News: Aquatics

Royal Life Saving calls on men to ‘make the right call’ after alarming rise in summer drownings

With a long weekend approaching, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is urging people, and men in particular, men to ‘Make the Right Call’ when they’re on, in, or near…

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Jan 24, 2024 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Splash Planet’s summer attendance expected to surpass previous visitor numbers

Hawke’s Bay water amusement park Splash Planet is shaping up to have its busiest season ever. Always a popular attraction, about 79,000 visitors have been through the gates…

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Jan 24, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Record numbers for Busselton Open Water Championships and OceanSwim Festival

A record number of athletes will swim through one of the most recognisable jetties in Australia - the Busselton Jetty - as part of this week’s 2024 Australian Open Water…

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Jan 24, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Industry tributes for Simon Weatherill

Australasian Leisure Management has received a number of tributes for respected aquatic, recreation, sport and venue manager and industry leader Simon Weatherill who died while competing…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Logan City Council fined $80,000 over electrocution of Eagleby Aquatic Centre lifeguard

Following Beenleigh Magistrates Court having heard evidence of a dangerous series of safety oversights at the Eagleby Aquatic Centre, which culminated with a lifeguard suffering a…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria reinforce need for caution around inland waterways

Following an increase in fatal and non-fatal inland drownings in Victoria, Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria continue to call for caution in and around inland waterways this…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

New site endorsed for ageing Chinchilla Aquatic Centre replacement

Western Downs Regional Council, located inland from Brisbane in Southern Queensland, has this week endorsed a new location and approval to proceed with concept design for a new…

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Jan 23, 2024 Aquatics / Venues /

 
 

Wibit adds new product line to enhance safety at its modular water parks

Leading provider of floating modular aquatic play installations, Wibit Sports, has added a new product line to its catalogue, Wibit WatchLine, a haven for lifeguards offering a…

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Jan 22, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Design / Safety / Waterparks /

 
 

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