News: Aquatics
City of Rockingham recognised for ongoing achievements in sustainable water management
The City of Rockingham recently received re-endorsement as a Gold Waterwise Council in recognition of their extensive efforts to save water through the Waterwise Council...
Mar 7, 2023
Aquatics /
Environment
City of Newcastle to undertake water heating upgrades at Wallsend and Mayfield Swimming Centres
The City of Newcastle has announced water heating upgrades for its Wallsend and Mayfield Swimming Centres with 30 kilowatts of rooftop solar panels and heat pumps to be...
Mar 7, 2023
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Environment
Home and away fixtures released for 2023 Australian Waterpolo League season
The 2023 Australian Waterpolo League season is read to start, with Water Polo Australia today releasing the fixtures for the home and away season. The 2023 season has introduced...
Mar 6, 2023
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Aquatics
Inner West Council gets key approval for new Sydney Harbour swimming site
A proposal by Sydney’s Inner West Council to develop a tidal swimming pool on the Parramatta River has received key approvals from both the NSW Maritime Services and...
Mar 6, 2023
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Aquatics
All abilities facilities now open at Point Leo on the Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula’s popular beach and camping destination - Point Leo Foreshore Reserve - has had a range of new and modern facilities installed, catering for visitors,...
Mar 6, 2023
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Aquatics
NSW Country Pool Managers Conference returns for 2023
With the pandemic having forced its cancellation in 2022, the NSW Country Pool Managers Conference is returning for 2023 - being held in Goulburn in the NSW Southern Tablelands....
Mar 6, 2023
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Aquatics
Clarence Valley Council reveals plans for Grafton Regional Aquatic Centre
With the ageing Grafton Olympic Pool closed over summer having “reached the end of its useful life”, Clarence Valley Council has revealed plans for a new Regional Aquatic Centre...
Mar 5, 2023
Finance /
Recreation /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Redevelopment underway on Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre
The Southern Gold Coast’s Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre redevelopment is underway. Concrete pours have begun, with construction next focussing on the podium suspended...
Mar 5, 2023
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Fitness
Life Saving Victoria reminds beach and river-goers of accidental entry risk
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding those spending time in or around water during March of the risk of accidental entry, highlighting that "even though you might not intend...
Mar 5, 2023
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Aquatics
Dance schools to offer Water Safety Show to early education centres
A collaboration between Kids Alive - Do the Five and Ready Set Dance will deliver a new interactive education show that brings water safety messages to early education centres...
Mar 4, 2023
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Aquatics
Summer drownings figures reveal 90 deaths across Australia
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today revealed that one person drowned each day during the peak holiday season with a surge of deaths during the heatwave in...
Mar 3, 2023
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Aquatics
Concepts revealed for new sport and entertainment in Singapore’s Toa Payoh town
An ambitious project to replace the Toa Payoh Swimming Complex with a major community sports and entertainment precinct has been revealed by lead agency Sport Singapore....
Mar 2, 2023
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Aquatics
New aquatic playground now open at Charters Towers
A new aquatic play facility that incorporates a splash pad with tipping bucket, water slides and various water jets and spray hoops, all under cover of giant shade sails has...
Mar 2, 2023
Safety /
Aquatics /
Play /
Waterparks
SWIMCON set to return to the Gold Coast with ‘Supernova’ event
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia has announced that its premier education and networking conference, SWIMCON, is set to return to the Gold Coast again this year from 16th to...
Mar 2, 2023
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Aquatics
Surf Coast Shire changes plans for Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has changed its plans for the new Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre which will now offer the option of year-round lap swimming and learn to swim...
Mar 2, 2023
Venues /
Aquatics
BK’s Learn to Swim brand expands with first Victorian location in south-east Melbourne
Clyde North will be the first Victorian location for BK’s Learn to Swim. As the second standalone BK’s Learn to Swim site, with one already established in O’Connor Western...
Feb 28, 2023
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Aquatics /
Retail
Anti Wave equipment selected for 2023 Coppa Italia water polo final
Brisbane-based Anti Wave Global has announced that its Anti Pro Goal was used for last week’s final of the 2023 Coppa Italia, one of Europe’s most prestigious water polo events....
Feb 28, 2023
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Sport /
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Aquatics
Registrations close soon for Royal Life Saving National Aquatics Symposium
The Royal Life Saving National Aquatics Symposium, being convened in Melbourne on 9th and 10th March, promises to be an essential event for all those involved in aquatic...
Feb 27, 2023
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Education /
Aquatics
Community survey to help inform Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming draft Aquatic Strategy
Yarra Ranges Council recognises its aquatic services play an important role in the health and wellbeing of the community and are inviting input from the community on how they...
Feb 27, 2023
Wellness /
Aquatics
Swimming Australia welcomes MSAC's hosting of 2023 World Trials
Swimming Australia has welcomed the confirmation of Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre's hosting of the 2023 World Trials which will run from 13th to 18th June and serve as the...
Feb 24, 2023
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Aquatics
City of Fremantle explores shark barrier options
The City of Fremantle is exploring suitable locations for a shark barrier to be installed along its coastline or river to address community concerns following the recent fatal...
Feb 24, 2023
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Environment
An alliance of NSW surfers, divers, recreational fishers and conservationists oppose land clearing
Clean, natural, healthy flowing waterways are important for tourism, water security, and recreation. An alliance of surfers, divers, recreational fishers and conservationists...
Feb 24, 2023
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Environment
New resolution for global drowning prevention championed by 60 nations
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has advised that a push to prevent drowning deaths globally will come before the World Health Assembly in May this year. The draft...
Feb 23, 2023
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Environment
Royal Life Saving develops new online course specifically for pool lifeguards
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has introduced a new online module ‘Lifeguard Advanced Supervision Skills’ designed specifically for pool lifeguards to help develop...
Feb 23, 2023
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Aquatics