News: Aquatics
NSW smokers banned from swimming pools and sports grounds
Tougher new anti-smoking laws in NSW now ban smokers from lighting up at playgrounds, public sports grounds, swimming pools, transport stops and entrances to public buildings....
Jan 9, 2013
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Breeding programme success at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium has welcomed its latest additions - seven newly-hatched Gentoo Penguins, hatched as part of the only Gentoo Penguin breeding programme in New...
Jan 9, 2013
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QR Codes warn of beach dangers
Wollongong City Council has embraced smartphone technology in its bid to curb the number of people swimming at unpatrolled beaches during the summer. In what is believed to be...
Jan 9, 2013
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Aquatic facilities benefit from nine seasons of Watch Around Water
Now in its ninth year, the 2012/13 season Watch Around Water aquatic facility safety program continues to raise awareness of the importance of parental supervision of young...
Jan 8, 2013
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World's biggest water slide draws crowds at Jamberoo Action Park
Jamberoo Action Park is enjoying massive peak season visitor numbers following the launch of two major new water attractions; including the longest and largest water ride of its...
Jan 8, 2013
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Swimming pool visits rise in Kapiti Coast District
Patronage at Kapiti Coast District Council swimming pools in Raumati, Waikanae and Otaki has risen sharply since Council brought management of the pools in-house. Preliminary...
Jan 7, 2013
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Funding for Cottesloe shark observation tower
An observation tower to enable surf lifesavers to better monitor conditions at Cottesloe Beach is to receive $300,000 in Western Australian Government funding. Western...
Jan 7, 2013
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Call for school swimming funding in Victoria
The Victorian Opposition is calling for the Victorian Government to subsidise school swimming lessons, after an increase in the rate of child drownings. Five children up to the...
Jan 4, 2013
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ARV and AIPT announce strategic alliance
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) and the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers have announced a strategic alliance that aims to get more people, more active, more often....
Jan 3, 2013
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Dunedin Swim Coaching Board to be formed
Members are being sought for a new Dunedin Swim Coaching Board to oversee the coaching of the sport in the city. Dunedin City Council General Manager Operations Tony Avery says...
Jan 3, 2013
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New attractions open for Gold Coast theme parks' peak season
The Gold Coast's theme parks have marked their peak holiday season with the opening of new rides and attractions with further launches set for their busiest period of the year....
Jan 2, 2013
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Organisations unite to present international water safety conference
For the first time, two of Australasia's leading water safety organisations AUSTSWIM (Australasian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety) and Water Safety New...
Jan 2, 2013
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Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi to open on 24th January
The eagerly awaited Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi will welcome visitors from 24th January. The Dh900 million ($235 million) waterpark is being touted as the best of its kind in the...
Jan 2, 2013
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Auckland Council wins fitness and recreation awards
Auckland Regional Council and its Manukau Leisure Services stand-alone business unit have ended 2012 with a series of industry awards. New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards At the...
Dec 31, 2012
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Hervey Bay cultural attraction proves popular with visitors
Incorporating the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery and a brand new intrepretive centre - the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere - the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre is proving popular with...
Dec 31, 2012
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Thanyapura Club marks a third successful IronKids Phuket
The Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) recently welcomed 300 determined youngsters competing in the third IronKids Phuket race. Youngsters from around Thailand and south...
Dec 29, 2012
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Rare dolphin calves good news for future of species
The sighting of rare Hector's Dolphin calves in Christchurch's Akaroa Harbour is good news for a species that is on the endangered list. Paul Bingham Managing Director of Akaroa...
Dec 29, 2012
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Shark tank ruptures in Shanghai shopping centre
16 people were hurt when a 33,000 kilogram aquarium containing sharks, other fish and turtles exploded at a shopping centre in the Chinese city of Shanghai. Shoppers in the...
Dec 28, 2012
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Christchurch swimming programme to run for third year
The KiwiSport Fundamentals Learn to Swim Programme will run again next year helping Year 3-6 students in decile 1-5 schools across Christchurch become more confident in the...
Dec 27, 2012
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Webinar to explain how Splashpads can impact business
World leading aquatic play company Vortex Solutions is offering a free webinar explaining how splashpads can help operators attract more visitors, increase their bottom line,...
Dec 24, 2012
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New water play area opens at Aussie World
Sunshine Coast theme park Aussie World has opened its new $2 million Leak'n Logs water spray ground play area. The ongoing expansion of the leading Sunshine Coast attraction...
Dec 23, 2012
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WaterMarc installs RFID Lockers from Centaman Entrance Control
180 lockers with SI Locks from Centaman Entrance Control have been installed at Banyule City Council's recently opened WaterMarc multi activity regional centre. The largest...
Dec 21, 2012
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Melbourne Aquarium launches new Seahorse Pier exhibit
Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled 'Seahorse Pier', an all new exhibit which features the world's largest collection of species from the Seahorse family, and celebrates the...
Dec 21, 2012
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Australians keep jogging and running
The number of Australians jogging or running as a sport or recreational activity has almost doubled since 2005/06, according to a new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)...
Dec 20, 2012
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