News: Aquatics
Aerial Shark patrol season extended for beaches along South Australia's coastline
Shark surveillance aircraft will continue to monitor beaches on weekends along South Australia's coastline for an additional month following sustained warmer weather and shark...
Apr 29, 2025
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City of Darwin and Swimming Northern Territory look to develop new Olympic and Paralympic training facility
The City of Darwin is backing a proposal from Swimming Northern Territory, supported by Swimming Australia and other stakeholders, to build a new land-based Olympic and...
Apr 28, 2025
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Vlocker technology elevates the guest experience
With lockers ensuring the safety of personal belongings and enhancing the overall experience for guests, members and patrons, Australian-owned VLocker is aware that its...
Apr 28, 2025
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Fluidra Commercial backs mature-aged athletes at National Masters Swimming Championships
Fluidra Commercial has advised of its support for the 2025 Masters National Swimming Long Course Championships, held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from 8th to 12th...
Apr 28, 2025
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ASSA to stage mini-conferences for swim school educators
Following on from its successful Educators Day last year, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) is gearing up for a series of mini-conferences designed specifically for...
Apr 28, 2025
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Aquatics
Aquatic classes and Swimsmart programme contribute to successful first year for Matatiki Hornby Centre
Christchurch City Council’s popular pool and library facility - Matatiki Hornby Centre – recently celebrated its first anniversary with figures revealing the centre had an...
Apr 27, 2025
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Napier Aquatic Centre reopens after $4 million refurbishment
Napier Aquatic Centre, located on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand, is fully reopening on 28th April after 11 months of a $4 million maintenance and...
Apr 27, 2025
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Kiama Leisure Centre reopened following bomb threat
Kiama Council closed the Kiama Leisure Centre to the public following the receipt of a bomb threat. Council has reopened the Centre after Police had cleared the site. Kiama...
Apr 25, 2025
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Aquatics
Work commences on redevelopment of Roma’s Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre
Redevelopment of the Maranoa region’s new multi-million dollar Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre Project is now underway. With an investment of $5 million from the Queensland...
Apr 24, 2025
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Aquatics
SWIMCON International events develop water safety and education in Nepal and Hong Kong
Led by a team of six from SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM), SWIMCON International has successfully delivered a two-week program of water safety and training events in...
Apr 23, 2025
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Surf Life Saving NSW partnership explores potential of drone technology in emergencies
The potential benefits of drone operations in emergency response continues to be explored with a partnership between Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) and Babcock Australasia...
Apr 23, 2025
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Orange Council lifts swimming ban at Lake Canobolas
Orange Council has lifted the temporary swimming ban at Lake Canobolas, 10 weeks after it began, following test results on levels of blue-green algae. The decision to lift the...
Apr 23, 2025
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Environment
Questions asked over City of Kingston’s appointment of builders for Mordi Aquatic Centre
The City of Kingston has advised that it was aware of legal matters faced by the ADCO Group in relation to a previous project when it appointed the Melbourne-based builder to...
Apr 23, 2025
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Rackley Swimming announces David Proud as Miami Coaching Team Lead Coach - Endurance Swimming
One of Queensland’s most experienced and awarded swim centre operators, Rackley Swimming, has announced the appointment of David Proud as Lead Coach – Endurance Swimming at the...
Apr 22, 2025
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Aquatics
Easter drownings prompt fear that ocean safety messages are ‘not getting to the right people’
Fine weather and large ocean swells have contributed to at least seven coastal drownings and more than 150 rescues in Victoria and NSW over recent days, with Surf Life Saving...
Apr 21, 2025
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Hong Kong Ocean Park marks Earth Day 2025 with Plastic Challenge Education Programme
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Corporation is today marking Earth Day 2025 with the first anniversary of the Jockey Club Marine Plastic Challenge Education Programme - a pioneering...
Apr 21, 2025
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Accessible ramp among upgrades for Crescent Head Aquatic Centre
Kempsey Shire Council has advised that improvements to accessibility at the Crescent Head Aquatic Centre are underway. Council's infrastructure team has begun work on a new...
Apr 21, 2025
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Aquatics
Campaspe Shire Council calls for establishment of national program for aquatic infrastructure
Campaspe Shire Council has announced a $5 million contribution towards aquatic facilities to replace the flood-demolished Rochester District War Memorial Pool while also calling...
Apr 21, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Australia announces 2025 collaboration with National Sports Convention
Royal Life Saving Australia will once again partner with the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) in 2025, continuing a shared commitment to advancing...
Apr 20, 2025
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Media report reveals rising costs and ongoing delays with redevelopments at Sydney aquatic centres
A weekend media report has revealed users of aquatic facilities across Sydney, including those with high Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CalD) communities, are set to be...
Apr 19, 2025
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ProSlide set to unveil reinvigorated waterslide concept at Guangzhou’s Chimelong Water Park
ProSlide Technology Inc. has advised that it will unveil a new iteration of its acclaimed LIM technology at Chimelong Water Park in the Chinese city of Guangzhou when the...
Apr 19, 2025
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The Swim Factory becomes Victoria’s first private GOswim Australia venue
The Swim Factory in Cranbourne West has become the first private swim school in Victoria to offer the GOswim program - a next-generation swimming and water safety program...
Apr 18, 2025
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Royal Life Saving and Live Performance Australia welcome party’s election commitments
With less than two weeks until the Federal election, Live Performance Australia (LPA) and Royal Life Saving Australia have each welcomed election commitments made by respective...
Apr 18, 2025
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Swimming Australia appoints Chelsea Warr to its Board
Swimming Australia has appointed Chelsea Warr to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Her leadership has delivered transformational results across Olympic, Paralympic,...
Apr 18, 2025
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Aquatics