News: Aquatics
Business France looks to deliver opportunities for Australian sport
Business France, the French Embassy’s Trade and Investment Commission, is looking to foster exciting new partnerships between Australian and French companies in the aquatic,...
Sep 27, 2022
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Lake Macquarie City Council proposes year-round opening for its aquatic centres
Plans by Lake Macquarie City Council for all of its swim centres to open year-round and to host dedicated learn to swim pools have been revealed as part of the Council’s draft...
Sep 27, 2022
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Renewable Energy Agency highlights significance of heat pumps at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre’s renewable energy powered low emissions technology has been praised by the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency...
Sep 26, 2022
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Fluidra appoints Jeremy Smith as General Manager of new commercial business
Fluidra Australia has announced the creation of Fluidra Commercial as a dedicated business unit within the company - appointing Jeremy Smith as General Manager of the new...
Sep 26, 2022
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Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre secures four major New Zealand swimming events
Swimming New Zealand has advised that the new $32 million Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre in Hastings will host four major New Zealand swimming events over the next two...
Sep 26, 2022
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City of Bayswater approves final stage for Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre
The City of Bayswater, locared in Perth's north-east, has approved the final stage of a $7.14 million upgrade to the Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre with refurbishments to...
Sep 25, 2022
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Campaspe Shire Council introduces free pool entry policy for summer
Campaspe Shire Council, located in north central Victoria, has introduced free admission to all seven outdoor pools for the 2022/23 summer season. Mayor Chrissy Weller said the...
Sep 22, 2022
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Float to Survive safety message to be trialled by Waverley and Randwick Councils
The ‘Float to Survive’ safety message proposed by Bruce Hopkins and Ken Holloway of Surf Educators Australia and the Australian Pool and Ocean Lifeguard Association Incorporated...
Sep 22, 2022
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East Maitland Aquatic Centre to close for remainder of 2022 due to structural damage
In a move set to impact users ahead of summer, significant structural damage has forced the closure of the East Maitland Aquatic Centre for the remainder of 2022. The Newcastle...
Sep 20, 2022
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Tullamore Pool upgrades will ensure swimming lessons and events continue
With Parkes Shire Council having secured $100,000 from the NSW Government through the Stronger Country Communities Fund, the Tullamore Pool will receive the upgrades required to...
Sep 20, 2022
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CERM looks for industry input to 2022 operational benchmarking survey
CERM Performance Indicators at the University of South Australia is inviting aquatic, recreation and sport facilities to be part of its 2022 Operational Management Benchmarking...
Sep 20, 2022
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Victorians reminded to be safe around the water this AFL grand final long weekend
Life Saving Victoria is reminding Victorians to be safe in, on and around water while celebrating over the upcoming AFL grand final long weekend. With Victorians 68% more likely...
Sep 20, 2022
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Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coaches and McKeon Family recognised at Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia Awards
The achievements of Australia’s Olympic gold medal winning swim coaches have seen the major award shared at the annual Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SCTA) Awards....
Sep 19, 2022
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Swim schools across the nation to offer free swimming lessons during Learn2Swim
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has partnered with Learn2Swim week 2022 to offer a free swimming lesson across up to 150 of its swim schools across the country....
Sep 19, 2022
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New Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre features Life Floor’s wildlife inlays in its splash park
Among a range of innovations at the new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Life Floor has introduced a flooring inlay in the children’s aquatic play area featuring Australian...
Sep 19, 2022
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Swim wearable device secures Australian Good Design Award
Australian sports technology company - eo, along with product designer, Boost Design, have been named the winner of the Australian Good Design Award in the sport and lifestyle...
Sep 19, 2022
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Delays and rising costs impact North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment
North Sydney Council has advised that the $63.9 million redevelopment of the North Sydney Olympic Pool now has a "practical completion date" of July next year, more than six...
Sep 19, 2022
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2022 ARV Industry Gala Awards recognise aquatic industry excellence
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has acknowledged excellence in the industry at its 2022 awards, presenting 25 awards at a gala event, presented by Perfect Gym. Held at...
Sep 19, 2022
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Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre welcomes new manager
Griffith City Council has appointed local resident Craig Tilston as the new Manager at Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC). Tilston is a longtime supporter of the...
Sep 18, 2022
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Gold Coast sports economy worth $747 million
The City of Gold Coast has published new data revealing that the value of its sporting economy has hit $747 million the highest in its history. Announcing the figure, Gold Coast...
Sep 18, 2022
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Professional ocean lifeguard patrols ramping up for summer
Both the City of Lake Macquarie and Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council are preparing their professional lifeguarding services for the 2022/23 beach season. Lake Macquarie Council...
Sep 17, 2022
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Sunshine Coast Council to spend $5.7 million on lifeguard services this financial year
With volunteer lifesavers set to return to beaches for the 2022/23 volunteer patrol season of today (Saturday 17th September), Sunshine Coast Council has advised that it will...
Sep 16, 2022
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Rising drowning toll prompts AUSTSWIM to emphasise importance of educating new swimming teachers
Figures showing that Australia recorded its highest drowning toll in more than 25 years during the year from July 2021 to June 2022 has prompted AUSTSWIM - the national...
Sep 16, 2022
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2021/22 drowning toll the highest in more than 25 years
New research by leading water safety authorities Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has revealed a tragic rise in drowning deaths over...
Sep 15, 2022
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