News: Aquatics
Hepburn Shire Council renews Belgravia Leisure’s lease at historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
Hepburn Shire Council has announced that it has renewed Belgravia Leisure’s tenancy at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. Belgravia Leisure has managed the premises for the...
Sep 15, 2024
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World Aquatics unhappy at Swimming Australia's delay in implementing promised constitutional reforms
Exclusive: In a startling development, Australasian Leisure Management has learned that Swimming Australia remains under threat of expulsion from international swimming body...
Sep 15, 2024
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MidCoast Council’s unsupervised outdoor pools to open for swim season
MidCoast Council’s outdoor pools will be opening for the swim season on 5th October 2024 with Council advising there will be a number of changes to the way Nabiac, Krambach,...
Sep 15, 2024
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Rockhampton community encouraged to enjoy aquatic offerings
With the redevleloped Mount Morgan Aquatic Centre having opened earlier this year, Rockhampton Regional Council is encouraging the community to enjoy the Region’s pools and...
Sep 15, 2024
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Michael Klim returns to MSAC as part of autobiography promotion
Champion swimmer Michael Klim has recently returned to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) as part of promotions for his just released autobiography. Klim, an Olympic...
Sep 14, 2024
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ACT Labor pledge to build new central Canberra aquatic centre if re-elected
ACT Labor has pledged to build a new Canberra Aquatic Centre in the city's Commonwealth Park to replace the ageing Canberra Olympic Pool in the suburb of Civic if they assume...
Sep 13, 2024
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Aquatic industry bodies in running for association awards
Industry bodies Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and SPASA (Swimming Pool and Spa Association Australia) are each in the running for recognition as Australia's Association...
Sep 12, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia releases 2024 National Coastal Safety Report
Over the past 12 months volunteer surf lifesavers saved over 1,600 lives. This statistic is one of many highlighted in Surf Life Saving Australia’s 2024 National Coastal Safety...
Sep 12, 2024
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Work underway on upgrades at 60-year-old Springsure Aquatic Centre
The Central Highlands Regional Council has advised that construction has commenced on the new 25-metre pool at it Springsure Aquatic Centre, marking the start of a two-year...
Sep 12, 2024
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NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to receive $5 million funding boost
The NSW Government has opened its latest round of Surf Club Facility Program funding for which surf livesaving clubs can apply for $5.4 million for new and upgraded facilities...
Sep 11, 2024
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Mobile coverage to be enhanced at popular Western Australian remote surf beaches
The Western Australian Government has announced $2 million in funding to further boost mobile coverage at popular remote surf beaches across the State and improve the safety of...
Sep 11, 2024
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Hydrilla shares case study on works at Whyalla Recreation Centre
Hydrilla, the lead contractor on the recently completed upgrades at the Whyalla Recreation Centre in South Australia, has shared its experience on its work on the project on the...
Sep 11, 2024
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Surf Life Saving WA helicopters return to keep beachgoers safe
Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) helicopters have returned to the sky this spring with helicopter crews skilled at locating rip currents and incidents on beaches, as well as...
Sep 11, 2024
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Western Australian children to receive free VacSwim this summer
The Western Australian Government will provide free VacSwim lessons over December and January school holidays for the state’s children as part of a $5.5 million investment into...
Sep 8, 2024
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Past winners celebrate 40th anniversary of Coolangatta Gold
Past winners have today come together on the Gold Coast to celebrate 40 years of the Coolangatta Gold - renowned for being the most challenging endurance race in surf sports....
Sep 8, 2024
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IAKS ANZ panel kicks off collaboration with Recreation Aotearoa
IAKS ANZ, the Australian and New Zealand subsection of the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS), marked a significant milestone by hosting its...
Sep 8, 2024
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Final ocean and pool competitions for Lifesaving World Championships on Gold Coast
Final racing today for the InterClub World Championship on the Gold Coast comes after an impressive 18 days of beach, ocean and pool competition across National Teams, Masters...
Sep 7, 2024
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Perth’s Outback Splash launches early bird 2024/25 season pass sale
Perth's Outback Splash has announced the launch of its ‘early bird’ sale for its 2024/25 season pass, with the limited-time offer allowing guests to purchase passes at a reduced...
Sep 6, 2024
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Global Oceanman swimming competition commences at Vietnam’s Alma Resort
Events in the world’s largest open water swimming competition, Oceanman, have commenced today at Alma Resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. The...
Sep 5, 2024
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Designer named for North Bellarine Aquatic Centre expansion
City of Greater Geelong has named the designer for the highly anticipated $40.3 million Stage 2 expansion of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC). At its meeting last week,...
Sep 5, 2024
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GameDay backs Royal Life Saving South Australia swim programs
GameDay, the leading provider of digital solutions for sporting organisations, has announced a new partnership with Royal Life Saving South Australia to support their ‘Holiday...
Sep 5, 2024
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Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre secures funding boost
The Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre has secured extra funding from the Victorian Government for Stage 2 of the project, to be delivered through the Regional Sports...
Sep 5, 2024
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Returning Aqua Alliance Forum to address key issues in aquatic fitness
Following the success of the inaugural Aqua Industry Forum and Aqua Summit in 2023, the events will be returning in October. To be held at Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and...
Sep 4, 2024
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CERM PI research team looks for input in latest survey of aquatic and recreation centres
The CERM PI research team from the University of South Australia is inviting input for its yearly trends survey of expensive recovery and membership types in aquatic, recreation...
Sep 4, 2024
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