News: Aquatics
AUSTSWIM offers 50% subsidised Swimming and Water Safety training in Victoria
AUSTSWIM - in recognising how challenging 2020 has been for the Victorian aquatic industry with an extended period of forced closure due to COVID-19 - is providing 50%...
Dec 3, 2020
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Parramatta Council unveils plans for $22.8 million Epping Pool upgrade
Concept images have been released by the City of Parramatta Council for the planned $22.8 million upgrade of Epping Pool. Two new pools are the focus of the upgrade with the...
Dec 3, 2020
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Aquatics
New Brighton hot pools attract impressive number of locals
Christchurch City Council has advised that New Brighton’s beachside hot pools complex - He Puna Taimoana, has attracted more than 60,000 people in the first six months. He Puna...
Dec 2, 2020
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Brauer delivers water disinfection system for Little Heroes Swim Academy
With registered charity, Little Heroes Swim Academy (LHSA), gearing up for the opening of Little Heroes House, Academy co-founder, Tracey Ayton has gratefully accepted a Brauer...
Dec 1, 2020
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Man found guilty of Adelaide Aquatic Centre rape
A District Court judge has found a man guilty of raping a sleeping woman in a spa at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, saying his "proximity to her was inappropriate". Judge Liesl...
Dec 1, 2020
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Winners announced for 2020 National AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence
Swimming and water safety teacher training body AUSTSWIM has announced the winners of its 2020 AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence - the premier awards presented to individuals and...
Nov 30, 2020
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AUSTSWIM recognises Y NSW’s Dev Sappany as nation’s top swim instructor
Y NSW swim instructor at Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Randev (Dev) Sappany, has been named the nation’s best adult swim instructor at the AUSTSWIM 2020 Awards of...
Nov 30, 2020
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ActiveXchange highlights the need for targeted and collaborative efforts to meet financial challenges
Following recent participation in multiple industry events including the National Sports Convention, ACPE Business of Sport Summit, Sports Tech World Series, Parks and Leisure...
Nov 30, 2020
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Geelong City Council announces increased capacity at aquatic and fitness centres
Geelong City Council has advised that with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions - requirements to book and adhere to time limits when using the City’s aquatic and fitness...
Nov 30, 2020
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International Quadratics launches pHlozone aquatic facility management software
International Quadratics Pty Ltd has announced a partnership with software company, Strikeforce Pty Ltd to deliver pHlozone - a new facility management software to the...
Nov 29, 2020
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New $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre opens in Western Australia
The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre - in the Shire of Yilgarn 370 kilometres east of Perth - was officially opened today by Western Australian Sport and...
Nov 28, 2020
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Inner West recognised as Sport NSW Local Council of the Year
Sydney's Inner West Council has won the 2020 Local Council of the Year at the Sport NSW Community Sports Awards. The awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions...
Nov 26, 2020
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Compact new speed gate to stylishly protect valuable small spaces
BRAND POST: Global security entrance and architectural revolving door provider Boon Edam has introduced a compact new speed gate to provide facilities in Australia, New Zealand...
Nov 26, 2020
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Darwin Lord Mayor calls for immediate action on Climate Change to mitigate impacts on facilities and environment
Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has described Climate Change as an economic issue and Council’s leadership on this as critical to avoid irreparable damage to infrastructure...
Nov 26, 2020
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Parks
Hy-Clor announces arrival in the commercial pool industry
One of Australia’s most recognisable pool chemical and equipment brands Hy-Clor has announced its arrival in the commercial pool industry. With Australia emerging from...
Nov 26, 2020
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Waterparks
Centaman introduces new facial recognition solution for Australian and New Zealand aquatic, fitness and sport centres
Security solutions specialist Centaman Entrance Control is offering a new facial recognition technology add-on for its access gates, including its range available to aquatic,...
Nov 26, 2020
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Western Australian Government to require businesses and venues to adopt mandatory contact register
Aquatic facilities, gyms, indoor sporting centres, museums, entertainment venues and amusement parks will are among a host of West Australian businesses and locations that will...
Nov 25, 2020
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AUSTSWIM announces record number of teachers of swimming and water safety
AUSTSWIM, the national body for the teaching and licensing of teachers of swimming and water safety, has revealed that it has achieved its highest ever volume of licensed...
Nov 24, 2020
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Hanmer Springs opens new water playground
A new water playground, AquaPlay, has been opened in the Canterbury resort town of Hanmer Springs. Opened by students from Kaiapoi's teen parent unit Karanga Mai and their...
Nov 24, 2020
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Federal and Victorian Governments back Danny Frawley Centre for health and wellbeing
The Federal and Victorian Governments have confirmed their backing for the new Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing in the Melbourne suburb of Moorabbin. Being built at...
Nov 24, 2020
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Monash Council partners to deliver Australian-first sport and recreation work program to young people with a disability
Monash Council is partnering to deliver an Australian-first program - the Integrated Practical Placement (IPP) program - for the sport, leisure and recreation sector which will...
Nov 23, 2020
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Royal Life Saving’s latest Keep Watch campaign highlights tragic drowning toll among children aged under 12 months
Newly released data from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed 41% of drowning deaths among children under the five in Australia happen toddlers aged under 12...
Nov 22, 2020
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Victoria enters last step Coronavirus status with easing for gyms, pools, sport venues and museums
As of midnight last night, Victoria has entered the last step on its Coronavirus roadmap to reopening, with restrictions eased for gyms, pools, sport venues and museums. The...
Nov 22, 2020
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Geelong’s Eastern Beach children's pool to reopen early
To coincide with the reopening of Geelong’s Eastern Beach children's pool on Saturday 21st November, the lifeguard patrol season will begin a week early at Eastern Beach. The...
Nov 19, 2020
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