Aquamoves Blog

Browse our latest blog posts, media releases, good news stories and updates to find out what we've been up to.

6 Sep 2010

Council flood call centre open all night

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Flood Call Centre is operating 24/7 until further notice. Residents can call Council’s Flood Call Centre on 1800 727 774 and speak to a customer service officer at any time. — Read more about Council flood call centre open all night »

3 Aug 2010

Shepparton voted second Best Walking Town in Australia

Shepparton has taken out the title of second best walking town in Australia, behind Noosa, as part of the competition held by ‘Prevention magazine’ in conjunction with Channel 7’s ‘Sunrise’ morning program. — Read more about Shepparton voted second Best Walking Town in Australia »

9 Jun 2010

Vote for Shepparton to become Australia’s best walking town

Shepparton is in the running to be named Australia’s best walking town, as part of a competition by Prevention magazine in conjunction with Channel 7 Sunrise morning program. — Read more about Vote for Shepparton to become Australia’s best walking town »

1 Feb 2010

Supervise your children warnings timely after a near drowning

Greater Shepparton City Council is praising the actions of swimmers and Aquamoves’ lifeguards who assisted a three-year-old child after a near drowning on Thursday afternoon. — Read more about Supervise your children warnings timely after a near drowning »

3 Dec 2009

Splash Park open

Aquamoves’ new outdoor area, that includes a new splash park and leisure pool, was officially opened today, Thursday 3 December. — Read more about Splash Park open »

1 Dec 2009

Aquamoves outdoor area to officially open

The new outdoor area at Aquamoves, including the new splash park and leisure pool will be officially opened on Thursday 3 December. — Read more about Aquamoves outdoor area to officially open »

10 Jul 2009

Happy Steps

A new exercise program designed to encourage people with disabilities to get active and have fun will start at Aquamoves on Monday 13 July between 5.00pm and 6.00pm. — Read more about Happy Steps »

12 Jun 2009

New equipment to assist people with disabilities at Aquamoves

Aquamoves has received a $6,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Department of Human Services to improve access to facilities for people with a disability. — Read more about New equipment to assist people with disabilities at Aquamoves »

3 Mar 2009

Aquamoves redevelopment progresses

Aquamoves outdoor redevelopment will be moving forward after two tender contracts were awarded at today’s ordinary Council meeting. — Read more about Aquamoves redevelopment progresses »

2 Feb 2009

GI Mums at Aquamoves

GI Mums, a five week program for women who want to improve their health and fitness through an intensive fitness program, will be starting again at Aquamoves on 9 February 2009. — Read more about GI Mums at Aquamoves »

15 Jan 2009

Take the hard work out of starting exercise

Everyone knows the benefits of being fit, but working out where to start your fitness journey can be tough, especially when you’re returning to exercise after injury or you haven’t worked out for a while. — Read more about Take the hard work out of starting exercise »

9 Jan 2009

Summer pool parties start next week

Families are expected to flock to Greater Shepparton’s outdoor pools when the McDonalds and Star FM pool parties come to town! — Read more about Summer pool parties start next week »

16 Sep 2008

Aquamoves receives platinum pool award

Aquamoves has been awarded Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool award for outstanding aquatic safety at the facility for the third year in a row. — Read more about Aquamoves receives platinum pool award »

1 Aug 2008

New fitness solution for mums

A new fitness program, GI Mums, developed especially for mothers will start at Aquamoves next week. — Read more about New fitness solution for mums »

24 Jun 2008

Coolwater boosts recovery

Local sports clubs are now able to take part in cool water recovery sessions at Aquamoves. — Read more about Coolwater boosts recovery »

19 Mar 2008

Free swim assessments for your children

Aquamoves is holding a free swim assessment day to help parents identify their child’s current swimming ability on Sunday 6 April. — Read more about Free swim assessments for your children »

13 Mar 2008

Outdoor pools season extended for school holidays

The outdoor pools at Aquamoves, Mooroopna, Tatura and Merrigum will remain open for the school holidays following a decision to extend the season. — Read more about Outdoor pools season extended for school holidays »

16 Jan 2008

Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Minister opens Aquamoves dry area

Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Minster the Hon James Merlino officially opened new dry area facilities at Aquamoves today and announced funding for more works at the centre. — Read more about Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Minister opens Aquamoves dry area »

23 Mar 2007

Swim-a-thon to support diabetes

Aquamoves, in conjunction with a number of local community groups, is holding a Swim-A-Thon to raise awareness about diabetes. — Read more about Swim-a-thon to support diabetes »

6 Oct 2006

Tri Season Kicks Off

Aquamoves and the Shepparton TriClub have formed a unique partnership to encourage more local people to participate in triathlons. — Read more about Tri Season Kicks Off »