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New thermal imaging technology to enhance event security

Vital Protection Group are this week launching their latest thermal imaging technology that will allow event organisers and venue operators to detect elevated temperatures of event…

May 19, 2020 Access / Events / Safety / Security / Technology /

NSW Police watchdog say strip searches of teenagers at music festivals were ‘illegal’

A NSW Police watchdog investigation into strip searches at events including Splendour in the Grass in 2018 and the Lost City Music Festival in 2019 has found that they were unlawful. The…

May 9, 2020 Events / Legal / Safety / Security /

David Sharpe appointed as Chief Executive of new sport integrity agency

A new agency, Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), due to begin operations on 1st July has appointed David Sharpe as their inaugural Chief Executive. Sharpe, former assistant commissioner of…

May 4, 2020 Safety / Security / Sport /

Centaman Entrance Control delivers new technology to help facilities fight COVID-19

New entrance control solutions that detect fevers and help leisure and fitness facilities meet COVID-19 physical distancing requirements have been brought to Australia and New Zealand by…

Apr 29, 2020 Access / Aquatics / Fitness / Security / Venues /

Phillip Island trains terrier pup to protect wildlife

Marbee, the border terrier pup is being trained to protect wildlife against feral cats on Phillip Island. Although difficult to estimate numbers on Phillip Island, feral cats have the…

Apr 21, 2020 Environment / Security / Tourism /

Risk management leader sees the Coronavirus crisis as a unique test of resilience

One of Australia’s leading industry risk management experts sees that, while appearing to present few opportunities, the Coronavirus crisis “does allow us to consider all the…

Mar 20, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Security / Venues /

VMA invites nominations for 2020 Venue Industry Awards

While it will not be staging its 2020 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, the Venue Management Association (VMA) is still holding this year's edition of its Venue Industry Awards.…

Mar 19, 2020 Entertainment / Security / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /