News: Aquatics
Hastings District Council reports busy summer season at Splash Planet and community pools
Hastings District Council has advised that people have been heading to the its outdoor pools in droves since just before Christmas, with a “super busy summer season” seeing...
Jan 13, 2019
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Palmerston Water Park to become one of the coolest and safest places for Northern Territorians
Palmerston Water Park is to benefit from the installation of CCTV cameras to complement a recently-completed new shade over the toddler pool. The Northern Territory Government...
Jan 13, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria urges beachgoers to use technology to stay safe around the water
Life Saving Victoria is urging Victorians to use technology to keep safe around the water this week as high numbers of beachgoers are expected to cool off in the heat, with...
Jan 13, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria introduces new Safety Endorsement Program for pools
As part of the Victorian Safer Public Pools program, facilities can now be awarded a recognised safety endorsement from Life Saving Victoria (LSV). A new three-tiered (bronze,...
Jan 11, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure to add new outdoor play park at Knox Leisureworks
Knox City Council in Melbourne has announced the addition of an outdoor ‘leisure play park’ to its Knox Leisureworks facility as part of a five-year plan for its future growth...
Jan 10, 2019
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Jump! Swim School responds to media reports of dissatisfied franchisees
Following reports in the mainstream media over the past 24 hours on dissatisfied franchisees, Jump! Swim School has issued a statement on its activities, explaining delays that...
Jan 8, 2019
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Media slam Jump! Swim Schools over dissatisfied franchisees
Nine Entertainment media outlets A Current Affair and the Sydney Morning Herald have reported on Jump! Swim Schools franchisees being “left high and dry” and in debt as a result...
Jan 7, 2019
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Rackley Swimming takes on management of two Gold Coast swim schools
Gold Coast children are set to swim with more skill and savviness with Rackley Swimming taking on the management of the Southport and Parkwood swim school sites. Previously...
Jan 7, 2019
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Splashez Aquatic Centre enjoys busy summer in advance of official Australia Day reopening
Splashez Aquatic Centre is experiencing a busy summer period, with recent visitor numbers indicating the recently reopened facility will experience a bumper year. Since the...
Jan 6, 2019
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Thousands stung as record numbers of bluebottles swarm on southern Queensland beaches
More than 2,500 people have been treated for bluebottle stings at beaches on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts over the weekend as jellyfish swarmed coastal areas in record numbers....
Jan 6, 2019
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Hurstville Aquatic Centre makes water from ‘thin air’
Georges River Council is generating water from air, using sunlight at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre. Last month, the Council launched the Hydropanel array, consisting of eight...
Jan 4, 2019
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Bayswater Waves welcomes Waterwise status
The Bayswater Waves aquatic centre’s recent recognition as a Waterwise facility came as a result of major refurbishment works completed as of last January. The refurbishment of...
Jan 2, 2019
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Airlie Beach lagoon drowning prompts WorkSafe Queensland advice
The drowning of a father and son at a lagoon attraction in Airlie Beach in October has prompted Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) to issue an advisory note to...
Jan 1, 2019
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Links Modular Solutions announces development plans for 2019
Facility and club management software provider Links Modular Solutions has announced a number of new initiatives for the year ahead, strengthening its leadership position. The...
Jan 1, 2019
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Federal Minister says number of holiday drownings is unacceptably high
Federal Minister for Sport Bridget McKenzie has today said that the number of drownings during the peak holiday season is unacceptably high and is urging all Australians to be...
Dec 31, 2018
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Outdoor and pay-to-access security speedgates now available in Australasia
An access control gate designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions and a pay-to-access speedgate that processes transactions and issues receipts are among the new products...
Dec 31, 2018
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Napier City Council to continue with plans for new $41 million aquatic centre
Napier City Council is to continue with plans to develop a new aquatic centre for Hawke’s Bay communities following a narrow pre Christmas vote on the $41 million project....
Dec 29, 2018
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Lifeguards threatened by parent of unattended child at Makino Aquatic Centre
A parent who left their child swimming unsupervised launched a tirade of abuse and threatened lifeguards at Feilding's Makino Aquatic Centre in the week before Christmas. The...
Dec 26, 2018
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Generate Network launches Xyst Young Leaders Scholarship
New Zealand's Generate Network and the Xyst consultancy are inviting applicants for the Xyst Young Leaders Scholarship, established to support one young potential leader to...
Dec 26, 2018
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SCG Trust pledges own funds to redevelop stadium fitness club and aquatic centre
The Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust has clarified the future of its aquatic and fitness centre, advising that it is to fund the redevelopment of its pool, gym, cafe and...
Dec 23, 2018
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Ceramic Solutions shares details of Eltham Leisure Centre installations
Ceramic Solutions have shared details of their role in partnering with Peddle Thorp Architects and Behmer and Wright in the recently completed revamp of the Eltham Leisure...
Dec 20, 2018
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Victoria’s first heated outdoor wave pool opens at Funfields
Victorian amusement and waterpark Funfields has today officially opened its latest attraction - Volcano Beach - Victoria’s first outdoor heated wave pool. Under construction...
Dec 19, 2018
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Canterbury Bankstown Council launches summer pool safety campaign
The City of Canterbury Bankstown has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging parents and carers ensure their child’s safety summer by activating their ‘Super Vision’ when...
Dec 17, 2018
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Healthier food and drink options introduced at East Gippsland Council sport and recreation facilities
East Gippsland Shire Council has teamed up with VicHealth and seven other Victorian councils to support the ‘Water in Sport’ project, which aims to promote water as the drink of...
Dec 16, 2018
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