News: Aquatics
Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre nominated for VIC Kids Eat Well Awards
Changes implemented at the Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre cafe to support healthier food options has seen HILAC nominated in the first Vic Kids Eat Well awards and...
Mar 16, 2023
Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Sport New Zealand announces new governance entity Te Taumata Māori
Sport New Zealand has today announced the inaugural membership of Te Taumata Māori - an entity that will provide leadership for both Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa and High Performance...
Mar 16, 2023
Sport /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play
Perth's Swan River shark attack prompts expansion of Western Australia tagging program
With a Bull shark now blamed for the fatal Swan River attack on 16-year-old Stella Berry in Perth's Swan River last month, the Western Australian Government is moving to expand...
Mar 15, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
Victorian Premier opens upgraded gym at Noble Park Aquatic Centre
Member for Mulgrave and Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews has visited the visited the City of Greater Dandenong’s Noble Park Aquatic Centre to officially open the facility new...
Mar 15, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Southern Midlands Council opens new Oatlands Aquatic Centre to the community
After 20 years of planning, Southern Midlands Council has opened its new $10 million Oatlands Aquatic Centre. Opened yesterday by Tasmanian Deputy Premier and Minister for...
Mar 15, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics
Launceston newspaper publishes fake letter about trans person entering female changing room
A Tasmanian newspaper has published a transphobic letter that falsely claimed a “man” undressed in front of children in the female change rooms at the Launceston Leisure and...
Mar 14, 2023
Culture /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Community input to help inform future of Western Downs pools and showgrounds
The Western Downs community is being invited to offer feedback on the draft vision for the region’s popular aquatic facilities and showgrounds as part of the development of the...
Mar 14, 2023
Venues /
Aquatics
Whitehorse Council reviews operations at its Aqualink facilities
The City of Whitehorse has resolved to review its future operating model for its Aqualink Box Hill and Aqualink Nunawading facilities, considering that it may look for external...
Mar 13, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Swimming NZ introduces Dive Start Clinics to inspire younger swimmers
Swimming NZ has introduced Dive Start Clinics in 2023 which will be delivered by some of New Zealand’s best swimmers and which will focus on stroke and skills development in a...
Mar 13, 2023
Events /
Education /
Aquatics
Surf Park Central releases 2023 Consumer Trends Report
Focussing on the future of surfing outside the ocean, Surf Park Central, the organisation behind Surf Park Summit, has released its 2023 Surf Park Consumer Trends Report. The...
Mar 13, 2023
Tourism /
Technology /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Supreme Heating launches new R290 pool heat pump
In an Australian first Supreme Heating has announced the release of NOVAPRO290, an innovative pool heat pump that utilises R290 as a refrigerant. Dedicated to providing...
Mar 13, 2023
Technology /
Aquatics /
Environment
The Y appoints inaugural National Director of Advocacy and Public Policy
The Y in Australia (formerly the YMCA) has announced the appointment of Jarrod Dobson as its inaugural National Director of Advocacy and Public Policy. Most recently Chief of...
Mar 12, 2023
Sport /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Centenary celebrations of McIver’s Ladies Baths acknowledge Miley family women
The McIver's Ladies Baths, located in Sydney’s eastern suburb Coogee, and Australia's only coastal pool to remain strictly the domain of females and children, are celebrating...
Mar 12, 2023
Events /
Education /
Aquatics
Australian Swim Schools Association national conference to focus on swim safety
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) is gearing up for its 2023 national conference which will take place from 27th to 31st March 2023, at Adelaide’s Stamford Grand...
Mar 12, 2023
Marketing /
Safety /
Education /
Aquatics
Northern Beaches Council seeks to address growing energy costs of operating Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre
With the cost of energy consumption at its Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton Aquatic Centre rising towards a million dollars a year, Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council has released a...
Mar 9, 2023
Finance /
Aquatics /
Environment /
Consultants
Swimming looks to create 2032 Olympic and Paralympic legacies
Swimming Australia has announced that it is looking to deliver an impactful legacy for the sport in every aspect and across the nation out of the home Olympic and Paralympic...
Mar 9, 2023
Sport /
Venues /
Aquatics
New Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive set to start
Recreation Aotearoa’s recently appointed Chief Executive Sarah Murray will step into here new role as of Monday 13th March, replacing former postholder Andrew Leslie. A previous...
Mar 9, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Play /
Parks
Clublinks secures management contract for Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Clublinks has been selected as the management operator for the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre, following a competitive tender process. The initial three-year contract...
Mar 8, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Life Saving Victoria issues water safety reminder for 2023 Long Weekend
Life Saving Victoria has issued a safety reminder for holidaymakers spending the upcoming Long Weekend near the water to never relax - as alarming statistics show Victorians are...
Mar 8, 2023
Safety /
Recreation /
Aquatics
Fitness equipment and pool facility to be upgraded at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre
Mitchell Shire Council, located in the Hume region of Victoria, has advised the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre will be closed from 7th April for approximately four weeks for...
Mar 8, 2023
Aquatics /
Fitness
Five Blacktown City lifeguards commended for saving a man’s life
NSW Royal Life Saving’s highest honour has been awarded to five Blacktown City lifeguards at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope for saving a man’s life after he suddenly...
Mar 8, 2023
Safety /
Aquatics
Outdoor Access Commission highlights value of public access to beaches and rivers
New Zealand’s Outdoor Access Commission (Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa) has highlighted that public access to the water should not be restricted because of private landowners...
Mar 8, 2023
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Environment
$100 million Perth Surf Park clears major hurdle for new wave lagoon
The proposed $100 million Aventuur surf park in the Perth suburb of Jandakot is one step closer to breaking ground, after Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority...
Mar 7, 2023
Attractions /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Swimming Australia celebrates International Women’s Day and joins global call to embrace equity
Along with many organisations worldwide, Swimming Australia is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) and its 2023 theme of #EmbraceEquity. The theme calls for a gender...
Mar 7, 2023
Aquatics