News: Aquatics
Spotlighting Surf Life Saving Tasmania and championship event
Tasmania’s surf lifesavers tested their athleticism and rescue skills at last weekend’s 2025 Surf Life Saving Tasmania Open State Championships in Penguin. Surf Life Saving...
Mar 17, 2025
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Royal Life Saving advises of 349 aquatic facilities impacted by ex-Cyclone Alfred
Royal Life Saving Australia has advised of the widespread disruption to aquatic facilities across South East Queensland and Northern NSW wrought by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The...
Mar 16, 2025
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AMCS welcomes wetland restoration funding to protect Great Barrier Reef from pollution
With water pollution being the biggest local threat to the Reef and requiring a long-term commitment to wetland restoration, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)...
Mar 16, 2025
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Tatura Swimming Complex hosts Lap Challenge fundraising event
Greater Shepparton City Council has advised that the Tatura community came together towards the end of February to support the 31st annual 100 Lap Challenge at the Tatura...
Mar 16, 2025
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Surf Abu Dhabi General Manager advises of venue’s role in developing a global sporting destination
Having hosted the inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in the UAE, Ryan Watkins, General Manager of Surf Abu Dhabi, has explained how the event not only...
Mar 15, 2025
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Growing number of men participate in Reformer Pilates at Belgravia Leisure facilities
Belgravia Leisure has revealed that one in five participants at its Reformer Pilates studios across Australia are male - a number that is growing as more men discover the...
Mar 15, 2025
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Funding secured to help reduce energy costs at Yarra Ranges' Monbulk Aquatic Centre
Yarra Ranges Council, located in the outer eastern and northeastern suburbs of Melbourne, has secured a grant of $1.9 million via the Australian Government’s Community Energy...
Mar 14, 2025
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Cost effective electric heat pumps installed at Sydney’s Victoria Park Pool
The City of Sydney has advised of energy efficient upgrades to its Victoria Park Pool - a facility which attracted more than 55,000 people in the summer months after it reopened...
Mar 13, 2025
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Greater Geelong delivers on ocean beach accessibility with MobiChair
The City of Greater Geelong is partnering with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to provide a MobiChair accessible beach wheelchair for public use at Ocean Grove Beach. A...
Mar 13, 2025
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SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre among recipients of ‘The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards’
The SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre is among the recipients of ‘The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards’ which celebrate South Australians who empower girls and women in sport. The...
Mar 13, 2025
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Maytronics Commercial announces leadership team expansion
With a commitment to delivering exceptional experience and leading product, Maytronics Commercial has today revealed an expansion of its leadership team - bringing fresh...
Mar 13, 2025
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2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards mark 40th edition of celebrating excellence and innovation
The 2024 edition of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards hold special significance, marking 40 years of the Australian Tourism Awards recognising and highlighting outstanding...
Mar 12, 2025
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Melton City Council invites feedback to inform their aquatic facility strategy
The City of Melton, situated on Melbourne's western rural-urban fringe, is calling for community feedback to inform their new aquatic and recreation strategy. To help inform the...
Mar 12, 2025
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Free admission announced for all City of Gold Coast Aquatic Centres
City of Gold Coast has announced free admission to the City’s eight aquatic centres from now until close of business Friday to allow people access to amenities following...
Mar 11, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure appointed as new operating partner for Western Downs Aquatic Centres
A five-year management agreement sees Belgravia Leisure appointed as the new operating partner for Queensland’s Western Downs Regional Council's six aquatic centre facilities in...
Mar 11, 2025
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Tamworth Regional Aquatic Centre project secures $9 million grant from Australian Government
The Australian Government has awarded $9 million in funding towards the proposed $45 million Tamworth Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence through its Growing...
Mar 10, 2025
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Main construction now underway on Victoria's Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre
Main construction is now underway on the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre - renamed in December 2024 to the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre project - located in...
Mar 10, 2025
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Proposed Port Macquarie Aquatic Facility denied Federal Government funding
Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s application for $13.6 million in Federal Government funding has been denied, forcing it to explore other options. The aquatic complex in...
Mar 10, 2025
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Funding secured for next development at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
Funding has now been secured for the Stage Two development of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre. The Victorian and Australian governments have each committed $20 million to the...
Mar 9, 2025
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Cyclone Alfred impacts community aquatic, recreation and sporting facilities
The impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted local governments in South East Queensland and Northern NSW to close their aquatic and recreation centres along...
Mar 6, 2025
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Revo Fitness and Surf Life Saving South Australia partner to deliver ‘Revo Nippers’ program
A landmark partnership has been announced between Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) and fast expanding gym chain, Revo Fitness, which sees Revo become the naming rights...
Mar 6, 2025
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Surf Life Saving Australia invites Expressions of Interest to deliver creative and experiential services
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is looking for partners to enhance the visibility and engagement of the Surf Life Saving (SLS) movement through compelling storytelling, brand...
Mar 5, 2025
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Blue Mountains Council secures funding to improve aquatic centre energy efficiency
Blue Mountains Council owned aquatic centres will have their energy efficiency improved following Council having successfully secured funding from the Federal Government’s...
Mar 5, 2025
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Royal Life Saving report shows 100% rise in swimming pool drownings over summer
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed that 104 lives were lost to drowning in waterways and swimming pools this summer - a 5% rise on the previous summer and a 14%...
Mar 5, 2025
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