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NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue Unit train up new members and paramedics

NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue (ASAR) group volunteers ran a COVIDSafe overnight search and survival exercise at Perisher over the weekend, 24th-25th July, as part of crucial training…

Jul 26, 2021 Education / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

New Zealand Government halts trans-Tasmania travel bubble

Australia’s current Coronavirus crisis, with worsening COVID-19 cases in greater Sydney has seen the New Zealand Government announce the suspension of quarantine-free travel between…

Jul 26, 2021 ByJoe Cusmano Government / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

Queensland marine fatalities rise as boating numbers increase

The Queensland Government has issued a call for enhanced marine safety awareness as a massive rise in boating numbers in the state last year coincided the highest number of marine…

Jul 25, 2021 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

World Health Organization adviser says big sporting crowds should be banned

A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has called for large sporting crowds to be banned while the Coronavirus pandemic continues and for indoor masks to mandated by…

Jul 25, 2021 Government / Safety / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

Life Saving bodies urge Australians to take action to end drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day

Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving, Australia’s peak water safety organisations, are joining forces to mark the first World Drowning Prevention Day on Sunday 25th July by calling…

Jul 24, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

Lighting of Olympic flame marks opening of Tokyo 2020 Games

Delayed by a year, the Tokyo Olympics have begun with a subdued Opening Ceremony capped by Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lighting the Games cauldron. Last night’s official…

Jul 24, 2021 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

CALD Academy refugee swimming and employment program secures Zest award

The recently held Zest Awards saw the CALD Academy: Refugee Learn to Swim and Employment Program secure the Exceptional Community Partnership Award. The CALD program is a collaboration…

Jul 23, 2021 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

With live events an important part of life, Australians crave the return of international artists

A new study commissioned by The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) reveals that fans are longing for the return of international acts to Australia and highlights the need for…

Jul 22, 2021 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Ticketing / Venues /