News: Aquatics
32 year jail sentence for Sydney swimming teacher over child sexual abuse
Sydney swimming teacher Paul Frost has been sentenced to a 32 year prison term after being found guilty of grooming and sexually abusing 11 young students over more than a...
Nov 15, 2023
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Aquatics
Winners announced at 2023 South Australia Sport Awards
Honouring individual athletes, teams and events, as well as the people who make competition possible - volunteers, officials, coaches and administrators - the 2023 South...
Nov 15, 2023
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Aquatics
Parks and Leisure Australia to charge up to $60 for tour of the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre
Recreation planning and parks body Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced a tour of the newly opened Parramatta Aquatic Centre - charging members $35 and non-members...
Nov 15, 2023
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Swimming NSW looks for Southern Performance Centre to drive new generation of athletes
Aiming to nurture and elevate the performance of talented athletes and develop coaches from across NSW, Sutherland Shire Council and the NSW Institute of Sport have joined...
Nov 14, 2023
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Aquatics
TotalFusion opens Australia’s largest health and wellness precinct
TotalFusion’s expansion in the Brisbane fitness market has seen it open an expansive first-of-its-kind facility in the suburb of Newstead combining fitness, wellness, recovery,...
Nov 13, 2023
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Fitness
Moira Shire Council undertakes urgent resurfacing at aquatic playground
Moira Shire Council has advised that contractors are on site today and tomorrow (Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th November) at its newly opened Yarrawonga Splash Park undertaking...
Nov 13, 2023
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Surfaces
Country children learn surf safety as Surf Life Saving NSW’s Bush to Beach program turns 30
Country children continue to learn surf safety as Surf Life Saving NSW’s Bush to Beach program marks its 30th anniversary having involved more than 50 volunteers over the years....
Nov 13, 2023
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Aquatics
Busselton Jetty to host first major Australian-based ocean swimming event in 2024
Busselton, situated approximately 220km southwest of Perth, has been announced as host of the first major Australian-based swimming event of the year from 24th-27th January...
Nov 13, 2023
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Aquatics
Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre officially opens
City of Darebin’s long-awaited, new innovative Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) officially opened today, Monday, 13th November 2023. With doors opening at 6am, and...
Nov 12, 2023
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Fitness
Moreton Bay City Council and Belgravia Leisure adopt Cérge digital app to improve disability access at facilities
The City of Moreton Bay and Belgravia Leisure have adopted technology which will give people with a disability the confidence to visit aquatic and recreation centres, knowing it...
Nov 12, 2023
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Aquatics
David Elliott and Emma McKeon among Queensland’s 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients
Among Queensland’s 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients are co-founder of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History and outback tourism operator, David...
Nov 9, 2023
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Aquatics
Yarra Ranges aquatics strategy proposes new pool and facilities upgrades
The Shire of Yarra Ranges has agreed a Draft Aquatics Strategy that proposes a major new aquatic and recreation centre for Lilydale, extensions to the Monbulk Aquatic Centre and...
Nov 8, 2023
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Consultants
Adventure Park’s Christmas Festival to glow with 300,000 new lights
Victoria’s largest Christmas Lights event, the Christmas Festival of Lights, is set to return to Adventure Park from Saturday 17th November 2023 with 300,000 new light...
Nov 8, 2023
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Waterparks
Launching its Keep Watch water safety campaign Royal Life Saving warns of child drowning risk
New research from the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has revealed that drowning risk triples when children reach the age of one, showing that 222 children aged one year...
Nov 8, 2023
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Aquatics
$5.25 million available for NSW Surf Life Saving Club upgrades
The NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program has opened allowing clubs to apply for up to $5.25 million for new and improved facilities. Clubs can receive grants up to $1...
Nov 7, 2023
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Aquatics
Olympic Champion Brooke Hanson helps promote SwimStart program
Queensland’s Olympic swimming champion and mother of three, Brooke Hanson is headlining the SwimStart campaign, which is supported by $4.8 million over two years. Hanson...
Nov 7, 2023
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Aquatics
Waterco to distribute LiqTech pool water filtration system across Australia and Asia Pacific
LiqTech International, Inc., a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialised filtration products and systems, has announced it has entered into an...
Nov 6, 2023
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
Christchurch City Council’s Nigel Cox wins Recreation Aotearoa award for contributions to the recreation industry
Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sport and Events Nigel Cox has won national recognition for his contribution to the industry, being presented with the Mark...
Nov 5, 2023
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Aquatics
Surf Lifesaver volunteers recognised at National Awards of Excellence
Last night’s National Awards of Excellence held in Sydney, brought the Surf Life Saving Australia community together to recognise the many dedicated volunteers who safeguard...
Nov 5, 2023
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving NSW campaign spotlights importance of water safety for seniors this summer
Aiming to highlight the importance of water safety for seniors this summer, the NSW Government is partnering with Royal Life Saving NSW in its Active Adults campaign. The Active...
Nov 4, 2023
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Aquatics
Popular splash parks switched on at Ripples Leisure Centre
Ripples Penrith and St Marys have switched on their popular splash parks for the summer season and are ready to welcome patrons. Featuring water jets, tipping buckets, slides,...
Nov 3, 2023
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Waterparks
FSB and IAKS present global lessons in sustainable and inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities
The 2023 biennial FSB international trade fair and IAKS International Congress in Cologne, Germany, have provided a global stage for high level dialogue on how the aquatic,...
Nov 3, 2023
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Environment
Shepparton Council pleased with results of Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day
Greater Shepparton City Council has revealed that it is “thrilled” at the success of its recent Swimming Instructor Recruitment Day, held at Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton last...
Nov 2, 2023
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Aquatics
2023 New Zealand Recreation Awards winners revealed
Recreation Aotearoa has celebrated some of the best and brightest in the New Zealand recreation industry with the presentation of its 2023 Awards yesterday evening. Over 200...
Nov 2, 2023
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Parks