News: Safety
Melbourne's stage three lockdown to be extended for another week while restrictions to ease in regional Victoria
Reporting new Coronavirus cases, the Victorian Government has advised that Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown will be extended for another seven days. The stage three lockdown,...
Jun 2, 2021
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Indonesia anticipates welcoming International Visitors in July 2021
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy announced at the Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2021 that preparations are underway to partially reopen its borders to...
Jun 2, 2021
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Save Womens Sport Australasia petitions against Sport NZ’s guidelines on Transgender Players
Save Womens Sport Australasia has launched a parliamentary petition that requests Sport NZ extend its consultation on their ‘Draft Guiding Principles for the Participation of...
Jun 1, 2021
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Theme park tickets and airline rewards offered as incentives for vaccination uptake
Airline tickets, staycations, and theme park deals are among the potential free offerings from business sectors looking to boost vaccination rates. With plans for Hong Kong’s...
Jun 1, 2021
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Victorian lockdown leads to fitness industry losses in excess of $10 million
Victoria’s $500 million fitness and exercise industry that comprises more than 1,500 gyms and health clubs along with yoga and Pilates studios and employs more than 40,000...
Jun 1, 2021
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Workplace Health and Safety Show returns to Sydney in 2021
The Workplace Health and Safety Show 2021 will be held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from 7th to 8th September with the event sharing the latest news and...
May 31, 2021
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Debate continues on New Zealand’s guidelines for transgender athletes
Although World Rugby made the decision in October 2020 to ban transgender women at elite and international levels based on safety and fairness concerns, transgender athletes are...
May 31, 2021
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Auckland Council Leisure Network candid about ‘code brown’ occurrences
Explaining the importance of clean water for swimming in its aquatic facilities, Auckland Council’s Leisure Network Services Manager, Garth Dawson has explained how ‘code brown’...
May 31, 2021
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Bendigo gym returns to online classes through Victoria's latest Coronavirus lockdown
With Victoria’s latest Coronavirus lockdown forcing the closure of gyms and fitness facilities, Bendigo’s 3T Fitness has returned to offering online classes for members. Indoor...
May 31, 2021
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ASSA and SPASA announce working partnership
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) have announced an agreement that will see the bodies partner to work...
May 31, 2021
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Indian Premier League season to continue in the UAE in September and October
The remaining matches of the Indian Premier League, which was suspended as Coronavirus spread through the subcontinent earlier this month, will be completed in the United Arab...
May 30, 2021
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Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena hosts biggest rock concert in China since the beginning of 2020
Chinese indie rock band Re-TROS (Rebuilding the Rights of Statues) have staged the biggest rock concert in China since the beginning of 2020 with 10,000 fans attending...
May 28, 2021
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KristallTurm aerial adventure park on track to open in Rotorua for summer
A world-class adventure attraction is set to be developed in Rotorua, bringing a unique offering that will complement the region’s existing tourism landscape. Tourism...
May 28, 2021
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Fourth COVID lockdown 'a monumental kick in the guts' for Victorian fitness operators
Tim Schleiger, spokesperson for VIC Active, has taken issue with Victorian Government’s introduction of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state in the wake of a number of...
May 28, 2021
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Victorian COVID lockdown forces AFL to change weekend fixture plans
The Victorian Government’s seven-day lockdown of the state is forcing the AFL to make changes in both attendance and locations of various games over the coming weekend,...
May 27, 2021
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‘Famous Friends’ back Laurie Lawrence’s children’s water safety program
A range of high-profile Australians, sports stars and media personalities including Cathy Freeman, Kerri Pottharst, Eva Milic, Dave Hughes, Alice Murray and Mark Minichiello are...
May 27, 2021
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Fitness Australia urges locked down Victorians not to forget the importance of physical activity
Following today’s announcement from the Victorian Government of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state, Fitness Australia is urging it, as well as all Victorians, not to...
May 27, 2021
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Hamilton City Council reveals series of pool upgrade works
A series of planned upgrades and maintenance work, including a large roof repair, will see one of Hamilton City’s Council’s two swimming complexes close for two weeks in July....
May 27, 2021
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Safety program ensures all NSW Alpine Ski Area operators know their obligations
SafeWork Inspectors have begun this year’s NSW Alpine Ski Area safety compliance program with an industry roundtable involving all snowfield operators to discuss the safe...
May 26, 2021
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Life Saving Victoria appoints new Chief Executive
Catherine Greaves has been named as the new Chief Executive of Life Saving Victoria (LSV), replacing current postholder Dr Nigel Taylor who is set to retire after almost two...
May 26, 2021
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Melbourne University Lightning forms new partnership with Boob Armour
Melbourne University Lightning - part of the Victorian Netball League - has partnered with Boob Armour which will see Boob Armour’s logo carried on player bibs across all five...
May 25, 2021
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Fans to get Coronavirus tests after Marvel Stadium alert
Thousands of AFL fans have been told to self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19 after an infected spectator attended a match at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium as the city looks to...
May 25, 2021
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Phuket Sandbox confirmed for 1st July reopening to vaccinated international tourists
Phuket is preparing to welcome vaccinated international tourists arriving mainly from the UK, France, Germany and Scandinavia – when the island reopens on 1st July. The Phuket...
May 25, 2021
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Remainder of Pakistan Super League season to be played in Abu Dhabi
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 will be completed in Abu Dhabi in June, ending fears that the competition’s...
May 25, 2021
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