October 9, 2025

Shocktober, an annual month-long event now in its sixth year, is a vital initiative led by Ambulance Victoria aiming to highlight the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Clubs play a vital role in initiatives like Shocktober, such as when a Geelong man suffered a cardiac arrest

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October 9, 2025

The NSW government has expanded its initiatives to combat drug overdoses by announcing the voluntary rollout to hospitality venues of an opioid treatment that has been proven to save lives. The medication Naloxone will be offered to clubs, pubs and music venues to keep in their first aid kits. It is easily administered and is

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October 9, 2025

The Minns Labor Government has committed a further $5.4 million in funding to Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC) across New South Wales this year in continuation of the Surf Club Facility Program. Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, and Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper, announced that applications were open on 15 September. The Surf Club

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October 2, 2025

Members of Port Kembla Golf Club and parent entity Wests Illawarra have voted in favour of a landmark proposal with entertainment-based golf business Swing Factory to transform the club into a premier golfing and entertainment destination for the region. Wests Illawarra amalgamated with Port Kembla Golf Club (PKGC) in 2014. The football club proposed a

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October 2, 2025

Under the latest round of the Minns Labor Government vibrancy reforms, it will be easier for New South Wales clubs to use their outdoor spaces and host live entertainment for their community events. The Vibrancy Reforms are an initiative to improve the night-time economy through legislative and policy change, with the 24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment

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