News: Safety

Night swim at Darwin Waterfront Precinct lagoon results in drowning

A 37-year-old woman has drowned overnight after swimming in the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. St John Ambulance NT received reports just before 11:30pm on Thursday (4th April)…

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Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Safety /

 
 

Aquatic centre staff among those to be protected by Shoalhaven City Council’s safe work legislation

Shoalhaven City Council has advised of its zero tolerance approach to any behaviour that places its workers at risk of psychological harm and as a result, call on the community to be…

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Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

QRL’s green socks campaign aims to back young rugby league referees at every level

Aiming to combat increasingly negative sideline behaviour and growing abuse aimed at young officials, the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has launched ‘Green Socks’, an…

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Apr 5, 2024 Recreation / Safety / Security / Sport /

 
 

Ignite Fitness to return as two single day events

Following the success of the Ignite Fitness Business Summit in 2023, the event is returning in August as two events held over consecutive days in Melbourne. Organiser Mel Tempest advises…

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Apr 5, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Marketing / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Plans progress for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach enclosed swimming area

The City of Fremantle will progress its plan to install a protected swimming area at Bathers Beach. Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said it wasn't about choosing the busiest or…

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Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

JUMP! Swim Schools to teach adults as well as children

JUMP! Swim Schools, which are known nationally for teaching children life-saving swim skills, have decided to offer classes to adults as well. JUMP! Swim Schools advise “the reasons…

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Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

AALARA 2024 Conference to chart future for the attractions industry

Returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 2024 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference and Trade Show is to address key issue…

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Apr 5, 2024 Attractions / Insurance / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Western Australian Institute of Sport confirms Matt Fulton as new Chief Executive

The latest changes at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has seen the appointment of Matt Fulton as Chief Executive. The appointment of Fulton, who has been acting in the…

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Apr 5, 2024 Safety / Sport /

 
 

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