News: Aquatics
Australian drownings rise through summer
New figures released by Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) show that 47 people have drowned since the start of December in Australian waterways. With every drowning...
Jan 25, 2014
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'Love Our Gulf' Beach events promote New Zealand's largest and most used marine park
Residents and visitors have been involved in a series of special WWF on-shore 'beach' events in Auckland and Waikato this summer as part of a campaign to highlight the...
Jan 24, 2014
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Northern Territory children missing out on water safety education
Child drownings in the Northern Territory over the past year have led the Royal Life Saving Society Australia to highlight that many primary schools in the Darwin region do not...
Jan 24, 2014
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Wavegarden technology to revolutionise artificial surfing
Aiming to revolutionise surfing participation in Australia, the Wave Park Group is planning to develop a series of state-of-the-art surf parks around the country. Holding the...
Jan 22, 2014
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Sunbather installs thermal pool blankets at Geraldton Aquarena
Having carried out an energy audit and feasibility study at the Geraldton Aquarena, Sunbather Pool Technologies subsequently won a City of Greater Geraldton a tender for the...
Jan 22, 2014
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State aquatic bodies partner with Life's Little Treasures Foundation
State aquatic bodies Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and the Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland (ALFAQ) have each partnered with registered charity,...
Jan 21, 2014
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Western Australian Government abandons plans for private fishermen to shoot sharks off Perth beaches
The West Australian Government has abandoned plans to use commercial fishers to bait and destroy large sharks at popular Perth beaches, opting to use its fisheries department...
Jan 21, 2014
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S.R.Smith appoints Anti Wave Australia General Manager
S.R.Smith has appointed Keith Hall as General Manager of its Anti Wave Australia business. Prior to joining S.R.Smith Australia, Hall enjoyed more than 25 years of service with...
Jan 20, 2014
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson aims to set new world record in 2014
On Friday 20th June 2014, tens of thousands of children and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fifth year in a row to set a new Guinness World...
Jan 20, 2014
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Victoria's 'fattest' town in The Biggest Loser spotlight
The latest series of Channel Ten's The Biggest Loser is to feature the town of Ararat in western Victoria, focusing on 14 members of the Ararat community, as well as the rest of...
Jan 19, 2014
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Nominations open for the 2014 Recreation SA Awards
Recreation SA is inviting nominations for its 2014 Awards which will be presented at the 2014 South Australian Recreation and Parks Conference Gala Dinner on 7th April 2014. The...
Jan 19, 2014
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South Australian Government to double funding for Surf Life Saving SA
The South Australian Government is more than doubling the funding for Surf Life Saving SA over the next four years with an additional $5.6 million provided for club...
Jan 18, 2014
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Wave Park Group supports Taj's Small Fries junior surfing contest
Wave Park Group is pleased to announce that it has agreed to become a supporting partner of Taj's Small Fries 2014 junior surfing contest being held this weekend (17th to 19th...
Jan 17, 2014
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Waikato District Council serves notice on Waingaro Hot Springs operators
Concerns for public safety have prompted Waikato District Council to serve notice on the operators of Waingaro Hot Springs in relation to dangerous buildings under the Building...
Jan 17, 2014
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Bundaberg residents say tourism assisted recovery
New research has shown that tourism has not only boosted the Bundaberg economy, but played an important role in the social recovery of the local community after last year's...
Jan 17, 2014
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Top lifesavers compete in Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships
Top lifesavers from around the nation have begun competing in the annual Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships. Over 170 champion lifesavers are testing their abilities in...
Jan 16, 2014
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The Maze's Outback Splash! draws in the crowds
Since opening its new 'Outback Splash!' children's aquatic playground before Christmas, attendance levels at Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park have been way been...
Jan 16, 2014
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NSW Premier urged to exclude fishing in marine parks
Hundreds of marine scientists are urging the New South Wales government to avoid taking a "backwards step" by allowing fishing in once-protected marine parks. A petition, signed...
Jan 16, 2014
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Poolplay opens at Discovery Holiday Park, Pambula Beach
More than 500 adults and a huge number of very excited children attended the recent opening of the Poolplay at Discovery Holiday Park, Pambula Beach. Aptly named the Sapphire...
Jan 15, 2014
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Solar panels help to power Karori Recreation Centre
Solar panels recently installed on the roof of Karori Recreation Centre in Wellington will help to cut running costs and power the facility using renewable energy sources. The...
Jan 14, 2014
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Adrian Johnston to depart Belgravia Leisure
Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive Adrian Johnston is to leave the successful facility management company after seven years in the role. Johnston has been with Belgravia Leisure...
Jan 13, 2014
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New Zealand seminar on developing world-class facilities
In February, Sport NZ, backed by the New Zealand Recreation Association, will host a seminar at which industry professionals can learn from world class facilities experts about...
Jan 10, 2014
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Countdown to 2014 Victorian aquatic and recreation awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is inviting entries for its 2014 Aquatic and Recreation Awards, with plenty of time for interested parties to nominate people, facilities...
Jan 10, 2014
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Gold Coast lifeguard charged after driving over tourists on Surfers Paradise beach
A Gold Coast lifeguard who allegedly ran over two tourists on the beach at Surfers Paradise is to face court next month. Police have charged the 24-year-old man with the...
Jan 9, 2014
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