The NSW Government is progressing reforms to strengthen and simplify the building and certification system in NSW. [ + ]

The recent 2018 Narellan Pools Summit focused on training and development and honoured some of the network's high achievers at the Excellence Awards. [ + ]

Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre (Gympie ARC) has been recognised as Leisure Facility of the Year. [ + ]

The ATO has provided defined limits on private use of work vehicles. [ + ]

The 2018 Swimart conference and awards ceremony was a double celebration, recognising both its top-performing franchise partners and 35 successful years in business. [ + ]

New Zealand's Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is about to kick off inspections of all residential swimming pools across the district. [ + ]

The Adelaide Magistrates Court has found an unlicensed builder in breach of consumer protection laws and subsequently fined him $175,000. [ + ]

The US-based National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) is spearheading a movement for widespread adoption of a Model Aquatic Health Code. [ + ]

A new water filtration system at the Willoughby Leisure Centre has saved more than $14,000 and one million litres of water. [ + ]

SPASA Australia is calling for industry members to help influence the qualifications required to build and service pools and spas across the country. [ + ]

Despite all the safeguards, kids are still drowning in backyard pools. [ + ]

It really is that time of year... the LNA Landscape Excellence Awards are just around the corner. [ + ]

The Victorian Government has announced the introduction of legislation to establish a register of swimming pools with new mandatory inspections, according to a recent media release. [ + ]

The SPASA National Awards of Excellence are done and dusted for another year, with the 2018 event held last week on Queensland's Gold Coast, coinciding with the SPLASH! show. [ + ]

SPASA Victoria has appointed Chris Samartzis to the position of CEO. [ + ]