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AUSTSWIM completes swimming and water safety project in Fiji

AUSTSWIM has revealed details of a two-week initiative that has given 80 Fijian children aged between four and 12 years critical swimming and water safety lessons free of charge. In a…

Mar 19, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

Indoor pool and splashpad opened at Beenleigh Aquatic Centre in Logan

A $5.5 million expansion of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, featuring a new indoor heated program pool and aquatic play area - has been opened. Officially opened yesterday (Friday 15th…

Mar 16, 2019 Access / Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

Changes to safety standards recommended for recreational diving industry in Queensland

Queensland Government has recently met with representatives of The Whitsundays’ recreational diving and snorkelling industry to discuss recommended changes to diving and snorkelling…

Mar 14, 2019 Recreation / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

New Sunshine Coast high ropes course the ‘most thrilling’ in Australia

The Sunshine Coast’s newest tourist attraction, the Tree Top Challenge High Ropes Adventure Park, was officially launched at the weekend. Situated at the Big Pineapple, which is…

Mar 13, 2019 Attractions / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

Ardent Leisure shares hit seven-year low

The share price of Dreamworld owners Ardent Leisure has tumbled around 20% in the past week, from highs of $1.62 on 4th March to as low as $1.29 at the time of writing. As reported by…

Mar 13, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

Drowning detection system to be rolled out at Singapore’s 11 public pools

Following an extensive trial, national agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) is to progressively implement the Poseidon Drowning Detection System at all its 11 public competition pools and 28…

Mar 13, 2019 Aquatics / Government / Safety /

Second International Swim Schools Spectacular to be staged in Singapore

Following the success of its first edition on the Gold Coast last year, the second International Swim Schools Spectacular will be staged in Singapore in January 2020. To be held from…

Mar 12, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

Motorcycle racing returns to Barbagallo Raceway after major safety upgrades

Perth's Barbagallo Raceway track is now re-licensed for competitive motorcycle racing after significant safety upgrades were completed at the Wanneroo venue. The track recently…

Mar 11, 2019 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /