News: Aquatics
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
Recreation /
Aquatics
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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Aquatics
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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Retail
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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Aquatics
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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Waterparks
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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Fitness
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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Play
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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Waterparks
New Facility for Otahuhu
Auckland City Council has endorsed the planning process to develop a new swimming pool, library and complete landscaping in the Otahuhu Recreation Precinct. The first stage of...
Apr 21, 2008
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Aquatics
Hostel turns away Aboriginal lifesavers
An Alice Spring backpacker hostel in Australia has been accused of turning away a group of young Aboriginals. The group, attending a Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA)...
Apr 11, 2008
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Aquatics
Drowning biggest killer of Asian children
Recently released research shows that drowning is the biggest killer of children in Asia, with drowning rates up to 20 times higher than those in western countries. The...
Apr 2, 2008
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Aquatics
Waterplay creates new Sales and Marketing position
Canada-based aquatic playground equipment manufacturer Waterplay has appointed Lisa Neilson to the newly created position of Sales and Marketing Director. She joins the company...
Mar 18, 2008
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Play
Pool Cleaning with Dolphin
New Dolphin electronic robotic pool cleaners from Maytronic are a revolutionary way to clean both domestic and commercial pools. Supporting both preventive and active pool...
Mar 7, 2008
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Aquatics
New waterpark for Sunshine Coast
Plans for a $110 million waterpark on Queensland's Sunshine Coast have been revealed. The 20-hectare Adventura Waterpark, to be located opposite the Sunshine Coast Turf Club...
Feb 4, 2008
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Waterparks
Hydrorider: Making the Most of Aquatic Exercise
The Hydrorider Aquabike caters for cardio fitness, physical therapy, strength- building and weight loss. With a minimum of moving parts, resistance is determined by four...
Apr 4, 2007
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Fitness