News: Aquatics
City of South Perth moves forward with aquatic facility plans
The City of South Perth has moves forward with its plans for its proposed Recreation and Aquatic Facility (RAF). At a Special Council Meeting held on Monday 15th March, the...
Mar 22, 2021
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Multicultural Kalgoorlie adults and children dive into Swim and Survive
With statistics showing that over the past 10 years 39% of drowning deaths in Western Australian involved a person born overseas, one of Royal Life Saving Society WA's key...
Mar 22, 2021
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Aquatics
Delays to refurbishment of Sydney’s Dawn Fraser Baths sees Mayor prompt investigation
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has reportedly referred his Council’s handling of the much-delayed restoration of the harbourside Dawn Fraser Baths to the NSW Auditor-General. The...
Mar 22, 2021
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Peninsula Leisure appoints new Chief Executive
Peninsula Leisure has appointed Katherine Thom as their new Chief Executive to spearhead the successful operation of Frankston City Council’s popular aquatic facilities,...
Mar 21, 2021
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Hyclor Commercial Launches Advanced Open Cell Filter Media
Following on from their launch month in December, Hyclor Commercial have announced the arrival of a new product from the leaders of aquaculture innovation and developers of open...
Mar 21, 2021
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City of Swan secures numerous awards for public works process
The City of Swan has secured numerous accolades at the recently held Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) WA awards. IPWEA is the country’s prominent...
Mar 21, 2021
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Senate ‘sports rorts’ report says all recommended projects should be funded
A parliamentary inquiry into the ‘sports rorts’ scandal has recommended that the Federal Government should fund all projects recommended by Sport Australia but then rejected by...
Mar 19, 2021
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Crystal Pools secures 2020 Australian Small Business Champion award
Australia’s longest operating pool construction company - Crystal Pools, based in Thornleigh, NSW - has been named Champion Business of the Decade at the Australian Small...
Mar 19, 2021
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Upgraded Wangaratta Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre gets official opening
The upgraded Wangaratta Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre has been officially opened today in the northern Victorian town. Presiding over the launch ceremony, Federal Deputy Prime...
Mar 18, 2021
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Aquatics
Drastic shortage of swim teachers puts young Australians at risk
A massive shortage of swim teachers is putting young children at risk with swim schools across the country reporting long waiting lists for lessons while they scramble to find...
Mar 17, 2021
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Christchurch City Council looks forward to 'dogs in pool' event
Ahead of Waltham Pool’s winter shutdown and draining, Christchurch City Council is once again delivering its most eagerly anticipated 'annual pooch pool party' on 10th April. In...
Mar 17, 2021
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PerfectGym releases new Pool Assessments Module
Complementing their already extensive courses module, PerfectGym have released a courses-based learn-to-swim assessment module that allowed for instructors and deck officers to...
Mar 17, 2021
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Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s achievements recognised with LSV Platinum Pool Award
The Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria's prized Platinum Pool award, joining an exclusive club of just 38 Victorian aquatic...
Mar 16, 2021
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Increase in summer drownings prompts plea from Surf Life Saving Australia
Surf Life Saving Australia has advised that it is again “pleading” with people visiting the Australian coastline to think about safety after statistics show a deadly increase in...
Mar 14, 2021
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New Jonas Leisure Change Campaign looks to ease facilities’ Envibe transition
Leading industry facility management software provider, Jonas Leisure, has launched a Change Campaign to help aquatic, fitness, health recreation and sport businesses make the...
Mar 14, 2021
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Expanded Atlantis Aquaventure Dubai waterpark features ProSlide ride innovations
Newly completed additions at the Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai represent what its owners say is the “biggest waterpark expansion in history” with...
Mar 12, 2021
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Improved waterslide set to be unveiled at the Levin Aquatic Centre
The Levin Aquatic Centre is set to unveil a new hydro slide (waterslide) more than two years after its former slide was closed amid safety concerns. Having since undergone...
Mar 11, 2021
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Hot springs wellness retreat planned for prime location on Perth’s Swan River
Plans for a $25 million luxury spa and wellness retreat development on the site of the historic Dalkeith Hot Pools on Perth’s Swan River have been revealed. The proposal from...
Mar 11, 2021
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Dave Lanfear Consulting partnership brings Otium Planning Group to Western Australia
Building on a successful strategic partnership established in 2017, Dave Lanfear Consulting and Otium Planning Group have formally joined forces with Otium to welcome Dave...
Mar 10, 2021
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Swimming Australia extends swimwear and apparel partnership with arena
Swimming Australia has announced the renewal of its partnership with global swimwear brand arena. The partnership, which is an extension on the previous four-year agreement,...
Mar 10, 2021
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Sunshine Coast Council’s migrant swim initiative set for 2021 program
Registrations are now open for migrants ready to jump into the Migrant Learn to Swim and Beach Safe program run by Sunshine Coast Council and Royal Life Saving Society...
Mar 10, 2021
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Blacktown City Council partners with Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver new Swim Teacher course
Blacktown City Council has partnered with Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver a new Swim Teacher course for those interested in becoming a qualified ‘Learn to Swim Instructor’. The...
Mar 9, 2021
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Australian Sports Commission revealed to have underpaid casual pool lifeguards
The Australian Sports Commission is reviewing staff entitlements following reports that casual employees working at Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) facilities in Canberra...
Mar 9, 2021
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Blacktown City Council’s Swim Sense program empowers adults in the water
Aiming to play a role in reducing drownings, Blacktown City Council Key Venues has committed itself to lift the swimming competence level of adults in the community with its...
Mar 8, 2021
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