News: Aquatics
Glenorchy War Memorial Pool refurbishment project gets underway
Glenorchy City Council contractors have begun work to repair, refurbish and reopen the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool. With the initial phase of works now underway, Glenorchy City...
Aug 4, 2025
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Sport Singapore looks to nurture and strengthen volunteer engagement from an early age
Sport Singapore’s Little Team Nila initiative aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and nurture sport volunteerism from the young with preschoolers alongside teachers and...
Aug 3, 2025
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Surf Life Saving NSW spotlights graduation of young CALD Surf Lifesavers
Surf Life Saving NSW has spotlighted the recent graduates of the Swim Brothers culturally sensitive swim and ocean safety program. A group of 11 teenage boys, from Culturally...
Aug 3, 2025
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New World Aquatics Bureau elected at General Congress in Singapore
Global swimming's national federations have voted to approve the new World Aquatics Bureau - the body that organises and controls all aquatics competitions at Olympic Games and...
Aug 1, 2025
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Landmark aquatic event to explore inland waterway safety and ageing infrastructure
Organised by Royal Life Saving NSW, the upcoming ‘Safer Places to Swimposium’ is being held on 27th–28th August 2025 at Oaks Cypress Lakes in the Hunter Valley. The landmark...
Jul 30, 2025
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Clarence Valley Council provides updates on aquatic centre and library
Clarence Valley Council has delivered two landmark local projects - the new $18 million Yamba Library and Community Centre and both stages of the $29.5 million Clarence Regional...
Jul 30, 2025
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World Aquatics announces Beijing as host of 2026 short-course championships
World Aquatics has announced that Beijing will host the next World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in late 2026. Announced overnight in Singapore, the hosting will see the...
Jul 29, 2025
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Aqua programs contribute to Orange Aquatic Centre achieving record attendance
Orange Council has advised that the Orange Aquatic Centre has achieved a record-breaking year with more than 269,000 visits in the 2024-25 financial year. The pool has...
Jul 29, 2025
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Singapore Swimming Club enhances bowling experience with CSML supplied Brunswick Sync management system
The CSML Group has announced the successful installation and launch of Brunswick’s Sync Scoring and Centre Management System at the prestigious Singapore Swimming Club. As the...
Jul 29, 2025
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Campaspe Shire invites public input on aquatic facilities strategy
Campaspe Shire Council is inviting community input to its aquatic and wet play strategy. Looking to guide the creation of a sustainable and accessible aquatic service that meets...
Jul 29, 2025
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SwimStart program continues to support Queensland children
Round 3 of the SwimStart program has opened to help Queensland families cover the cost of swimming lessons. SwimStart is designed to improve water safety for children up to four...
Jul 29, 2025
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Addressing waterslide standards AALARA calls for nominations to Aquatics Subcommittee
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is looking for passionate and knowledgeable industry professionals to be part of its Aquatics Subcommittee....
Jul 28, 2025
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Yarra Leisure secures new AUSactive Triple Accreditation
Service excellence and a commitment to consistently delivering exceptional programs has once again paid off for Yarra Leisure, with facilities in Richmond, Collingwood and...
Jul 28, 2025
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LeisureSafe launches ‘LeisureFlow’ SaaS platform for aquatic operations and compliance
LeisureSafe has launched LeisureFlow, a dedicated Safety-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to assist aquatic facilities streamline compliance, reduce risk, and run safer operations...
Jul 25, 2025
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City of Newcastle challenges local MP over ‘untrue’ learn to swim program claims
The City of Newcastle has taken Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery to task over her claims about the lack of learn to swim classes at its council-owned facilities. The local state member...
Jul 25, 2025
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins highlights value of Float To Survive initiative for/on World Drowning Prevention Day
In alignment with World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July 2025, Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins, renowned Bondi Rescue Head Lifeguard and President of the Australian Professional Ocean...
Jul 24, 2025
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Redevelopment underway on Botany Aquatic Centre
The redevelopment of Botany Aquatic Centre is underway with plans including an adventure waterplay and slides, a 50-metre outdoor competition pool, an indoor learn to swim pool,...
Jul 24, 2025
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Kiama Council marks World Drowning Prevention Day with acknowledgement of lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers
To mark World Drowning Prevention Day (25th July), Kiama Council has paid tribute to its lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers who serve the community with Kiama Mayor Cameron...
Jul 23, 2025
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Kane Constructions appointed to deliver stage two of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Kane Constructions has been appointed to deliver stage two of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre for Victoria’s Surf Coast community to enjoy their favourite...
Jul 23, 2025
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National Water Safety Summit 2025 calls for urgent action to reduce the impacts of drowning
Australia’s leading water safety experts are calling for urgent action to reduce drowning at the National Water Safety Summit 2025, held in Sydney to mark World Drowning...
Jul 23, 2025
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Queensland Government begins procurement for Brisbane 2032 Games precinct
The Queensland Government has commenced the procurement process for the Victoria Park precinct Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure. The Expression of Interest (EOI)...
Jul 23, 2025
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Cost of planned Brisbane Olympic Aquatic Centre set to double to $1.2 billion
The estimated cost of delivering Brisbane’s National Aquatic Centre (NAC) for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has surged to $1.2 billion, almost double the price forecast...
Jul 22, 2025
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Royal Life Saving study reviews 20 years of drowning trends in Australia
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing...
Jul 22, 2025
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Major works underway on Cooma Festival Swimming Pool
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised that site preparations for the Cooma Festival Swimming Pool Upgrade Project are complete, with major demolition and construction work...
Jul 21, 2025
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