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…
read moreOutdoors 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…
read moreBunbury 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…
read moreNSC 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…
read moreReport 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…
read moreDispute 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…
read moreNext 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…
read moreAustralian 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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