News: Aquatics
City of Wollongong shares statistics from past swim season
The City of Wollongong has shared some statistics from their past swim season including Council Lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Volunteers having spent a total of 218 days on...
May 13, 2024
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Alison Neil appointed Casey Leisure Area Manager
Aligned Leisure has announced that Alison Neil has been appointed Casey Leisure Area Manager. Neil joins Aligned Leisure with over 20 years of experience in sport, facility...
May 12, 2024
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Vietnam's Danang summer festival includes high octane performance by Australia’s H20 Events company
Danang, the vibrant seafront city which attracts millions of visitors to Vietnam’s central coast, is preparing for a sensational summer with an adrenaline-fueled Jetski &...
May 12, 2024
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Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Aquatic Centre secures high scores for safety from Royal Life Saving
Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Aquatic Centre has rsecured high scores during its recent Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment conducted by the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA)....
May 9, 2024
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SWIMCON24 program launched and available for viewing
SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia (SWIM) has launched their highly anticipated program for SWIMCON24 - Australia’s premier conference for swim coaches and teachers, aquatic...
May 9, 2024
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University of Queensland receives $3.6 million boost to monitor Great Barrier Reef water quality
Federal and Queensland Governments have given University of Queensland researchers a $3.6 million funding boost to improve water quality monitoring in Great Barrier Reef...
May 7, 2024
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Pipework re-lining causes delay to opening of refurbished Rotorua Aquatic Centre
Rotorua Lakes Council has advised of delays to the opening of the refurbished Rotorua Aquatic Centre due to a requirement for pipework re-lining. The indoor facility was due to...
May 7, 2024
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Surfing event sees major event partner Rip Curl offer premium experience for competitors
The inaugural Phillip Island Junior Pro was an exciting and significant event for regional Victoria in 2023 and with the backing of Rip Curl as a major sponsor in 2024 along...
May 7, 2024
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BlueFit and Fitness and Lifestyle Group announce learn to swim partnership
Leading community leisure management and learn to swim program provider BlueFit has announced a partnership with Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG), the operator of leading...
May 6, 2024
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Western Sydney University students introduced to Float to Survive techniques
Western Sydney University is tackling the challenge of ocean water safety among its students - particularly among new international students - through an ongoing program to...
May 6, 2024
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Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre draft masterplan approved by City of Melton
The City of Melton has approved the draft masterplan for the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre. The Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre, to be constructed on Beattys Road in...
May 6, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Queensland invites key stakeholders to apply for inaugural Aquatic Industry Safety Committee
Royal Life Saving Society - Queensland is inviting interested parties with capacity and capability in safety in the Queensland aquatic industry, to establish a Queensland...
May 6, 2024
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South Australia’s largest surf club redevelopment complete at West Beach
An $8.5 million redevelopment of Adelaide’s West Beach Surf Life Saving Club - the biggest club investment of its kind in South Australian history - is complete, delivering a...
May 6, 2024
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North Sydney Council cuts staff as Olympic Pool redevelopment drains budget
North Sydney Council has cut staff in an attempt to stave off a worsening financial position, with rising costs for the redevelopment of its Olympic Pool impacting its budget....
May 5, 2024
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Aquatic centres and theatres among South Australian facilities eligible to receive defibrillators
The South Australian AED Grants Program – which opened last week - will offer $1,000 grants to not-for-profit community, cultural or sporting organisations to assist with the...
May 5, 2024
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Australian Lifeguard Service gains recognition with NSW Rescue Awards
The Australian Lifeguard Service has been recognised twice in three months for the skills and diligence of its staff, with lifeguards on the NSW Far North Coast and Sydney...
May 5, 2024
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New resources for the aquatic industry to be launched at upcoming webinar
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia with the support of its members and the National Aquatic Industry Committee will be launching two new resources for the aquatic industry at...
May 5, 2024
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Planning consent secured for South Australian surf park
The City of Onkaparinga Council Assessment Panel has approved plans for ‘The Break Surf & Stay’ - a surf park and tourism destination on South Australia’s picturesque Fleurieu...
May 3, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure reports 26% rise in GOswim enrolments in two years
In partnership with Swimming Australia, leading learn to swim provider Belgravia Leisure has announced that in the past two years, there has been a 26% uplift in their GOswim...
May 2, 2024
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Swim Coaches and Teachers unveils revolution in swim teacher qualifications
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia, the peak body for education for swimming coaches, teachers, and swim schools has launched its newly developed ‘Gap’ training program for...
May 1, 2024
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MidCoast Council announces changes to pool operations with Belgravia Leisure to run two facilities
After significant community consultation a decision has been made on the management and operation of swimming pools across the region, the MidCoast Council has announced that...
May 1, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council to review natural areas to improve safety
Following several recent tragic incidents, Cairns Regional Council is undertaking an audit and review of natural areas and waterways in its area to identity potential ways to...
Apr 30, 2024
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City of Whittlesea appoints Belgravia Leisure to manage major aquatic and recreation facilities
The City of Whittlesea has appointed Belgravia Leisure as the facility managers for its aquatic and recreation centres - Mill Park Leisure, Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic...
Apr 30, 2024
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Lake Macquarie City Council looks to expand West Wallsend Swim Centre
Lake Macquarie City Council has highlighted that burgeoning growth in the region’s west has prompted plans for a new learn to swim pool at West Wallsend Swim Centre. Funded by...
Apr 29, 2024
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