News: Aquatics
Surfers Paradise SLSC celebrate Centenary Year with Japanese sister club
Surfers Paradise SLSC (QLD) marked its Centenary Year by hosting its Japanese sister club Kaike LSC, (Yonago). The two clubs have enjoyed a special history since 2003, with the...
Mar 4, 2025
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Councillors ask questions over proposed builder of the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
City of Greater Dandenong Councillors have voted at their latest meeting to put their decision to appoint the ADCO Group to build their new Dandenong Wellbeing Centre on hold....
Mar 3, 2025
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Royal Life Saving invites input to National Aquatic Industry Workforce Survey 2025
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC) is inviting input to the 2025 National Aquatic Industry Workforce Survey, encouraging...
Mar 3, 2025
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ARI NSW, ARQ and ASSA partner to stage International Women’s Day events
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA), in partnership with state-based peak bodies Aquatics Recreation Queensland (ARQ) and Aquatic and Recreation Institute NSW (ARI...
Mar 2, 2025
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New Surf Life Saving Australia data shows increased drowning risk on public holidays
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has released its National Summer Coastal Drowning Report , which shows there were 104 drowning deaths nationally across the summer season, with...
Mar 2, 2025
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University of Auckland’s Hiwa Recreation Centre gets official opening
The University of Auckland has staged the official opening of its $320 million aquatic, recreation and sport centre. Staged on 21st February, the official opening of the Hiwa...
Mar 2, 2025
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New Inverell Aquatic Centre open to the public
The new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre has opened to the public for the first time as of Thursday this week. The $25 million facility, which has been in...
Feb 28, 2025
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Federal Government announces new round of funding to help councils upgrade energy systems
The Federal Government is again partnering with local governments to deliver energy upgrades and cost savings for community facilities including aquatic facilities, sporting...
Feb 28, 2025
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Royal Life Saving research shows millions of Australians missing out on access to public pools
A new report from Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed that millions of Australians are now missing out on public pools. Released today, the State of Australian...
Feb 28, 2025
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City of Gold Coast enhances aquatic accessibility with new technology and equipment
The City of Gold Coast is improving accessibility with two innovative installations giving people with disabilities easier access to the water. A beach wheelchair lockbox trial...
Feb 28, 2025
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Fluidra Commercial moves to strengthen business development team and marketing leadership
Fluidra Commercial has announced the appointment of Bernard Schenk as WA/SA Business Development Manager and Danny Valk as NSW/ACT Business Development Manager. With extensive...
Feb 27, 2025
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Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre secures funding for recreational waterslides
Clarence Valley Council has received a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Government through the Department of Infrastructure’s Growing Regions Program to enable them to...
Feb 26, 2025
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City of Fremantle releases statement on enclosure at Bathers Beach
City of Fremantle Chief Executive Glen Dougall has released a statement noting the City has decided to postpone the deployment of the beach enclosure at Bathers Beach. Dougall...
Feb 26, 2025
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Eureka Aquatic Centre secures Gold Endorsement from Life Saving Victoria
Following on from Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) having secured Gold Endorsement in 2024, Eureka Aquatic Centre has now also been awarded the coveted endorsement...
Feb 26, 2025
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2025 Australian Open Championships offer affordable family entertainment over Easter
Swimming Australia, in partnership with Tourism Events Queensland and Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), have announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2025...
Feb 25, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure launches latest stage of its Reconciliation Action Plan
Belgravia Leisure has commenced the latest stage in the expansion of its national commitment to reconciliation with launch of the Innovate stage of its Reconciliation Action...
Feb 24, 2025
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NSW Government supports providers in delivering free learn to swim and water safety lessons
The NSW Government is supporting communities at the highest risk of drowning by funding the delivery of free learn to swim and water safety lessons by learn to swim providers at...
Feb 24, 2025
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Christchurch City Council embarks on recruitment drive for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Christchurch City Council is looking to fill around 200 positions via its largest ever recruitment drive ahead of New Zealand’s biggest indoor sport centre - Parakiore...
Feb 24, 2025
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Major heating system upgrade announced for Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre
The Australian Government has announced a $2.5 million grant to support a major heating system upgrade at the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC). Federal Member for...
Feb 24, 2025
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City Venue Management take on operations contract at Townsville’s Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
Following a public tender, Townsville City Council has awarded the contract to manage its Northern Beaches Leisure Centre to City Venue Management (CVM) - commencing as of 1st...
Feb 23, 2025
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Surf Life Saving Australia recognised as Australia’s second most trusted charity
Surf Life Saving Australia has announced their ranking as Australia’s second most trusted charity in the annual national Charity and Not for Profit reputation conducted by...
Feb 23, 2025
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Winchelsea Pool to reopen having been supported by strong volunteer past
Following an $8.9 million redevelopment fully funded by Surf Coast Shire Council, Winchelsea Pool will reopen to the community on 27th February. The community-built and popular...
Feb 23, 2025
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Aligned Leisure to manage Bass Coast Shire Council aquatic and recreation facilities
Aligned Leisure has announced that it has been appointed to manage the Bass Coast Leisure Facilities, including the Phillip Island Leisure Centre and the Bass Coast Aquatic and...
Feb 22, 2025
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Latest CERM PI reports shows overall increase in expense recovery among aquatic and recreation centres
The latest annual National Operational Management Benchmarking Report for Aquatic and Recreation Centres from the CERM Performance Indicators research team at the University of...
Feb 22, 2025
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