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Newcastle inland pools experience busiest summer in almost 30 years

One year after BlueFit began operating all five of Newcastle’s inland pools, a 33% increase in attendance has been recorded compared to the same time last season. With a month of…

Apr 9, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation /

Royal Life Saving to convene water safety forum for Riverland region

Tragically, between July 2002 and June 2023, 17 individuals lost their lives to drowning in the Riverland region, with 16 of these fatalities occurring in the Murray River. Among the…

Apr 9, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Safety /

Swimart expands its presence in New Zealand with Paramount Pools merger

A merger between Swimart - Australia’s longest serving swimming pool and spa franchise networks - and Paramount Pools in New Zealand, brings together a combined 98 years’…

Apr 8, 2024 Aquatics / Retail /

Aqua English Swim project to benefit thousands of Logan’s culturally diverse young people

Community-based, water safety initiative - the Aqua English Project – will see another 3900 young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Logan, learn how to…

Apr 8, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

Alexandra Ash named APAC Chair at ActiveXchange

Industry data platform ActiveXchange has announced the appointment of former Gymnastics Australia Chief Executive Alexandra Ash as Chair of its APAC region business. Advising that the…

Apr 8, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

Night swim at Darwin Waterfront Precinct lagoon results in drowning

A 37-year-old woman has drowned overnight after swimming in the lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. St John Ambulance NT received reports just before 11:30pm on Thursday (4th April)…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Safety /

Aquatic centre staff among those to be protected by Shoalhaven City Council’s safe work legislation

Shoalhaven City Council has advised of its zero tolerance approach to any behaviour that places its workers at risk of psychological harm and as a result, call on the community to be…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

Plans progress for Fremantle’s Bathers Beach enclosed swimming area

The City of Fremantle will progress its plan to install a protected swimming area at Bathers Beach. Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said it wasn't about choosing the busiest or…

Apr 5, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /