News: Aquatics

Media storm as Mum is asked to stop breastfeeding in NSW public pool

A NSW mother says she is “embarrassed and ashamed” after she was asked to leave a NSW aquatic centre having been breastfeeding in the swimming pool. The mother, who first…

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Feb 19, 2019 Aquatics / Legal / Wellness /

 
 

Federal Opposition leader pledges $46 million for national schoolchildren’s swimming lessons program

In response to Australia’s summer drowning toll, Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced that all primary school children would have access to swimming lessons under a…

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Feb 18, 2019 Aquatics / Education / Finance / Government / Safety /

 
 

Western Australian Government refuses Games financial contribution to Australian Olympic Committee

The Western Australian Government has refused to contribute to an Australian Olympic Committee funding campaign because it does not trust eastern states-based administrators to give the…

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Feb 16, 2019 Aquatics / Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

NZRA rebrands as Recreation Aotearoa

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has advised that, from tomorrow, it will be known as Recreation Aotearoa. Explaining the rebrand, the Association advises “we work for…

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Feb 14, 2019 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Belgravia Kids opens first facility in Melbourne’s Hoppers Crossing

The Belgravia Group’s new Belgravia Kids initiative has opened its first facility in the Western Melbourne suburb of Hoppers Crossing. Branded as BK Gymnastics, the new facility is…

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Feb 14, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Town of Port Hedland invites residents to shape community’s leisure future

Hedland residents are being encouraged to have their say on the scope of three masterplans which are currently under development, shaping the Western Australian community’s future…

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Feb 14, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Christchurch City Council funds new five-pool aquatic and recreation facility in coastal New Brighton

The construction of a five-pool facility in Christchurch coastal suburb of New Brighton, which will include pools with temperatures ranging from 25C to 40C, plus a cold water plunge pool,…

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Feb 13, 2019 Aquatics / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Belgravia Foundation highlights role of leisure employment in giving young rapper a second chance

With the Belgravia Foundation this week marking the first anniversary since its launch, the charitable industry organisation has highlighted the achievement of a young Australian rap…

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Feb 12, 2019 Aquatics / Entertainment / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

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