News: Aquatics
SWIMCON International Heads to Dubai in 2026 with CAAR backing
SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM) has announced that its flagship international event, SWIMCON International, will be hosted in Dubai in February next year. Being held...
Sep 2, 2025
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New $52 million aquatic and recreation facility opens in Mount Barker
Aiming to support activity and wellbeing in its local community in the Adelaide Hills, the new Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre has opened in Mount Barker. Opened at the...
Sep 1, 2025
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NSW Government backs Surf Life Saving's introduction of 26 new jet skis
The NSW Government has revealed that its ongoing funding for Surf Life Saving NSW will result in a fleet of 26 new rescue jet skis patrolling beaches across the state this...
Sep 1, 2025
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BlueFit appoints AFL executive Josh Mahoney as Chief Operating Officer
Community aquatic and recreation facility management company BlueFit has announced the appointment of Josh Mahoney as its new Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its...
Aug 29, 2025
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Coastal Safety Group calls for new ‘narrative’ on beach and ocean safety
The Coastal Safety Group has responded to what it calls the "sobering picture" of rising drowning deaths in Australia revealed by the newly released 2025 National Drowning...
Aug 29, 2025
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Conference triumph for ARI NSW and ASSA’s combined SPARK event
Providing a strong reinforcement of the benefits of industry collaboration, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW have...
Aug 14, 2025
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Brisbane City Council announces multi-million-dollar transformation of Chermside Aquatic Centre
Plans for a major revitalisation of the Chermside Aquatic Centre are underway with the search underway for a long-term partner to design, build and operate a first-class...
Aug 14, 2025
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Anti-drowning technology on display at Stirling Leisure - Inglewood
Anti-drowning technology powered by artificial intelligence has shown its lifesaving capabilities in the first documented AI-assisted rescue at a public pool in Western...
Aug 14, 2025
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Belgravia Group’s Geoff Lord to be recognised with Beyond Activ Lifetime Achievement Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, is being recognised with Beyond Activ’s Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at Beyond Activ’s Melbourne...
Aug 13, 2025
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South Australian Government encourages more recreation within reservoirs
The South Australian Government is encouraging not-for-profit organisations across the state to apply for funding to bring their ideas for the state’s open-access reservoir...
Aug 13, 2025
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New $3.8 million Callan Park Tidal Baths swimming site planned for Sydney’s inner west
Planned to complement Sydney’s inner west Bay Run, a new $3.8 million swimming spot - the Callan Park Tidal Baths - is on the way with a development application lodged and the...
Aug 13, 2025
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City of Newcastle completes upgrades to network of five inland swimming pools
Heat pump and accessibility ramp upgrades are among the more than $1 million worth of upgrades completed by City of Newcastle across its network of five inland swimming pools...
Aug 13, 2025
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Stage two upgrades completed for Sunshine Coast’s Kawana Aquatic Centre
Stage two of a multimillion-dollar major upgrade is now complete for Kawana Aquatic Centre - one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest aquatic centres with stage two upgrades...
Aug 12, 2025
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GWS Giants open new aquatic facility designed by Populous
Greater Western Sydney AFL club, the Giants, have opened their new aquatic facility - designed by global architectural firm Populous - at the club’s high-performance training...
Aug 12, 2025
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LIWA Aquatics honours Wendy Cole with 2025 Smith Robertson Award
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) has announced Wendy Cole as the recipient of the 2025 Smith Robertson Award, one of the highest honours in the aquatic and...
Aug 11, 2025
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AMPOL continues to support Surf Life Saving Clubs with rescue equipment giveaway
The partnership between Surf Life Saving Australia and Ampol continues to be enhanced across the country with the launch of the 2025 Ampol Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Hull...
Aug 11, 2025
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Registrations open for aquatic and recreation industry webinar on exploring diversity, equity and inclusion
Registrations are now open for the virtual launch event for important research to strengthen communities through inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities. The webinar will be...
Aug 11, 2025
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Construction complete on new Belgravia Leisure managed hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre
The construction of the new hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre in Tuggeranong is now complete, delivering an important health and wellbeing service for south Canberra....
Aug 11, 2025
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa reopens after $1.7 million refurbishment
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa - located in the Victorian spa town of, Daylesford - has officially reopened following a stunning $1.7 million refurbishment. The upgrades were...
Aug 10, 2025
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Surf Life Saving community mourns death of John Baker
Vale John Baker AM ESM 1969 - 2025 The Surf Life Saving community is mourning the sudden passing of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) President John Baker. John, ‘JB’ was the...
Aug 10, 2025
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Perth secures trio of rowing championships between 2027 and 2030
Western Australia has secured three major Rowing Australia national events with Perth selected to host the Australian Rowing Championships, Australian Beach Sprint Championships...
Aug 10, 2025
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Stirling Leisure - Inglewood named Western Australia's aquatic recreation facility of the year
The recently redeveloped Stirling Leisure - Inglewood has been named Facility of the Year at LIWA Aquatics' 2025 Western Australian Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards. The...
Aug 10, 2025
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Focus on management innovation and facility renewal at LIWA Aquatics 2025 conference
The 2025 LIWA Aquatics Conference has concluded in Perth with more than 480 attendees coming together to share ideas, learn from more than 50 expert presenters and see the...
Aug 8, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Australia and CERM PI partner and encourage aquatic facilities to participate in 2025 survey
Royal Life Saving Australia and CERM Performance Indicators research team at the University of South Australia have formalised a national partnership to strengthen benchmarking...
Aug 7, 2025
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