News: Aquatics
New Penrith Beach to open on 19th December
With temperatures continuing to soar, the people of Western Sydney will be able to cool off at a new swimming spot at Penrith Lakes as of Tuesday 19th December in time for the...
Dec 13, 2023
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Auckland Council recommends Safeswim for water safety advice this summer
Auckland Council is reminding the community to always check the water quality and swimming conditions of intended swimming spots and recommends checking the Safeswim website – a...
Dec 13, 2023
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins promotes ‘Float to Survive’ message with Blacktown City Council
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) and Bondi Rescue identity, has partnered with Blacktown City Council to...
Dec 11, 2023
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Surfing Victoria partners with Coffey Testing to deliver women and girl surf sessions at URBNSURF
Surfing Victoria has partnered with Coffey Testing, an industry leader for construction materials testing services, that will see Surf Her Way Women and Girls Surf Sessions at...
Dec 11, 2023
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Pop-up splash parks among Cumberland Council activations for beating extreme heat
Cumberland Council has launched its ‘Cooling Cumberland – Beat the Heat’ campaign to help the community manage extreme heat events with temperatures expected to soar this...
Dec 11, 2023
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Bicton Baths beach enclosure installation complete
The Swan River’s first beach enclosure is set to open for summer, with City of Melville today completing the installation of shark protections at the popular Bicton Baths...
Dec 11, 2023
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Daisy Pool Covers marks 40 years of operations
Leading pool cover and roller manufacturer Daisy Pool Covers, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in October 1983 by Bob and Joan Prince with Joan’s son Mark...
Dec 10, 2023
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Environment
ACT Parks and Conservation Service restricts swimming in local waterways
The ACT Government has advised that parts of the Murrumbidgee River and Paddy's River have been closed to swimming until Thursday 14th December due to recent heavy rainfall...
Dec 9, 2023
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City of Sydney public swimming pools offer day of free entry
The City of Sydney is today marking the start of summer with free entry to its public swimming pools. Coinciding with what is expected to be a sweltering day, the council is...
Dec 8, 2023
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Global drowning prevention initiatives showcased at Perth Conference
More than 750 drowning experts from over 50 countries gathered in Perth over recent days for the 2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention, jointly hosted by Surf Life Saving...
Dec 7, 2023
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Proposed learn-to-swim pool for Orange Aquatic Centre
Orange City Council is proposing to build a dedicated learn-to-swim pool at the Orange Aquatic Centre and is in talks with Royal Lifesaving NSW on possible options. Mayor Jason...
Dec 7, 2023
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Revitalised Eagleby Aquatic Centre reopens for Logan residents
18 months after it was closed - with Logan City Council planning to permanently decommission the facility - the Eagleby Aquatic Centre has been reopened after a three-month...
Dec 6, 2023
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Dubai Reef project launched as one of the world's largest marine reef developments
The Dubai Reef project has been launched and as one of the world's largest marine reef developments, it marks a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation....
Dec 6, 2023
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NSW Government releases draft Places to Swim guideline document
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has released a guideline document that aims to help get more people in, on and around water for recreation, supporting...
Dec 6, 2023
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Surf Life Saving Australia launches ‘Give an F about the Flags’ new summer safety campaign
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has launched a new national safety campaign designed to get more people swimming between the flags. With the campaign presenting a...
Dec 5, 2023
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Queenstown Lakes Council opens Arrowtown Memorial Pool for summer
Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened Arrowtown’s much-loved outdoor swimming pool for the summer season. Opened last Saturday with a community fun day, Queenstown Lakes...
Dec 5, 2023
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Global water safety community converges on Perth with a mission to end drowning
As lifeguards and lifesavers prepare for an expected long and hot summer, drowning prevention experts from across the globe are converging on Perth for the World Conference on...
Dec 4, 2023
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Darwin Airport resort offers Olympic size swimming pool and Indigenous training academy
Darwin Airport Resort has today launched as an integrated destination delivering Australia’s first-ever airport resort and offering an Olympic-plus size swimming pool and...
Dec 4, 2023
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Kingswim reveals revamped Water Safety Program
With swim schools located in NSW, Victoria, ACT and Queensland, Kingswim unveiled its reinvigorated Water Safety Program on National Water Safety Day on 1st December. The...
Dec 4, 2023
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Elton John concerts and ocean baths rejuvenation among Newcastle’s annual highlights
The City of Newcastle has highlighted some of Council’s achievements from 2022/23 with Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' concerts, the rejuvenation of the Newcastle...
Dec 3, 2023
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CVM Academy’s rebrand to Ampd Academy marks move to expand training services beyond the aquatic industry
In a move aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the aquatic industry, the CVM Academy has announced its rebrand into Ampd Academy. The significant move for the Ampd Academy...
Dec 3, 2023
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Brisbane Aquatic Centre to host 2024 Australian Swimming Trials
Brisbane Aquatic Centre has been named as the host venue for the 2024 Australian Trials from 10th-15th June with Swimming Australia welcoming the support of Tourism and Events...
Dec 3, 2023
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Rip Current Survival documentary to get premiere at World Conference on Drowning Prevention
A feature-length documentary on how countries around the world are tackling swimmer safety at ocean beach issue is to be premiered on the opening day of the World Conference on...
Dec 1, 2023
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Royal Life Saving highlights opportunities for facilities through Community Energy Upgrade Fund Program
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has welcomed the potential benefits of the Australian Government's recently announced the Community Energy Upgrades Fund (CEUF) - which is...
Nov 30, 2023
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