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Technogym equips 20 gyms at London Olympic venues
With the London Olympics just days away, Technogym, the exclusive fitness equipment supplier to the Games, has revealed how it has designed and equiped the main gym at the...
Jul 25, 2012
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Ready Steady Go Kids expands children's activity program Victoria and Singapore
Adelaide-based children's activity franchise Ready Steady Go Kids has experienced an impressive jump in national locations from 40 to in excess of 70 in just one year. July has...
Jul 24, 2012
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MobileFit kiosk technology launched at Elizabeth Aquadome
The Elizabeth Aquadome, owned by the City of Playford and managed by the YMCA of South Australia has announced the launch of MobileFit technology in their health club. The...
Jul 20, 2012
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Conference research slams Australian tourism product
Australian holidays are perceived as being of low quality and bad value according to a presenter at this week's 2012 National Tourism & Events Excellence Conference. Gruen...
Jul 19, 2012
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Inactivity to blame for 1 in 10 Australian deaths
A lack of physical activity is responsible for one in ten premature deaths in Australia and worldwide, according to a new study published in respected UK medical journal The...
Jul 19, 2012
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Survey reveals Australia's favourite 'big things'
The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour in NSW has topped a poll of Australia's favourite 'big things'. The poll of 1,008 Australians, commissioned by TomTom, the supplier of in-car...
Jul 17, 2012
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Australian research highlights benefits of yoga
With yoga ranking as one of Australia's most popular forms of physical activity, a new nationwide academic study has highlighted its benefits. The national survey of 3,892 yoga...
Jul 16, 2012
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TRC Tourism gets $1 million to improve visitor experiences in national landscapes
Consultancy firm TRC Tourism has been awarded a $1 million Strategic Tourism Investment Grant from the Government's T-QUAL Grants program to lead a consortium to prepare and...
Jul 16, 2012
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Fatal attack fuels shark protection debate
Questions are being asked as to whether the great white shark should remain a protected species following the weekend death of a surfer near Wedge Island, 160 kilometres north...
Jul 16, 2012
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Industry staff shortage looms as workers head to mines
An acute shortage of skilled labour in leisure and tourism, with many workers heading to the mining industry, where pay is much higher, is concerning Federal Minister for...
Jul 15, 2012
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Australia sends smaller team to London Olympics
Australia is sending its smallest team to a summer Olympics since the 1992 Games, with 410 athletes set to compete in London with the goal of a top five finish on the medals...
Jul 12, 2012
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Heart Foundation calls for fitness to be recognised as a health predictor
Poor fitness levels are a better predictor of mortality than weight or blood pressure and should be a higher priority for GPs according to a report on Sports and Exercise...
Jul 12, 2012
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Asian heritage sites get UNESCO recognition
Cultural and environmental sites in Malaysia, China and India have been added to the UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage list....
Jul 11, 2012
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Swimmers association critical of Swimming Australia pay deal
The union representing Australia's top swimmers is in dispute with Swimming Australia over pay rates just weeks before the London Olympics. As of 1st July, Swimming Australia...
Jul 11, 2012
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Government stamps biological passport for athletes
Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy has launched the Athlete Biological Passport program to track and chart the biological attributes of athletes and further enhance the...
Jul 10, 2012
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Swim Australia announces dates for 2012 SwimQ Conference
The ASCTA Queensland Branch has confirmed that its 2012SwimQ Conference will be held at Colmslie Hotel in Brisbane on 8th and 9th September. After a record attendance last year...
Jul 9, 2012
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Never too old to get active
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Te Pare a Ruahine, has introduced a new programme to keep the over 60s fit and active. Never2old is a physical activity...
Jul 6, 2012
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Queensland Attorney-General visits Hervey Bay boot camp
Queensland Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Jarrod Bleijie visited Operation Hard Yakka this week to see first-hand how boot camps can break the cycle of youth crime....
Jul 6, 2012
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PTBiz 2012 Workshop to address the business side of Personal Training
As a result of not making enough money despite working long hours, a staggering 90% of Personal Trainers quit less than a year into the profession. Recognising the growing need...
Jul 5, 2012
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Inaugural Queensland Fitness Conference announced for Brisbane
Brisbane is set to offer new education and training opportunities for fitness professionals this October with the inaugural Queensland Fitness Conference (QFIT) set to link with...
Jul 1, 2012
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Effective community engagement for local government and leisure
The City of Perth is backing a free seminar on innovative ways of connecting with your community and understanding consumers. The seminar, aimed at attractions, recreation and...
Jun 27, 2012
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Auckland Mayor confirms free pools for kids
Access to Auckland's council-owned swimming pools will be free to children 16 years and under following a recent decision by the Council's Strategy and Finance Committee. The...
Jun 27, 2012
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Hong Kong's exhibition industry shows healthy growth amid global uncertainty
Hong Kong hosted 111 major trade exhibitions with an area of 2,000 metres2 or more between January and December 2011, up by 19.4% from the 93 exhibitions held in 2010. The...
Jun 27, 2012
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All Whites' World Cup legacy lives on at grassroots
The legacy of the All Whites' 2010 World Cup campaign lives on, with future football stars through to struggling rural communities the latest recipients of funds their success...
Jun 26, 2012
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