News: Aquatics
Royal Life Saving’s Justin Scarr sees opportunities for aquatic facility infrastructure in Federal budget
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) has highlighted that opportunities for aquatic facility infrastructure exist in the Australian Government’s announcement in the...
May 17, 2021
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Life Saving Victoria offers swim teachers free licence renewal in June
Swim teachers are being offered the opportunity to renew their Swim Teaching Licence with Life Saving Victoria for free throughout the month of June. This initiative follows a...
May 16, 2021
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Miami Aquatic Centre reopens following major upgrade
Miami Aquatic Centre reopens following major upgrade The Gold Coast’s central suburbs will benefit from two upgraded local sporting venues, with works complete on the $18...
May 14, 2021
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Western Australian aquatic facilities recognised for commitment to saving water
The Waterwise program commitments of Western Australia’s council-owned aquatic centres have been celebrated at a recognition event co-hosted by the Water Corporation and the...
May 13, 2021
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Speedo unveils Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics swimwear range
Speedo has today unveiled its exclusive aquatic sports uniform range for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games - with a parade of elite athletes headlining the launch at...
May 13, 2021
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Study highlights coastal drowning risk among visitors and recent overseas arrivals in South Australia
A recent study which analysed 57 drowning deaths across South Australia over a 16-year period has found that 31 of these (54%) were at metropolitan beaches near Adelaide, with...
May 12, 2021
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JM Robson Aquatic Centre welcomes Rainbow Club
Lithgow City Council’s JM Robson Aquatic centre recently endorsed the services of the Rainbow Club - a network of social swimming clubs offering personalised lessons to children...
May 12, 2021
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ActiveXchange partners with Royal Life Saving to deliver water safety data
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has announced a partnership with analytics experts ActiveXchange to support data and evidence-driven decision making in continuing to...
May 11, 2021
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AIS Water starts construction on new $7.5 million Anode Production Facility
Brisbane-based AIS Water has broken ground on its third production facility as its business, which focusses on water disinfection technology via electrolysis for swimming pools...
May 10, 2021
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New funding model needed for beach life saving patrols
As demands for beach patrols and ocean life-saving services grow, the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) has called for a new funding model for the...
May 10, 2021
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Bruce Hopkins and Craig Riddington launch ‘Float to Survive’ water safety initiative
Lifesaving legends Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins and Craig Riddington have today launched ‘Float to Survive’ - a water safety initiative that aims to reduce the number of unnecessary...
May 7, 2021
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The Y Victoria announces Dr Lindsay McMillan as new Chair of the Board
The Y Victoria has welcomed their new Chair of the Board, Dr Lindsay McMillan OAM, who joins the Y at an important and exciting time of COVID-recovery, innovation and expansion....
May 6, 2021
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Review gives ‘top marks’ to Gold Coast's professional lifeguard services
Gold Coast City Council's professional lifeguard services has undergone a major internal review - with the results confirming that the men and women on patrol are the “best of...
May 6, 2021
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Reopened Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre includes new Life Floor splashpad surface
Cumberland City Council’s recently reopened Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre features a new Life Floor splashpad surface, alongside a 25 metre program pool with beach entry...
May 4, 2021
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Tweed Shire steps up renewable energy program
Tweed Shire Council has committed to a new two-year program of renewable energy and energy efficiency works across its facilities aiming to achieve net zero emissions from...
May 4, 2021
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Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguards Association conference to explore reversing rising summer drowning toll
Leading ocean safety experts from around the country will come together later this week to address the alarming rise in the number of Australians who drowned in the nation’s...
May 4, 2021
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City of Kingston moves forward with new Aquatic Facility Plan
The City of Kingston in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne is moving forward with its plans for the development of a new aquatic and recreation centre following its adoption...
May 4, 2021
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Aquatic Recreation Network Australia launched to support states and provide national advocacy opportunities
Aiming to represent the interests of the aquatic and recreation industry, the Aquatic Recreation Network Australia (ARNA) has been formed to provide information sharing,...
May 2, 2021
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Geelong council to upgrade Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The City of Greater Geelong has today announced that it is to undertake a "significant redevelopment" of its Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Focussing on the...
May 2, 2021
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Pool filtration world first from Hyclor Commercial
After two years of extensive testing, Granville Harris of Hyclor Commercial has announced a world first for commercial filtration. Harris explains “two years ago, we floated the...
May 2, 2021
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Latest Ausplay report shows renewed participation in Olympic sport
Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay report reveals more than half of all Australians aged 15 or over (10.4 million) have participated in some form of Olympic sport in the last year...
May 2, 2021
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After cancelled 2020 conference NSW Country Pool Managers return to deliver 2021 event
With COVID lockdowns forcing the cancellation of its 2020 conference, the NSW Country Pool Managers are set to stage their 2021 event in the NSW mid north coast town of Forster...
Apr 30, 2021
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United Nations passes first ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention
The United Nations has this week passed its first ever Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Brought to the United Nations...
Apr 30, 2021
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Polin Waterparks offers Innovative Solutions for Holiday Parks
Polin Waterparks has shared that during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, they completed more than 30 Holiday Park projects including Polin's signature waterslides such as the...
Apr 29, 2021
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