News: Safety
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer repeats 'misinformation' that gyms are ‘high-risk’ infection environments
Announcements today explaining the easing of Coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne and regional Victoria have seen the state’s Chief Health Officer repeat discredited claims...
Jun 9, 2021
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Lockdown easing allows brothels to reopen in regional Victoria under same terms as gyms, aquatic facilities and entertainment venues
Melbourne will have its lockdown measures eased as of Thursday night, with the Victorian Government today announcing that with the state had recorded just one new case of...
Jun 9, 2021
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Adventure Tourism Victoria denounces partial lifting of lockdown
Adventure Tourism Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation representing the youth and adventure tourism market in Victoria, is calling on the Victorian Government to provide...
Jun 9, 2021
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TTA Chairman highlights need for Australia to look at other countries’ approach to post-COVID tourism
Tourism Training Australia Chairman, John Hart, recently attended the Tourism Recovery Summit in Riyadh as a virtual attendee and was confronted with other countries in...
Jun 8, 2021
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Safety
Fitness Australia and Vic Active demand exercise facilities be allowed to open in regional Victoria
Fitness Australia in partnership with VicActive are uniting in a ‘call to arms’ this Thursday to push for gyms, fitness facilities, yoga and Pilates studios to be allowed to...
Jun 8, 2021
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Highlighting safety of gym visits Vic Active says Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has ‘got it wrong’
Industry advocacy group Vic Active has today highlighted that visits to the gym are safe, countering the view of Victoria’s Chief Health Officer (CHO) Brett Sutton who has...
Jun 8, 2021
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WTTC campaign launched as global call for governments to restart international travel
A new campaign - ‘Reunite’ - launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) calls on governments around the world to restart international travel and enable the world to...
Jun 8, 2021
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LPA calls on Victorian Government to lift venue density restrictions
Arts and entertainment industry peak body, Live Performance Australia, has today called on the Victorian Government to lift density restrictions on all live entertainment venues...
Jun 8, 2021
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Bali set to reopen to international travellers as of July
The Indonesian holiday island of Bali will welcome back international tourists as of next month despite fears that the nation is on the brink of another outbreak. Closed to most...
Jun 7, 2021
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Victoria’s Chief Health Officer warns of no large crowds when Melbourne lockdown ends
Warning that decisions will be made on a “day-to-day” basis as to whether Melbourne’s lockdown will end at midnight on Thursday, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has...
Jun 7, 2021
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Community rugby head impact study involves World Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the University of Otago and Prevent Biometrics
Underscoring the continued commitment to furthering head injury prevention in rugby, World Rugby is partnering with New Zealand Rugby, the University of Otago and Prevent...
Jun 7, 2021
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Technology
AFL hits Adelaide Crows with $50,000 fine following breach of COVID-19 protocols
The AFL has announced that it has slapped the Adelaide Crows with a $50,000 fine following a breach AFL COVID-19 protocols. Players and officials from the Adelaide Crows were...
Jun 6, 2021
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Legal
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show returns to Nambour Showgrounds
Following COVIDSafe planning and event layout adjustments, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is back this year at Nambour Showgrounds from 11th -13th June. Sunshine Coast...
Jun 6, 2021
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The Accommodation Association highlights the important role hotels play in quarantine program
Peak industry body, the Accommodation Association has highlighted the important frontline role of hotels and hotel teams which voluntarily support returning Australians through...
Jun 6, 2021
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Hospitality
Still time for facilities and programs to register for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson
The organisers of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson - scheduled to be held across all continents on Thursday 17th June - have advised that facilities and programs can still...
Jun 6, 2021
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Aquatics
Coronavirus issues force cancellation of Singapore F1 Grand Prix for second straight year
Formula One has announced that the Singapore Grand Prix will be cancelled for the second year in a row because of the Coronavirus pandemic. With the Canadian Grand Prix already...
Jun 5, 2021
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Bumper crowd for USA’s Indy 500 highlights dangers of unmasked crowds and need for vaccinations
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s hosting of the largest sporting crowd in the world since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic for the Indianapolis 500 has highlighted the...
Jun 5, 2021
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Australian teams withdraw from Asian Champions League
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has revealed that Australia’s three representatives in the AFC Champions League (ACL) have withdrawn from the continent’s flagship club...
Jun 4, 2021
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Christchurch City Council looks to recruit staff for new Linwood pool complex
With Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool due to open later this year, Christchurch City Council is looking to recruit lifeguards, swim education instructors, recreation tutors, group...
Jun 3, 2021
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Return of international tours vital for Australia’s entertainment venues and promoters
While having backed an array of Australian talent touring over recent months, TEG Chief Executive Geoff Jones has highlighted that the return of international acts will be vital...
Jun 3, 2021
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Quayclean Australia highlight changes to student working visas are harming cleaning industry
Quayclean Australia has highlighted that government legislative temporary changes allowing student visa holders to work up to 40 hours per week in the tourism and hospitality...
Jun 2, 2021
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Victorian lockdown impacts the aquatic industry
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has advised how the Victorian Government latest Coronavirus lockdown is being felt hard by aquatic industry. In a statement released by the...
Jun 2, 2021
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Trans-Tasman alliance announcement for swimming coaches and teachers
In a move set to deliver significant benefits for swimming coaches and teachers, the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has today announced a formal...
Jun 2, 2021
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City of Newcastle lifeguard recognised with national award
City of Newcastle lifeguard Mick Body’s displays of courage, professionalism and experience has seen him secure an Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association (APOLA)...
Jun 2, 2021
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Environment