News: Aquatics
Life Saving Victoria to partner with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria for 2024 industry conference
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced a partnership with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) in presenting the 2024 Victorian Aquatics and Recreation Industry Conference....
Aug 14, 2024
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Tamworth Council approves $30 million loan for new aquatic centre
A report for the proposed $45 million Tamworth Regional Aquatics Centre went before Tamworth Regional Council at Tuesday’s Ordinary Meeting during which Councillors voted...
Aug 14, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council gives go-ahead for new Reefsedge waterpark
A new waterpark at Kewarra Beach in Far North Queensland is set to proceed after Cairns Regional Council granted planning permission for the construction of a three-level slide...
Aug 14, 2024
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council announces tourism emission reduction commitment
Aiming to improve sustainability standards, the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has today announced the launch of the Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment (TERC)...
Aug 14, 2024
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Royal Life Saving WA farewells industry veteran Tony Head
Royal Life Saving WA has said farewell to Remote Pools Coordinator Tony Head, who has retired after a 50 year career in the aquatic industry and 23 years with the organisation....
Aug 12, 2024
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Surf Lakes secures debt financing partnership to develop Yeppoon wave resort
Gatehouse Hospitality’s capital financing division has been appointed to assist in facilitating a debt partner for the Surf Lakes Capricorn Coast attraction. Gatehouse’s capital...
Aug 12, 2024
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Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre marks 20th anniversary
Blue Mountains Council is inviting the community to celebrate Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre’s 20th birthday on Saturday 24th August. The current Centre was opened in...
Aug 12, 2024
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Tamworth Regional Aquatics Centre report under consideration
A report for the proposed $45 million Tamworth Regional Aquatics Centre will go before Tamworth Regional Council at tomorrow night’s Ordinary Meeting. The report recommends that...
Aug 11, 2024
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IAKS ANZ to stage first New Zealand event
IAKS ANZ's growing representation of industry professionals in Australasia will see it stage its first event in New Zealand on Wednesday 28th August. The IAK ANZ Sports Facility...
Aug 11, 2024
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Organisers count down to 2024 SPLASH! Trade Expo
Returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), SPLASH!, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest trade show for the swimming pool and spa industry, once again...
Aug 8, 2024
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Bridgetown Swimming Pool among 25 Western Australian facilities to secure funding
The Western Australian Government’s latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been...
Aug 8, 2024
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Surf Lakes shares video of latest wave technology
Surf Lakes Global Inc (SLG) has revealed new renderings and images of the latest developments of its wave technology. Sharing a video on Instagram, the Queensland founded but...
Aug 8, 2024
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Splash About baby and children’s swimwear brand to exhibit at ASSA National Conference
The UK’s best-selling baby and children’s swimwear brand Splash About will be exhibiting for the first time at this month’s Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) National...
Aug 7, 2024
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World Aquatics commits to UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
Supporting the global sports community in contributing to worldwide climate action goals, World Aquatics has officially joined the United Nations' Sports for Climate Action...
Aug 7, 2024
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Sporting Organisations spotlight their roles in keeping sport safe for children
Safe Sport Day (8th August) presents an opportunity for sporting organisations to reaffirm their commitment to keeping everyone, especially children, safe in sport and to raise...
Aug 7, 2024
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Hamilton residents make the most of the city's aquatic facilities
Hamilton City Council has advised of higher than usual visitation at its aquatic and recreation centres driven by successful initiatives for residents to swim, be active, and...
Aug 6, 2024
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Penrith City Council announces opening of new Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Penrith City Council has announced the grand opening of the long-awaited 32-hectare sport and recreation destination in Claremont Meadows on 31st August 2024. Residents and...
Aug 5, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure spotlights benefits of connecting through aquatic and recreation centre experiences
With the 2024 Loneliness Awareness Week campaign running from 5th to 11th August, the Belgravia Foundation has partnered with Ending Loneliness Together as an official gold...
Aug 5, 2024
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Bega Valley Shire Council currently recruiting for swimming pool positions
Ahead of the upcoming swimming season, Bega Valley Shire Council has advised it is currently recruiting for Council-managed swimming pools across the shire. Council’s Aquatic...
Aug 5, 2024
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Greater Shepparton City Council welcomes new Swim Instructors to Aquamoves Swim School
Following its Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day, held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton in July, Greater Shepparton City Council has welcomed new Swim Instructors to the...
Aug 5, 2024
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Johor aquatic facility to close until January due to pool water contamination
The Johor Baru City Council Aquatic Centre (MBJB) Larkin Arena in the Malaysian city of Johor is to be closed until January next year as a result of E.coli contamination in its...
Aug 3, 2024
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Upgraded water access and recreational facilities opened for Tweed Shire
Revitalised facilities at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads, which were officially opened today, have enhanced access to swimming, water-based recreation and waterfront...
Aug 3, 2024
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Australian Pool Rescue Championships commence at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The 2024 National and Interstate Pool Rescue Championships are getting underway today with 490 athletes from 63 clubs, including nine international clubs, competing at the Gold...
Aug 1, 2024
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UNSW research indicates confusion over beach safety signage
New research has suggested that beach safety signage designed to save lives are instead putting lives at risk with messages that are unclear to the people they are supposed to...
Aug 1, 2024
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