News: Aquatics
Life Saving Victoria helps vulnerable swimmers with new training initiatives
With the 2018/19 Victorian summer drowning toll having reached 20, marking the worst start to summer for almost 15 years, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has developed a range of...
Jan 30, 2019
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City of Casey develops future Aquatic Facilities Strategy
The City of Casey in outer south eastern Melbourne is currently reviewing its aquatic facilities and services needs to develop a new Aquatic Strategy. The Council - which...
Jan 30, 2019
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Swimplex and Polin equip Fairfield City Council’s expanded Aquatopia
Australia Day weekend saw Fairfield City Council unveil Sydney’s tallest high-speed waterslide tower at its Aquatopia waterpark. The new 20-metre tall slide tower features a...
Jan 29, 2019
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Australian Innovative Systems names new Operations Manager
Australian Innovative Systems has appointed a new Operations Manager to accommodate its rapid business growth and help take its multi award-winning water disinfection technology...
Jan 28, 2019
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Prominent industry achievers recognised in Australia Day Honours
Stars of the stage and screen, top athletes and dozens of local heroes are among the 1,127 Australians across a wide range of industries to be recognised in this year's...
Jan 25, 2019
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Parents urged to appoint a ‘Responsible Pool Person’ at events near water
With more than 50 Australians having lost their lives to drowning incidents over the summer period, water safety advocate Laurie Lawrence is calling on party organisers to...
Jan 25, 2019
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Queensland issues dam swim safety warnings ahead of long weekend
Water safety in summer isn’t just about swimming between the flags at the beach: it’s about swimming in the designated areas in dams as well. On the eve of the Australia Day...
Jan 24, 2019
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Royal Life Saving WA helps women learn to Swim and Survive
Royal Life Saving WA is in partnership with the South West Sports Centre in Bunbury to offer multicultural women’s swimming lessons. The aim is for women to build on their...
Jan 23, 2019
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Viva Leisure looks to continue fitness club expansion through 2019
Following sustained growth over recent years, Viva Leisure, Australia’s fastest growing fitness club owner, is to continue its expansion through 2019 with 17 new locations...
Jan 22, 2019
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Swimsmart programme aims to reduce drowning rates in New Zealand
A Christchurch City Council Swimsmart survey has revealed that learning water survival skills at a young age is the main motivation for parents when booking swimming lessons....
Jan 22, 2019
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Funding helps to promote sport participation in Western Australia
A dedicated tenpin bowling program for people with a disability and a program linking vulnerable young women to junior cricket clubs are among 18 initiatives funding under the...
Jan 22, 2019
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre open day follows busy period
The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in inner Sydney is hosting its annual Open Day on Saturday 2nd February. The free event, running from 10am to 3pm, will include fun activations...
Jan 22, 2019
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Swimming Pools Tender
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking the services of an experienced, competent, innovative and achievement driven organisation to manage and operate the following aquatic...
Jan 22, 2019
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Sunshine Coast Council Aquatic Design and Construct Works
Tenders are invited for the Design and Construction of a new zero depth splash and play area at the Nambour Aquatic Centre. Closing Tue, 19 Feb 2019 at 12:00PM Brisbane,...
Jan 22, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria launches new Networking Series
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has announced the launch of Blue Connections, their Networking Series aimed at connecting the broader Victorian lifesaving community. Aquatic industry...
Jan 21, 2019
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Western Australia promoted as sports event and training hub for Asia
A new $500,000 fund to promote Western Australia as a sports event and training hub for Asia is set to forge stronger tourism and trade ties between the State and its northern...
Jan 20, 2019
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Tamworth Regional Council to develop $60 million aquatic centre
Tamworth Regional Councillors have backed a business case for a new aquatic centre, which could cost upwards of $60 million. Agreed at the Council’s final meeting of 2018, the...
Jan 16, 2019
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Design concept revealed for pool on Melbourne CBD river front
Yarra Pools have teamed up with WOWOWA Architects to realise community vision in their design concepts for Melbourne’s river front Yarra pool. The Yarra Pools concept was first...
Jan 16, 2019
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New solution to fix tears on inflatable play equipment
With demand for inflatable play equipment and events - indoors, outdoors and on the water - increasing each year, operators are continually seeking to reduce downtime caused by...
Jan 15, 2019
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Parents urged to enrol children in vital Swim and Survive lessons
With 61 drowning deaths across Australia so far this summer (from 1st December 2018 to 14th January 2019), 20 more than at the same time last year, Australia is in the midst of...
Jan 15, 2019
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Innovative swim and performance brand gets Australian launch
Aiming to “shake up” the swimming apparel industry, SWIMZI Australia has launched a new range of ‘water to land’ recreation and performance wear. Developed by entrepreneur Lisa...
Jan 15, 2019
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Aligned Leisure offers new approach to asset management
Enjoying a successful relationship since 2013, the Richmond Football Club and building services company A.G. Coombs are breaking new ground in the facility management of...
Jan 14, 2019
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Swimming Australia launches app to connect recreational swimmers
With Australian recreational swimmers spending more than 10.6 billion minutes in the water each year, their ability to track that time and engage with other like-minded people...
Jan 14, 2019
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Cairns rescues highlight dangers of swimming in local waterways
The dangers of swimming in local waterways during the Cairns wet season have been highlighted through a series of recent rescues at a single Aloomba causeway. The causeway,...
Jan 13, 2019
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