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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
Drowning rates fall but migrant risks remain high
Drowning rates have declined significantly over the past two decades though challenges persist among migrant and regional communities, a landmark study reveals. Analysis of unintentional drowning deaths between 2002 and 2022 shows a 60 per cent decrease in drowning deaths among children under the age of four, and a 24 per cent decline over the past 20 years overall. Every age group had lower deaths except between 15 and 17, according to data published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Tuesday. The findings reflect "great progress" in public health education and water safety, study co-author and Royal Life Saving Australia national manager of research and policy Stacey Pidgeon told AAP. But the work is far from over, she cautioned. Data from after the study's period shows a slight increase in drowning deaths over the past three years, with more people moving away from patrolled beaches to unsupervised inland locations. "We're starting to see more people get into difficulty that may not have the skills and ability to keep themselves safe," Ms Pidgeon said. Meanwhile, rivers and creeks were identified as leading locations for drowning, representing 26.3 per cent of fatal cases in the study. Concern is also growing about water safety in regional and multicultural communities, where awareness and experience around water is limited. In January 2024, Victoria witnessed its worst beach tragedy in nearly two decades when four international visitors drowned after being caught in a rip current. They were visiting Phillip Island for a family day trip and were part of a group of nine with relatives from India. "Multicultural communities are one key area of the water safety strategy. There's been a very concerted effort in terms of strategies across the country," Ms Pidgeon said. "We know that adults from some countries may have never had the opportunity to learn swimming and water safety skills." The data also highlighted that males were nearly four times as likely as females to drown, with alcohol consumption remaining a major factor, presenting in 23.9 per cent of drowning deaths. "Alcohol and swimming don't go well together in all bodies of water," Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin told AAP. "More effort is necessary to focus on blokes on alcohol, and those teenage high-risk groups." The study comes as researchers and advocates work to meet the Australian Water Safety Strategy goal of halving drowning deaths by 2030. Drowning rates have declined significantly over the past two decades though challenges persist among migrant and regional communities, a landmark study reveals. Analysis of unintentional drowning deaths between 2002 and 2022 shows a 60 per cent decrease in drowning deaths among children under the age of four, and a 24 per cent decline over the past 20 years overall. Every age group had lower deaths except between 15 and 17, according to data published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Tuesday. The findings reflect "great progress" in public health education and water safety, study co-author and Royal Life Saving Australia national manager of research and policy Stacey Pidgeon told AAP. But the work is far from over, she cautioned. Data from after the study's period shows a slight increase in drowning deaths over the past three years, with more people moving away from patrolled beaches to unsupervised inland locations. "We're starting to see more people get into difficulty that may not have the skills and ability to keep themselves safe," Ms Pidgeon said. Meanwhile, rivers and creeks were identified as leading locations for drowning, representing 26.3 per cent of fatal cases in the study. Concern is also growing about water safety in regional and multicultural communities, where awareness and experience around water is limited. In January 2024, Victoria witnessed its worst beach tragedy in nearly two decades when four international visitors drowned after being caught in a rip current. They were visiting Phillip Island for a family day trip and were part of a group of nine with relatives from India. "Multicultural communities are one key area of the water safety strategy. There's been a very concerted effort in terms of strategies across the country," Ms Pidgeon said. "We know that adults from some countries may have never had the opportunity to learn swimming and water safety skills." The data also highlighted that males were nearly four times as likely as females to drown, with alcohol consumption remaining a major factor, presenting in 23.9 per cent of drowning deaths. "Alcohol and swimming don't go well together in all bodies of water," Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin told AAP. "More effort is necessary to focus on blokes on alcohol, and those teenage high-risk groups." The study comes as researchers and advocates work to meet the Australian Water Safety Strategy goal of halving drowning deaths by 2030. Drowning rates have declined significantly over the past two decades though challenges persist among migrant and regional communities, a landmark study reveals. Analysis of unintentional drowning deaths between 2002 and 2022 shows a 60 per cent decrease in drowning deaths among children under the age of four, and a 24 per cent decline over the past 20 years overall. Every age group had lower deaths except between 15 and 17, according to data published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Tuesday. The findings reflect "great progress" in public health education and water safety, study co-author and Royal Life Saving Australia national manager of research and policy Stacey Pidgeon told AAP. But the work is far from over, she cautioned. Data