News: Aquatics
Uncertainty surrounds circumstances leading to man's death at Perth public swimming pool
The death of a Perth father in what media are calling a "freak pool accident" at the City of Stirling's Leisurepark Balga is being investigated. Reports suggest that 29-year-old...
Nov 14, 2019
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Construction advances on WhiteWater World’s new Fully 6 waterslides
Gold Coast waterpark WhiteWater World has provided an update on the development of its Fully 6 waterslide attraction, due to be completed and ready to slide this summer. A team...
Nov 14, 2019
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URBNSURF Melbourne to open in January
With the first waves currently being tested at the near complete facility, the much anticipated URBNSURF Melbourne has revealed that it will open to the public in January. A...
Nov 13, 2019
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S.R.Smith acquires solar pool leader Sunbather
Pioneering Australian solar pool heating manufacturer Sunbather Pty Ltd has been bought by US-based aquatic equipment manufacturer S.R.Smith. Along with the purchase of...
Nov 13, 2019
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Lifeguarding Services Australia to introduce SALTI floating fitness program in NSW Upper Hunter and Central West regions
Growing interest in Australian designed floating fitness platform SALTI will see Lifeguarding Services Australia introduce the new way of keeping active in the NSW Upper Hunter...
Nov 13, 2019
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Geothermal wellness experience opened at Warrnambool's Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Springs
Warrnambool's Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Springs has opened a new Geothermal Bathing Sanctuary offering 15 new wellness experiences. Aided by grants totalling $1.3 million,...
Nov 12, 2019
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Royal Life Saving backs BlueFit's refusal to allow mother with three children under five access to Sydney pool
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia Chief Executive, Justin Scarr has backed the managers of the Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre, in the southern Sydney suburb of Bexley, who...
Nov 12, 2019
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Contractor injured in gas explosion at Northam Aquatic Centre
A contractor has suffered burns following a gas explosion at the new Northam Aquatic Centre located 100 kilometres north-east of Perth. The 31-year-old plumber sustained burns...
Nov 12, 2019
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South Australian beach drowning inquest calls for enhanced warning signs and lifesavers to operate over longer hours
Extending the hours when surf lifesaving patrols are active on Adelaide's Glenelg beach and adding new warning signs are among key recommendations from a Coronial inquest...
Nov 11, 2019
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Swimming Australia and Belgravia Leisure partner to deliver activity and experience-based swim school teaching
GOswim, a next-generation swimming and water safety program, has been launched by Belgravia Leisure in partnership with Swimming Australia. With a focus on experiential and...
Nov 11, 2019
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Horsham Aquatic Centre's refurbished outdoor pool soon to re-open
Horsham’s War Memorial Swimming Pool, has undergone a $1.5 million redevelopment across the past eight months and is set to open to the community from the first week of...
Nov 10, 2019
Aquatics
Leisure Management Excellence to offer international industry study tours
Leisure Management Excellence, a company established in early 2018 to provide training and professional development opportunities for the aquatic and recreation industry, has...
Nov 10, 2019
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New Zealand's largest waterslide and sustainable thermal pools open at Hanmer Springs
A $4.5 million development, including New Zealand's largest waterslide,The Conical Thrill, and five new thermal pools, The Cascades, have been officially opened at the Hanmer...
Nov 8, 2019
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Sydney swim school teacher pleads 'not guilty' to sex charges
A Sydney North Shore swimming instructor charged with more than 20 child sex offences has pleaded not guilty in a NSW Court. Kyle Daniels, aged 20, is accused of molesting 10...
Nov 6, 2019
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NSW lifeguards look to halt drownings of foreign swimmers this summer
The deaths of the five foreign nationals on NSW Mid North Coast beaches last summer prompted several agencies, including the Coffs Harbour City Council’s professional...
Nov 6, 2019
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Salti floating fitness sessions to be introduced at Fleurieu Aquatic Centre
The Fleurieu Aquatic Centre in South Australia is to introduce Salti new water-based group fitness classes this month. The Salti Float is an Australian designed and manufactured...
Nov 6, 2019
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City of Newcastle proposes private development of ocean baths pavilions
Looking to redevelop its landmark Newcastle and Merewether ocean baths pavilions, the City of Newcastle is inviting expressions of interest from parties who might be interested...
Nov 5, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure recruits to meet ongoing growth demands in South Australia
Working closely with its 12 local government partners across South Australia, Belgravia Leisure is boosting its team amid sustained growth, now encompassing 26 managed...
Nov 5, 2019
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Refurbishment project commences at Sydney's Dawn Fraser Baths
Heritage restoration work has begun at the Dawn Fraser Baths on Sydney Harbour in Balmain with contractor Belmadar set to conduct the initial geotechnical sampling to inform the...
Nov 5, 2019
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Ripples Leisure Centre secures national AUSTSWIM award
Ripples Leisure Centre St Marys NSW, has been awarded the 2019 National AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre of the Year at the recent AUSTSWIM World Conference. Throughout the year...
Nov 4, 2019
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Faulty pool pump the cause of Levin Pool centre evacuation
Advice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revealed that a chemical incident at the Levin Aquatic Centre on 28th October was caused by a faulty pump resulting in chlorine...
Nov 4, 2019
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South Australian Government extends Sports Voucher program to swimming lessons
The South Australian Government has expanded its Sports Vouchers program so that parents and carers can use them to help pay for their child’s swimming lessons. Advising that...
Nov 4, 2019
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Launceston City Council commences summer pool openings
The City of Launceston has advised that its First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public ahead of the November long weekend, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool on track to...
Nov 1, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure wins Parks and Leisure Australia award for excellence in strategic planning
Belgravia Leisure’s popular 5-year Access and Inclusion Strategic Plan has been honoured by Parks and Leisure Australia at its 2019 National Awards presented in Perth earlier...
Oct 31, 2019
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