Kew Recreation Centre in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.…

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Feb 7, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Safety /

 
 

Surf Life Saving Australia unveils new Pride Surf Rescue Board ahead of Sydney WorldPride

With Sydney WorldPride ten days away, Surf Life Saving Australia has unveiled a new Pride Surf Rescue Board, that will be used at the front line by volunteer surf lifesavers. …

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Feb 7, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Roof to be raised at Mount Annan Leisure Centre

The Mount Annan Leisure Centre in Western Sydney will undergo a series of improvements over the coming months, with repairs to the pool hall roof set to begin as of the beginning of…

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Feb 7, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Victorian surfers save hundreds from drowning each year

A first-of-its-kind study by La Trobe University researchers shows surfers play a critical role in keeping people safe on unpatrolled beaches, potentially saving hundreds of lives each…

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Feb 6, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Saltwater crocodile escaped and recaptured at Billabong Sanctuary

Billabong Sanctuary, an 11-hectare wildlife sanctuary located 17 kilometres south of Townsville, advised that following his escape over the weekend from the Sanctuary, Dynamo a…

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Feb 6, 2023 Attractions / Environment / Safety /

 
 

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