from after the study's period shows a slight increase in drowning deaths over the past three years, with more people moving away from patrolled beaches to unsupervised inland locations. "We're starting to see more people get into difficulty that may not have the skills and ability to keep themselves safe," Ms Pidgeon said. Meanwhile, rivers and creeks were identified as leading locations for drowning, representing 26.3 per cent of fatal cases in the study. Concern is also growing about water safety in regional and multicultural communities, where awareness and experience around water is limited. In January 2024, Victoria witnessed its worst beach tragedy in nearly two decades when four international visitors drowned after being caught in a rip current. They were visiting Phillip Island for a family day trip and were part of a group of nine with relatives from India. "Multicultural communities are one key area of the water safety strategy. There's been a very concerted effort in terms of strategies across the country," Ms Pidgeon said. "We know that adults from some countries may have never had the opportunity to learn swimming and water safety skills." The data also highlighted that males were nearly four times as likely as females to drown, with alcohol consumption remaining a major factor, presenting in 23.9 per cent of drowning deaths. "Alcohol and swimming don't go well together in all bodies of water," Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin told AAP. "More effort is necessary to focus on blokes on alcohol, and those teenage high-risk groups." The study comes as researchers and advocates work to meet the Australian Water Safety Strategy goal of halving drowning deaths by 2030. Drowning rates have declined significantly over the past two decades though challenges persist among migrant and regional communities, a landmark study reveals. Analysis of unintentional drowning deaths between 2002 and 2022 shows a 60 per cent decrease in drowning deaths among children under the age of four, and a 24 per cent decline over the past 20 years overall. Every age group had lower deaths except between 15 and 17, according to data published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Tuesday. The findings reflect "great progress" in public health education and water safety, study co-author and Royal Life Saving Australia national manager of research and policy Stacey Pidgeon told AAP. But the work is far from over, she cautioned. Data from after the study's period shows a slight increase in drowning deaths over the past three years, with more people moving away from patrolled beaches to unsupervised inland locations. "We're starting to see more people get into difficulty that may not have the skills and ability to keep themselves safe," Ms Pidgeon said. Meanwhile, rivers and creeks were identified as leading locations for drowning, representing 26.3 per cent of fatal cases in the study. Concern is also growing about water safety in regional and multicultural communities, where awareness and experience around water is limited. In January 2024, Victoria witnessed its worst beach tragedy in nearly two decades when four international visitors drowned after being caught in a rip current. They were visiting Phillip Island for a family day trip and were part of a group of nine with relatives from India. "Multicultural communities are one key area of the water safety strategy. There's been a very concerted effort in terms of strategies across the country," Ms Pidgeon said. "We know that adults from some countries may have never had the opportunity to learn swimming and water safety skills." The data also highlighted that males were nearly four times as likely as females to drown, with alcohol consumption remaining a major factor, presenting in 23.9 per cent of drowning deaths. "Alcohol and swimming don't go well together in all bodies of water," Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin told AAP. "More effort is necessary to focus on blokes on alcohol, and those teenage high-risk groups." The study comes as researchers and advocates work to meet the Australian Water Safety Strategy goal of halving drowning deaths by 2030.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Health
- West Australian
Drowning rates fall but migrant risks remain high
Drowning rates have declined significantly over the past two decades though challenges persist among migrant and regional communities, a landmark study reveals. Analysis of unintentional drowning deaths between 2002 and 2022 shows a 60 per cent decrease in drowning deaths among children under the age of four, and a 24 per cent decline over the past 20 years overall. Every age group had lower deaths except between 15 and 17, according to data published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Tuesday. The findings reflect "great progress" in public health education and water safety, study co-author and Royal Life Saving Australia national manager of research and policy Stacey Pidgeon told AAP. But the work is far from over, she cautioned. Data from after the study's period shows a slight increase in drowning deaths over the past three years, with more people moving away from patrolled beaches to unsupervised inland locations. "We're starting to see more people get into difficulty that may not have the skills and ability to keep themselves safe," Ms Pidgeon said. Meanwhile, rivers and creeks were identified as leading locations for drowning, representing 26.3 per cent of fatal cases in the study. Concern is also growing about water safety in regional and multicultural communities, where awareness and experience around water is limited. In January 2024, Victoria witnessed its worst beach tragedy in nearly two decades when four international visitors drowned after being caught in a rip current. They were visiting Phillip Island