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Security breach demonstrates vulnerability of Sydney Royal Easter Show

A 21 year old man, dubbed a 'paparazzo wannabe' by mainstream media, has exposed security flaws at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Security on the first day of the annual Show, which…

Mar 24, 2018 Attractions / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

Standards Australia looks for industry input to develop crowd management handbook

With the devastating consequences of poor crowd management having been highlighted at large events both around the country and internationally over recent years, each of these tragic…

Mar 14, 2018 Entertainment / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

Every Club expands to support sport and recreation across Western Australia

Western Australian Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray has announced an expansion of the Every Club program to expand support for community sport and recreation. With the previous…

Feb 26, 2018 Fitness / Recreation / Security /

30-week refurbishment complete at UAE’s largest stadium

Construction company ISG has announced the completion of a 30-week refurbishment at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium, the largest sporting venue in the United Arab Emirates.…

Feb 23, 2018 Security / Sport / Venues /

Gym Fobs Direct aids more than 200 clubs in enhancing access

Gym Fobs Direct have reported that it is now supplying its custom printed RFID Epoxy fobs to more than 200 fitness and health clubs in Australia and New Zealand. The low-cost fobs,…

Feb 21, 2018 Access / Fitness / Recreation / Security /

Car park murder at Fitness First Rockdale sheds light on gym’s use by motorcycle gang members

The brutal shooting murder of former motorcycle gang leader Mahmoud ‘Mick’ Hawi in the car park of the Fitness First club in Rockdale this week has led to revelations of…

Feb 17, 2018 Fitness / Legal / Security /

Intensive education courses to emphasise recognition of venue vulnerabilities

Looking to help in the training of staff in best practice security planning and critical incident response techniques, the Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) Limited [VMA] is…

Feb 14, 2018 Education / Events / Safety / Security / Venues /

Training and education focus on event and venue security

In the current heightened security climate that affects events and venues, a series of courses and industry seminars are being aimed at industry professionals and organisations through the…

Jan 24, 2018 Education / Entertainment / Safety / Security / Venues /