News: Aquatics
Rising costs of North Sydney Olympic Pool rebuild set to impact ratepayers
The increasing costs of the rebuilding of the North Sydney Olympic Pool - understood to have now reached $91 million - are reported to be pushing North Sydney Council into a...
Oct 31, 2024
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Waterlink helps hydrotherapy pool at Penrith’s Everybody Physiotherapy with compliance and safety
Brand Post: Pool maintenance and safety leaders Waterlink have shared how they have engaged with Everybody Physiotherapy Penrith to ensure their hydrotherapy pool complied with...
Oct 31, 2024
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Wagga Wagga City Council highlights importance of water safety
Wagga Wagga City Council encourages community to enjoy the city’s water resources - from the Murrumbidgee River to the Oasis Aquatic Centre - but urges care. Council’s...
Oct 30, 2024
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Wellness-inspired Fusion brand opens fourth GLOW hotel in Bangkok
The wellness-inspired Fusion Hotel Group has this month opened GLOW Bangkok Riverside, a stylish new hotel overlooking the Thai capital’s Chaophraya River from its vantage point...
Oct 30, 2024
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WAIS Swimming Program Head Coach departs role for coaching position in Scotland
Head coach of the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Swimming Program, Ben Higson, will be leaving his role at the conclusion of the World Short Course Swimming...
Oct 29, 2024
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Sydney University Performance Centre aims to elevate performance of NSW swimmers
Sydney Uni Sport, the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and Swimming NSW have collaborated to establish a Performance Centre as part of an ambitious plan aimed at positioning...
Oct 29, 2024
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ARI NSW announces technology partnership with Xplor Recreation
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute of NSW (ARI NSW) has announced a new partnership with technology platform Xplor Recreation. The three-year technology collaboration marks...
Oct 29, 2024
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Countdown to reinvented Piscine Global - the world's largest swimming pool exhibition
Recognised as the international benchmark for new releases and innovations in the swimming pool and aquatic wellness industry, Piscine Global is reinventing itself for 2024,...
Oct 29, 2024
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Beach safety campaign initiated ahead of Melbourne Cup long weekend
Ahead of the anticipated influx of visitors for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Bass Coast Shire Council have commenced a public awareness beach...
Oct 29, 2024
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Sports Environment Alliance welcomes new members
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has announced two new members - facilities operator Clublinks and Diving South Australia. As operators of golf courses and leisure centres...
Oct 29, 2024
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APOLA President Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins announced as SwimSAFER ambassador
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA) and Head of lifeguarding services for Sydney’s Waverley Council, has been...
Oct 28, 2024
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Aflex technology installs inflatable waterpark for Castaway Island Fiji
New Zealand based Aflex Technology has added another impressive inflatable waterpark to its list of international clients, launching their custom-built obstacle course for...
Oct 28, 2024
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40% of children leaving primary school have not achieved key water safety benchmark
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is highlighting its concerns that more than 40% of all children now leaving primary school have not achieved the National Benchmarks for...
Oct 28, 2024
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Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre reopens with impressive fitness memberships and learn to swim registrations
Southern Gold Coast’s largest community facility - the Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre - has officially reopened today following an $87.5 million refurbishment. Gold...
Oct 27, 2024
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ARV member program expands with new fitness events
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is expanding its reach beyond its traditional remit with the presentation of two fitness events in November. With fitness and gym...
Oct 27, 2024
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Revitalised Lake Parramatta set for reopening after $1.4 million upgrade
Western Sydney swimming spot Lake Parramatta will reopen this weekend for the summer season complete with its own beach, after a $1.4 million upgrade funded by the NSW...
Oct 24, 2024
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins partners with GOswim to promote 'float to survive' message
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) and Bondi Rescue identity is partnering with swim school, GOswim, to...
Oct 24, 2024
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Maytronics Australia acquires Focus Products to enhance pool customer experience
Maytronics Australia has announced the acquisition of Focus Products, a leading supplier of premium pool and spa chemicals to the Australia and New Zealand markets. The...
Oct 23, 2024
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Sunshine Coast former surf park project site for sale again
Land approved for a water park and a lifestyle resort on the Sunshine Coast with more than 230 villas has again been put up for sale for the second time this year – presented as...
Oct 23, 2024
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Polin Waterparks recognised for design innovation and excellence
Polin Waterparks has announced that Aquascope, the innovative indoor water park in France, has been awarded the prestigious Leading Edge Award by the World Waterpark Association...
Oct 23, 2024
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Jamberoo Pool to open with new entry fees
Kiama Municipal Council has advised that Jamberoo Pool is to reopen on 16th November, but for the first time and to ensure it remains open, the community is being asked to pay a...
Oct 23, 2024
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NSW’s State of the Beaches 2023/24 report shows slight decline in water quality
The annual NSW State of the Beaches 2023/24 report has just been released and shows that 95% of the 118 monitored ocean beaches in NSW have 'good' or 'very good' water quality...
Oct 22, 2024
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ActiveXchange sponsors Activation Showcase event
ActiveXchange has been announced as a sponsor of tomorrow's Sponsorship News Activations Showcase, being held at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. The partnership sees the...
Oct 22, 2024
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Operator sought for new WACA Ground Aquatic Centre and Health Club
WA Cricket and the Western Australian Government are seeking an operator to jointly manage the new aquatic centre and community health club being developed as part of the WACA...
Oct 22, 2024
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