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The Franchise Review - Friday, May 18, 2012

Established in 1990, PoolWerx is consistently a standout performer in the franchising sector. Winner of multiple FCA Excellence in Franchising Awards, the system has also been named in the BRW Fast Franchise List for the 9th consecutive year. The Franchise Review caught up with founder and CEO, John O'...

- Thursday, February 23, 2012

Despite difficult economic conditions, PoolWerx has maintained strong growth becoming one of only three brands to secure nine consecutive listings in the BRW 'Fast Franchise' rankings.

PoolWerx is the only brand outside retail fast food to appear in the rankings every year they were introduced in 2003....

Moreton Border News - Friday, January 27, 2012

IPSWICH residents need to be aware of the pool regulations, which also include many of the paddle or inflatable pools currently on the market.

A spokesperson for Ipswich City Council said inflatable pools were usually a popular present in the summer months, but tough new pool safety laws introduced by the...

St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Thursday, February 2, 2012

LOCAL Government Minister Don Page has described a proposed self-certification system for backyard pool safety fences as "user-friendly".

However, Shane Gobby, who visits "thousands" of backyards a year to service pools, believes it means many parents will continue to play "Russian roulette" with their...

Melville Times - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

A new pool shop has opened, providing everything needed to keep your best summer investment in tip-top shape.

PoolWerx Applecross owners Steve and Brett were keen to link a retail store to their mobile business, which has been going strong for 10 years.

"We used to be purely mobile but now people can...

Daily Mercury - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

If you don't have your own pool, you probably know someone who does.

With the summer heat and humidity we experience each year, a pool is practically a necessity.

But actually having a pool also goes hand in hand with continual upkeep and maintenance, to ensure you can dive in anytime.

Kevin...

Townsville Bulletin - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

TOWNSVILLE residents Terry and Lynda Dwyer have secured a $300.000 maintenance contract to keep the Riverway Lagoons clean. 

The Husband and wife team behind PoolWerx Townsville will service 3.4 million litres of water that fill the lagoons including three pools, water fountain and spa.

Narrandera Argus - Tuesday, January 17, 2012

New South Wales Local Government Minister Don Page has released a number of options to strengthen the State's laws around backyard swimming pools, to better protect young children from drowning.

Mr Page said the discussion Paper was seeking comment on a number of potential new safety measures including the...

Armidale Express - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

POOLWERX - the healthy pool people - are working with Royal Life Saving on the major program to reduce toddler drowning across the nation - Keep Watch.

Latest figures show 28 children under five lost their lives across Australia through drowning. We can all do more. Keep Watch 2011 highlights there are many...

Border Mail - Thursday, November 24, 2011

PoolWerx founder and chief executive John O'Brien offered 15 "near death experiences" in small business when he shared his insights with members of the Albury Northside Chamber of Commerce Yesterday.