News: Safety
Fitness and Lifestyle Group sign with Airlock Digital to protect against cyber attacks
Australian cybersecurity pioneer Airlock Digital has announced that leading health and wellness company - Fitness and Lifestyle Group - are among consumer enterprises adopting...
Jul 1, 2021
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Venues in regional Victoria see prospects for hosting AFL Premiership fixtures
The relocation of out-of-state AFL clubs to Victorian has presented the opportunity for sports grounds in regional parts of the state to host Premiership fixtures. With all 18...
Jul 1, 2021
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State lockdowns sees all 18 AFL clubs relocate to Victoria
The AFL has announced that all 18 of the League’s clubs will relocate to Victoria as a result of the rise in Coronavirus cases and lockdowns in NSW, Queensland, South Australia...
Jun 30, 2021
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ICC advises relocation of T20 World Cup from India to UAE and Oman
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has advised that this year’s Twenty20 World Cup will be moved from India to the United Arab Emirates and Oman as a result of the ongoing...
Jun 30, 2021
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Netball Australia announces cancellation of national championships
Netball Australia has today advised that is has made the “difficult decision” to cancel the 2021 National Netball Championships due to the national Coronavirus situation. In a...
Jun 30, 2021
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Laguna Phuket partners with hospital to launch first hotel-based PCR test centre for Phuket Sandbox arrivals
Laguna Phuket, a resort spanning 1,000 acres of tropical parkland and beachfront on Phuket’s west coast, has increased its efforts to safely restart Thailand’s tourism industry...
Jun 29, 2021
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EEAA refocuses lobbying and advocacy on accelerating COVID vaccination process
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia has advised that they shifting their lobbying and advocacy focus onto accelerating the vaccination process. In a statement...
Jun 29, 2021
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Live concerts to return to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island from July
Live concerts will return next month to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island for the first time since the global Coronavirus pandemic outbreak last year. The Department of Culture and Tourism...
Jun 29, 2021
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NSW lockdown sees school holiday visitation to Snowy Mountains fall by 70%
The NSW Government’s ‘stay at home’ Coronavirus lockdown measures affecting Sydney and surrounding areas have resulted in a 70% fall in check in numbers at the state’s Blue...
Jun 29, 2021
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Navigation software company PAM partners with leading venues
Innovative Australian navigation software company PAM is helping venues and campuses of all kinds to welcome visitors back safely and improve the customer’s experience. As a...
Jun 28, 2021
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Abu Dhabi to restrict access to public places to vaccinated people only
The Abu Dhabi Government has advised that it will restrict access to a selection of public places to vaccinated people only as of late August. Announced by the from the Abu...
Jun 28, 2021
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New Singapore Golf Series to resume
Having been placed put on hold for a month due to COVID, the new Singapore Pro Series Invitational presented by FTAG will resume this week at the Sentosa Golf Club from 30th...
Jun 28, 2021
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ASSA announces partnership with Marketing to Mums founder
In its latest collaboration with industry leaders, Australia Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced the firming up of a long-standing partnership with Katrina McCarter,...
Jun 27, 2021
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Rise in Coronavirus cases sees NSW Government introduce two-week lockdown for Greater Sydney and surrounding areas
A sharp rise in the number of a new variant of Coronavirus has led the NSW Government to introduce a two-week lockdown for Greater Sydney and the surrounding areas of the Blue...
Jun 26, 2021
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Government
Remnant of Darwin’s Seabreeze Hotel given facelift for improved safety
The City of Darwin has given an iconic remnant of the old Seabreeze Hotel at Nightcliff a facelift so that it can be safely used by local dance groups and individuals for open...
Jun 25, 2021
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COVID lockdowns delay opening of Mornington Peninsula Shire's Yawa Aquatic Centre
Mornington Peninsula Shire and Belgravia Leisure have announced that the opening to the public of the new Yawa Aquatic Centre will be delayed until Friday 9th July. Scheduled to...
Jun 25, 2021
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Global survey finds that more than 50% of women harassed while training at the gym
A new global survey of gym members by athletic apparel website, RunRepeat finds that 56.37% women experience harassment while training at the gym. To understand how prevalent...
Jun 24, 2021
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Latest data from Sport Australia reveals COVID-19 still impacting Australia's return to sport
Latest data from Sport Australia’s AusPlay and Community Perceptions Monitor surveys have revealed that while the impact of COVID-19 remains a deterrent for participation in...
Jun 24, 2021
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Rise COVID-19 cases see NSW Government announce mandatory mask-wearing in workplaces, at sporting events and in gym classes
A rise in Coronavirus cases in Sydney's eastern suburbs has led the NSW Government to announce new COVID-19 restrictions that will mask-wearing mandatory in workplaces, at...
Jun 24, 2021
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Latest COVID outbreak sees Sydneysiders warned against travelling to Victorian ski fields
Following the latest COVID outbreak in Sydney and imposed travel restrictions, Victoria Chief Commissioner of Police, Shane Patton has warned Sydneysiders against travelling to...
Jun 24, 2021
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Crowds to return to Melbourne stadia as capacity limits removed for events and venues in Western Australia
The Victorian Government will allow spectators to return to Melbourne's major sporting events this weekend as its eases COVID restrictions while the Western Australian...
Jun 23, 2021
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Bendigo sensory light experience becomes a ticketed event
The City of Greater Bendigo is preparing to stage its sensory night time experience, ‘Awaken – Bendigo’ and aligned with COVID-19 health requirements the experience in Rosalind...
Jun 23, 2021
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NSW budget includes $100 voucher for swimming lessons for children aged three to six
Announced this afternoon, the NSW budget has included a provision for a $100 voucher for swimming lessons being made available to every pre-school child aged three to six in the...
Jun 22, 2021
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Qatar Government advises that only vaccinated fans allowed at World Cup 2022
The Qatari Government has announced that it will only allow people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend next year's FIFA World Cup. Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin...
Jun 21, 2021
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