News: Safety

Life Saving Victoria concerned for potential tragedies over long weekend 

Following four fatal drownings at Phillip Island this week, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has issued a grave warning to Victorians to stay safe around water this long weekend.…

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Jan 26, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

NSW Minister for Emergency Services to host Water Safety Roundtable

Facing a rising summer drowning toll, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, supported by the Emergency Management Branch of the NSW Premier’s Department, will be hosting a…

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Jan 25, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Education / Government / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Groovin the Moo Queensland festival moves to Sunshine Coast Stadium and Kawana Sports Precinct

Set to be staged at six locations across Australia during May and June, the returning Groovin the Moo festival series will be held at a new venue when it reaches the Sunshine Coast on…

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Jan 25, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Victoria’s deadliest drowning tragedy in almost 20 years claims four lives

Victorians are being urged to prioritise water safety and head to patrolled beaches ahead of the long weekend following the drowning deaths of four people who were pulled from the water at…

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Jan 25, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Royal Life Saving calls on men to ‘make the right call’ after alarming rise in summer drownings

With a long weekend approaching, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is urging people, and men in particular, men to ‘Make the Right Call’ when they’re on, in, or near…

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Jan 24, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Logan City Council fined $80,000 over electrocution of Eagleby Aquatic Centre lifeguard

Following Beenleigh Magistrates Court having heard evidence of a dangerous series of safety oversights at the Eagleby Aquatic Centre, which culminated with a lifeguard suffering a…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria reinforce need for caution around inland waterways

Following an increase in fatal and non-fatal inland drownings in Victoria, Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria continue to call for caution in and around inland waterways this…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Wibit adds new product line to enhance safety at its modular water parks

Leading provider of floating modular aquatic play installations, Wibit Sports, has added a new product line to its catalogue, Wibit WatchLine, a haven for lifeguards offering a…

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Jan 22, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

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