News: Safety

Paedophile swim coach dies weeks after conviction for sexually assaulting young girls

Former Australian Olympic swimming coach Dick Caine has died, weeks after he was found guilty of raping and sexually abusing six female students in the 1970s and 1980s Caine, who had been…

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Sep 28, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Legal / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Wollongong Council spotlights its preparedness for 2024/25 NSW beach patrol season

The 2024/25 NSW beach patrol season starts on Saturday 28th September 2024 with City of Wollongong spotlighting its preparedness for the new season having more than 150…

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Sep 27, 2024 Access / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Upgrade works completed at Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium for A-Leagues season

The completion of a $53.5 million upgrade program at Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium is set to deliver an enhanced matchday experience for players and fans alike - with the introduction…

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Sep 26, 2024 Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Safety lessons for tourism operators from New Zealand’s White Island tragedy

With the White Island volcanic eruption serving as a sombre reminder of the catastrophic consequences of safety oversights by tourism operators, Bronwyn Smart and James Ritchie of The…

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Sep 26, 2024 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Swimly provides water safety skills and helps overcome aquaphobia

Swimly’s Head Coach Jason Cram, along with a dedicated team, are addressing the alarming rise in deaths due to drowning by providing adults with essential water safety skills and…

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Sep 25, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

SCTA attracts over 400 registrations for SWIMCON24

SWIMCON24 has closed on the Sunshine Coast with exhibitors and more than 400 delegates coming together for Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic…

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Sep 24, 2024 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Asbestos advocates concerned over James Hardie’s Parramatta Eels sponsorship

The Parramatta Eels are being urged to reconsider its decision to accept a multi-year sponsorship deal from former asbestos manufacturer, James Hardie Industries. With the NRL club having…

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Sep 24, 2024 Environment / Marketing / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Surf Life Saving Australia launches sixth edition of Women’s Mentoring Program 

Surf Life Saving Australia has launched the sixth edition of its national Women’s Mentoring Program which pairs mentees and mentors from across Australia in order to develop and…

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Sep 24, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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