News: Aquatics
Lagoon and aquatic playground to be central feature of Robelle Domain
Set for completion in May, a new outdoor lagoon will be the centrepiece of the Robelle Domain Parklands in the Brisbane suburb of Springfield. The lagoon will feature a 50 metre...
Jan 6, 2015
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$4 million Alpha Aquatic Centre upgrade moves forward
With an expected completion date in August this year, the $4 million redevelopment of the Alpha Swimming Pool into the Alpha Aquatic Centre is moving forward. The redevelopment...
Jan 4, 2015
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Surf Life Savers pushed to the limit during 'Horror Day' on NSW beaches
Surf Life Saving NSW's resources and volunteers were "stretched to the limit" dealing with huge crowds and major rescues and emergency incidents on New Year's Day, including one...
Jan 2, 2015
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New waterslides opened at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
In the days leading up to Christmas, Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort launched two curved racing waterslides (known as hydroslides in New Zealand) installed by Australian Waterslides...
Dec 30, 2014
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Calls for water safety and swim lessons to be mandatory in NSW schools
In a bid to prevent drowning deaths in Country NSW, Councils in the State’s Central West are calling for compulsory water safety lessons for children while, in the lead up to...
Dec 30, 2014
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Surf Life Saving Australia launches biggest ever national fundraising campaign
Surf Life Saving Australia is putting its hand up to begin the biggest national fundraising campaign in its 107-year history. The national call to action is based on an engaging...
Dec 28, 2014
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Sri Lanka drowning report launch coincides with 10 year anniversary of Asian Tsunami
To coincide with the 10 year anniversary of the Asian Tsunami that devastated the Sri Lankan coast on 26th December 2004, Life Saving Victoria (LSV), the Life Saving Association...
Dec 25, 2014
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UN report shows drowning claims over 40 people every hour in ‘needless loss of life’
The first United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) report on drowning reveals that more than 370,000 people drown every year in bathtubs, buckets, ponds, rivers, ditches...
Dec 23, 2014
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YMCA rewards excellence, releases national brand guidelines
The recent YMCA National Convention saw the presentation of a series of Awards for excellence and commitment to YMCA’s and their staff, both professional and volunteer, around...
Dec 23, 2014
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Burj Club opens as luxury fitness and wellness destination in Dubai
Billed as Dubai's most exclusive fitness, spa and wellness destination, The Burj Club has opened its doors in Downtown Dubai. The exclusive Club is located in a four-storey...
Dec 22, 2014
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Casa Leisure to manage the Christmas Island Recreation Centre
Casa Leisure has announced that it will operate the Christmas Island Recreation Centre, under contract with the Commonwealth from 1st January 2015. Christmas Island Recreation...
Dec 22, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Elite Pool Covers
Since 1989, Elite Pool Covers have designed and manufactured an extensive range of high quality affordable manual,semi-automatic and fully-automatic pool cover systems that meet...
Dec 21, 2014
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Study finds toxic byproduct from urinating in swimming pools
A study has found that urinating in public swimming pools is more than just unsanitary - it can also produce poisonous chemicals when urine and chlorine react. One in four...
Dec 19, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: SKCorp
Since 2008, branding and retail specialists SKC Operations Pty Ltd (SKCorp) have provided retail support services at 35 outlets with a combined retail sales of $2.75 million and...
Dec 18, 2014
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Commercial partners sought for Tobruk Memorial Pool redevelopment
With Cairns' Tobruk Memorial Pool closed since the beginning of November and work on the $21.7 million redevelopment of the facility now underway, Cairns Regional Council is...
Dec 18, 2014
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Links Modular Solutions launches new Sentag anti-drowning device
Leisure technology leaders Links Modular Solutions have launched the SenTAG anti-drowning system in Australia. Developed in Europe, this innovative system offers a safety...
Dec 17, 2014
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Minimal rise in overall commercial pool numbers over 20 years
While the opening of new aquatic centres and swimming pools is regularly promoted (and reported by Australasian Leisure Management ), new research from Swimming Australia shows...
Dec 16, 2014
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National Coastal Safety Report shows reduction in drowning deaths
Surf Life Saving Australia’s focus on beach patrols, surveillance and emergency response measures combined to help reduce the number of coastal drowning deaths by almost a third...
Dec 14, 2014
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Poolwerx study shows Australians unsure on commercial pool hygiene
Commercial pool operators have a long way to go in ensuring people believe their facilities are clean, according to new research by Poolwerx. The research asked people to rank...
Dec 12, 2014
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Quorn pool gets $300,000 cash boost
The Flinders Ranges Council has received South Australian Government funding to help finish its upgrade of the Quorn Swimming Pool. A $300,000 grant from a $39 million package...
Dec 11, 2014
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Stephen Bendle to join YMCA Australia team
Stephen Bendle, who performed the role of interim Chief Executive at YMCA NSW on secondment from YMCA Victoria for much of the year, is to join YMCA Australia in the New Year....
Dec 11, 2014
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Marrickville Council sues builder over $5 million of defects at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
Marrickville Council in inner Sydney is suing Adco Constructions for more than $5 million of defects at the $18 million Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre. The Centre, which...
Dec 11, 2014
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New National President for YMCA Australia and New Board Members
Andrew Smith has been elected as YMCA Australia’s new President, taking on the role immediately following the Annual General Meeting of the National Council of the YMCAs of...
Dec 10, 2014
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Australian Government provides funding for beach safety
With the start of summer heralding the peak usage of Australia’s beaches, the Federal Government is bolstering surf lifesavers ability to save lives. The Federal Government will...
Dec 10, 2014
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