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Music festival deaths inquest hears presence of Police dogs led to panicked drug-taking

A Sydney-based doctor has told the Coronial inquest into deaths of six young people at NSW music festivals that the presence of NSW Police drug detection dogs at these events could lead to…

Jul 16, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Security /

Chlorine issue sees temporary closure of Launceston Aquatic Centre

The Launceston Aquatic Centre was forced to close three of its pools on Saturday as a result of a blocked chlorine pump. According to the Centre's Facebook page, the block was caused…

Jul 14, 2019 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

Inquest hears of multiple failings by organisers and Police over festival drug deaths

The Coronial inquest into the deaths of six young people at music festivals in NSW has this week heard that poor organisation, heavy-handed policing, a rise in synthetic amphetamines and…

Jul 13, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Legal / Safety / Security /

Taxi driver to stand trial over alleged Adelaide Aquatic Centre rape

A taxi driver is to stand trial over the alleged rape and indecent assault of a woman at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre last year. Hayas Kardo, aged 61, entered not guilty pleas to the…

Jul 12, 2019 Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Security /

TDC releases new live signage innovation for events and mass gatherings

Australian entertainment technology company TDC (Technical Direction Company) has announced the release of its new and unique LIVE View Signage solution to provide visitor information and…

Jul 10, 2019 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

Second Jump Swim entity faces liquidation

JUMP! Swim Schools has been dealt another blow with franchisor Jump Loops Pty Ltd placed in Court appointed liquidation. The Jump Loops liquidation announcement comes just weeks after…

Jul 9, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Legal / Safety /

Grant Connors moves from ARV to Belgravia Leisure

Grant Connors, Chief Executive of Aquatics and Recreation Victoria, has been appointed to the role of Area Manager for Belgravia Leisure’s Moonee Valley City Council contract.…

Jul 9, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

New Rockhampton female facilities set to boost netball participation

The Queensland Government Female Facilities upgrades at Jardine Park will give thousands of Rockhampton netballers access to game changing new facilities. Member for Rockhampton Barry…

Jul 8, 2019 Access / Parks / Recreation / Safety / Sport /