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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Jamieson Murphy

BIZARRE: Pool operator s backflip after cutting opening hours in heatwave - You Need To See This

The expected 40-degree heat led to controversy around the operation of Beresfield pool on Australia Day. Picture by Simone De Peak

The private operator of Newcastle council's pools will extend the opening hours on Australia Day, after backlash from politicians, councillors and a local swim club at a decision to reduce operating hours.

BlueFit and Newcastle City Council have also denied allegations by pool users and politicians that pools were understaffed and, at times, went without lifeguards.

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