News: Aquatics
Fremantle Leisure Centre offers free entry to celebrate reopening of its indoor pools
The indoor pools at the Fremantle Leisure Centre are on track to reopen before Christmas and the public are being offered free casual entry to the pools on 23rd-24th December to...
Dec 4, 2022
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Georges River Council recognises Carss Park as preferred option for local aquatic facility
Georges River Council has resolved to recognise Carss Park as the preferred option for a local aquatic facility at its meeting in late November. This decision follows detailed...
Dec 4, 2022
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Opening of Christchurch Metro aquatic and sport facility delayed for another two years
Delays in the construction of Christchurch's Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre look set to delay its opening until 2025. As reported today by 1News , the latest delay in...
Dec 2, 2022
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Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive initiative to reduce national drownings
Sydney’s Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot Float to Survive, a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in...
Dec 2, 2022
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Darwin waterpark reopens following $3 million upgrade
A $3 million upgrade to the Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin sees the aquatic play attraction now feature a new big bucket, a spray tunnel, water weaver, team blaster and...
Dec 1, 2022
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Leading Female Professional Triathletes ready to race for GWM Ironman Western Australia title
Leading female professional triathletes from Australia and abroad are making their way to Busselton to race for the GWM IRONMAN Western Australia crown this Sunday. The women’s...
Nov 30, 2022
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Peak Water Safety authorities and political leaders urge people to stay safe this summer
Australia’s peak water safety authorities Surf Life Saving Australia, and Royal Life Saving Society – Australia along with political leaders are urging Australians to make water...
Nov 30, 2022
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City Venue Management secures key Gold Coast Business Excellence Award
Gold Coast-based City Venue Management has taken out the Family Business of the Year at the 2022 Gold Coast Business Awards. City Venue Management’s founders, Lyn and Trevor...
Nov 30, 2022
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Penrith City Council Children’s Services partners with Ripples St Marys to teach young people swim safety skills
Penrith City Council’s Children’s Services has partnered with Ripples St Marys to deliver a six-week Learn to Swim program to some of the City’s youngest residents attending...
Nov 29, 2022
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JUMP! Swim School franchises continue to expand in 2023
JUMP! Swim School franchises will continue to expand across Australia next year, growing by an average of two new sites per month. Nine new swim schools will open by June 2023...
Nov 28, 2022
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Crystal Lagoons to deliver 100 Public Access Lagoons in India
Crystal Lagoons has signed its biggest ever contract to bring beach life to the world's second most populous country, India. The contract includes 100 Public Access Lagoons™...
Nov 28, 2022
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Macquarie University researchers develop new anti-drowning technology
A new wearable device that detects signs of drowning and alerts lifeguards to the swimmer's location is being trialled by Macquarie University researchers. The Macquarie...
Nov 28, 2022
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Team from SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre secured state’s Pool Lifeguard Championship
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s Team C are the 2022 Royal Life Saving Society - South Australia Pool Lifeguard Champions, beating a highly competitive field of lifeguards in an...
Nov 27, 2022
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H2Oasis, Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast’s new aquatic play zone, takes splash parks to a whole new level
Among Village Roadshow’s $70 million investment in its Gold Coast theme parks during the pandemic, Wet’n’Wild’s H2Oasis splash park has proved to be truly breathtaking and...
Nov 25, 2022
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Study recommends need to improve beach safety signage
University of Adelaide researcher Dr Masaki Shibata’s study examined how current safety signage on beaches is interpreted by overseas-born beachgoers and by Australian citizens....
Nov 24, 2022
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Major funding updates for Clarence Valley Regional Aquatic Centre
Clarence Valley Council, a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, has advised that two additional funding streams have been earmarked to help...
Nov 24, 2022
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Apollo Projects encourages other businesses to support SwimSAFER Week 2022
Swimming New Zealand’s principal sponsor, Apollo Projects, is getting behind SwimSAFER Week 2022 (21st-27th November), encouraging other companies to join them in funding...
Nov 23, 2022
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Swimming Australia launch new SwimAus wear range for Dolphin fans
Looking to diversify revenue streams, Swimming Australia have today launched their new SwimAus supporter wear range for Dolphins fans with the range available through an online...
Nov 23, 2022
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Newcastle Ocean Baths marks 100th anniversary
Newcastle’s much-loved ocean baths celebrates a significant milestone tomorrow with the 100th anniversary of their official opening. While swimmers have made the most of the...
Nov 23, 2022
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Construction commences on Bundaberg Regional Aquatic Centre
Construction is underway on the $75.8 million new Bundaberg Regional Aquatic Centre, despite a $30 million rise in the cost of the joint council-state government project....
Nov 20, 2022
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Stage two upgrades commence for Rotorua Aquatic Centre
Rotorua Lakes Council has advised it is preparing to start construction of the next stage in the Rotorua Aquatic Centre's multimillion-dollar makeover after securing $8.05...
Nov 18, 2022
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Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre ensures sensory inclusivity
Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre has partnered with a leading non-profit American organisation KultureCity to ensure the centre and all of the programs and events that the...
Nov 17, 2022
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Local management committee secures contract to operate Katanning Aquatic Centre
The Shire of Katanning has awarded the tender the contract its Katanning Aquatic Centre to the Katanning Aquatic Sports Committee, returning the facility to local management for...
Nov 17, 2022
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Cairns anticipates hosting 2023 Queensland State Pool Rescue Championships
Council will provide $10,000 to help Surf Life Saving Queensland secure the 2023 Queensland State Pool Rescue Championships in Cairns. The championships are expected to be held...
Nov 17, 2022
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