News: Aquatics
Fiji's Namale Resort and Spa secures top award for its wellness offerings
Namale Resort & Spa, a leading luxury resort located on Fiji’s second largest Island, Vanua Levu, has been recognised in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards – Asia...
Jun 22, 2023
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Aquatics
Quayclean’s Mark Piwkowski concerned over upcoming working hours restrictions for student visa holders
Mark Piwkowski is Chief Executive of leading cleaning, hygiene and waste management contract company Quayclean Australia has shared his concerns over how upcoming Federal...
Jun 21, 2023
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Aquatics
Western Australia's Department of Education bans open water VacSwim lessons at south coast beaches
Citing "multiple risks" Western Australia's Department of Education has said a swim education program at three south coast beach locations will not proceed this summer. The...
Jun 21, 2023
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Aquatics
14th Annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson underway today
Coordinated by the World Waterpark Association, the 14th Annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ is taking place today, 22nd June, in 18 countries with tens of thousands of...
Jun 21, 2023
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Education /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
3E Group helps aquatic facilities slash energy costs
3E Group has released a series of case studies covering its work in reducing energy costs at local government aquatic and recreation facilities. Maroondah City Council Having...
Jun 20, 2023
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Aquatics /
Environment
Sutherland Shire Council proposes upgrade program for aquatic and recreation centres
Sutherland Shire Council in Sydney’s southern suburbs is proposing a 15-year program of upgrades to its aquatic, recreation and sport centres with a budget of $300 million. They...
Jun 19, 2023
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Play
Historic partnership between Swimming Australia and Australian Swimmers Association unveiled in Melbourne
Swimming Australia and the Australian Swimmers Association (ASA) have today unveiled an historic partnership with the two organisations this morning announcing an historic...
Jun 18, 2023
Sport /
Aquatics
World Bathing Day to urge participants to ‘Reawaken’ together with water
Set to be celebrated across the globe on Thursday 22nd June, World Bathing Day will include a vibrant display of events focused on water’s capacity to bring people together and...
Jun 17, 2023
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Wellness /
Aquatics
Pools fill up at new Parramatta Aquatic Centre
As work at the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre approaches completion the $88.6 million facility’s four pools have now been filled with more than 2.5 million litres of water....
Jun 16, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Royal Life Saving welcomes new Community Energy Upgrades Fund as presenting opportunity for aquatic facilities
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has welcomed the new Community Energy Upgrades Fund which seeks to partner with local government and community groups to deliver energy...
Jun 15, 2023
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Environment
Australian Sports Commission releases guidelines for transgender athletes in high-performance
Reminding governing bodies of their commitment to promoting a 'spirit of inclusion' and the need to abide by Australian law, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has released...
Jun 15, 2023
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Aquatics
Councils given access to new $100 million energy efficiency fund
Local councils will be able to apply for money to make swimming pools, sporting grounds and courts more energy efficient, under a $100 million Federal Government program....
Jun 15, 2023
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Environment
Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre secures top award for its inclusivity and accessibility
The Hills Shire Council in north-western Sydney has advised that its Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills has achieved national recognition for being one of the...
Jun 14, 2023
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Venues /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa officially opens following $52.21 million investment
Following a $52.21 million investment from the New Zealand Government and five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and building, Wai Ariki Hot Springs...
Jun 14, 2023
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Wellness /
Aquatics
Sydney swim teacher found guilty of 43 child sexual abuse charges in NSW District Court
A former swim coach has been found guilty of 43 child sexual abuse charges relating to 11 different children. Paul Douglas Frost was found guilty by a majority verdict in the...
Jun 13, 2023
Legal /
Education /
Aquatics
Queensland Tourism, Sport and Aquatic sectors supported by 2023/24 state budget
Among the key focus areas of Queensland’s 2023/24 budget are tourism and event business development and support for tourism and attraction infrastructure; the upgrading of...
Jun 13, 2023
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Aquatics
Parks and recreation bodies renew trans-Tasman partnership
Recreation Aotearoa and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) have announced the renewal of their longstanding partnership through the signing of a new two-year Memorandum of...
Jun 13, 2023
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Play /
Parks
Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at HBF Stadium welcomed as state-of-the-art facility
Officially opened at the end of last month, the new Bruce Prance Dryland Diving Centre at HBF Stadium - a World Aquatics international standard centre available to local,...
Jun 13, 2023
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Aquatics
Parramatta Council reveals final plans for Epping’s $26 million pool upgrade
Sharing final designs for the new facility, the City of Parramatta Council has today advised that work on the $26.88 million upgrade of the historic Epping Aquatic Centre will...
Jun 12, 2023
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Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play
pHlozone software delivers new levels of technology for aquatic facility management
International Quadratics has highlighted the benefits of the pHlozone management software and its role in contributing to facilities' efficiency, safety, compliance and...
Jun 12, 2023
Recreation /
Technology /
Aquatics
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre hosts 2023 World Championship Trials
Olympic champions, world record holders and stars on the rise are among the 500 swimmers converging on Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), attempting to book their...
Jun 12, 2023
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Aquatics
Brisbane City Council to cut public pool entry fees to $2 a head for summer
In a move to ease the cost of accessing aquatic and recreation facilities, Brisbane City Council is to cut entry prices at its swimming pool entry prices to $2 for summer. The...
Jun 10, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Billing
Cost of new Adelaide Aquatic Centre set to rise by 59%
Revealing designs for the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, the South Australian Government has announced that the cost of the facility will rise by $55 million from its initially...
Jun 10, 2023
Finance /
Recreation /
Government /
Aquatics /
Parks
Hume City Council advises of death at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Hume City Council has advised that a patron at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre died on this morning (Saturday 10th June). The Council released a press advisory...
Jun 9, 2023
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Aquatics