News: Aquatics
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson returns in June
Set to celebrates 16 years of promoting water safety around the world, the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson will be returning this year, running internationally over 24 hours on...
Apr 7, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure achieve gold safety endorsement from Royal Life Saving Queensland
Two of the City of Moreton Bay aquatic facilities, the Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre and Murrumba Downs Swimming Pool, have been awarded the prestigious Gold Safety...
Apr 6, 2025
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ARV and LSV to continue industry conference partnership
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced an extended partnership collaboration, which will see the two organisations again deliver...
Apr 6, 2025
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Coogee SLSC among NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in $5.4 million funding boost
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club is among the 38 NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to share in a $5.4 million funding boost via the NSW Government’s 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program for...
Apr 6, 2025
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Eltee Sydney named period-safe swim underwear partner of Swimming Australia
A partnership has been forged between Swimming Australia and Eltee Sydney ahead of this month’s Age and Open Nationals at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, to break down the...
Apr 5, 2025
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Councils assess damage to beach facilities following hazardous surf conditions along NSW east coast
Earlier this week, hazardous surf conditions and huge swells along the east coast of New South Wales battered beaches and coastal walkways with many Councils having to...
Apr 3, 2025
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Swimming Australia introduces strategic plan through to 2032
Swimming Australia has launched Inspire Australia Through Swimming 2025-2032, a strategic plan that sets the path forward for the organisation and the sport, with a focus on...
Apr 3, 2025
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National Sports and Physical Activity Convention to mark a decade of leadership in community sport
The upcoming 2025 edition of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is set mark decade as the region’s leading knowledge-sharing and networking event for...
Apr 3, 2025
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New Splash Park for Nambour Aquatic Centre
Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Belgravia Leisure and the Queensland Government's Work's for Queensland program have delivered a new Splash Park at the Nambour...
Apr 3, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium charts future for public swimming pools
Aiming to shape a future where every Australian community has access to a fit-for-purpose local swimming pool, last week’s National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium saw the...
Apr 1, 2025
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Fluidra invests in Lynxight anti-drowning technology
Fluidra, through its investment fund Fluidra Ventures, has invested in Lynxight’s AI-powered anti-drowning technology for commercial pools. Lynxight drowning prevention...
Apr 1, 2025
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Murray Bridge Life Saving Club endorsed to be a Surf Life Saving affiliated ‘club’
The Board of Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) have endorsed the Murray Bridge Life Saving Club to be an affiliated ‘club’ under the category of Probationary Affiliation,...
Apr 1, 2025
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre secures swimming event trifecta
Swimming Australia has locked in major championships - the Australian Age and MC Age and Open Swimming Championships for 2026, 2028 and 2030 to be held at Gold Coast Aquatic...
Apr 1, 2025
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Upgraded 50 metre pool and wellness hub among changes slated for Noosa Aquatic Centre
A draft Facility Upgrade Plan has been developed to modernise the Noosa Aquatic Centre at Girraween Court, Sunshine Beach with an array of improvements proposed for the...
Mar 31, 2025
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Vortex International launches new ‘VECTORY’ splashpad collection
Vortex Aquatic Structures International, a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic attractions and solutions, has launched VECTORY™, an innovative Splashpad® collection...
Mar 31, 2025
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Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre gets official opening
A highly anticipated occasion for the Clarence Valley community - who have waited more than two years to access their new facility - the $29.1 million Clarence Regional Aquatic...
Mar 30, 2025
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Glen Eira Council receives $2.5 million grant to electrify GESAC
The Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) - one of Australia’s most popular aquatic, recreation and wellness facilities with over 4,600 visitors every day - is to be...
Mar 28, 2025
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Fire engulfs building work at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Works on extending Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi have been halted by a major fire. The fire, which commenced in an under-construction area of the waterpark on Friday afternoon, was...
Mar 28, 2025
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Swimming Australia continues its swimwear and team apparel partnership with arena
Swimming Australia has announced its continued partnership with global swimwear brand arena having signed a new four-year swimwear and team apparel partnership extension with...
Mar 28, 2025
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‘Dog Pool Parties’ return to Christchurch
Christchurch City Council is once again holding the very popular ‘Pooch Pool Parties’ on 5th and 6th April at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools. Christchurch City Council Head...
Mar 28, 2025
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Blacktown celebrates 50 years of cherished Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Blacktown City Council representatives have joined with the local community to celebrate Mount Druitt Swimming Centre’s 50th anniversary. The event, held last weekend, saw...
Mar 27, 2025
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Australasian Leisure Management announces landmark partnership with Royal Life Saving Australia
Royal Life Saving Society and Australasian Leisure Management have announced a partnership that will benefit Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO) subscribers. Confirmed...
Mar 27, 2025
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City of Newcastle welcomes recognition of Ocean Baths for historic significance
The City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to list Newcastle Ocean Baths on the State Heritage Register as Council progresses with the final stage of the...
Mar 27, 2025
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Myrtha Pools’ Breathe technology removes disinfection-by-products from indoor aquatic facilities
Now available in Australia and New Zealand, Myrtha Pools latest innovation has been developed with the purpose of removing volatile disinfection-by-products (DBPs), such as...
Mar 27, 2025
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