News: Aquatics
59 councils back 2019 VICSWIM Summer Kidz program
The 2019 VICSWIM Summer Kidz program has been declared “a resounding success” by Grant Connors, Chief Executive of program organiser Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV)....
Apr 2, 2019
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Australian Innovative Systems' Chief Executive dances to help stop domestic violence
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of leading international water disinfection company, Australian Innovative Systems (AIS Water), is returning to Brisbane’s City Hall dance floor in...
Apr 2, 2019
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AUSTSWIM set to start 2019 conference series
The AUSTSWIM Conference series starts this Sunday 7th April 2019, with Soak it Up Brisbane. The AUSTSWIM series of events offers a number of state based metropolitan and...
Apr 1, 2019
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Speedo launches advanced swimwear range
Leading swimwear brand Speedo has launched its Fastskin range combining the latest technology with almost 20 years of pioneering performance. The new Fastskin LZR Pure Intent...
Mar 31, 2019
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LIWA Aquatics to mark 50th anniversary
The Leisure Institute of Western Australian (LIWA) Aquatics is to preparing to mark its 50th year as the body for swimming pool professionals in Western Australia. Founded as...
Mar 28, 2019
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Contractor secured for Christchurch Metro Sports Facility
Construction of the Christchurch Metro Sports Facility will get underway in May with Ōtākaro Limited awarding a $221 million contract for the construction of the facility to CPB...
Mar 27, 2019
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North Sydney Olympic Pool refurbishment needs another $30 million
North Sydney Council has agreed the design for its planned $57.9 million redevelopment of the landmark North Sydney Olympic Pool. The Council voted on Monday night for a design...
Mar 26, 2019
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Ballarat swimming academy fined $150,000 after student's life changing diving injury
A 2016 diving accident that left a student wheelchair bound for life has now seen the owners of the Swim and Survival Academy in Ballarat owners fined $150,000 – an amount which...
Mar 26, 2019
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Inner West Council secures funding for redevelopment of aquatic facilities
Sydney's Inner West Council is moving forward with two major aquatic facility redevelopment projects, at the Ashfield Aquatic Centre and the Dawn Fraser Baths in Balmain. In...
Mar 24, 2019
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Swiss Timing releases improved surface for swimming starting blocks
As a result of ongoing research and development in sports science, Swiss Timing has released a new anti-slip surface that assists the way the swimmers start from their blocks....
Mar 24, 2019
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Mount Isa’s Splashez Aquatic Centre popular since reopening
Mount Isa City Council has advised that its Splashez Aquatic Centre has attracted “bumper crowds” since it reopened in October. The Council said more than 31,400 people have...
Mar 24, 2019
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Thousands put new Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre to the test
In the week since its official opening, thousands of City of Armadale residents have put the new Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre to the test. The Community Open Day on...
Mar 22, 2019
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Sydney swim school to introduce ‘additional safety measures’ after teacher accused of child sex abuse
A Sydney North Shore swimming school that allowed a teacher to keep his job following complaints of "inappropriate holds" nine months before he was arrested on child sex charges...
Mar 21, 2019
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Dogs welcomed into New Zealand's public pools as season closure looms
New Zealand's growing practice of allowing dogs into outdoor public swimming pools immediately before their closure at the end of the summer season is set to kick into action...
Mar 21, 2019
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Quayclean secures Blacktown Key Venues contract
Leading cleaning and presentation company, Quayclean Australia, has been awarded the cleaning contract for four Blacktown City Council aquatic, recreation and sport sites. The...
Mar 21, 2019
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Sydney swimming instructor charged with 28 extra child sex abuse offences
A 20-year-old swimming instructor has been accused of sexually assaulting eight young girls during lessons at the Mosman Swim Centre on Sydney's north shore has been granted...
Mar 20, 2019
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AUSTSWIM completes swimming and water safety project in Fiji
AUSTSWIM has revealed details of a two-week initiative that has given 80 Fijian children aged between four and 12 years critical swimming and water safety lessons free of...
Mar 18, 2019
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Indoor pool and splashpad opened at Beenleigh Aquatic Centre in Logan
A $5.5 million expansion of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, featuring a new indoor heated program pool and aquatic play area - has been opened. Officially opened yesterday (Friday...
Mar 15, 2019
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Senate report says Australian franchising activities requires drastic overhaul
A report from the Australian Senate has called for a radical overhaul of the entire franchise sector, recommending civil law penalties be included in a stronger industry code...
Mar 14, 2019
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Sydney swim teacher charged over sexual abuse of young girls
A 20-year-old swimming instructor has been charged with sexually abusing two young girls during lessons on Sydney's north shore. Kyle Daniels allegedly abused an eight-year-old...
Mar 14, 2019
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Refurbised Waipawa pool gets official opening
The refurbished Waipawa and Districts Centennial Memorial Pool has been officially opened, returning a public pool to the North Island community. Closed since the end of the...
Mar 14, 2019
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New Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre to make use of geothermal energy technology
Latrobe City Council has announced that, following an $8 million loan from the Victorian Government, it is to add geothermal technology to the under construction Gippsland...
Mar 14, 2019
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TSG brands to host first ever combined exhibit at Fitness Show Sydney 2019
Leading global business management software and payment solutions provider TSG will be collectively exhibiting four of its brands for the first time at the upcoming Fitness Show...
Mar 14, 2019
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Horsham Aquatic Centre upgrades revised to include accessibility ramp
Plans to upgrade the outdoor pool at Victoria’s Horsham Aquatic Centre have been expanded to include an accessibility ramp with State Wide Pools having been awarded the contract...
Mar 13, 2019
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