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4 December

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Festive Season Arrives at the MAC

The festive season has officially arrived we are starting December with a wave of Christmas cheer! Swimmers will now be greeted by a bright and...

27 November

Makino’s Swim Carnival Success

The cheers and anticipation started early around the pool as the races began. On Saturday, 22 November, the Makino Aquatic Centre came to life...

10 November

Outdoor Pool Season at the MAC is Nearly Here!

Longer days, warmer weather, and the promise of outdoor pool fun are signs summer is on its way! Behind the scenes, the Makino Aquatic Centre...

16 October

NEW: Underswim is here!

Swimming should be for everyone, every day of the month and now, thanks to the introduction of Underswim period swim underwear at the Makino...

15 October

Get ready for some frightful fun!

From Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November, the Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) is set to transform into a spooky facility filled with...

9 October

Gumboots to Goggles

From gumboots to goggles, paddles to popcorn the Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) turned up the heat these September school holidays, bringing...

23 September

Makino Aquatic Centre Wins with Rural Flair

Feathers, fur, and fun stole the show with a prize-winning Rural Day display to remember. Available to see over these September school...

17 September

Making A Splash This Election!

Paper and water don’t usually go together but this election, they do! The Makino Aquatic Centre is making voting fun and easy with its very own bright orange ballot bin...

11 September

Take the plunge for Blue September

Take the plunge this September! Whether it’s laps in the pool or push-ups poolside, every effort helps raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer.

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26 August

Splashing Success for Lytton Street School

Poolside was packed with students, staff, and supporters, all cheering on Lytton Street School Year 3 and 4 swimmers as they put weeks of...

18 August

Aqua Flow: Where Movement Meets Community

A well-known water fitness class at the Makino Aquatic Centre has a new name and a renewed sense of purpose. Once known as Water Walking, the...

15 August

Bringing brightness to hidden disabilities

Wearing a sunflower in the form of a lanyard or pin, indicates that the person wearing it may need more time, support, help, or just a little more understanding. Collect one...