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Principal Consultant Simon Weatherill has spent the last 20 years developing the world renowned Melbourne Sports Hub, as former Chief Executive Officer of the State Sports Centres Trust…
read more21st February 2022 - URBNSURF Melbourne to host APOLA’s 25th National Conference
27th January 2022 - UNSW research highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings
8th January 2022 - Poor adult swimming skills contribute to summer drownings
4th January 2022 - Sport Minister Richard Colbeck makes safety plea after holiday drownings
11th November 2021 - Tragedy of toddler drowning claims lives of more than 500 young Australians
9th November 2021 - Whitsunday Regional Council charged over drowning of father and son at Airlie Beach Lagoon
8th September 2021 - Lockdowns contribute to rise in Australian drowning deaths during past year
10th May 2021 - New funding model needed for beach life saving patrols
4th February 2020 - WorkSafe Queensland prosecution results in $50,000 fine following inflatable amusement ride injury
7th January 2020 - Yeppoon Lagoon Lifeguard Team prevents Christmas Day tragedy
31st December 2019 - WorkSafe Queensland issues advisory note on zip line terminations
12th November 2019 - South Australian beach drowning inquest calls for enhanced warning signs and lifesavers to operate over longer hours
8th February 2019 - Darwin Waterfront Lagoon reopened to swimmers
2nd January 2019 - Airlie Beach lagoon drowning prompts WorkSafe Queensland advice
29th October 2018 - Father and son drown at Airlie Beach lagoon
20th September 2018 - One in four Australian drowning deaths involves people born overseas
24th March 2018 - Family announces plan to sue Banyule City Council and Belgravia Leisure over WaterMarc drowning
11th March 2018 - Councils and developers look to embrace lagoon lifestyles
3rd July 2015 - Airlie Aqua Park opens despite legal threats
30th June 2010 - Extensive recommendations from Rock Pool Water Park drowning inquest
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