for a family day trip and were part of a group of nine with relatives from India. "Multicultural communities are one key area of the water safety strategy. There's been a very concerted effort in terms of strategies across the country," Ms Pidgeon said. "We know that adults from some countries may have never had the opportunity to learn swimming and water safety skills." The data also highlighted that males were nearly four times as likely as females to drown, with alcohol consumption remaining a major factor, presenting in 23.9 per cent of drowning deaths. "Alcohol and swimming don't go well together in all bodies of water," Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin told AAP. "More effort is necessary to focus on blokes on alcohol, and those teenage high-risk groups." The study comes as researchers and advocates work to meet the Australian Water Safety Strategy goal of halving drowning deaths by 2030.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Drowning rates fall but migrant risks remain high
Drowning rates have declined significantly over the past two decades though challenges persist among migrant and regional communities, a landmark study reveals. Analysis of unintentional drowning deaths between 2002 and 2022 shows a 60 per cent decrease in drowning deaths among children under the age of four, and a 24 per cent decline over the past 20 years overall. Every age group had lower deaths except between 15 and 17, according to data published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Tuesday. The findings reflect "great progress" in public health education and water safety, study co-author and Royal Life Saving Australia national manager of research and policy Stacey Pidgeon told AAP. But the work is far from over, she cautioned. Data from after the study's period shows a slight increase in drowning deaths over the past three years, with more people moving away from patrolled beaches to unsupervised inland locations. "We're starting to see more people get into difficulty that may not have the skills and ability to keep themselves safe," Ms Pidgeon said. Meanwhile, rivers and creeks were identified as leading locations for drowning, representing 26.3 per cent of fatal cases in the study. Concern is also growing about water safety in regional and multicultural communities, where awareness and experience around water is limited. In January 2024, Victoria witnessed its worst beach tragedy in nearly two decades when four international visitors drowned after being caught in a rip current. They were visiting Phillip Island for a family day trip and were part of a group of nine with relatives from India. "Multicultural communities are one key area of the water safety strategy. There's been a very concerted effort in terms of strategies across the country," Ms Pidgeon said. "We know that adults from some countries may have never had the opportunity to learn swimming and water safety skills." The data also highlighted that males were nearly four times as likely as females to drown, with alcohol consumption remaining a major factor, presenting in 23.9 per cent of drowning deaths. "Alcohol and swimming don't go well together in all bodies of water," Public Health Association of Australia chief executive Terry Slevin told AAP. "More effort is necessary to focus on blokes on alcohol, and those teenage high-risk groups." The study comes as researchers and advocates work to meet the Australian Water Safety Strategy goal of halving drowning deaths by 2030.
New York Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘American Love Story' star Sarah Pidgeon reacts to backlash of her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Sarah Pidgeon isn't letting criticism taint her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The actress, 29, is set to play the late fashion publicist in Ryan Murphy's series 'American Love Story.' The show will follow the relationship between Carolyn and John F. Kennedy Jr. Last month, the creator, 59, shared pictures to Instagram of Pidgeon as Carolyn and Paul Kelly as JFK Jr. Advertisement 8 John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy attend the 'Brite Nite Whitney' gala on March 9, 1999. Getty Images 'FIRST LOOK! 📸 Here are some stills from our LOVE STORY camera test,' the caption read. 'We started shooting this week in New York City and can't wait until you see the romantic and tragic love story between America's prince, JFK Jr., and fashion icon Carolyn Bessette—out Valentine's Day week of 2026.' Murphy added, 'I am thrilled to introduce you to Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn and Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. Over a thousand actors auditioned for each of these roles, and we absolutely found the perfect choices. Congratulations Sarah and Paul!' Advertisement However, some critics were disappointed in their transformations — including Pidgeon's hair color. 8 John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images On Monday, the star addressed the backlash. 'I know how special Carolyn is to me and I understand how widely beloved she is, so this role comes with a lot of responsibility,' Pidgeon told Variety while at the LA premiere of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' Advertisement 'And I'm not surprised that people have strong opinions about it.' 'That's what makes her such an interesting person,' she confessed. 'I mean, not only how she dressed, but the woman who worked at Calvin Klein and the person that JFK Jr. fell in love with. She's a human being beyond just these pictures. She really resonates with a lot of people, and she certainly does with me.' 8 John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy arrive at the annual John F. Kennedy Library Foundation dinner. Getty Images Despite the outside chatter, portraying Bessette-Kennedy has been a 'fulfilling and incredibly special' experience for Pidgeon. Advertisement 'I think that she is an incredibly generous person and she's incredibly confident,' she added. 