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Anytime Fitness announces 3,000th global club opening
Anytime Fitness, the world's largest ‘co-ed’ health club chain, has achieved another impressive milestone, opening its 3,000th gym globally. Recently honoured as the #1 ‘Top...
Nov 4, 2015
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Steve Hansen to headline landmark coaching convention
Fresh from winning the Rugby World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will address 600 diverse coaches from around the country at Sport New Zealand’s ‘Connecting Coaches’...
Nov 4, 2015
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ClassPass launches monthly fitness membership service in Australia
ClassPass, the USA based fitness pass/sharing innovator has finally hit Australian shores, giving members sector leading monthly access to a selection of the most sought after...
Oct 29, 2015
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Lorna Jane to open Active Living Lounge at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Leading Australian activewear brand, Lorna Jane, is to open an Active Living Lounge at the T2 Domestic airport terminal in Sydney. Set to open on Saturday 14th November 2015,...
Oct 28, 2015
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New Zealand's largest all-weather indoor entertainment centre to be built in Rotorua
Construction is scheduled to begin in January on a new $15 million family entertainment centre development in Rotorua - which is expected to attract an estimated 200,000...
Oct 24, 2015
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AttracTivity Entertainment announces expansion plans
Having established itself as a unique family leisure and entertainment facility since its opening in Sydney in July, AttracTivity Entertainment is now seeking suitable similar...
Oct 20, 2015
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Weak ringgit delays opening of Twentieth Century Fox theme park in Malaysia
Malaysian gambling and resorts group Genting has postponed the opening of its planned Twentieth Century Fox theme park at its Resorts World Genting property in the country’s...
Oct 20, 2015
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Lorna Jane urges women to beware of photo shoot scam
Leading activewear company, Lorna Jane, is urging women to take care after discovering a man, falsely claiming to work with the company, is requesting images of young women...
Oct 20, 2015
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Lorna Jane backs Australians moving for a healthier nation
Communities across the world joined forces on Sunday 27th September in an effort to break the cycle of obesity and move their bodies towards a healthier future as part of Active...
Oct 14, 2015
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Malaysian fitness platform KFit merges with Australian competitors Classhopper and SweatPass
With US gym use pass platform ClassPass gearing up to expand in the Australian market, Kuala Lumpur-based fitness pass sharer KFit has merged with two Australian competitors,...
Oct 14, 2015
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Goodlife takes Hypoxi weight loss studio concept to North America
Leading full service fitness club chain Goodlife Health Clubs is to expand the HYPOXI weight loss studio concept operating in its Australian clubs into the US and Canadian...
Oct 12, 2015
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Fitness First promotes new memberships through Fitness Week
Fitness First clubs are opening their doors for free during the week from 5th to 12th October – introducing potential members to the range of fitness experience offered by the...
Oct 6, 2015
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Fitness and Health Expos reveal the latest industry innovations
After successfully wrapping up the Fitness & Health Expo in Perth, the fitness industry’s major exhibition is moving on to Sydney and Brisbane in the coming weeks with a range...
Oct 5, 2015
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Canberra Casino to expand with $330 million gambling and entertainment precinct
The new owners of the Canberra Casino have revealed details of a $330 million plan for a new gambling and entertainment precinct in the suburb of Civic in the centre of...
Oct 3, 2015
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Fitness First reaches 60 locations in the Middle East
With the recent opening of a men-only club in Dubai preceding the upcoming opening of its 33rd club in the United Arab Emirates in the coming weeks, Fitness First will soon be...
Oct 2, 2015
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Arthur McColl set to start as new Anytime Fitness Australia Chief Executive
Widely respected fitness club executive Arthur McColl is leaving his role as Chief Operating Officer for LA fitness in the United Kingdom to become Chief Executive at Anytime...
Oct 1, 2015
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cityfitness recognised for delivering New Zealand’s most satisfied gym customers
Canstar Blue has announced that the cityfitness chain of fitness clubs has received its award for 'Most Satisfied Customers – Gyms, 2015', having also received a 5 star rating...
Sep 25, 2015
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Arrested Adelaide gym manager has unfair dismissal case dismissed
An employee of an Anytime Fitness gym in Adelaide who lost their job after being arrested for allegedly possessing steroids and selling prescription drugs has had his unfair...
Sep 24, 2015
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State of Origin star Adam Mogg opens Sunshine Coast gym
Former Canberra Raiders and Queensland State of Origin star Adam Mogg and wife Joey have opened Ezyfit, a new independent 24/7 fitness club at Birtinya on the Sunshine Coast....
Sep 22, 2015
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Average Australian spends just over $20 per year on music
Australia has some of the most valued music fans in the world and is in the top 10 global spenders on music, with the average Australian having spent $22.80 a year on music last...
Sep 20, 2015
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Wellness a new focus at the Darwin Waterfront
Darwin-based Top End Nutrition has launched an outdoor community exercise and nutrition initiative dedicated to improving the health of local residents. Operating on the Darwin...
Sep 18, 2015
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Global study reveals key fitness industry trends
A newly released study from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and ClubIntel explores the offerings of...
Sep 16, 2015
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New bowling centre a high point of entertainment and puzzles
Strike Bowling has opened its 12th bowling entertainment centre in the newly refurbished entertainment and F&B zone at level 1 in Melbourne’s Highpoint shopping centre 13 years...
Sep 13, 2015
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Go Health Clubs open new 'super gym' in Brisbane
Brisbane-based fitness club group Go Health Clubs has opened Queensland’s largest 24/7 gym in Springwood, introducing two fitness brands - Arena Fitness MMA and Yogabox - to...
Sep 13, 2015
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