News: Aquatics
Dreamworld announces ‘new era’ with multi-million dollar investment in new rides
Dreamworld on the Gold Coast has today announced what it says is a “transformation signalling a new era for Australia’s biggest theme park” with a $50 million investment in “new...
Aug 23, 2019
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New aquatic centre builds on Bond University’s reputation as a hub for high performance sport
The Gold Coast’s Bond University is building on its 30-year legacy of producing some of Australia’s best swimmers following the recent opening of its a new state-of-the-art...
Aug 22, 2019
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Ian Thorpe set to inspire community activity by joining BlueFit advisory committee
Australian swimming legend and five-time Olympic gold medallist, Ian Thorpe has joined the BlueFit Group as an initial member of the Group’s Advisory Board Committee. Managing...
Aug 22, 2019
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Water Polo player dies during Gwangju World Masters Championships match
Australasian Leisure Management has learned of the death of Robert Wake, a Masters water polo player, who died after collapsing during a match at the recent World Masters...
Aug 21, 2019
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Former Surf Life Saving NSW executive charged over $2.7 million fraud
Former Surf Life Saving NSW General Manager Matthew Hanks has been arrested over an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud against the charity. Hanks aged 50, presented himself this...
Aug 21, 2019
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Indoor pools reopen at Aquazone
Three indoor pools at AquaZone in the Victorian community of Warrnambool have reopened following the replacement of the aquatic centre’s ageing climate control and water...
Aug 20, 2019
Aquatics
Myrtha Pools technology installed at rebuilt Waiau Swimming Pool
Christchurch-based aquatics specialist Ian Coombes Limited has shared its experience in rebuilding the public swimming pool in the small South Island community of Waiau. The...
Aug 19, 2019
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Sapphire Coast search for 'missing swimmer' revealed as hoax
A search for a missing swimmer on NSW South Coast - that involved volunteers from five surf lifesaving clubs - has been revealed as a hoax. The three-day search commenced last...
Aug 19, 2019
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Zelbrite Filter Media technology reduces aquatic centres’ water use during filtration
While the drought affecting many parts of Australia may have slipped from the news headlines, it remains a reality across significant areas of the country with, in some regions,...
Aug 18, 2019
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Environment
Sandgate Aquatic Centre reopens with new gym and indoor pool
Brisbane City Council's Sandgate Aquatic Centre has reopened after a 12 month long redevelopment that has seen the addition of a heated 25 metre and a gym with a yoga and...
Aug 18, 2019
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YMCA NSW locations impacted by ransomware attack
YMCA NSW has suffered a significant attack on its information technology systems with many of their locations across the NSW and ACT working without IT over the past week. In an...
Aug 16, 2019
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South Hedland primary school children learn to Swim My Way
13 young children from Cassia Primary School in South Hedland are learning vital swimming and water safety skills - some for the very first time - as part of a Royal Life Saving...
Aug 14, 2019
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Georges River Council explores locations for new pool
Georges River Council is to undertake a study into suitable locations for a third aquatic centre in its boundaries that will include Carss Park and Netstrata Jubilee Stadium....
Aug 13, 2019
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Skills Active showcases major client Christchurch City Council
Christchurch City Council, one of Skills Active Aotearoa’s major clients, has more than 600 hard-working and talented people whose job is to make sport and recreation happen for...
Aug 13, 2019
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Eight new Western Australian aquatic centres receive recognition for being Waterwise
Aquatic centres across Western Australia were last night recognised for their commitment to running their centres in the most water efficient way possible. The eight centres all...
Aug 13, 2019
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Environment
Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre Recognised for its High Standards
The Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre has recently undertaken a rigorous external audit with Swim Australia, which it successfully passed to secure its Swim School Accreditation....
Aug 12, 2019
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Loreto Normanhurst enhances swimming options
Loreto Normanhurst, an independent, Catholic day and boarding school for girls in the northern suburbs of Sydney, has enhanced its swimming options with the renovation of its...
Aug 12, 2019
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Australian Innovative Systems adopts ‘AIS Water’ acronym as used by Australasian Leisure Management
Leading international water disinfection company and manufacturer, Australian Innovative Systems (AIS), has announced it is to trade as AIS Water. Elena Gosse, Chief Executive...
Aug 11, 2019
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Sydney swim teacher facing 46 charges and potential life imprisonment
NSW prosecutors are reviewing “thousands of pages” of evidence gathered in the case against Sydney north shore swimming teacher Kyle Daniels accused of with sexually assaulting...
Aug 9, 2019
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ALFA enters new era as states come together
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has enacted a new operational structure to better align the interest of the state-based associations and broader industry....
Aug 8, 2019
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Western Australian aquatic centres report identifies industry labour shortages
Aquatic centres in Western Australia are reporting a shortage of pool lifeguards and swim instructors according to a newly released report from the Royal Life Saving Society of...
Aug 8, 2019
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Brisbane to host major water polo events in lead-up to Tokyo Olympics
Brisbane is set to host two international water polo test matches in January 2020 between old rivals Australia and the USA in the lead-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The...
Aug 7, 2019
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South Brisbane’s Parkinson Aquatic Centre named Queensland facility of the year
Major upgrades to Parkinson Aquatic Centre in south Brisbane have helped win it the Jonas Leisure Facility of the Year Award at the Australian Leisure Facilities Association...
Aug 7, 2019
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YMCA Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities achieve Quality Accreditation with Fitness Australia
The Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities in Melbourne's east, have successfully completed the Fitness Australia Quality Accreditation Program proving their commitment to...
Aug 7, 2019
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