News: Aquatics

Out of court settlement reached over father and son drowning at Airlie Beach Lagoon

A multi-million-dollar negligence claim over a 2018 double drowning at the public lagoon at Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays has been settled out of court. Jie Tan, whose husband Yuanwei…

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Apr 13, 2023 Aquatics / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Upcoming South East Queensland Water Safety Forum looks to reduce region’s drowning rate

South East Queensland's high drowning rate has prompted water safety experts to convene a forum with community leaders in a bid to avert further deaths across the region. The South…

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Apr 12, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Community feedback sought for Newcastle’s public swimming pool 20-year plan

The City of Newcastle is encouraging its community to have their say on a draft Strategy to help shape how the City protects and invests in its five public pools over the next 20…

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Apr 12, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Swimming Australia and Pho3nix Foundation partner to drive Junior Excellence program

Swimming Australia has partnered with Mana Global and the Pho3nix Foundation to drive the Junior Excellence program, further supporting the pathway for young swimmers and Pho3nix…

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Apr 11, 2023 Aquatics / Education /

 
 

Gladstone Regional Council approves plans for new Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre

The development of the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre (BTARC) in Central Queensland is moving forward with the successful tenderer for the detailed design of the facility set to be…

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Apr 11, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Environment / Recreation /

 
 

ARV seminar prepares managers for proposed OH&S (Psychological Health) amendment regulations

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has revealed results from its recent hosting of an  industry seminar on Preparing for the Proposed OH&S (Psychological Health) Amendment…

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Apr 11, 2023 Access / Aquatics / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

New Velocity Falls attraction drives positive peak season for Jamberoo Action Park

Approaching the end of its 2022/23 season, Jamberoo Action Park has enjoyed a positive summer of operations, boosted by the opening of its new Velocity Falls waterslide at the end of…

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Apr 9, 2023 Aquatics / Attractions / Waterparks /

 
 

Swimming Australia’s Deadly Little Dolphins initiative to strengthen swimming skills for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Swimming Australia’s Deadly Little Dolphins learn to swim initiative aims to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have access to learn to swim to improve their…

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Apr 8, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Events /

 
 

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