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Maytronics Australia announces new leadership team following Focus Products acquisition

Following its successful recent acquisition of Focus Products, Maytronics Australia has unveiled its new leadership team members bringing together a wealth of industry experience to drive…

Apr 14, 2025 Aquatics / Environment / Product / Technology /

Students from remote schools benefit from in-term lessons at Balgo Swimming Pool

Over the past six months, children from three remote Western Australian schools have been diving into fun and lifesaving swimming lessons at the Balgo Remote Swimming Pool. Run by…

Apr 14, 2025 Aquatics / Culture / Education / Safety /

Concepts for aquatic centre, new outdoor stage and Ferris wheel revealed for Canberra’s Commonwealth Park

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has released a vision for the renewal of Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, which includes an aquatic centre to replace the city’s ageing…

Apr 12, 2025 Aquatics / Events / Parks / Recreation / Venues /

Penrith City Council to sponsor ICF 2025 International Canoe Slalom Championships

Penrith City Council has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships to be held at Penrith Whitewater Stadium on 29th…

Apr 12, 2025 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

Fremantle Leisure Centre’s 50 metre pool scheduled to close for repairs

The Fremantle Leisure Centre's 50-metre pool will close from mid-June 2025 to allow for major repairs with the City of Fremantle advising that, in order to minimise the impact on the…

Apr 12, 2025 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation /

Auckland Council advises of ‘new era’ for city’s aquatic and recreation centres

Transitioning to new contracts for the management of its aquatic and recreation centres as of 1st April, Auckland Council has advised that the change represents a “new era” for…

Apr 11, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Sport /

UNSW researchers call for more education on dangers of ocean rip currents

A 20 year study of drowning deaths at Australian beaches due to rip currents has found a small reduction in the deaths of men, but little change to the total number of people who drowned…

Apr 11, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

Sydney’s Inner west Council commences major renovation of Leichhardt Pool

The first stage of works on the major Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre renovation is underway with Sydney’s Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne noting "this is the biggest…

Apr 10, 2025 Aquatics / Play / Recreation /