News: Aquatics
Media reports on member dissatisfaction at Adelaide's Next Gen Memorial Drive
Adelaide newspaper The Advertiser has reported on "a member revolt" at the Next Gen Memorial Drive in Adelaide over poor facilities Members of the 25-year-old premium facility...
Aug 22, 2024
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Strong foundations being delivered for new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The new $135 million Adelaide Aquatic Centre is taking shape with concrete pouring commencing on the slabs to support the new pools. The aquatic centre was designed by JPE...
Aug 22, 2024
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Aquatics
New organisations join global Sports for Nature Framework
17 new sports organisations have recently joined the Sports for Nature Framework, committing to protecting and enhancing the natural world. Bringing the total number of...
Aug 22, 2024
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Environment
Aligned Leisure's Shane Dunne named new Chief Executive at AFL's Richmond FC
The AFL's Richmond FC has named Shane Dunne as its new Chief Executive, replacing the outgoing Brendon Gale. Dunne, who has been Chief Executive of Aligned Leisure, the club’s...
Aug 22, 2024
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Aquatic industry strategy summit to consider ‘benefits of an aligned national industry’
Key aquatic industry stakeholders will come together this week to consider the benefits of an aligned national industry at the invitation-only Aquatic Industry Strategy Summit....
Aug 21, 2024
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Aquatics
Lifesaving World Championships return to Gold Coast after 36 years
The 2024 Lifesaving World Championships are set to commence on the Gold Coast on Friday 23rd August having last hosted the event in 1988. The Championships include an array of...
Aug 21, 2024
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Aquatics
Trip.com Group and Merlin Entertainments partner to enhance Asia’s aquarium attraction experiences
Trip. com Group, a world-leading travel service provider, and Merlin Entertainments Group, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, have partnered to enhance...
Aug 20, 2024
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Entertainment
Chemtrol passes 10-year milestone in supply of high-performance pool controllers in Australia
Leading automated water treatment solutions company CHEMTROL® Australia is this year marking 10 years of operations. Recognised as a pioneer in the industry, Chemtrol's...
Aug 20, 2024
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Aquatics
UNSW safety research shows volunteer surf lifesavers have sole responsibility for patrolling NSW beaches just 14.4% of the time
Significant new research led by the UNSW (University of NSW) Beach Safety Research Group has revealed that volunteer surf lifesavers typically serve in a support role to...
Aug 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Drowning levels continue to increase despite ever increasing resources
Australia’s National Drowning Report 2024 shows that the nation has had another tragic year, experiencing 323 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, a number 14% higher than...
Aug 19, 2024
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Geelong’s Leisurelink temporary closed as precaution against Cryptosporidium
City of Greater Geelong has closed all aquatic facilities at Leisurelink on 20th August, as the pools undergo 'hyperchlorination' as a precautionary health and safety measure....
Aug 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Design consortium reveals proposal for riverside Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium
Amid uncertainty over the Queensland Government’s plans for a main stadium for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, the Brisbane Design Alliance has unveiled a proposal for a...
Aug 19, 2024
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Fluidra to acquire Chadson Engineering in Australia
Fluidra, one of the aquatic industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of residential and commercial equipment and parts, has announced the acquisition of Chadson...
Aug 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Newcastle Community invited to consult on year-round pool facility
As swimmers return today to Newcastle’s Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre for the new season, the Newcastle Community is being invited to help shape the delivery of...
Aug 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Life Saving patrols extended at Colac Otway Shire's Kennett River this summer
A partnership between Colac Otway Shire Council and Life Saving Victoria will see patrols extended at Kennett River this summer. Kennett River is a small seaside town in...
Aug 19, 2024
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Environment
Cardinia Shire launches new water safety program
A new pilot program to help people from multicultural backgrounds enjoy swimming with safety and security has been launched by Cardinia Life. Following on from World Drowning...
Aug 18, 2024
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Aquatics
NSW Government backs new Surf Life Saving coastal safety and rescue efforts with $380,000 investment
The NSW Government has today announced $380,000 in rescue capability and communication grants to enhance coastal safety. The Water Safety Communications Grant, totalling...
Aug 18, 2024
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Aquatics
Surf Abu Dhabi announces October opening and hosting of 2025 World Surf League event
Modon Holding has announced that, after a series of delays, its Surf Abu Dhabi attraction will open in October. Immediately following the much anticipated opening announcement,...
Aug 17, 2024
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Waterparks
Coroner hears that 'significant failings' led to 2020 child drowning death at remote Northern Territory swimming pool
The Northern Territory Coroner has found "significant failings" contributed to the drowning death of a toddler in a remote public pool 530 kilometres from Alice Springs while he...
Aug 16, 2024
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Aquatics
LIWA Aquatics’ WA Aquatic Recreation Conference features tribute to 20 years of Watch Around Water
The achievements of the Watch Around Water program in increasing water safety awareness and preventing drownings over its 20-years of operations has been celebrated this morning...
Aug 16, 2024
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South East Leisure partners with local bus company
South East Leisure (SEL) has announced a new partnership with Melbourne-based Ventura Bus Lines to benefit the local community and make it easier and more affordable for groups...
Aug 15, 2024
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Aquatics
Wibit makes changes to its management team
Wibit Sports, leading provider of floating modular water park installations, has made changes to its management team, with among the changes, Tarak Charfi joining as Manager...
Aug 15, 2024
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Waterparks
2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards recognise professional excellence
Excellence, innovation and service have been recognised this evening at the 2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards presented at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre....
Aug 14, 2024
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Environment
Swimming Victoria announces Mattioli partnership
Swimming Victoria has today announced a partnership with Mattioli, that will see the Melbourne-based company become the body's official Aquatic Facility Maintenance Partner,...
Aug 14, 2024
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Aquatics