News: Safety

Randwick Council introduces professional lifeguarding services at two new Sydney beaches this summer

Randwick City Council is to introduce patrols by professional lifeguards at two beaches in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, including the site of the city’s last fatal shark attack,…

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Nov 30, 2023 Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Amenities replacement now complete at John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool in Hay

The replacement of the amenities building is now complete at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool in Hay, located in the western Riverina region of south western New South…

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Nov 28, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Victorian Government backs VICSWIM for another two years

With summer holidays fast approaching, the Victorian Government has announced that extending the popular VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program with investment of $800,000 for another two years.…

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Nov 28, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Government / Safety /

 
 

Wadeye pool reopens for Northern Territory community after being empty for five years

Residents in Wadeye, located in the Northern Territory's remote west, approximately 400 kilometres from Darwin, have welcomed the long-awaited return of their swimming pool which has…

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Nov 27, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Coroner rules that boy’s 2017 carnival ride death was preventable

The death of a six year old boy at the 2017 Rye Easter Carnival was preventable according to the Victorian Coroner. Passing her judgement on Friday morning, Coroner Sarah Gebert said the…

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Nov 25, 2023 Attractions / Events / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Pump Tests at Newcastle Ocean Baths indicate swim-ready progress

Swimmers are one step closer to being back in the water at the Newcastle Ocean Baths, with City of Newcastle advising of the testing and commissioning of the facility’s newly…

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Nov 24, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

ACT Government reinforces conservation efforts in response to escalating climate crisis

With a predicted dryer than average summer ahead, the ACT Government is focusing efforts on environmental protection and conservation strategies - applying lessons learnt from the 2020…

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Nov 24, 2023 Environment / Government / Safety /

 
 

Reece Rackley named Australian Swim Schools Association President

The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the immediate appointment of Reece Rackley as its new President. The decision comes as part of the Association's…

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Nov 23, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

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