News: Safety

All-clear issued for Sydney beaches

Randwick City Beaches located in Sydney's east, reopened for the weekend after Transport for NSW Maritime issued the all-clear advising the ball-shaped debris is not highly toxic to…

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Oct 21, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

NSW Environment Protection Authority releases update on Sydney Beaches

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers are inspecting a number of Sydney’s eastern suburb beaches following the contamination of ‘tar balls’ at Coogee…

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Oct 18, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sydney’s Coogee Beach closed after contamination from suspected ‘tar balls’

Coogee Beach, located in Sydney’s east, remains closed following lifeguards finding suspected ‘tar balls’ washed up on the sand yesterday. Hundreds of the black,…

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Oct 16, 2024 Environment / Safety /

 
 

Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium becomes welfare centre during extreme weather event

With the New Zealand city of Dunedin experiencing its wettest day in 100 years, Forsyth Barr Stadium has today stepped in as an emergency welfare centre. Another evacuation centre was set…

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Oct 4, 2024 Environment / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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 /

 
 

Snow Season Central spotlights most common ski slope violations in Australia

Snow Season Central spotlights most common ski slope violations in Australia With Australians heading to the snow this winter, there are many unspoken rules at Australian ski resorts,…

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Jul 22, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Operation Snow Safe launched by NSW Police for 2024 ski season

'Operation Snow Safe' was launched yesterday by the NSW Police Force and runs until Monday 7th October during which the community is encouraged to be prepared, plan their trips and…

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Jun 8, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

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