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Auditor-General critical of Tourism Australia’s spending though uncompetitive procurement processes

Tourism Australia is under fire for outsourcing the majority of its budget on third-party contractors in deals that did not have competitive tenders. The Auditor General report into…

Dec 20, 2024 Finance / Government / Marketing / Security / Tourism /

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…

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…

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

World Athletics publishes concerning findings from four-year analysis into online abuse

World Athletics has unveiled the findings of a ground-breaking four-year report analysing online abuse in athletics - the first in-depth, longitudinal analysis of the issue by an…

Dec 18, 2024 Marketing / Safety / Security / Sport /

VMA announces dates for 2025 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress

The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] have announced that the 32nd Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress will take place at ICC Sydney from 22nd to 24th June 2025. This…

Dec 17, 2024 Entertainment / Security / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

‘Keep Your Cool at the Pool’ Campaign urges respect for lifeguards and other aquatic facility staff

Amid rising instances of abuse, violence and aggression directed at staff working in aquatic facilities around the country, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has launched a new…

Dec 16, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

Reptiles killed by vandals during break-in at Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove

Two turtles have been killed and another four injured following a break-in at the Crocosaurus Cove reptile park in Darwin overnight. Northern Territory Police are appealing for…

Dec 5, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Security / Zoos /

Event Safety Institute to stage Applied Crowd Science courses in 2025

The Event Safety Institute has announced that it is to stage its Applied Crowd Science course across Australia’s state capitals in 2025, as well as at Auckland’s Eden Park.…

Dec 4, 2024 Education / Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security /