News: Aquatics
Shellharbour Council shares detail of ocean pool cleaning
With the volume of water changing eight times a day through continuous pumping of fresh ocean water, Shellharbour City Council’s Beverley Whitfield Ocean Pool also requires a...
Jan 29, 2025
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Aquamoves Shepparton maintains its AUSactive Quality Accreditation status for 2025
Aquamoves in Shepparton have maintained their Quality Business Accreditation with AUSactive - highlighting their commitment to service excellence and consistent delivery of...
Jan 27, 2025
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South Australian Government funding supports beach access
The South Australian Government has delivered new funding to allow for the expansion in the 2025 summer season of the estara beach access program for people with disabilities...
Jan 27, 2025
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Logan City Council invites tenders to manage four aquatic centres
Logan City Council has released a tender for the management and operation of four aquatic centres. These are the facilities at: Logan North Beenleigh Eagleby (seasonal) Bethania...
Jan 27, 2025
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Swimming Australia congratulates Laurie Lawrence and Dolphins for receiving Australia Day Honours
Swimming Australia congratulates Laurie Lawrence and Dolphins for receiving Australia Day Honours Swimming Australia has today congratulated Australia’s decorated Dolphins for...
Jan 25, 2025
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Wagga Wagga’s latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate
Wagga Wagga City Council and Royal Life Saving NSW partnered for a week-long waterways safety program which has seen the latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate. The program...
Jan 25, 2025
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Australian Olympic Committee celebrates Australia Day Award Honourees
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has congratulated the athletes and sport leaders who have had their contribution to the Olympic Movement recognised today with Australia...
Jan 25, 2025
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Penrith Beach offers free activities to attract visitation
Penrith Beach is offering a host of free activities to attract visitors from Western Sydney and beyond for a second successive swimming season. More than 73,000 people have...
Jan 24, 2025
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Victorians urged to follow water safety rules this Long Weekend
Ahead of the upcoming long weekend, Victorians are being urged to follow the basic water safety rules when swimming and boating. The Victoian Government and Life Saving Victoria...
Jan 23, 2025
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South East Leisure announces new board members and chair
South East Leisure (SEL) has announced the appointment of three new members to its board. Bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to SEL, the newly appointed members are...
Jan 23, 2025
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre holds Open Water Safety Initiative
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) held its new Inland Water Safety Program this week in the open waters of Lake Wendouree, equipping 25 children with essential...
Jan 23, 2025
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Australia’s peak aquatic sports unite in proposal for legacy Brisbane Olympics aquatic centre
Ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Australia’s peak aquatic sports - Swimming Australia, Diving Australia, Water Polo Australia and Artistic Swimming...
Jan 22, 2025
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AUSTSWIM introduces new aquatic fitness instructor training course
To meet the high demand for aquatic fitness instructors around the nation, AUSTSWIM has announced the introduction of its new Aqua Exercise Instructor course. The leading...
Jan 22, 2025
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Australian Open Water Championships and OceanSwim Festival commences in Busselton
The 2025 Australian Open Water Championships and OceanSwim Festival commenced today in Busselton, located south west Western Australia with the event having attracted thousands...
Jan 22, 2025
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Victoria Police release images of alleged perpetrators in Melbourne aquatic centre lifeguard assault
Victoria Police are calling for the public to help identify a group of youths responsible for an attack on a lifeguard at the Casey Aquatic Recreation Centre (ARC) in Narre...
Jan 22, 2025
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Surf Life Saving NSW connects to emergency management messaging system
Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Operations Centre (SOC) is now officially connected to a statewide emergency management messaging system, ICEMS, which allows for internal...
Jan 21, 2025
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Royal Life Saving condemns assaults on pool lifeguards
Following an assault by a group of youths on a teenage lifeguard at the Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in suburban Melbourne and multiple reports this summer of...
Jan 21, 2025
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Youths assault young lifeguard at Casey ARC
A young lifeguard at the Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) in the Melbourne suburb of Narre Warren has been taken to hospital after being assaulted by a gang of youths...
Jan 20, 2025
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre to host 2025 Australian Swimming Trials
Swimming Australia, in partnership with the South Australian Government, has announced the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) as the host venue for the 2025 Australian...
Jan 20, 2025
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Pool Lifesaving showcased at Australian Championships
The sport of Pool Lifesaving has been showcased at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, 16th -18th January 2025. Top...
Jan 19, 2025
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NSW Environment Protection Authority expands investigation into beach debris balls
Following the continued appearance of debris balls on NSW beaches in recent months and more recently on Sydney’s beaches , the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is...
Jan 19, 2025
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Ampd Academy delivers bespoke training at Adventure Park Geelong
Registered training organisation Ampd Academy has advised of a program of bespoke training it has delivered at Geelong water and amusement park Adventure Park. In a social media...
Jan 18, 2025
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JUMP! Swim School partners with Goodstart Early Learning to enhance water safety education in Western Australia
Aiming to provide expert water safety education to children aged zero to five, JUMP! Swim has announced a new partnership with Goodstart Early Learning (GSEL) centres across...
Jan 17, 2025
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Think tank report suggests future action for aquatic fitness growth
A newly released report based on discussions at last year’s Aqua Summit and Aqua Industry Forum in Sydney has called for stakeholders in aquatic fitness to modernise the...
Jan 16, 2025
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