News: Aquatics
Central West NSW aquatic venues secure Royal Life Saving 5-star safety ratings
Six Belgravia Leisure-managed aquatic venues in NSW Central West region have all successfully achieved Royal Life Saving Society - Australia’s 5-Star Safety Rating. Among these,...
Apr 15, 2024
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Aquatics
Salisbury Aquatic Centre set to open on 24th June
The City of Salisbury has revealed that the highly anticipated Salisbury Aquatic Centre will open its doors from Monday 24th June 2024. One of the most significant projects...
Apr 14, 2024
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City of Logan's Beenleigh Pool to be upgraded to metric dimensions
With all recognised competition swimming now in metres, the City of Logan is upgrading its pool at the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre to metric with a new 50-metre 8-lane swimming...
Apr 12, 2024
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Aquatics
Strategy Summit looks to drive cohesion across the aquatic and recreation industry
An industry workshop that aims to attract industry leaders to workshop the future of aquatic and recreation is to be held on the Gold Coast in late August under the banner of...
Apr 11, 2024
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Aquatics
Yarra Ranges Shire Council endorses its Aquatics Strategy
Yarra Ranges Shire Council has formally endorsed its Aquatics and Leisure Strategy, following extensive engagement with the community. The strategy plots out the next 10 years...
Apr 11, 2024
Aquatics
Royal Life Saving WA aims to engage youth in aquatic careers
As a part of Western Australia's Youth Week, being held from 5th to 12th April, Royal Life Saving WA is highlighting its Talent Pool program - an innovative training and...
Apr 9, 2024
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Aquatics
Newcastle inland pools experience busiest summer in almost 30 years
One year after BlueFit began operating all five of Newcastle’s inland pools, a 33% increase in attendance has been recorded compared to the same time last season. With a month...
Apr 8, 2024
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving to convene water safety forum for Riverland region
Tragically, between July 2002 and June 2023, 17 individuals lost their lives to drowning in the Riverland region, with 16 of these fatalities occurring in the Murray River....
Apr 8, 2024
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Aquatics
Swimart expands its presence in New Zealand with Paramount Pools merger
A merger between Swimart - Australia’s longest serving swimming pool and spa franchise networks - and Paramount Pools in New Zealand, brings together a combined 98 years’...
Apr 7, 2024
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Retail
Aqua English Swim project to benefit thousands of Logan’s culturally diverse young people
Community-based, water safety initiative - the Aqua English Project – will see another 3900 young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Logan, learn...
Apr 7, 2024
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Aquatics
Alexandra Ash named APAC Chair at ActiveXchange
Industry data platform ActiveXchange has announced the appointment of former Gymnastics Australia Chief Executive Alexandra Ash as Chair of its APAC region business. Advising...
Apr 7, 2024
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Aquatics
Night swim at Darwin Waterfront Precinct lagoon results in drowning
A 37-year-old woman has drowned overnight after swimming in the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. St John Ambulance NT received reports just before 11:30pm on Thursday...
Apr 5, 2024
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Aquatics
Aquatic centre staff among those to be protected by Shoalhaven City Council’s safe work legislation
Shoalhaven City Council has advised of its zero tolerance approach to any behaviour that places its workers at risk of psychological harm and as a result, call on the community...
Apr 4, 2024
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Parks
Plans progress for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach enclosed swimming area
The City of Fremantle will progress its plan to install a protected swimming area at Bathers Beach. Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said it wasn't about choosing the busiest...
Apr 4, 2024
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JUMP! Swim Schools to teach adults as well as children
JUMP! Swim Schools, which are known nationally for teaching children life-saving swim skills, have decided to offer classes to adults as well. JUMP! Swim Schools advise “the...
Apr 4, 2024
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Aquatics
Sunshine Coast Council opens 20-metre learn-to-swim school at Kawana Aquatic Centre
A new purpose-built indoor heated pool has opened as part of a $14 million upgrade at one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier aquatic centres. The new pool at the Kawana Aquatic...
Apr 3, 2024
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Aquatics
Isuzu UTE Australia extends partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia
One of Australia’s top-ten automotive brands, Isuzu UTE Australia, has extended their partnership with Australia’s largest volunteer movement, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)...
Apr 3, 2024
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Environment
City of Kingston moves forward with plans for Mordialloc Aquatic Centre
The City of Kingston in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs has advised that it has approved the planning permit application for its planned new aquatic centre in Mordialloc....
Apr 3, 2024
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Aquatics
Myrtha Pools celebrates success of SWELL Palmerston
Myrtha Pools has shared the success of its work at Palmerston’s new Swimming, Wellness, Events, Leisure and Lifestyle (SWELL) precinct. With the anticipation of significant...
Apr 2, 2024
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Play
NTMEC highlights two weeks remaining to enter national swimming competition
The 2024 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships will this year be held in Darwin from 3rd-7th May. The event is supported by the Northern Territory Government through...
Apr 2, 2024
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Aquatics
Community embraces Belgravia Leisure’s ‘Move It Canberra’ challenge
Residents of Canberra were recently challenged by Belgravia Leisure to ‘Move It’ on Saturday 23rd March with the event surpassing all expectations. The incredible achievement of...
Apr 1, 2024
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Fitness
Contract awarded for $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council has advanced its plans for the redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, awarding the construction contract to...
Apr 1, 2024
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Swimming Australia extends Guzman Y Gomez championships partnership
Swimming Australia has announced a continuation of its partnership Guzman y Gomez, with the fast-food chain to return as an official sponsor of the 2024 Australian Age...
Apr 1, 2024
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Aquatics
Australian Short Course Swimming Championships to be staged in Adelaide
Swimming Australia has advised that the 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships are to be held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre from 26th to 29th September. The...
Mar 31, 2024
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Aquatics