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Massage therapy is not a sex service
Ripple Massage is calling on the adult industry to stop using the term 'massage' to describe their services. Alison Shaw, owner of Ripple Massage a national mobile massage...
Aug 20, 2012
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Beddie underlines importance of using registered exercise professionals
FitnessNZ Chief Executive Richard Beddie has reminded the New Zealand public of the importance of working with registered exercise professionals. Beddie told Australasian...
Aug 19, 2012
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AFL umpiring expert leads Netball pathway review
Respected AFL umpire coach and educator David Levens is conducting a review of Netball Australia's national umpire pathway. Levens is well known for his work in the field of...
Aug 18, 2012
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US Men's Ski Team set up training base In Queenstown
The recent influx of international elite athletes confirms the Queenstown Lakes ski fields are fast gaining recognition as the premier region for top northern hemisphere skiers...
Aug 17, 2012
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Without volunteers agricultural shows 'will cease to exist'
Australia's 587 agricultural shows collectively attract more than 5.9 million people a year and deliver an economic impact of at least $965 million per annum according to a new...
Aug 15, 2012
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REPs releases guide to working as an exercise professional
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), with support from both FitnessNZ and the Personal Trainers Council, has just released a new resource for those who are...
Aug 15, 2012
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Swimming Australia's incentive model was a failure
Three weeks before the Olympics, Swimming Australia imposed a new 'high-performance' funding model on its swimmers, reportedly to "see medallists rewarded". The timing made it...
Aug 15, 2012
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Turf One edge STI to win school synthetic AFL field contract
Synthetic sports field specialist Turf One Pty Ltd have been awarded the contract to build a multi purpose artificial sports field at Narrabeen Sports High School on Sydney's...
Aug 14, 2012
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New Zealand celebrates best Olympic Performance since 1988
New Zealand has produced one of its best performances at an Olympic Games, by winning 13 medals including six golds (following Valerie Adams today being awarded gold in the shot...
Aug 14, 2012
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Swim Australia launches accreditation initiative for Australian swim schools
Swim Schools registered with Swim Australia now have the option to apply for Swim School Accreditation. The Swim School Accreditation (SSA) program, a new initiative from Swim...
Aug 13, 2012
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AOC's Coates slams management of Australia's Olympic sports
Australian Olympic Committee President John Coates has slammed the presidents and chief executives of Australia's sports federations, revealing he suspected some were not giving...
Aug 13, 2012
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Research shows women underrepresented in sports coverage
The Olympics is as good as it gets for media coverage of women's sport according to research by a University of Southern Queensland academic. Journalism lecturer Dianne Jones'...
Aug 10, 2012
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Swim coaching changes at Dunedin's Moana Pool
A shake up of swim coaching services at Dunedin City Council's Moana Pool is set to see the establishment of a Dunedin Swim Coaching Board of five people which would: • Have a...
Aug 8, 2012
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Michael Klim backs swim education for children campaign
A recently launched community service announcement for Swim Australia features Australian Unity learn-to-swim ambassador and Olympic swimming gold medal winner, Michael Klim...
Aug 8, 2012
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Swimming Australia to probe London medal haul
Swimming Australia has announced a review of the team's performance at the London Olympics after Australia's swimming contingent failed to collect a single individual gold...
Aug 7, 2012
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AOC President John Coates calls for improvements to school sport
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates has suggested that Australia's disappointing medals haul at the London 2012 Olympic Games is a result of a decline in...
Aug 6, 2012
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Venue Management School releases international instructor details
The Venue Management School (VMS) has announced details of the two international instructors who will present at the 2012 School. The School will welcome new international...
Aug 2, 2012
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Poorer children struggling with movement skills competency
A growing number of Australian children show low levels of competency in fundamental movement skills, according to new research published in the international journal...
Aug 2, 2012
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Workforce package to boost industry skills
Tourism businesses facing labour and skills pressures from the resources boom will be offered direct support through a new $8.5 million workforce development project. In...
Aug 2, 2012
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$75 million performing arts academy proposed for Hobart's CBD
A University of Tasmania (UTAS) proposal to build an Academy of Creative Industries and Performing Arts would attract 3,000 international students to Tasmania and boost the...
Jul 31, 2012
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Training to address pool manager shortage in the Pilbara and Kimberley
Lifeguards in Western Australia's Pilbara and Kimberley regions are being encouraged to undertake a qualification in the operation and management of public pools. The Pool...
Jul 31, 2012
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Olympic debut links to Qatar advancing sport for women
With their female athletes having made their debut at the London Olympic Games, Qatar is aiming to further advance women's sports in the country and the region. On Saturday,...
Jul 31, 2012
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Industry to get over $10 million for Workforce Development
The tourism and hospitality industry will be strengthened with the launch of a new Workforce Development initiative worth $10.6 million. Part of the $700 million National...
Jul 30, 2012
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Report highlights growing importance of urban green space
As the world's population is drawn to ever-growing cities, the importance of green spaces (and their health, integration and economic benefits) is increasing but pressures on...
Jul 27, 2012
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