News: Aquatics
New education initiative to mark World Turtle Day celebrated at Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
A new initiative that aims to increase awareness of the dangers turtles face and encourage human action to help them survive, kicks off at Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium this...
May 18, 2013
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Seahorse Safari launched at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's has launched a new seahorse exhibition - Seahorse Safari - featuring some of Australia's most fascinating underwater residents from the seahorse...
May 17, 2013
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Western Sydney community welcomes Blacktown Showground Spray Park
Residents in the western Sydney suburb of Blacktown have been enjoying a new water spray ground/splashpad since it opened in March 2013. Funded, managed and constructed by...
May 17, 2013
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Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi named Middle East's leading attraction at the 2013 at World Travel Awards
Just five months after opening its doors to the public, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has been named the Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction 2013 at the World Travel Awards...
May 16, 2013
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City of Sydney finally opens Prince Alfred Park Pool
Eight years after it was first announced, five years after site works began, and two years after the first scheduled opening date, the City of Sydney has finally opened its...
May 14, 2013
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Sea World celebrates first ever Polar Bear Cub
Gold Coast attraction Sea World has announced that Polar Bear Liya has given birth and is caring for a new born cub - only the second ever Polar Bear Cub birth in Australia. The...
May 13, 2013
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Dolphin feeding to continue in Tin Can Bay
Visitors and locals can continue to enjoy the remarkable opportunity of feeding wild dolphins in Tin Can Bay through a new agreement with the Queensland Government. Queensland...
May 12, 2013
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New Zealand records one drowning every three days through summer
31 people drowned in New Zealand during last summer - around one drowning every three days. The majority of drownings during the official summer period (1st December to 28th...
May 11, 2013
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Arihant appoints Amusement Leisure Consultants as Australian and New Zealand dealer
Leading global waterpark and water play equipment supplier, the Arhihant Industrial Corporation Ltd of India, has announced the appointment of Amusement Leisure Consultants...
May 10, 2013
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Paul Sadler Swimland aids Vietnamese water safety
Swim school operator Paul Sadler Swimland is partnering with a Vietnamese not-for-profit organisation to improve water safety in the coastal city of Hoi An. The Victorian-based...
May 10, 2013
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NSW Country Pool Managers head to Cowra
The NSW Country Pool Managers will be staging their 2013 industry conference in Cowra from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th May. To be held at the Cowra Services Club, the...
May 9, 2013
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Wollongong City Council subsidises public pools by $3.5 million a year
Wollongong City Council is losing more than $3.5 million a year keeping its network of public pools open, according to figures revealed by the Illawarra Mercury . Figures...
May 9, 2013
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Perth attraction reveals plans for $70 million water park expansion
Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park has revealed plans for a $70 million water park expansion featuring high-speed thrill rides and state-of-art water slides. Set to be...
May 8, 2013
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Victorian State Sports Centre Trust secures $6.4 million budget boost
The Victorian Government has made a $6.4 million budget commitment to the State's major aquatic, recreation and sport venues. Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh...
May 8, 2013
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Dubai extends hours for women-only beaches
The Dubai Municipality has expanded times for women-only access to beaches across the Emirate. Extending existing women-only Mondays (between 8am and 10pm) at Jumeirah Beach...
May 7, 2013
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Children swim for free at swimming pools across Auckland
Auckland (and former Manukau) Mayor Len Brown's policy of extending free entry to children 16 and under at all of Auckland Regional Council's 24 swimming pools has been in...
May 6, 2013
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Professional Ocean Lifeguards gather at Bondi
Australia's leading professional ocean lifeguards will converge on Bondi this Wednesday and Thursday to attend the 17th annual ocean lifeguard industry conference, 'Managing...
Apr 30, 2013
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Final places available for MSAC Institute of Training Gold Coast workshop
Final enrolment places are still available for the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Institute of Training Sport Facility Management workshop to be held on the Gold...
Apr 29, 2013
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Further new coaching appointments at Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia (SA) has that announced Michael Bohl and Rohan Taylor will replace Leigh Nugent in coaching the national team. Nugent left the role last month following...
Apr 27, 2013
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Staff training begins at South Hedland Aquatic Centre's LatiTube surf simulator
Staff training for the South Hedland Aquatic Centre's LatiTube surf simulation ride commenced last week, with 11 YMCA and Town of Port Hedland staff members on their way to...
Apr 26, 2013
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Merlin announces $8 million refurbishment for Melbourne Aquarium
The Merlin Entertainments Group has announced an $8 million, five month refurbishment plan for the award-winning Melbourne Aquarium. The leading Victorian attraction will be...
Apr 26, 2013
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Anti-drowning detection system assists with first Australian life saving
The Poseidon anti-drowning detection system has assisted in its first non-simulated life saving in Australia, aiding lifeguards during a recent incident at the Blacktown Leisure...
Apr 24, 2013
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Athletics and swimming suffer reductions in ASC funding
While the sports of rugby, sailing, rowing and Paralympic sports are celebrating increased funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the long-established Olympic...
Apr 24, 2013
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Clownfish feature in new Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium exhibit
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium has opened a new conservation zone featuring a captivating display of more than 250 clownfish. The new zone, dedicated to marine conservation,...
Apr 22, 2013
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