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Two of Brisbane’s pools are closing. This Olympic coach says it’s not good enough

Summary by The Age

Brisbane’s northside has far fewer council pools per capita than the south – and the disparity is about to get worse.

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Brisbane’s northside has far fewer council pools per capita than the south – and the disparity is about to get worse.

3 hours ago·City of Perth, Australia

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The Age broke the news in Melbourne, Australia 3 hours ago on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

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Laurie Lawrence says the closures will widen Brisbane’s pool shortage, with northside residents facing one council pool for every 72,000 people.