News: Aquatics
City Venue Management announced as new operator for Toowoomba aquatic and fitness facilities
Toowoomba Regional Council has announced that from Monday 4th September, City Venue Management will be the new operator for Milne Bay Aquatic and Fitness Centre and Highfields...
Aug 17, 2023
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Fitness
Life Saving SA gains support for collaborative program to address industry staff shortages
Aiming to build capacity to deliver aquatic training by injecting new staff into the South Australian aquatics industry, a new one-year program is to address staff shortages....
Aug 17, 2023
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World Aquatics to debut 'open category' races for transgender swimmers
World Aquatics has announced that it will debut a new ‘open category’ to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup event in the German city of Berlin. Swimming's...
Aug 17, 2023
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Aquatics
Swimming Australia announces Special General Meeting to vote on constitutional change
Facing potential expulsion from its membership of international governing body World Aquatics, the Swimming Australia Board has today advised that it is calling a Special...
Aug 16, 2023
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Fitness
World Aquatics threatens to remove Swimming Australia’s membership over compliance issues
World Aquatics has threatened Swimming Australia with expulsion of its membership over concerns about multiple governance issues. Reports indicate that the sport’s international...
Aug 16, 2023
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Review of Environmental Factors for upgrades to Lake Parramatta swimming area now on public exhibition
City of Parramatta has advised that a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for upgrades to Lake Parramatta Swimming Area is now on public exhibition. The REF describes the...
Aug 16, 2023
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Life Floor appoints New Zealand representative
Life Floor (Australia and New Zealand) Managing Director Grant Burgess has announced the appointment of FPC (a division of Watershed Ltd) as Life Floor dealer representative for...
Aug 15, 2023
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Surfaces
Western Downs Regional Council unveils future vision for region's aquatic facilities and showgrounds
Following extensive community consultation, Western Downs Regional Council has adopted two new strategies that outline the future direction for the region's popular aquatic...
Aug 14, 2023
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City of Fremantle commits to procuring green energy for more facilities and buildings
With 14 of the City of Fremantle’s larger buildings such as the Fremantle Arts Centre and the Leisure Centre being powered by 100% renewable energy, the City is now in the...
Aug 14, 2023
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Arts
Lynxight explain role of AI systems in aiding water safety
Assisted lifeguard technology company Lynxight has shared its advice and experience on the vital role of AI systems in ensuring safety during water-based activities. Shallow...
Aug 14, 2023
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Aquatics
Applications open for Victorian Hydroptherapy Pools for Specialist Schools Fund
Victorian Specialist Schools can now apply to build a hydrotherapy pool at their school, following a $25 million State Government investment. Applications are now open for...
Aug 14, 2023
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Aquatics
Design approved for Surf Coast Council’s new Torquay aquatic centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has endorsed detailed designs for its planned $46 million aquatic centre. The Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre in Torquay North will include a...
Aug 13, 2023
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Think tank launched to address protection of parks, pools and playgrounds
An Australian Research Council funded collaboration between researchers at Macquarie University’s School of Social Sciences and industry experts in the Cities Revitalisation and...
Aug 10, 2023
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Parks
Eurobodalla Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre loses $1.2 million in first nine months
Reports published today have advised the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre in the NSW south coast town of Batemans Bay has incurred an operating...
Aug 10, 2023
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Swimming Australia acknowledges support team and programs contributing to Dolphins’ success
Following the most successful World Championship campaigns in decades for both Australia’s able-bodied Dolphins and Paralympic Dolphins and recognising that records, medals and...
Aug 10, 2023
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Pivotal industry issues to be analysed at the Aqua Alliance’s inaugural Aqua Industry Forum
The upcoming Aqua Industry Forum is to see leading figures in the aquatic industry address key issues facing the aquatic fitness sector when staged at Sydney’s Gunyama Park...
Aug 10, 2023
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Fitness
Gold Coast's WhiteWater World sued for more than $1 million over guest's alleged waterslide injury
The WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast is being sued for more than $1 million after an eight-year-old girl allegedly suffered serious internal injuries on one of its...
Aug 9, 2023
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Hong Kong's Ocean Park launches annual membership
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has unveiled an annual pass giving year-round access to its attractions. Available at HK$1,380 (US$176) for adults, and HK$980 (US$125) for...
Aug 9, 2023
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Zoos
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia’s SWIMCON23 to return in September
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia has announced that SWIMCON, its education and networking conference, will return to the Gold Coast again this year from 16th to 20th...
Aug 8, 2023
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Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre upgrade wins prestigious UDIA NSW Award
Constructed by ADCO in partnership with The Hills Shire Council, the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre upgrade has received the prestigious UDIA NSW Excellence in Social and...
Aug 8, 2023
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Development application lodged for construction of Adelaide Aquatic Centre
A development application has been lodged with South Australia’s planning authority for the construction of the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Formal planning consent is required...
Aug 7, 2023
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Aquatics
City of Casey opens tender for management and operation of its leisure facilities
The City of Casey has opened the tender for the management and operation of seven of its leisure facilities and is encouraging suitable businesses to apply. The seven centres...
Aug 7, 2023
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LIWA Aquatics counts down to close of 2023 Conference registrations on 11th August
LIWA Aquatics has advised that there are just four days until registrations close for the 2023 WA Aquatic and Recreation Conference and Trade Show. Presented in partnership with...
Aug 7, 2023
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Waterco announces acquisition of Davey Water Products
Global water treatment and pool equipment manufacturer Waterco Limited has expanded its position as the largest Australian-owned and operated entity in the water industry by...
Aug 6, 2023
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Aquatics