11+ hour, 43+ min ago  (398+ words) A decision by Campaspe Shire Council to waive entry fees for the 2025-26 outdoor pool season did not turn around the decline in swimming numbers, council figures reveal. Despite waiving entry fees to boost access numbers, overall attendance across the shire's…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (176+ words) One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when planning a swimming pool is waiting until summer arrives to begin the process. By then, installation schedules are busier, trades are in higher demand and many families miss out on enjoying their…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (361+ words) Shepparton Swimming Club's Branden Wilson will mix it with Australian swimming's elite for the third time when he hits the pool for the 2026 Australian Swimming Trials. Wilson earned his spot at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre trials (June 8-13) after…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (163+ words) Many homeowners wait until the warmer months to start thinking about installing a swimming pool " but by then, valuable swim time can already be lost. Rather than dealing with peak season demand and installation delays, booking early with Conquest Pools…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (126+ words) Shepparton News Pool reopens after fallen tree caused damage The hydrotherapy pool at Aquamoves has reopened after damage caused by a fallen tree forced it to close temporarily for several hours today. Hold tight - we're checking permissions before loading more…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (404+ words) Boats on fire, water rescues, vessels capsizing and jet skis colliding are just some of 840 incidents the Water Police squad has been called to in just four months. New figures show it's been busy for the squad " reinforcing the message…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (595+ words) Shepparton Swans coach Andrew Hawker has issued a call-out to potential new recruits ahead of the launch of a women's seniors football team. Since December, the 45-year-old has been leading his new group of charges ahead of participation in the…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (378+ words) Participants in the 32nd Annual 100 Lap Challenge raised a four-figure sum in the latest swimming extravaganza - as the community came together to raise funds for Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care Facility. Tatura swimmers once again showed strong community spirit through…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (290+ words) The Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Inland Waterways Forum will return to Echuca this year, bringing the focus to drowning prevention on rivers, lakes, dams and other inland waterways. The annual forum brings together government agencies, land and waterway managers, emergency…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (802+ words) I'm a big fan of being near the ocean, but not of being in it. Sure, I've snorkelled in Fiji, scuba-dived in the Whitsundays and sea-walked in Borneo. I feel that if I'm in those places and have an opportunity,…...