Australian schools are instrumental in teaching children to swim and stay safe around water, but growing pressures on time, staffing and budgets mean swimming education is becoming a shared responsibility between schools, families and community providers. Swimming is one of the few school subjects that can mean the difference between life and death—yet for too…
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North Sydney Council announces North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion
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North Sydney Council is pleased to announce that North Sydney Olympic Pool has officially reached Practical Completion, marking the formal handover of the facility from the construction contractor to Council. This significant milestone means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed to Council, representing the transition from construction to operational readiness…
Hunter Armstrong Agrees to Compete in inaugural Enhanced Games
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Enhanced, the elite sports competition and direct-to-consumer products company committed to giving athletes and people alike the ability to optimize their health, performance and recovery, has announced that United States swimmer Hunter Armstrong has agreed to compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games on May 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. Armstrong, 25, has confirmed he will…
Australia Competing at the Invictus Games 2023
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The Invictus Games 2023 kicked off recently in Dusseldorf, Germany celebrating the power of sport, the resilience of veterans and the unconquered Invictus spirit. Team Australia is made up of 31 current and former serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who have been wounded, injured or become ill during their military service. Minister for Veterans’…
Kids Alive Launch New Water Safety Songs
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With winter marking a decline in under 5s attending swimming lessons, Kids Alive – Do the Five has launched a new collection of water safety songs and toddler books to keep the issue top of mind. Marking the event with a free live concert , Kids Alive Managing Director, Emma Lawrence, said the timing of…
Melbourne to Host 16th FINA World Swimming Championships
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Melbourne will host the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) this December in another win for Victoria’s packed calendar of major events – which will help to support local businesses and create jobs.Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today joined Swimming Australia to confirm the short course format of the world championships…
Para-Badminton to feature in 2020 Paralympics
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In a recent meeting in Berlin, Germany the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced the first 16 sports to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games sports program. Para-badminton was the only new sport confirmed. A maximum of 23 Para-sports can be included in the Tokyo 2020 program. A final decision on the remaining seven…