News: Aquatics
Staff shortages impact Gold Coast's lifeguard team and close Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre
The Gold Coast City Council is reported to be considering reducing patrol hours on its beaches as a result of its professional lifeguarding team being understaffed due to...
Jan 6, 2022
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City of Wanneroo releases concept design for new aquatic and recreation centre
The City of Wanneroo has released the concept design of its planned new Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, which includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, sports...
Jan 6, 2022
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COVID-19 cases close Noosa Aquatic Centre
Noosa Shire Council has advised that its Noosa Aquatic Centre will close for 48 hours after confirmed positive COVID-19 cases by community members who attended the facility. The...
Jan 5, 2022
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Aquatics
PerfectGym aids digital transformation at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
Perfect Gym Solutions has recently helped its client Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre upgrade its access control with the installation of six new turnstile lanes, capable of...
Jan 5, 2022
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Skills Active COVID protection measures align with New Zealand’s traffic light system
Following New Zealand’s transition to the COVID Protection Framework (CPF), commonly referred to as the ‘traffic light system’, Skills Active has been developing its response to...
Jan 5, 2022
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Swimming Australia postpones 2022 National Flippers and Para Development Camp due to Covid risks
With several significant risk factors associated with COVID-19 ongoing across Australia, Swimming Australia has postponed the 2022 National Flippers and Para Development Camp,...
Jan 4, 2022
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Federation Council reduces age limit for childrens’ unsupervised access to Corowa Aquatic Centre
Federation Council has agreed to allow children aged 12 years and above to make use of the Corowa Aquatic Centre unsupervised. Agreed at its monthly meeting on 23rd December...
Jan 4, 2022
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Sport Minister Richard Colbeck makes safety plea after holiday drownings
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has issued an urgent reminder to communities across the nation not to become complacent after a string of tragedies left families...
Jan 3, 2022
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Aquatics
Apollo Projects appointed to rebuild Lower Hutt’s Naenae Pool
The design and construction of a new Olympic-sized swimming pool in Lower Hutt has been awarded to leading aquatic and sport centre building company, Apollo Projects. With the...
Jan 2, 2022
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NRMA Parks and Resorts collaborate with Royal Life Saving Society Australia to ensure safe water practice
NRMA Parks and Resorts has partnered with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) to ensure everyone enjoys fun and safe holidays by the water this summer. As the holiday...
Jan 2, 2022
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Life Saving Victoria calls for caution after four people drown since New Year’s Eve
With five people losing their lives to drowning in Victoria since New Year’s Eve, Life Saving Victoria is calling for caution and pleading with Victorians to take water safety...
Jan 2, 2022
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Dean Boxall named Swimming World International Coach of the Year
Elite swimming coach Dean Boxall has been named International Coach of the Year by US-based publication Swimming World . Gaining global attention during the Tokyo Olympics when...
Dec 31, 2021
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Water Polo Australia partner with News Corp in new national broadcast streaming deal
Water Polo Australia are partnering with News Corp Australia in a new national broadcast streaming deal anticipated to deliver over 200 water polo games live between January and...
Dec 30, 2021
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Staff shortages lead to pool closures at Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre
Coinciding with some of Victoria’s hottest days of the year, Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre has been forced to close pools due staff shortages and team members isolating...
Dec 30, 2021
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New PCYC Walgett equipped with innovative water panel technology
The newly opened Police Citizen’s Youth Club in Walgett has made use of innovative water panel technology to counter supply issues in the often drought impacted northern NSW...
Dec 30, 2021
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Water safety authorities urge Victorians to play it safe by the water during New Year’s celebrations
With a forecasted heatwave coinciding with New Year’s celebrations and creating the perfect storm for water safety - Life Saving Victoria, Victoria Police and the Bureau of...
Dec 30, 2021
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Melbourne’s Bayside Council backs warm water pool plan and privately-funded wellness centre development
Bayside City Council has endorsed a site at the north-east corner of Melbourne’s Brighton Golf Course as a preferred site for a public warm water pool. Agreed at a pre-Christmas...
Dec 29, 2021
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Campaspe Shire Council closes pools due to lifeguard shortage
With summer temperatures set to see peak demand for aquatic facilities in the coming weeks, Campaspe Shire Council is facing having to close its swimming pools on certain days...
Dec 26, 2021
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Myrtha Pools announces partnership with Asia Swimming Federation
Myrtha Pools and the Asia Swimming Federation (AASF) have announced a new partnership to develop aquatic facilities across the continent, Announced during the 15th FINA World...
Dec 23, 2021
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Strathbogie Shire invites community to select splash park equipment
Victoria's Strathbogie Shire Council has committed $1 million in funding in its 2021/22 Budget to create a splash park at Buckley Park, Nagambie and they are inviting the...
Dec 22, 2021
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Waterparks
Toowoomba Council reveals new disability change rooms for Yarraman Memorial Pool
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has unveiled new ‘People with Disability’ change rooms for the Yarraman Memorial Pool. Along with the new change rooms, a new chair lift has...
Dec 22, 2021
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Myrtha Pools extends FINA partnership for four more years
World swimming governing body FINA and Myrtha Pools have announced the renewal of their long term partnership that will see Myrtha proudly continue as one of FINA’s Official...
Dec 21, 2021
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Swimming Australia joins forces with batyr
Swimming Australia has partnered with batyr - a for purpose preventative mental health organisation launched in 2011 and created and driven by young people, for young people....
Dec 20, 2021
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FINA 25 metre World Swimming Championships come to a close in Abu Dhabi
Six days of swimming competition come to a close today in Abu Dhabi with the staging of the final day of the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). Being held at Abu...
Dec 20, 2021
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