News: Aquatics
Surf Life Saving NSW urges water safety vigilance following drownings on Easter Sunday
Surf Life Saving NSW is urging beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags for the final two weekends of the patrol season after three drownings in NSW on Easter Sunday....
Apr 15, 2023
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Aquatics
Eugenie Buckley to depart from Chief Executive role at Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has today advised that Eugenie Buckley has tendered her resignation as Chief Executive to take up opportunities outside of the sport. Buckley, a highly...
Apr 14, 2023
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Aquatics
Skill shortage sees Shepparton Aquamoves cancel some swimming lessons
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Aquamoves has had to cancel a number of swimming lessons due to an industry shortage of qualified Swimming Instructors. The cancellation will...
Apr 13, 2023
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Aquatics
Fawkner Leisure Centre closes for $37 million redevelopment
Merri-bek City Council has announced the closure of its Fawkner Leisure Centre as of Friday 7th April with the facility to undergo a significant $36.8 million redevelopment and...
Apr 13, 2023
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Aquatics
Crystal Lagoons to bring man-made beaches to Saudi Arabian desert
US-based multinational innovation company, Crystal Lagoons has partnered with the A'amal Group in a new mega deal to develop real estate, hospitality, and Public Access Lagoons...
Apr 13, 2023
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Belgravia Leisure Learn to Swim Program engages Liverpool’s Indigenous Youth
A group of local Indigenous youths in the Sydney suburb of Liverpool have had the opportunity to gain the life saving skill of learning how to swim through a partnership between...
Apr 13, 2023
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Out of court settlement reached over father and son drowning at Airlie Beach Lagoon
A multi-million-dollar negligence claim over a 2018 double drowning at the public lagoon at Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays has been settled out of court. Jie Tan, whose husband...
Apr 12, 2023
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Aquatics
Upcoming South East Queensland Water Safety Forum looks to reduce region's drowning rate
South East Queensland's high drowning rate has prompted water safety experts to convene a forum with community leaders in a bid to avert further deaths across the region. The...
Apr 11, 2023
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Aquatics
Community feedback sought for Newcastle's public swimming pool 20-year plan
The City of Newcastle is encouraging its community to have their say on a draft Strategy to help shape how the City protects and invests in its five public pools over the next...
Apr 11, 2023
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Aquatics
Swimming Australia and Pho3nix Foundation partner to drive Junior Excellence program
Swimming Australia has partnered with Mana Global and the Pho3nix Foundation to drive the Junior Excellence program, further supporting the pathway for young swimmers and...
Apr 10, 2023
Education /
Aquatics
Gladstone Regional Council approves plans for new Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre
The development of the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre (BTARC) in Central Queensland is moving forward with the successful tenderer for the detailed design of the...
Apr 10, 2023
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Environment
ARV seminar prepares managers for proposed OH&S (Psychological Health) amendment regulations
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has revealed results from its recent hosting of an industry seminar on Preparing for the Proposed OH&S (Psychological Health) Amendment...
Apr 10, 2023
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Aquatics
New Velocity Falls attraction drives positive peak season for Jamberoo Action Park
Approaching the end of its 2022/23 season, Jamberoo Action Park has enjoyed a positive summer of operations, boosted by the opening of its new Velocity Falls waterslide at the...
Apr 9, 2023
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Waterparks
Swimming Australia’s Deadly Little Dolphins initiative to strengthen swimming skills for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Swimming Australia’s Deadly Little Dolphins learn to swim initiative aims to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have access to learn to swim to improve...
Apr 7, 2023
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Aquatics
Dandenong Wellbeing Centre’s energy-efficiency projections scaled back
Greater Dandenong Council has scaled down its ambitious projections on the proposed Dandenong Wellbeing Centre’s energy-efficiency. Earlier this month, the all-electric $98...
Apr 5, 2023
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Environment
Aligned Leisure partners with Water Polo Australia to drive participation growth
A partnership between Water Polo Australia and facility manager Aligned Leisure has seen a spike in participation in one of the country's leading aquatic sports. Aligned Leisure...
Apr 4, 2023
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Aquatics
Goldfields Spirit Swimming Carnival part of Royal Life Saving WA anti-drowning initiatives
Working hard to address disproportionally high drowning statistics in non-metropolitan parts of the state by focusing attention on swimming and lifesaving programs for children...
Apr 4, 2023
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Aquatics
Life Saving Victoria calls for vigilance over Easter
With data revealing that Victorians are 68% more likely to drown on a public holiday than any other day of the year, Life Saving Victoria is calling for the pubic to remain...
Apr 4, 2023
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Aquatics
Audit of Queensland State Schools shows 99% deliver swimming lessons
A swimming audit of Queensland State Schools has shown 98.7% of schools are offering water safety and swimming education in 2023, including water swimming lessons that are...
Apr 3, 2023
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Aquatics
Albury Swim Centre to extend its swim season
The Albury Swim Centre, located on the banks of the Murray River and comprising a range of outdoor pools and water slide, typically operates for seven months of the year, from...
Apr 2, 2023
Wellness /
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Fitness
Catriona Barry retires as Chief Executive of Rainbow Club
The Board of Rainbow Club Australia - a network of social swimming clubs for children living with disability - has announced that Chief Executive Catriona Barry will be retiring...
Apr 2, 2023
Education /
Aquatics
NSW surf club halts changing room nudity
The Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club on the NSW Central Coast has told its members that nudity in its changing room is no longer permitted. Widely reported in mainstream media, a...
Apr 1, 2023
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Aquatics
Pool at Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand now open again at weekends
Forced to close its pools every weekend since 18th February due to a critical lifeguard shortage, Queenstown's Alpine Aqualand has been able to recruit new staff so that, as of...
Mar 31, 2023
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Waterparks
Australian Swim Schools National Award Winners announced at Adelaide conference
Over 250 attendees from swim schools across the country gathered at Glenelg’s Stamford Grand on Wednesday night to celebrate The Australian Swim Schools National Excellence...
Mar 30, 2023
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