News: Aquatics
Feasibility study to be undertaken on new indoor sport complex and 50 metre pool for Tweed Shire
Tweed Shire Council will undertake a feasibility study to investigate the best location for a new regional sports complex that is to include a 50 metre indoor pool. Council owns...
Mar 21, 2024
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Aquatics
Refurbished Newcastle Ocean Baths attracts surge in visitation
The refurbished Newcastle Ocean Baths has delivered a surge in visitation attracting almost 56,000 swimmers in the past two months. City of Newcastle advises that the figure...
Mar 20, 2024
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Aquatics
Ballina Shire Council installs new Beach Safety equipment
Ballina Shire Council, located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, has recently installed new Beach Safety equipment to improve the safety and first aid...
Mar 20, 2024
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Aquatics
Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union annual sea swim event draws more than 700 competitors
Organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU), the 85th annual Two Mile Sea Swim event attracted over 700 swimmers on 15th and 16th March - held at the Mount Lavinia...
Mar 20, 2024
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Aquatics
Contract awarded for design of Bungendore Aquatic Facility
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has awarded the contract for the detailed civil, structural and engineering design of the new aquatic centre at the Bungendore Sports Hub to...
Mar 20, 2024
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Aquatics
Council commits to Aquatic strategy for future of Campaspe facilities
Acknowledging the high value placed by Campaspe residents on their local pool, Campaspe Shire Council at last night’s meeting made a landmark decision to commit to an Aquatic...
Mar 20, 2024
Aquatics
Resort pool installations supported by NT visitor experience grants
Resort pool installations are among the infrastructure upgrades being supported by the Northern Territory’s Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP). The Territory...
Mar 19, 2024
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Aquatics
Rockhampton Council reopens redeveloped Mount Morgan pool
Rockhampton Regional Council has reopened its Mount Morgan Aquatic Centre following the completion of a $6.5 million upgrade. With the facility’s old pool having reached the end...
Mar 19, 2024
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Aquatics
National Aquatics Symposium focuses on robust framework to ensure sustainable workforce
The recently held National Aquatic Workforce Symposium convened by Royal Life Saving Australia and the National Aquatic Industry Committee, attracted 50 industry leaders with a...
Mar 18, 2024
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Aquatics
2024 APOLA Conference to argue for investment in drowning prevention
With professional lifeguards concerned at the high level of ocean and open water drownings, the annual conference of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association...
Mar 18, 2024
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Fluidra sponsorship with Water Polo ACT benefits grassroots and competitive levels
Fluidra's sponsorship with Water Polo ACT represents a significant commitment to supporting the growth and development of water polo at both the grassroots and competitive...
Mar 18, 2024
Sport /
Aquatics
Wanneroo City Council approves business plan for Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The long-discussed new aquatic and recreation centre in the Perth suburb of Alkimos is a step closer to breaking ground following the Wanneroo City Council’s approval of the...
Mar 18, 2024
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Mornington Peninsula beaches to be cleaned by hand for next 12 months
Mornington Shire Council is disappointed that investigations of beach cleaning at a handful of local beaches last year found the mechanical rake missed up to 60% of litter and...
Mar 16, 2024
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Environment
Vaccinated and well behaved dogs invited to ‘party’ at Christchurch pools
Christchurch City Council is holding its popular ‘Pooch Pool Parties’ next month at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools. Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and...
Mar 15, 2024
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Aquatics
Aquatic and Recreation Institute looks for members of its ARI Young Leaders Advisory Group
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has commenced a search for three additional young industry professional to join its ARI Young Leaders Advisory Group. With...
Mar 14, 2024
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Aquatics
Rising demand for swimming lessons and rehabilitation therapy at Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre is planning to extend hours and offer new staffing positions to meet demand for its rehabilitation therapy and learn-to-swim classes....
Mar 14, 2024
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Aquatics
Wadeye community pool in Northern Territory closes due to lifeguard shortages
Unfortunately for the residents of Wadeye, located in the Northern Territory's remote west, approximately 400 kilometres from Darwin, their multi-million dollar pool that...
Mar 13, 2024
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Aquatics
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre to host 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre to host 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming Championships SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre is to host the 2024 Australian Short Course Swimming...
Mar 13, 2024
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Aquatics
Aquatic and Recreation Institute opens registration for 58th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Set to take place from the 19th to 21st May 2024 at West HQ, the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW opens registration for its 58th Annual Conference and Trade Show....
Mar 12, 2024
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Aquatics
Townsville’s Northern Beaches Leisure Centre hosts inaugural Lightning Swim Club event
Townsville’s Northern Beaches Leisure Centre (NBLC) hosted more than 200 swimmers taking part in the inaugural Lightning Swim Club open swim meet held last Saturday. Swimmers...
Mar 12, 2024
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Aquatics
Community feedback sought on Dunedin’s Otago Harbour reserves
With the current management plan for the Otago Harbour reserves being reviewed, Dunedin City Council is seeking the views of residents in the wider Dunedin area on the 14...
Mar 12, 2024
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Environment
New Hunter Sports Centre facility looks to get the most out of athletes
The newly-opened Trevor Height Athlete Testing Facility at the Hunter Sports Centre in Glendale is looking to enhance the performance of local athletes with a range of services...
Mar 12, 2024
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Aquatics
Drowning death at Cairns swimming hole highlights need for improved safety signage
The discovery of the body of a 20-year-old by Queensland Police divers at the Crystal Cascades swimming hole last night has prompted Cairns Regional Council to close the...
Mar 11, 2024
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Environment
Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool to have heat pump installed
The City of Coffs Harbour has resolved to install a heat pump in its 50-metre x 8 lane outdoor swimming pool at the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool facility which is...
Mar 11, 2024
Technology /
Aquatics