News: Aquatics
Paedophile swim coach dies weeks after conviction for sexually assaulting young girls
Former Australian Olympic swimming coach Dick Caine has died, weeks after he was found guilty of raping and sexually abusing six female students in the 1970s and 1980s Caine,...
Sep 27, 2024
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BlueFit to continue focus on safety and commits to further staff training on breastfeeding awareness
Following mainstream media reports on a mother being told to stop breastfeeding while poolside at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre in Sydney's south, facility operator BlueFit has...
Sep 26, 2024
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Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast set to mark 40th birthday
Gold Coast waterpark Wet’n’Wild is approaching a weekend celebration of 40 years of operations. Having been officially opening on 30th September 1984 as Cades County WaterPark,...
Sep 26, 2024
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Corowa Aquatic Centre announces successful 2023/24 financial year
The Corowa Aquatic Centre, located in Corowa - the largest town in the Federation Council located on the banks of the Murray River - has announced a successful 2023-2024...
Sep 26, 2024
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Club Lime gym opens and pool hoist installed at Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
City of Darwin has announced that a Club Lime gym has taken up residency at the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre along with the installation of a new Pelican Pool Hoist....
Sep 25, 2024
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Swimly provides water safety skills and helps overcome aquaphobia
Swimly’s Head Coach Jason Cram, along with a dedicated team, are addressing the alarming rise in deaths due to drowning by providing adults with essential water safety skills...
Sep 24, 2024
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Turkey’s AQUAFUN exhibition to attract aquatic, pool and water entertainment professionals
With Turkey sitting where Asia and Europe come together, the 2025 AQUAFUN is to focus on increasing its claim as a transcontinental gathering for the aquatic, pool and water...
Sep 24, 2024
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SCTA attracts over 400 registrations for SWIMCON24
SWIMCON24 has closed on the Sunshine Coast with exhibitors and more than 400 delegates coming together for Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic...
Sep 24, 2024
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Upgrades underway on City of Logan’s Beenleigh Aquatic Centre
City of Logan has advised that works are now underway on the $23.1 million Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade, south east of Brisbane. The 50-metre, eight-lane swimming pool, is...
Sep 24, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia launches sixth edition of Women’s Mentoring Program
Surf Life Saving Australia has launched the sixth edition of its national Women’s Mentoring Program which pairs mentees and mentors from across Australia in order to develop and...
Sep 24, 2024
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Oran Park Leisure Centre delivers new aquatic and sport destination in southwest Sydney
Camden Council, located in Sydney’s southwest, has announced the opening of the Oran Park Leisure Centre on 21st October. Set to become Southwest Sydney’s premier leisure and...
Sep 23, 2024
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Country Swimming Championships to be held at Darwin’s Parap Pool
The 2024 Country Swimming Championships are being held at Darwin’s Parap Pool this weekend, attracting some of the best regional swimmers from across Australia. Athletes will...
Sep 23, 2024
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WhiteWater helps Saudi Arabia with its 2030 tourism vision
Saudi Arabia is increasing its investment in water parks to support its Vision 2030 goal of attracting more than 150 million people by decade's end. One of the key advantages of...
Sep 23, 2024
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Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre set to reopen after first stage upgrades
Following extensive upgrades including a new enclosure and flooring, the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre’s 25-metre pool will welcome swimmers once again in mid-October. Fraser Coast...
Sep 22, 2024
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Kids Alive urge parents to start children’s swimming lessons early
Water safety experts, Kids Alive – Do the Five, are encouraging parents to start swim lessons for their children as early as possible. Kids Alive highlight that one-year-olds...
Sep 22, 2024
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Overwater pool and enhanced parklands among Artemus Group plans for Brisbane riverfront
Artemus Group – a specialist in revitalising waterfront precincts - has announced plans to transform Brisbane's riverfront, submitting a code-assessable development application...
Sep 22, 2024
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Excellence in aquatic education celebrated at SWIM Australia Awards 2024
The 2024 SWIM Australia Awards Gala, held tonight at The Kings Theatre in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, have celebrated outstanding achievements in coaching, swim education,...
Sep 21, 2024
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WhiteWater secures win in Canadian Intellectual Property Ruling
Aquatic industry supplier WhiteWater has welcomed what it calls a “definitive success” in defending four of its new products in the patent infringement case brought on by...
Sep 20, 2024
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Waterlink helps Little Fishes Swim School attain the right balance
Brand Post: Waterlink, a trusted name in pool maintenance and safety, recently played a pivotal role in enhancing the operations of Little Fishes Swim School. With a legacy...
Sep 20, 2024
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Lifeguard training conducted ahead of Cessnock pools' reopening
In preparation for the upcoming season, lifeguard training was conducted over two days at Cessnock Pool, with the seven-hour long sessions including CPR training and practical...
Sep 19, 2024
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Elaine Jobson emphasises importance of safety through leadership in keynote presentation at SWIMCON24
The SWIMCON24 convention on the Sunshine Coast has commenced with Elaine Jobson, Chief Executive of Jetts Fitness, present the keynote address on the topic of ‘High Performance...
Sep 19, 2024
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NSW Government opens defibrillator funding for sport facilities and organisations
Applications have opened for the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which provides NSW sporting clubs and organisations the opportunity to share in...
Sep 18, 2024
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Approaching SWIMCON24 SCTA’s Brendon Ward charts success of Australian swimming
With SWIMCON24 - Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic professionals and industry leaders - opening later this week, Brendon Ward, Chief...
Sep 16, 2024
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Life Floor a key component at Dreamworld's refreshed Ocean Parade
Since opening late last year, the refreshed children’s aquatic play space at Dreamworld's Ocean Parade precinct has proven to be one of its biggest drawcards. PicoPlay’s design...
Sep 16, 2024
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