News: Aquatics
Lease of Kawana Aquatic Centre, Issued by Sunshine Coast Council (ITT1751)
Sunshine Coast Council invites tenders for the lease of the Kawana Aquatic Centre. The lease will be offered for an initial period of 10 years, with the option to extend for a...
Mar 9, 2018
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SWIMS 4 ALL initiative looks to get more Australians swimming
With the number of Australians swimming regularly having fallen 30% in the past decade and with almost 5% of adults unable to swim, snack and cereal brand Uncle Tobys has...
Mar 6, 2018
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Melbourne Aqua Forum addresses key aquatic fitness issues
A Melbourne Forum has heard calls from aquatic fitness professionals for registration providers to find a solution and strategy for the ongoing representation and education of...
Mar 6, 2018
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Trainyard Gym delivers Beijing’s premier fitness club experience
Since opening in June last year, the Trainyard Gym in Beijing’s China World Trade Centre development has not only been acknowledged as one of China’s leading fitness clubs but...
Mar 6, 2018
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Sutherland Leisure Centre produces 2018 Commonwealth Games Athlete and Coach
Sutherland Shire Council has announced an athlete and coach from its Sutherland Leisure Centre have been selected for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Local swimmer Mitch Kilduff...
Mar 6, 2018
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Supreme Heating and DualSun launch 'zero energy pool' hybrid solar panel
Australian owned pool heating specialist, Supreme Heating have announced unprecedented interest in new two-in-one solar solution, the Heatseeker DualSun hybrid solar panel which...
Mar 6, 2018
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Five new swimming spots to be created in Litchfield National Park
As part of a $12 million investment to boost tourism in the Litchfield National Park, the Northern Territory Government is to create five extra waterfalls and swimming holes....
Mar 4, 2018
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New $20 million lifestyle and wellness facility opens in Canberra
Featuring Australia’s largest Anytime Fitness facility, a 17-metre indoor learn-to-swim pool, a 90 place Kids Club childcare centre and related wellness facilities, the Stellar...
Mar 4, 2018
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Learner pool reopens at Freyberg Community Pool
Palmerston North City Council has reopened the learner pool at the Freyberg Community Pool. The popular learners pool had been closed for repairs and has since been grouted,...
Mar 1, 2018
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Royal Life Saving opens nominations for 2018 National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards
The National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards are now taking nominations from the public to recognise individuals, organisation and aquatic facilities professionals for their...
Feb 28, 2018
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Cockburn ARC welcomes one millionth visitor
The Cockburn ARC (aquatic and recreation centre) in metropolitan Perth welcomed its one millionth visitor, since it opened to the public in May 2017, last Friday (23rd...
Feb 28, 2018
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Planning advances for new Parramatta Aquatic Leisure Centre
The City of Parramatta has advised that it is pursuing an “ambitious timeframe” for the development of its planned new $75.2 million Parramatta Aquatic Leisure Centre. With a...
Feb 27, 2018
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Former Bunnings Chief Executive John Gillam named BlueFit Chairman
Leisure management company BlueFit have announced the appointment of John Gillam - the former long-term Chief Executive of Bunnings - as Chairman. This appointment marks a...
Feb 26, 2018
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Optus takes on naming rights for Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Telecommunications company Optus is taking on the naming rights for the Gold Coast Aquatics Centre, the main aquatics sports venue at this year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games....
Feb 26, 2018
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City of Darebin hosts transgender-only swim night at the Reservoir Leisure Centre
Darebin City Council has successfully staged a transgender-friendly swim night at the Reservoir Leisure Centre. Held after-hours on Saturday 24th February, the trans-only event...
Feb 26, 2018
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Western Leisure Services introduce innovative healthy eating menus
Western Leisure Services (WLS) have achieved a first in Melbourne’s west by developing café menus that are fully compliant with the guidelines set out by Victoria’s advisory...
Feb 26, 2018
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Gladstone software eases universities’ sport management
With the university year due to commence across Australia and New Zealand, a new influx of students are set to sign up for fitness, recreation and sporting opportunities. With...
Feb 22, 2018
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URBNSURF announces investment backing for Australia's first surf park
Surf park developer URBNSURF has announced that construction is to commence on its planned Melbourne attraction, anticipating that Australia’s first surf park will open at a...
Feb 21, 2018
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Noise complaint shuts down morning swim classes at Scarborough Beach Pool
Just weeks after its opening, early morning swimming classes at the new Scarborough Beach Pool have been halted due to a noise complaint by a nearby resident. WAToday has report...
Feb 21, 2018
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Ipswich Hospital Foundation achieves Guinness World Record for world’s largest aqua fitness class
More than 320 exercisers have helped the Ipswich Hospital Foundation reach a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest aqua fitness class. The world record, attained...
Feb 18, 2018
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Dubbo RSL Aquatic and Health Club indoor pool closes amid roof safety concerns
The indoor swimming pool at the Dubbo RSL Aquatic and Health Club has been closed for an indefinite period due to safety concerns about the roof of the facility. The RSL Aquatic...
Feb 18, 2018
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Demise of Geelong Waterworld’s waterslides a step toward Northern ARC Health and Wellbeing Hub
The recent demolition of the waterslide tower at Geelong’s Waterworld Leisure Centre marks a highly visible step in the development of City of Greater Geelong’s $61.6 million...
Feb 18, 2018
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Investigation shows elevated bacteria levels in Sydney swimming pools
An investigation by Sydney newspaper The Daily Telegraph has revealed that swimming pool water at five of the city’s most popular aquatic centres contained elevated levels of...
Feb 17, 2018
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Kempsey Shire Council: Management Lease and Operation of Council owned Swimming Pool/s
Request for Tender: TQE 17/31 Kempsey Shire Council invites tenders for the Management Lease and Operation of Council owned Swimming Pool/s across the Shire. Tenders quoting...
Feb 16, 2018
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