SPASA Australia acquires Pool+Spa from UM Media
SPASA Australia has acquired the Pool+Spa magazine and website from Universal Magazines' parent company UM Media Group Pty Ltd. The new Pool & Spa brand...
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Residential Pools and Spas
Chemical tip: the effects of pH on chlorine
pH is probably the most important factor to be considered when balancing swimming pool water, but many pool operators do not fully grasp the importance...
The latest print edition of SPLASH! is out...
The latest printed edition of SPLASH! has been published. As well as all the latest news and products, the June-July edition (SPLASH! 124) has a...
Electrical spa safety update
Over the coming months a number of spa specific or little known Australian Standard requirements will be addressed. Some of these are voluntary “best practice”,...
Compass acknowledges trailblazers
Compass Pools Australia recently held their awards inside the Wigram Airforce Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand with a 1940s, World War II theme dinner and...
Chemical tip: removing foam from spa water
Unfortunately, the use of de-foaming products is just a band-aid fix to the cause of a foaming problem in spa water, and with continued use...
Swimming pool heating sector update
Heating sector industry leaders are formulating consumer fact sheets so consumers can make better informed decisions regarding pool heating, while also committing to undertaking revisions...
Australian small businesses targeted by email scammers
Australian businesses reported more than 5800 scams with losses exceeding $7.2 million in 2018, a 53 per cent increase compared to 2017, according to the...
US tour inspires local franchisees
Following an exploration tour to the United States by a contingent of top performing Australian Poolwerx franchisees, the group now has expectations that more than...
Narellan Pools partners with US giant Latham Pool...
The leading manufacturer and franchisor has forged a partnership with North America's largest manufacturer of swimming pools, pool accessories and components.
Pool top-ups exempt in new water restrictions
Topping up of swimming pools through normal use and evaporation is exempt from the NSW restrictions at this stage, but you will need a permit...
Jim’s Pool Care teams up with SPASA Australia
Jim’s Pool Care has recently joined in collaboration with the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia to develop streamlined accreditation for franchisees.
Colin Munro passes away
Sadly, Colin James Munro of Tamborine and formerly Grafton & Sydney passed away aged 75 peacefully. The funeral will be held Monday May 27 at...
Donation helps spinal injury recovery at new wellness...
The Next Step SCI, leader in spinal cord injury recovery, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the addition of a brand new wellness hub, thanks...
Last day for input on pool and spa...
An updated Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building has been drafted. It includes ten new trade-related units, as well as business and project...
Australian fibreglass pool manufacturer expands into New Zealand
Leading Australian fibreglass swimming pool manufacturer and installer, Narellan Pools, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Hamilton, New Zealand.