News: Aquatics

Life Saving Victoria calls for vigilance over New Year long weekend

Life Saving Victoria is urging Victorians to be vigilant over the New Year’s long weekend as soaring temperatures sweep the state. This follows the 2022 festive season having been…

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Dec 31, 2022 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Vale: Geoff Gill, founder and owner of the Geelong Aquatic Centre

Geoff Gill, the founder and owner of one Geelong’s leading swim school, has died at the age of 80. Remembered as a loving family man who “would do anything for anyone”,…

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Dec 31, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

10 Australians dead in water accidents as water safety bodies urge caution through holidays

At least 10 people have died in water accidents around Australia over the Christmas period and lifesavers have pulled hundreds more from danger. On Tuesday two girls aged 13 and 14 died…

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Dec 30, 2022 Aquatics / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

NIWA and Surf Life Saving New Zealand develop state-of-the-art rip current identification tool

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) and Surf Life Saving New Zealand have developed a state-of-the-art rip current identification tool using artificial…

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Dec 28, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Plans released for new Salisbury Aquatic Centre

Plans have been unveiled for the new $29.9 million Salisbury Aquatic Centre which will feature a 10-metre-tall slide tower, Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool and heated 25 metre and…

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Dec 28, 2022 Aquatics / Design / Recreation /

 
 

Holiday tragedies on Victorian waters prompt urgent safety warning during heatwave

Life Saving Victoria has advised that following a number of tragic incidents on Victorian waters since Christmas Day, urgent safety warnings are being issued during the heatwave. The 2022…

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Dec 27, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Visit Victoria delivers record number of events in 2022

The Victorian Government has delivered a record year of major events with an impressive 6.9 million attendees to sporting, music, arts and cultural events across the state. The…

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Dec 26, 2022 Aquatics / Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Aquatic industry braces for a uniquely challenging holiday season

The forecast heatwave headed for South Australia, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and NSW has prompted Royal Life Saving Society - Australia to issue an urgent water safety warning…

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Dec 24, 2022 ByRJ Houston Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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