News: Aquatics
ARI NSW announces 2024 Awards of Excellence finalists
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has announced the finalists for its 2024 Awards of Excellence, with the list reflecting initiatives across the industry in the...
Oct 14, 2024
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Miral reveals expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi more than 50% complete
Miral, the Abu Dhabi developer of immersive destinations, has reported that the expansion of the Yas Waterworld waterpark has gone beyond being half way complete with 55% of the...
Oct 14, 2024
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Organisers advise of South Australian Aquatics Conference success
Surf Life Saving SA, AUSTSWIM SA and Royal Life Saving SA have advised of the success of the 2024 South Australian Aquatics Conference. Held on 3rd October, the conference, with...
Oct 14, 2024
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Willoughby Council marks 100th anniversary of Northbridge Baths
Willoughby City Council has marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of Northbridge Baths, celebrating a century of enjoyment for the local community at the heritage bathing...
Oct 13, 2024
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Suppliers showcased at URBNSURF Melbourne Worksafe Tradies Challenge
The WorkSafe Tradies Challenge, presented by Kemppi Australia and supported by Board LAB and Surfing Victoria was held yesterday at URBNSURF Melbourne and delivered a massive...
Oct 12, 2024
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Belgravia Group's Geoff Lord recognised with AUSactive Chair's Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, has tonight been recognised with the Chair's Award at the 2024 AUSactive Award Gala in Sydney. In his role at...
Oct 10, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria release latest State of the Sector Report
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) have released the Victorian Public Pools: State of the Sector Report 2023-2024 - a comprehensive report...
Oct 10, 2024
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Surf Park Central spotlights 10 key takeaways from Surf Park Summit 2024
Surf Park Central held its latest surf park industry-focused event from 30th September to 2nd October and has advised that the Surf Park Summit 2024 was its largest to date...
Oct 10, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria appoints new Chief Operations Officer for Emergency Management Capability and Response
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has appointed Kirsty Robertson as its new Chief Operations Officer for Emergency Management Capability & Response. With over 25 years of leadership...
Oct 9, 2024
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WACA upgrade project reaches major milestone
The WACA Ground Improvement Project has reached a significant milestone, with structural completion of the outdoor 50 metre pool which will form a central showpiece of the...
Oct 8, 2024
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New beach safety devices installed along Tweed Coast
Tweed Shire Council has partnered with Surf Life Saving NSW to install a suite of new beach safety devices along the length of the Tweed Coast, improving safety for swimmers and...
Oct 8, 2024
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Hydrilla reveals work undertaken in upgrading the Gawler Aquatic Centre
With the Gawler Aquatic Centre set to open for its second season after the completion of a major capital works program undertaken during the winter of 2023, Adelaide-based...
Oct 7, 2024
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Corangamite Shire Council offers free youth pool lifeguard and first aid training
Corangamite Shire Council, located in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, is offering free pool lifeguard and first aid training to its younger residents presenting them...
Oct 4, 2024
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Wollongong to host beach safety day for multicultural communities
With summer approaching, local government, sporting and community organisations are set to come together to host a free Multicultural Water Safety Day at Wollongong City Beach...
Oct 4, 2024
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Life Floor completes its largest Southern Hemisphere installation at Hervey Bay’s WetSide
The WetSide aquatic play park at Hervey Bay - newly reopened after upgrades were carried out during the winter months - is now the site of the largest Life Floor installation in...
Oct 3, 2024
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Bright Pool Services expands reach across greater Sydney
Bright Pool Services is an emerging company that from initially servicing the NSW Macarthur region has expanded its reach to sites across greater Sydney. Owner Peter Bright...
Oct 3, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Queensland set to introduce AI-enhanced drowning detection systems training
Royal Life Saving Society - Queensland, with the support of the Queensland Government, are in the early stages of the development of an innovative micro-credential program on...
Oct 2, 2024
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Life Saving Victoria report shows Y Victoria leading in safety and compliance
Life Saving Victoria’s 2023-24 Sector Safety Report has shown YMCA Victoria (the Y) to be maintaining its position as a leader in safety and compliance within the aquatic and...
Oct 1, 2024
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City of Newcastle looks to recruit new generation of professional of lifeguards
With beaches that attract over a million swimmers and sunseekers each year, the City of Newcastle is calling for high-school-aged trainee lifeguards to join its beach patrol...
Oct 1, 2024
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WaterAid Australia’s Big Spring Swim 2024 looks to combat global water crisis
Encouraging participants to dive into pools, lakes, rivers and beaches nationwide to raise much-needed funds to help provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to...
Oct 1, 2024
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Christchurch’s Hornby Centre saves with solar
Christchurch City Council’s newest library and pool facility at Kyle Park in Hornby will save around $90,000 annually from 625 new solar panels installed on the Hornby Centre’s...
Sep 30, 2024
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New safety laws now in place for Western Australian water sports
The Western Australia Government has introduced new safety equipment requirements for sail and kiteboarders, windsurfers and paddlers operating more than 400 metres from shore...
Sep 30, 2024
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Darwin venues to welcome home Paris 2024 Olympians and Paralympians
Venues across the Greater Darwin area will be welcoming home Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians on Saturday, 5th October. The 2024 Australian Paralympic Team featured...
Sep 28, 2024
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Swimmers outside of flagged patrol areas 10 times more likely to need rescuing
New research by a team from James Cook University - that used geomorphological, environmental and human data to better understand factors leading to surf rescues - has found...
Sep 27, 2024
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