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Incident on Darwin show ride leaves two people injured and children stuck

A woman and her son have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a carnival ride accident at the Freds Pass Show in the Northern Territory. One of the arms of the Octopus Ride…

May 19, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety /

Investigation underway as fire destroys clubhouse at Orange golf club

The club house at the Wentworth Golf Club in Orange has been destroyed by fire, with emergency services having responded to reports of a fire at the Ploughmans Lane site in the early hours…

May 18, 2019 Golf / Safety / Sport /

IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 offers Expanded Education Conference and Learning Opportunities

IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 participants can take part in an expanded education conference held in Shanghai, China, 11th-14th June, that includes more than 10 general education sessions covering a…

May 17, 2019 Attractions / Education / Events / Marketing / Safety /

New safety rules for Queensland theme parks and attractions now in force

Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland are now subject to tougher safety regulations that will require regulations will require major inspections of rides by qualified engineers…

May 17, 2019 Attractions / Government / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

Life Saving Victoria launches inflatable pool off Williamstown

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) used the last of Victoria’s warm weather before Easter to test and trial an innovative six-lane, 25-metre inflatable swimming pool, built by Aflex…

May 16, 2019 Aquatics / Safety / Technology / Waterparks /

YMCA-managed Port Lincoln Leisure Centre secures water safety award

YMCA South Australia’s commitment to the principles and promotion of the Watch around Water initiative was rewarded when Port Lincoln Leisure Centre won the Recreation South Australia…

May 15, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Marketing / Safety /

Skills Active Aotearoa shares Cardrona Alpine Resort’s workforce development practices

Skills Active Aotearoa, the industry training organisation for snowsport in New Zealand, recently spoke with Cardrona’s People and Performance Manager Laura Hedley, about on-job…

May 15, 2019 Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

Reliance Risk to provide event safety and risk management services at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium

Reliance Risk has announced that it has secured a three-year appointment to provide event safety and risk management services at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium by its venue manager, AEG…

May 15, 2019 Consultants / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /