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WA Leisure Facilities transitioning to Town Management in 2019

The Town of Port Hedland will manage Wanangkura Stadium, South Hedland Aquatic Centre and Gratwick Aquatic Centre from 1st July 2019. At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on the 28th…

Dec 10, 2018 Aquatics / Venues /

IOC, IPC and IAKS launch 2019 international architectural awards

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) are inviting designers and…

Dec 10, 2018 Aquatics / Design / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Three WA facilities recognised as Waterwise Aquatic Centres

Bayswater Waves, Scarborough Beach Pool and Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre have been recognised as Waterwise Aquatic Centres. The Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program is a joint…

Dec 9, 2018 Aquatics / Environment /

Surf Life Saving New Zealand partners to launch summer water safety campaign

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has this week launched a new safety video for the summer season with surf lifeguards, police and swimmers stating “if in doubt, stay out!”…

Dec 8, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Tourism /

Australian Water Safety council addresses drowning among multicultural communities

Recent research by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia revealed that 27% of all drowning deaths over the past 10 years involved people who were born overseas, with 86% living in Australia…

Dec 7, 2018 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

New Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre opens

Port Pirie Regional Council and Belgravia Leisure have confirmed the opening of the new Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre, which started welcoming users as of last Monday (3rd…

Dec 7, 2018 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

Grant applications now open for NSW Life-saving defibrillators

Life-saving defibrillators will be more readily available at sports grounds across the State, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres today announced…

Dec 7, 2018 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

Hutt City Council closes learners pool

Hutt City Council has advised that the learners' pool at its Naenae Swimming Pool has been closed to the public after an engineer's report found the structure to be below the…

Dec 6, 2018 Aquatics / Design / Education / Safety /