News: Aquatics
Works at Perth’s HBF Arena to include new amenities and family leisure pool refurbishment
HBF Arena in the northern Perth suburb of Joondalup is set to benefit from the construction of a new $950,000 amenities facility while its family leisure pool is about to...
May 14, 2023
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Locals get access to Rabbitohs’ new $56 million NRL Centre of Excellence and community sports hub
Randwick City Council and the NRL’s South Sydney Rabbitohs have opened the new Heffron Centre in the Sydney suburb of Maroubra. Located at Heffron Park, the $26 million Centre...
May 12, 2023
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Raging Waters Sydney's Ros Pullen becomes new AALARA President
Ros Pullen, General Manager at Sydney's Raging Waters waterpark, has this week taken up the role of President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
May 11, 2023
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Royal Life Saving sees Federal budget's new Growing Regions Program as an opportunity for regional pools
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has welcomed the new Growing Regions Program announced in this week’s Federal budget for its potential support local government and...
May 11, 2023
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Donovan Payne Architects appointed to design City of Wanneroo’s new Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The City of Wanneroo has appointed Perth-based Donovan Payne Architects to design the new Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre (AARC). Donovan Payne Architects have been...
May 11, 2023
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YMCA team members from Adelaide's Purruna Spencer Newton Centre to represent Australia in world Para Swimming competitions
Two YMCA South Australia staff team members from Adelaide's Purruna Spencer Newton Centre are on their way to representing Australia in world Para Swimming competitions after...
May 10, 2023
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Expansion of mobile coverage to improve safety at 18 Western Australian regional surf beaches
Expanded mobile coverage to improve safety at Western Australia’s regional surf beaches is being made possible with the state government having awarded Powertec...
May 9, 2023
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Lithgow City Council invites community feedback on JM Robson Aquatic Centre
Lithgow City Council is conducting a community engagement survey inviting feedback on the JM Robson Aquatic Centre. Lithgow City Council is committed to continuous improvement...
May 9, 2023
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National Aquatics Symposium Report captures delegate contributions
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has released the official National Aquatics Symposium Report which captures the contributions of more than 150 delegates across two days of...
May 9, 2023
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Memberships to Saint Haven private fitness and wellness club sell out ahead of opening
In advance of this Thursday's opening of new fitness and wellness club Saint Haven in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, memberships for the facility - understood to range in...
May 8, 2023
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Costs rise and delays lengthen in North Sydney Olympic Pool rebuild project
The redevelopment of the North Sydney Olympic Pool is unlikely to see the facility reopen until April 2024 - 18 months later than originally planned - while project costs have...
May 8, 2023
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Active World unveils new branding
Leading facility management platform Active World has revealed new branding, introducing refreshed colours and a changed logo presenting a modern, sleek and dynamic look that...
May 8, 2023
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Demolition commences of Newcastle’s Lambton Swimming Centre grandstand
The City of Newcastle has advised that the demolition of the Lambton Swimming Centre’s existing 60-year-old concrete grandstand is underway with the council investing in a new...
May 8, 2023
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Viva Leisure growth continues in March quarter
Viva Leisure Limited has announced impressive results for the March quarter of the current financial year with record revenue of $13 million for March 2023, an increase in...
May 7, 2023
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AALARA 2023 Conference to focus on equity and marketing
Commencing today at Sofitel Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, the 2023 Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference has this year moved away from the...
May 7, 2023
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Western Australian councils recognised for water saving initiatives
Two Perth councils have been presented with awards for innovative water-saving initiatives as part of Western Australia’s Waterwise Councils program. City of Stirling and Town...
May 7, 2023
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Prahran Aquatic Centre closes for winter refurbishing
City of Stonnington has advised that Prahran Aquatic Centre is closed for several months while refurbishments are undertaken at the outdoor pools and indoor facilities. Open...
May 6, 2023
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Belfast Aquatics Centre and Victorian Department of Education charged over drowning
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the pool operator of Belfast Aquatics Community in Port Fairy along with the Victorian Department of Education and Training following the tragic...
May 5, 2023
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Ascot Vale Leisure Centre leads with carbon neutral certification
The Ascot Vale Leisure Centre (AVLC) in Melbourne’s inner north west has been announced as the first aquatic and recreation centre in Australia to be recognised as being carbon...
May 4, 2023
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ARV Regional Conference set to focus on sustainability
With a focus on focus on sustainability, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) will be staging its annual Regional Conference next week. Being held at Peppers Marysville on...
May 4, 2023
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Belgravia Academy launches successful pool lifeguard course and new promotion
Belgravia Academy’s first Pool Lifeguard course has been a noted as a “resounding success’, generating 20 bookings since its launch on 3rd April at Knox Leisureworks. A pilot...
May 2, 2023
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Xplor Technologies launches new software designed to future-proof aquatic and recreation centres
Global software and payment platform Xplor Technologies has expanded its range of offerings with the launch of Xplor Recreation, an all-in-one management software solution is...
May 2, 2023
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Surf Life Saving NSW reports 2022/23 season as one of the most challenging on record
Surf Life Saving NSW has reported the 2022/23 Surf Life Saving season as one of the most challenging on record for volunteer surf lifesavers and their Australian Lifeguard...
May 2, 2023
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Counting down to 2023 edition of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
The organisers of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson are currently preparing for the 14th edition of the global event - due to be held on Thursday 22nd June. Aquatic facilities...
May 2, 2023
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