News: Safety
Female Lifesavers secure large number of Surf Life Saving NSW excellence awards
The recently held Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence saw an ‘unprecedented’ number of female lifesavers securing awards – which SLSNSW considers reflects the…
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New study claims flaws in processes used to justify artificial turf sports fields
A new peer reviewed study has challenged the validity of many council and regional sports strategies which have led to the recent proliferation of synthetic sports fields across Sydney.…
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2022 Australian Rowing Championships change location due to SIRC water contamination
The 2022 Australian Rowing Championships (ARC) will now be held at Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre from Monday, 28th March to Sunday, 3rd April with support from Strathbogie Shire Council and…
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Rpela v2 surf device added to WA Shark Deterrent Rebate scheme
The Western Australian Government has included a new scientifically proven device for surfers in their shark deterrent subsidy scheme. The $200 Shark Deterrent Rebate will be extended to…
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Floods impact sport and recreation facilities in southern Queensland and northern NSW
Extraordinary levels of rainfall in northern NSW and southern Queensland over recent days, with flooding impacting public safety, are also having an effect on fitness, recreation and sport…
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Malabar Ocean Swim event organisers ‘monitoring’ situation following fatal shark attack
Event organisers of The Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim 2022 which is scheduled to take place this Sunday 20th February off Malabar Beach, are monitoring the situation following…
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South Australian outdoor organisations urge government to reconsider its COVID restrictions
South Australian outdoor organisations - Outdoors SA, Christian Venues Association and the Australian Camps Association - are urging the South Australian Government to reconsider the…
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Surf Life Saving NSW’s education program goes virtual for the first time
Surf Life Saving NSW’s flagship education program - Beach to Bush - is going virtual this week for the first time, exposing nearly 9,000 primary school students to crucial beach and…
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