News: Aquatics
Philipzen family hand over operation of Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool to Council
A recent site handover saw Bega Valley Shire Council officially take over the operation of the Bega War Memorial Swimming Pool in preparation for next season. Council thanked...
Jul 8, 2024
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Queensland Aquatic Industry Safety Committee meets for first time
The newly formed Queensland Aquatic Industry Safety Committee has met for the first time to focus on safety at public aquatic facilities and address significant challenges, such...
Jul 8, 2024
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Fluidra maintains support for Royal Life Saving WA’s Swim and Survive program
Aquatic supplier Fluidra’s ongoing support for industry programs around the world has seen it name Royal Life Saving WA’s Swim and Survive program as one of 11 global winners...
Jul 7, 2024
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City of Newcastle to consult community on plans for Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre
City of Newcastle will commence community engagement next month on the proposed upgrades to Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre, which could include a new indoor 25metre...
Jul 7, 2024
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Shepparton Aquamoves holds recruitment event to address Swim Instructor shortages
To address workforce shortages at Aquamoves Swim School, Greater Shepparton City Council will be hosting a recruitment day event for those interested in becoming a Swim...
Jul 7, 2024
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Banana Shire Council names new pool operator
Banana Shire Council has announced a new operator for the Biloela and Moura Aquatic Centres, with the Splash-A-Bout Swim School Management Company named as the new contractor....
Jul 6, 2024
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Inner West Council to provide free feminine hygiene products at aquatic and community centres
Inner West Council has announced that it will continue a trial of providing free sanitary pads and tampons at its libraries, aquatic facilities and community centres. Having...
Jul 4, 2024
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Crown land reserves and facilities funded to support NSW community culture, sport and recreation
Aimed at supporting the cultural, sporting and recreational life of NSW communities, the State Government will provide $14.578 million in grants to maintain and upgrade Crown...
Jul 4, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure looks back on 20 years of operations in Queensland
Having commenced operations of its first Queensland facility in 2004, Belgravia Leisure is looking back on two decades of helping keep locals in the state active and healthy....
Jul 3, 2024
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65 sports represented at ASC’s annual Participation Leaders Conference
More than 120 participants from national sporting organisations (NSOs), national sporting organisations for people with disability (NSODs) and state and territory agencies of...
Jul 2, 2024
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Aligned Leisure takes over management of seven Casey major leisure facilities
Aligned Leisure has taken over management of seven of the City of Casey's major leisure facilities; Casey ARC, Casey RACE, Doveton Pool in the Park, Casey Stadium, Endeavour...
Jul 1, 2024
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Water play area among offerings completed at Penrith's Gipps Street Recreation Precinct
Significant progress is being made on Penrith's $44.5 million Gipps Street Recreation Precinct site in recent weeks with fenced children’s play areas including water play among...
Jul 1, 2024
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ARV 2024 industry gala awards recognise achievements in Victorian aquatic industry
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has celebrated the best of Victoria’s aquatic industry at the 2024 Gala Industry awards event. Held on Friday 21st June at Centrepiece,...
Jul 1, 2024
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Enviroswim’s Gary Stutt advises of Asian export success
Enviroswim, the Queensland-based swimming pool water purification system manufacturer, has advised of its success in exporting its technology to Asian markets, and China in...
Jul 1, 2024
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Parramatta Aquatic Centre secures highest honour at NSW Architecture Awards
Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) has secured New South Wales’ highest honour for public architecture at the NSW Architecture Awards. The awards, run by the NSW chapter of the...
Jun 30, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure managed ‘Higher State’ opens as Melbourne Airport’s first Health Club and Wellness Centre
Melbourne Airport’s first health club and wellness centre, 'Higher State', to be managed by Belgravia Leisure, has opened today located within easy walking distance from...
Jun 30, 2024
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Envibe software boosts access to Manawatū District Council facility events
The introduction of Jonas Leisure’s new Envibe Ticketing Module by Manawatū District Council for events held at its aquatic centre and library has been well received by the...
Jun 30, 2024
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Artistic Swimming secures funding for High Performance Manager and Wellbeing Manager
The sport of artistic swimming has secured a funding boost to employ a High Performance Manager and a Wellbeing Manager based at Perth's Artistic Swimming National Centre of...
Jun 29, 2024
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Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards Winners announced at NSC 2024
The winners of the 2024 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards have been announced in Melbourne, presented during the National Sports and Physical Activity...
Jun 27, 2024
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Improved water maintenance system installed for St Marys Ripples Indoor Pool
Penrith City Council has advised that Ripples St Marys has welcomed patrons back to the indoor pool which has now reopened and is fully functional. Patrons are able to keep up...
Jun 26, 2024
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Otium Planning Group engaged to develop Cairns Aquatic Facilities Strategy
The provision of aquatic facilities, programs and services is extremely important for the community of Cairns. On this basis, Cairns Regional Council has identified the need to...
Jun 25, 2024
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Craigie Leisure Centre named Community Facility of Year at PLAWA Awards
The City of Joondalup's Craigie Leisure Centre has been presented with the Community Facility of the Year award at the Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) Regional Awards of...
Jun 25, 2024
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Aventuur receives resource consent for Auckland Surf Park
Aventuur has today received resource consent for the Auckland Surf Park - which will be New Zealand’s first surf park – and will include a 56-module Wavegarden ‘Cove’ lagoon....
Jun 25, 2024
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URBNSURF and Simba Action Sports partner to enhance surf safety in Sydney
Free helmets are available for guests at URBNSURF Sydney following URBNSURF having extended its partnership with Simba Action Sports to exclusively supply the free helmets....
Jun 24, 2024
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