News: Aquatics
Virgin announces club openings
The Virgin Group has announced that Virgin Active health clubs will be opening its first Australian club in the Sydney suburb of Frenchs Forest in December this year. Already a...
Sep 2, 2008
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Mackay Lagoon opens with a spectacular splash
More than 9,000 people have attended the official opening of Mackay Regional Councilâs new Bluewater Lagoon. The $12.7 million lagoon project follows other Queensland lagoon...
Aug 26, 2008
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Auckland Tenders management of recreation and aquatic facilities
Auckland City Council has advertised a tender for the operational management services for six of its recreation and aquatic facilities. Currently outsourced, the Council is...
Aug 26, 2008
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Village Roadshow advances plans for Sunshine Coast water park
Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) has submitted a Development Application to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to build a new water park on the site of VRL's recently acquired...
Aug 22, 2008
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Jude heads Manukau Leisure Services
Manukau Leisure Services Ltd has appointed Brett Jude as its Chief Executive. As General Manager of the company, Brett has led its establishment as a council-controlled...
Aug 21, 2008
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WhiteWater World expansion underway
Construction is underway for a massive expansion to Dreamworld's WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast. The expansion, to the east of the site and encroaching further on...
Aug 13, 2008
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Moveable Pool floor opens at MSAC
Innovative new sport technology has been revealed at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) with the recent unveiling of a moveable pool floor in the Centre's outdoor...
Aug 12, 2008
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Kevin Neil to lead Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia Limited (SAL) has announced the appointment of former Canberra Raiders NRL executive Kevin Neil as its new Chief Executive. Neil, who was appointed to the SAL...
Aug 7, 2008
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Christchurch's Jellie Park aquatic facility reopens
The Jellie Park aquatic facility in western Christchurch has re-opened after a 16 month, $12 million makeover. Undergoing extensive changes including a new fitness centre and...
Aug 4, 2008
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Village Roadshow takes on Arizona waterpark
Village Roadshow has secured the long-term management rights to Phoenix Waterworld Safari waterpark in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The company will operate the property, a...
Aug 1, 2008
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New Zealand to send largest ever team to Beijing Olympics
New Zealand will send a record-sized team of 182 athletes to the Beijing Olympic games next month. The New Zealand Olympic Committee was able to finalise the team after the...
Jul 30, 2008
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Innovation in Water Play
To meet the rise in interest in aquatic playground facilities, Water Odyssey have released their latest range of interactive water features. With the bulk of the range now...
Jul 25, 2008
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Water Safety New Zealand asks if Water Safety is still a Priority?
55 drowning deaths in New Zealand in the first six months of the year have prompted Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) to question whether water safety is still a priority. WSNZ...
Jul 21, 2008
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Multiculturalism in the Aquatic Industry
Mindful of Australia's increasing cultural diversity, Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) is to stage a multicultural awareness workshop. ARV believes that multicultural...
Jul 16, 2008
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Climate Conscious Water Park
Queensland's Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) is developing a new educational water park. Backed by the Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC), who see the innovative zero-depth...
Jul 10, 2008
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Yuendumu Lifesavers Say Thanks
A group of young Aboriginal lifesavers turned away from Alice Springs accommodation when training in the Northern Territory (see Hostel Turns Away Aboriginal Lifesavers , 11th...
Jul 2, 2008
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New National Body for Aquatics and Recreation
Plans for a new national association to represent professionals in the aquatic and recreation industry have been released. A proposal for a new national aquatic and recreation...
Jun 27, 2008
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YMCA Confirms LMS as preferred Australian supplier
After testing various other programs, the YMCA of Sydney is to install Links Modular Solutions as their preferred facility management software in their aquatic, recreation and...
Jun 16, 2008
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Eagle Boys Pizza adds bite to Water Park
By incorporating an Eagle Boys Solution Store, Rockhampton's Rock Pool Water Park has been able to extend its offering to park patrons and foster a viable new business. The...
Jun 6, 2008
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Living and Leisure Australia to Recapitalise
Living and Leisure Australia Group, formerly known as MFS Living and Leisure, has announced that it has entered into a series of arrangements, with its senior financier, other...
May 23, 2008
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Village Roadshow to buy Aussie World
Village Roadshow has signed a conditional contract to acquire Sunshine Coast attraction Aussie World from current owners Timevale. Village will pay a total of $15 million for...
May 23, 2008
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Joint Venture for Nationwide Wellness Centres
Perth-based wellness and health care company ATOS Wellness Limited has formed a joint venture with SOL Wellness Pty Ltd to establish up to 12 new Wellness Centres throughout...
May 9, 2008
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Great Big Hippo to be unveiled at the Big Banana
Auset Speciality Castles recently unveiled The Hippo, the world's largest inflatable water slide, rising almost 12 metres high and measuring over 50 meters long. Designed on the...
May 2, 2008
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Big Banana installs temporary waterpark
While waiting to commence work on a planned $150 million redevelopment into a permanent waterpark, Coffs Harbour attraction the Big Banana has recently installed a temporary...
May 2, 2008
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