News: Safety

Major Alpine tourism route reopens ahead of Victoria’s snow season

One of Victoria’s busiest Alpine tourism routes - Bogong High Plains Road – which connects the state’s alpine region to tens of thousands of visitors each year, has…

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May 28, 2024 Environment / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Outdoors NSW & ACT delivers best practice discussion paper for Snow Industry

After consultation with industry and considered research into the best practices for back country snow activities, the Back Country Committee of Outdoors NSW & ACT has released the…

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May 17, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Bunbury PCYC among buildings damaged by tornado

Bunbury Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was among the buildings impacted by the tornado that struck the Bunbury coastal region, situated 175 kilometres south of Perth, on Friday…

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May 13, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

NSC and IAKS look to highlight role of artificial surfaces in meeting demand for community sporting fields

The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has partnered with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to focus on how synthetic technology can…

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Apr 23, 2024 Environment / Events / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Report from USA’s EPA and CDC says recycled rubber used in playing fields does not elevate chemical exposure risk

The USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease…

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Apr 22, 2024 Environment / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Dispute continues over new Tahiti judging tower for 2024 Olympic surfing competition

Following the decision by the Paris 2024 Olympic organisers to host the surfing competition in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, there has been an ongoing dispute over the proposed construction of a…

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Mar 14, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Events / Insurance / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Next steps for Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park after asbestos found in soil

Wollongong City Council has had Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park closed to the public since May due to asbestos having been found in the imported soil. Non-friable asbestos, when left…

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Dec 15, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Australian Institute of Sport releases Sun Safe guidelines for summer

Aiming to reduce the risks of skin cancer in sport, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released Sun Safe guidelines for summer - developed alongside Paddle Australia, Cancer…

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Dec 7, 2023 Environment / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

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