News: Aquatics
Nine hospitalised after chemical incident at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Nine people have been taken to hospital and 200 evacuated following a chemical incident yesterday at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Melbourne’s north. Fire...
Jun 21, 2025
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Australia flags the essential role of Public Pool Lifeguards in saving lives
Royal Life Saving Australia has highlighted that every person deserves access to safe aquatic facilities – and in almost all circumstances that should include qualified pool...
Jun 19, 2025
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Aquatics
South East Leisure secures multiple Aquatic and Recreation Awards
South East Leisure, City of Greater Dandenong’s wholly owned subsidiary which manages the Council’s leisure facilities, was the recipient of three major accolades at the 2025...
Jun 19, 2025
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New Aquatics Arena revealed for Singapore's 2025 World Championships
Completed in time for next month's World Aquatics Championships Singapore 2025, the event organising committee has revealed the World Aquatics Championships (WCH Arena) at the...
Jun 18, 2025
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LeisureSafe looks to redefine risk in Australian aquatics and recreation
LeisureSafe, a specialist risk and safety company, has officially launched to support organisations across the Australian aquatics and recreation industry. Founded by long-time...
Jun 18, 2025
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Orange Aquatic Centre to adopt Royal Life Saving Australia Keep Watch at Public Pools safety requirements
Orange City Council has advised that from 1st July, Orange Aquatic Centre will be introducing stronger supervision requirements for parents and carers to address concerns...
Jun 18, 2025
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Lynxight AI drowning prevention technology installed at Melbourne Airport’s 'Higher State' health club
Melbourne Airport’s first health club and wellness centre, Higher State - managed by Belgravia Leisure - has become the first hotel in Australia to be equipped with AI drowning...
Jun 15, 2025
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SurfAid and URBNSURF partner in giveaway for World’s Best Surf Month
SurfAid and URBNSURF are partnering this September to give one lucky surfer the chance to access 30 consecutive days of perfect waves at URBNSURF Sydney or Melbourne as part of...
Jun 15, 2025
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Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore Beach to receive bonus winter sand replenishment
Sunshine Coast Council has advised that although Maroochydore Beach’s sand was bolstered last year, due to its current depleted condition the beach will receive a bonus winter...
Jun 15, 2025
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Environment
Fluidra secures SPASA Victorian Gold award for innovative Carnegie Aquatic Centre project
The Fluidra Commercial team’s delivery of the innovative swimming pool movable floor for the Carnegie Aquatic Centre, saw Fluidra secure the SPASA Victorian Gold award in the...
Jun 15, 2025
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ARI NSW launches new portal for members
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) NSW has launched a new member portal powered by technology and innovation partner Xplor Recreation. The portal is the result of a...
Jun 15, 2025
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Fitness
NSW Government commits $9.2 million towards Penrith Beach, Regatta Centre and Whitewater Stadium
The NSW Government 2025-26 Budget is delivering $9.2 million towards Western Sydney’s Penrith Beach (for two more seasons), the Sydney International Regatta Centre and Penrith...
Jun 14, 2025
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$200 million funding announced to progress Canberra’s new Aquatic Centre and Convention & Entertainment Precinct
The ACT and Federal Governments have partnered in a funding commitment of $200 million to begin delivering Canberra’s new Aquatic Centre and Convention & Entertainment Precinct....
Jun 13, 2025
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Entertainment
Willoughby Council welcomes NSW Government Beachwatch support
Willoughby City Council has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to continue funding for its Beachwatch program, reversing a proposal by the previous State Government to shift...
Jun 13, 2025
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Environment
LIWA Aquatics names Leith Fradd as new Executive Officer
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has named experienced industry professional Leith Fradd as its new Executive Officer. In an announcement, the LIWA...
Jun 12, 2025
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Royal Life Saving helps enable alignment of pool lifeguard qualifications between UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia
Pool lifeguards with an Australian qualification now have an easier path to work in the UK, Canada and South Africa, thanks to the RLSS Commonwealth Pool Lifeguard Reciprocity...
Jun 12, 2025
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Wangi Falls natural attraction reopening to boost Northern Territory tourism
Wangi Falls, a popular natural attraction in the Top End of the Northern Territory, has reopened for the dry season. Located in Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls welcomes...
Jun 11, 2025
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Environment
Funding promised for Bega War Memorial Pool while Bega Valley Aquatics Coordinator recognised for leadership skills
Bega Valley Shire Council Aquatics Facilities Coordinator, Nic Hoynes leads a team that has helped thousands of children and adults learn to swim and grow their confidence in...
Jun 10, 2025
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AUSTSWIM launches new online safeguarding training course for swim teachers
AUSTSWIM, Australia’s peak body for the training and accreditation of swim teachers has officially launched its new national online ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People...
Jun 9, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure’s GOswim program sees winter swimming numbers surge as parents embrace year-round safety
Belgravia Leisure’s GOswim program, offered in partnership with Swimming Australia, saw more than 3,000 additional children stay in swimming lessons over winter last year as...
Jun 9, 2025
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River Safety Campaign sees Hawkesbury City Council secure local government excellence award
The 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards were held at a gala dinner at The Star in Sydney on 5th June 2025 with councils attending from across Sydney and NSW. Hawkesbury...
Jun 9, 2025
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Swimming Australia congratulates 2025 King’s Birthday Honours recipients
Swimming Australia has today congratulated 2025 King’s Birthday Honours recipients - Olympian Nicole Livingstone AO ( above left ); celebrated coach John ‘JR’ Rodgers AM ( above...
Jun 8, 2025
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Aquatics
NSW Government decides to continue funding Beachwatch program
The NSW Government has, after extensive consultation, decided to continue the Beachwatch program funding under the current model for another two years and will continue to work...
Jun 5, 2025
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Refurbishment to commence on Dunedin’s Moana Pool hydroslides
Dunedin City Council has advised work on the next stage of a multi-year, $25 million upgrade of Moana Pool is to commence with refurbishment of the existing hydroslides to...
Jun 5, 2025
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