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NSW Premier ‘considering’ new inquest into fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is reported to be "considering" a new inquest into the fatal Luna Park Ghost Train fire of 1979 following the presentation of fresh evidence in an…

Apr 11, 2021 Attractions / Entertainment / Government / Legal / Safety /

Optus Stadium looks to welcome capacity crowds as Western Australian venue restrictions lifted

Venues across Western Australia - including Perth’s Optus Stadium - will be allowed to welcome 100% capacity crowds as of tomorrow. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced…

Apr 10, 2021 Safety / Sport / Venues /

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships ready for Sunshine Coast return

The largest Surf Life Saving event in the world, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, 'The Aussies', returns to the Sunshine Coast next week with more than 5,700…

Apr 10, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport /

Australian Water Safety Council seeks local government backing to help reduce drownings

Local governments are being encouraged to make the new Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 central to their drowning prevention policies. The newly released strategy seeks to raise…

Apr 9, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

ICC to proceed with Men’s Twenty20 World Cup in India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the men’s Twenty20 World Cup, taking place in India between October and November this year, is still on course to go…

Apr 9, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport /

NSW Police resist new inquiry into 1979 Luna Park ghost train fire

NSW Police will not open a fresh inquiry into the tragic 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire, despite new revelations in an ABC investigation and an allegation that the senior officer in…

Apr 8, 2021 Attractions / Entertainment / Legal / Safety /

Swim Australia shares resources to aid swim teacher recruitment

Following its recent revelation of a nationwide shortage of swim teachers, Swim Australia has released a set of promotional media resources to help swim schools and aquatic facilities in…

Apr 8, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

New research investigates shade provision quality in NSW children’s playgrounds

University of Southern Queensland researchers Dr Nathan Downs and Professor Alfio Parisi are investigating the availability and quality of shade for UV and heat protection in playgrounds…

Apr 8, 2021 Education / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /