News: Aquatics
United Nations warn that poor water infrastructure is greater risk than Coronavirus
A United Nations report advises that decades of chronic underfunding of water infrastructure is putting many countries at worse risk in the Coronavirus crisis, with more than...
Mar 22, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: Bondi Beach, Christchurch, Mass Gatherings, Social Distancing in Gyms and Jobs - 21st March
After images emerged yesterday of beachgoers on Bondi Beach ignoring social distancing measures, the landmark beach has today been closed by the NSW Government and Waverley City...
Mar 21, 2020
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introduces alert system to halt spread of Coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has introduced a four-tier alert system, which includes a ban on mass gatherings, to stop the spread of Coronavirus. With the country...
Mar 21, 2020
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Australia’s swimming pools unnecessarily waste trillions of litres of water each year
On on the eve of World Water Day 2020, Brisbane-based AIS Water has highlighted that trillions of litres of water are unnecessarily wasted each year by Australia’s swimming...
Mar 21, 2020
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Coronavirus and the leisure industry update: The arts, aquatics, aviation, fitness, golf and swim schools - Friday 20th March
The R&A and Golf Australia have announced a series of temporary measures that will enable clubs to remove any hygiene implications related to complying with the Rules of Golf....
Mar 20, 2020
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Queensland Health advise public aquatic centres are 'safe for swimming'
Following advice from the Federal Government that public swimming pools are not required to close due to the Coronavirus crisis, Queensland Health has issued advice facilities...
Mar 19, 2020
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New national infrastructure database looks to drive informed decision making
A new national infrastructure database that aims to aid the future planning and provision of aquatic, community, fitness, recreation and sport facilities is now live and...
Mar 18, 2020
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Government issues Coronavirus guidelines for community sport, stating fitness centres and swimming pools need not close
The Australian Government has announced new community sport guidelines to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Released yesterday afternoon (18th March 2020), the...
Mar 18, 2020
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Drownings fall across Australian summer of extremes
Media monitoring carried out by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia suggests that 66 people lost their lives to drowning between 1st December 2019 and 29th February 2020....
Mar 18, 2020
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More local governments close facilities and halt events
With the nation facing serious challenges in addressing the spread of the Coronavirus, local governments are looking to protect their communities, customers and staff by closing...
Mar 18, 2020
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Royal Life Saving releases position statement on the impact of Coronavirus on aquatic facilites
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today issued a position statement, COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Aquatics . The first aquatic industry body to respond to the...
Mar 18, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison halts international travel and bans indoor gatherings of over 100
In a ramping up of efforts to counter the Coronavirus, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has this morning announced that non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100...
Mar 17, 2020
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City of Newcastle brings forward end-of-season swimming pool closures
Announcing that it is working in collaboration with “government partners including NSW Health” to prepare for a potential spread of Coronavirus, the City of Newcastle is to...
Mar 17, 2020
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City of Greater Geelong closes facilities in Coronavirus response
The City of Greater Geelong has become the latest council in Victoria to announce that it will close many of its facilities as part of a proactive response to the evolving...
Mar 17, 2020
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Coronavirus fears sees closure of aquatic centres despite conflicting advice
Inconsistent advice on whether aquatic facilities are safe to use during the current global Coronavirus outbreak is leaving both patrons and facility managers confused. With...
Mar 17, 2020
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City of Ballarat closes aquatic and cultural buildings
The City of Ballarat has implemented a mass shutdown of almost all of its public buildings as it tries to prevent the further escalation of the Coronavirus. Effective from 5pm...
Mar 16, 2020
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Olympic organisers announce on time completion of all Tokyo 2020 venues
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced the completion of all new permanent venues for this year’s Games, as they continue to deal with...
Mar 16, 2020
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City of Melbourne announces 'temporary closure' of libraries and cultural and recreation centres
The City of Melbourne has announced that it is temporarily closing its public libraries and cultural and recreation centres from today to try to help slow the spread of...
Mar 15, 2020
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Life Floor gains growing recognition as preferred safety surface for splash pads and pool surrounds
Since being introduced to the Australian market in 2016, Life Floor has gained increasing recognition for its performance and a growing list of significant installations....
Mar 15, 2020
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Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre celebrates one year of operation
The Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre (AFAC) in eastern metropolitan Perth, celebrated its first birthday on Wednesday, 11th March with a giant cake, a special appearance from...
Mar 12, 2020
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AIS Water’s Elena Gosse advises that properly chlorinated pool water is safe for swimmers
Amid mounting concerns over the use of public space during the Coronavirus crisis, Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of AIS Water, has advised that swimmers can rest easy when it...
Mar 11, 2020
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ASCTA 2020 prepares sector in ‘Going for Gold’
Reaching the final planning stages of its 2020 Convention, the Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) event has theme ‘Going for Gold’ - in preparation and...
Mar 9, 2020
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Child sex charges against swim coach Scott Volkers will not proceed
Charges against swim coach Scott Volkers have been permanently stayed and will not proceed after a Court found it would be "unfairly and unjustifiably oppressive" to allow him...
Mar 9, 2020
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Royal Life Saving WA releases REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan
Royal Life Saving WA has released the REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), reflecting their commitment to driving reconciliation both within the organisation and throughout...
Mar 8, 2020
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