'I don't know if I necessarily always carry myself in that way, but it's been really empowering to channel those elements of Carolyn. I could talk for a while about everything there is about her. It's been really, really fulfilling and incredibly special to do it on camera.' While on the carpet, Pidgeon also touched on joining Murphy's TV universe. 8 John F. Kennedy, Jr. gives his wife Carolyn a kiss on the cheek during the annual White House Correspondents dinner on May 1, 1999. Getty Images 'I just feel very, very honored,' she gushed to E! News. 'Not only to be a part of that production company, but to be playing such an incredible woman. It's a real gift and responsibility. It's definitely a pinch-me moment. But I feel very, very grateful.' In June, Bessette-Kennedy's hair colorist, Brad Johns, weighed in on the criticism over Pidgeon's hair color in the pictures. 'No one would believe that Carolyn in the '90s would ever have that color from me,' he told Vogue. 'It's too 2024.' 8 Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly film 'American Love Story.' SteveSands/NewYorkNewswire/MEGA The New Yorker, meanwhile, was a natural brunette. Advertisement Johns started working with Bessette-Kennedy in 1996 and referred to her color as his 'child-of-the-beach' hue. The expert recalled to the outlet that it was something 'we worked really hard to get right.' Johns also spoke to Page Six Style about the upcoming project. 8 Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon on the set of Ryan Murphy's 'American Love Story' in Manhattan on June 18, 2025. GC Images Advertisement 'I love Ryan Murphy. I mean, I live for him,' the colorist stated. 'But there must be some kind of glitch with the costume people or the hair people, because it's not right — it's all white and burnt.' 'Her hair was not white and it wasn't burnt, and she hated the idea of having ashy hair — which I was totally against, too, and I never did it. But when I saw [the first look], I went, 'Oh my God, what am I gonna do?'' Johns continued. 'Carolyn's hair was darker at the bottom, the mid was medium blond and the front was all brilliant gold pieces.' 8 Paul Kelly recreates the 1996 picture of JFK Jr. on the cover of People Magazine. Steve Sands / BACKGRID 'Gold makes women look beautiful. Ash makes you look dead, unless you're wearing a ton of makeup, and who wears a ton of makeup? It's just wrong. Everything.' Advertisement Murphy also addressed the critics in an interview with Puck's Lauren Sherman. He explained the test shots were not final looks. 'I had no idea that people cared as much as they do, but I guess that's a good thing,' he admitted. 8 Sarah Pidgeon films a fake paparazzi scene Tribeca. RCF / MEGA Along with Pidgeon and Kelly, Naomi Watts is set to play Jackie Kennedy. Advertisement The late couple first met in 1992 when she was working for Calvin Klein. At the time, she was tasked with giving him a private tour and fitting. The pair dated for two years before tying the knot in September 1996 in a private ceremony on Cumberland Island, Georgia. The couple died in a plane crash on July 16, 1999, along with her sister Lauren Bessette. Tragedy struck when they were flying from New Jersey to Martha's Vineyard.
Glasgow Times
06-07-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow City Council 'committed' to maintaining rose garden
Despite the International Rose Trials at Tollcross Park being suspended in 2024, the event has previously taken place every year within the park where new rose varieties are planted each year before being inspected by a panel of experts. During a recent full council meeting, concerns were raised by councillor Jill Pidgeon about the state of the rose garden which had become overrun with weeds and debris before being cleaned up by officers. Councillor Pidgeon wanted to know what steps were in place to ensure this would not happen again. (Image: LDR) Councillor Laura Doherty said: 'Glasgow International Rose Garden at Tollcross is a cherished and significant feature of our parks estate. 'A recent inspection of the rose beds has been completed and an improvement schedule is now being implemented to address any issues identified. 'This includes deploying operational staff to restore the beds to their internationally recognised standard. 'As part of our ongoing maintenance, we will continue the annual dressing of the beds with 200 tons of mushroom compost. This natural fertilizer is essential to the health and vibrancy of the roses. 'In line with recent budget approvals, we have also launched an extensive recruitment drive for additional park staff. These new recruits will be strategically deployed in key areas, including the rose garden to help maintain the high standard expected by both the local community and international visitors. READ MORE: 'No evidence' that data stolen in cyber attack, says Glasgow City Council 'This effort compliments our climate-ready modern apprenticeship programme, which offers young residents the opportunity to earn while they learn building careers within our valued parks estate. 'While the beds are no longer used for show trials, we remain fully committed to their upkeep and recognise the importance both locally and globally and are dedicated to enhance the Tollcross environment and uphold their international reputation.' Councillor Jill Pidgeon then asked if it was in the city convenor's plan to try and elevate the garden to a point where it would be competing and be part of that international scene. Councillor Doherty said: 'In the budget, we committed £3 million for our parks and I think that highlights our commitment to our parks and the priorities of the citizens of this city.'
