News: Aquatics
New waterpark opens in Sulawesi
Bugis Waterpark Adventure, Indonesia's newest waterpark, has opened at Antang, Makassar in Indonesia's South Sulawesi region. After years of planning and construction by Pt....
Aug 1, 2012
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Training to address pool manager shortage in the Pilbara and Kimberley
Lifeguards in Western Australia's Pilbara and Kimberley regions are being encouraged to undertake a qualification in the operation and management of public pools. The Pool...
Jul 31, 2012
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Leisure venues and open space at the heart of a new Christchurch
A convention centre, sports stadium and performing arts complex are among the landmark projects planned for a new-look Christchurch. The Recovery Plan for New Zealand's oldest...
Jul 31, 2012
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Gold Coast Mayor seeks to fasttrack Aquatic Centre upgrade for Pan Pacs
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is urging the Queensland Government's Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination to bring forward the redevelopment of the Gold Coast Aquatics Centre...
Jul 29, 2012
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2012 Asian Flow Tour set for September launch
Following the success of the inaugural Asian FLOW Tour in 2011, the 2012 event is set to gain increased global recognition with winners of the Asian event scheduled to be be...
Jul 26, 2012
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Gold Coast City Council finally awards Palm Beach Olympic Pool lease to Belgravia Leisure
Over a year after deferring a decision on the award of a tender for the management of its eight aquatic centres, the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) has finally awarded the...
Jul 26, 2012
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Tribunal allows anti-discrimination exemption for C-RACE women-only swimming sessions
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has allowed the City of Casey to continue women-only swimming sessions at its Casey Recreation and Aquatic Centre (C-RACE)...
Jul 25, 2012
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YMCA to open new gym at Goulburn Aquatic Centre
The YMCA of Sydney has been managing the Goulburn Aquatic Centre sInce the beginning of June. The 12-month interim appointment is enabling the Goulburn Mulwaree Council to make...
Jul 23, 2012
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Time running out for Cairns' Tobruk Memorial Pool
Uncertainty surrounds the future of Cairns' 50-year old Tobruk Memorial Pool with media reports suggesting that community facility is so dilapidated that it can only stay open...
Jul 18, 2012
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CASA Leisure aims to avoid Alice Springs staffing woes
New management at the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre says it will consult local swimming clubs on how to avoid staffing problems that have closed the facility in the...
Jul 17, 2012
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Tsunami-hit Japanese marine museum gets $3 million from Kuwait Amir
His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has donated US$3 million to the restoration of Japan tsunami-hit Aquamarine Fukushima marine science...
Jul 17, 2012
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Fatal attack fuels shark protection debate
Questions are being asked as to whether the great white shark should remain a protected species following the weekend death of a surfer near Wedge Island, 160 kilometres north...
Jul 16, 2012
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Sydney Aquarium to relaunch as SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney's famous Darling Harbour attraction, the Sydney Aquarium, will be rebranded under the internationally renowned SEA LIFE flag when it reopens in September. Following an...
Jul 16, 2012
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Waterplay introduces new models for its slide activity centre line
Waterplay Solutions Corp. has announced the addition of two new models to its Slide Activity Centre 400 Series - the slide activity centre line, the SL 400.1 and 400.2. With...
Jul 15, 2012
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Town of Port Hedland and YMCA partnership initiates Port Hedland Leisure
The Town of Port Hedland and YMCA Perth have entered into a four year partnership which will provide the Port Hedland community with a range of high quality aquatic, recreation...
Jul 13, 2012
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Work to commence at Wet'n'Wild Sydney
With developers Village Roadshow having approval to develop the Wet'n'Wild Sydney project, construction of the $80 million waterpark is expected to begin in early September....
Jul 12, 2012
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Aqua Loop rider sues Wet'n'Wild Water World
Gold Coast waterpark Wet'n'Wild Water World is being sued by a patron who claims she became stuck while riding the Aqua Loop waterslide. The woman, Cherie Schramm, aged 30, is...
Jul 10, 2012
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Western Australian Government says no to shark cage tourism
Western Australian Government to introduce regulations to rule out tourism ventures based on attracting sharks Western Australian Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has announced...
Jul 10, 2012
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Swim Australia announces dates for 2012 SwimQ Conference
The ASCTA Queensland Branch has confirmed that its 2012SwimQ Conference will be held at Colmslie Hotel in Brisbane on 8th and 9th September. After a record attendance last year...
Jul 9, 2012
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Never too old to get active
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Te Pare a Ruahine, has introduced a new programme to keep the over 60s fit and active. Never2old is a physical activity...
Jul 6, 2012
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New water cannon design represents new wave in aquatic toys
The ultimate children's play experience associated with interactive aquatic toys is more accessible than ever with the introduction of three new water cannons developed by Water...
Jul 5, 2012
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Luxury spa opens at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is addings another world-class product to its offerings with the opening of ESPA, a 10,000 metres2 luxury spa. Set to open on 6th July at the tranquil...
Jul 4, 2012
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Saltwater Coast Lifestyle Centre wins commercial architecture award
NHArchitecture, designers of the Saltwater Coast's recreational hub, the Saltwater Coast Lifestyle Centre, have been awarded the Sir Osborn McCutcheon Award for Commercial...
Jul 4, 2012
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Feature gives current guidance on aquatic inflatables standard
With Standards Australia (SA) set to release an interim Standard for waterborne/aquatic inflatables, a recent feature in Australasian Leisure Management is providing aquatic and...
Jul 4, 2012
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