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Latest news: Swimming

‘If in doubt, don’t go out’: risks of swimming at unpatrolled beaches

Thinking of swimming at unpatrolled beaches this summer? Don't do it until you know the risks.

Starting swimming lessons

The age your child starts can lead to different experiences. Starting before age 1 is a great way to create very natural affinity with the water.

New safety standards for ACT home swimming pools

Today, the ACT Government will make it mandatory for all home swimming pools to comply with modern safety standards.

Aussies top medal table but miss swim award at worlds

Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor says his team, not the United States, performed the best at the world championships in Japan.

Mollie O’Callaghan and Australia on cusp of swim history

Australia's swimmers are on the verge of creating history as their triumphant world championships in Japan comes to a close.

King Kyle Chalmers wins 100m freestyle world title

Australia's Kyle Chalmers has won the 100 metres freestyle at the world championships in Japan.

Mollie O’Callaghan breaks 200m freestyle world record as Australia go 1-2

Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swiming in winning the 200 metres freestyle at the world championships.

Canberra swim project aims to see all migrants safe in water

From the tragic death of a friend comes a project that would see every person coming to make a home in Australia know how to be safe in and around water – Canberra’s own Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project.

Canberra mum wins Good Sports award for Water Wombats

Water Wombats is helping Canberra’s children with additional needs, anxiety, and those who just need a helping hand, to be safe around water.

Best summer swimming spots in Canberra

Love a classic pool day, or prefer a natural swimming hole? Look no further - we've compiled a list of Canberra's best summer swimming spots!

5 best camping spots in and around Canberra

Here's our list of the best camping spots in and around Canberra that are both hidden gems and classic local spots you'll love to check out this summer.

Make your swimming pool safe this summer

Home swimming pools are where most small children drown in the ACT. Make sure your pool is safe this summer.

Local septuagenarian swims 70 laps to support homeless women

Local woman Di Deane, 71, wants to do what she can to help Canberra women experiencing homelessness, so she’s swimming 70 lengths of NextGen’s pool this weekend.

Canberra’s best swim schools

Here is a list of Canberra's best swim schools. Click if you're looking for swimming lessons from trusted professionals in Canberra.

Emma McKeon sets Commonwealth Games medal record

Australian swimmer Emma McKeon is now the most successful athlete ever at the Commonwealth Games, with a record 19 medals.

Kyle Chalmers’ silent signal after 100m freestyle gold

Kyle Chalmers used the lane rope as a bridge over troubled water and issued the silence signal.

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