News: Safety
AlphaFit unveils functional rig attached hip thruster with patent pending locking system
AlphaFit has announced the launch of the latest addition to its comprehensive range of Australian made rig attachments, the new Rig Attached Hip Thruster, a multi-use piece of...
Apr 29, 2021
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Fitness
Easing of Western Australia's Coronavirus restrictions will allow spectators at sport and gyms to reopen
Easing of last weekend's Coronavirus lockdown measures in Perth and the Peel region of Western Australia will allow gyms to reopen and spectators permitted at sporting events....
Apr 29, 2021
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Monash Council project aims to make public space more inclusive for play, recreation and sport
Monash Council is joining with Monash University’s gender, design and space specialists, XYX Lab, and digital consultancy, CrowdSpot, to gather perceptions of safety in public...
Apr 29, 2021
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Tokyo Olympic Games organisers’ latest playbook shows athletes will be tested daily for COVID-19
Athletes taking part in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be tested daily for COVID-19, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Games organisers...
Apr 29, 2021
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World Tourism Organization and IATA partner to launch destination tracker
In preparation for the restart of international travel, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have...
Apr 28, 2021
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Technology
Australia Government to fast-track COVID-19 vaccines for Olympic team athletes
The Federal Government is to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for the Australian Olympic team following National Cabinet agreeing to fast-track access for the 2,000-strong team and...
Apr 27, 2021
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Wellness
Zoggs partners with ABC animation series Kangaroo Beach to promote products and water safety
Leading swimming products retailer Zoggs has announced a partnership with the new ABC animation series Kangaroo Beach to promote water safety. Launched in January, the...
Apr 27, 2021
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Retail
Under the Southern Stars festival 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 vaccine rollout delays
Organisers of the Australian music festival - Under the Southern Stars - have cancelled this year’s event for the second year running and have issued a statement about the...
Apr 26, 2021
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Arts
NSW Police launch task force to investigate violence at NPL NSW Premier League match
A man has been charged and NSW Police are looking for other suspects after several people were injured during a brawl between rival spectators at the close of a National Premier...
Apr 25, 2021
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Latest events at Shenyang EXPO highlights resilience of exhibitions
Reopened on 10th March for the third time following the most recent Chinese Government mandated COVID related closures, the Shenyang New World EXPO’s attraction of five major...
Apr 25, 2021
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More than 50,000 fans attend first-ever concert at Auckland's Eden Park
Eden Park made history last night, hosting its first concert and the largest live music event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. SIX60 performed to a sold-out crowd of...
Apr 25, 2021
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Whale watchers encouraged but required to observe distance regulations
With humpback whales making their annual migration along Australia’s east coast and with many of national parks offering the perfect viewing platform, the Queensland Government...
Apr 23, 2021
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Environment
2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes 800,000 attendees over its 12 days
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has revealed remarkable attendance levels for the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show, welcoming 800,000 people to the event over its 12 days -...
Apr 23, 2021
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Quayclean acknowledges phenomenal staff efforts over Easter
Quayclean Australia Chief Executive, Mark Piwkowski, has acknowledged his team’s impressive efforts in cleaning venues and keeping up to 1.5 million patrons COVIDSafe over the...
Apr 20, 2021
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Booking.com research reveals Australian traveller optimism
New research from Booking.com reveals Australians' appetite to travel internationally remains undiminished despite the impact of COVID-19. The research by Booking.com uncovers...
Apr 20, 2021
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Safety
Water Skills for Life in Auckland marks more than one million free lessons
Water Skills for Life in Auckland is celebrating a significant milestone having delivered more than one million free lessons across the region in ten years. Water Skills for...
Apr 20, 2021
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Aquatics
Super Rugby's Highlanders to investigate fan injuries at Forsyth Barr Stadium
South Island Super Rugby Aotearoa team the Highlanders have launched an inquiry after multiple fans were injured in a fall at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday during...
Apr 19, 2021
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena named Venue of the Year at The Middle East Event Awards
Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena has received international recognition for its live entertainment excellence, being named ‘Venue of the Year’ award win at the annual Middle East Event...
Apr 19, 2021
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Optus Stadium welcomes largest Australian sports crowd since before Coronavirus
With Western Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions eased to allow 100% capacity at venues, 54,159 fans attended Friday’s AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and Collingwood at...
Apr 19, 2021
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Queensland hospitality businesses reminded to sign up for COVID Check In Qld app before 1st May
From 1st May 1 it will be compulsory for all involved in the Queensland hospitality sector to be using the Qld Check In app. Over 1.9 million Queenslanders have already...
Apr 19, 2021
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Study shows aquatic centres struggling to recruit and retain lifeguards
Aquatic centres across Australia are struggling to find adequate numbers of lifeguards to meet facility needs with a newly published study also showing that facilities are...
Apr 19, 2021
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Work advances on new Western Sydney wave pool
While the Fairfield City Council is set to close its Aquatopia waterpark for the winter season at the end of the current school holidays, work on its latest addition - an...
Apr 17, 2021
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New Climate Council report shows Australia must triple its climate goal this decade
A new Climate Council report - ‘Aim High, Go fast: Why emissions need to plummet this decade’ -concludes that Australia must triple its emissions cuts within the next decade and...
Apr 14, 2021
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Environment
WynActive centres attain Platinum Pool accreditation
Western Leisure’s AquaPulse and Werribee Outdoor Pool have been recognised as elite aquatic facilities after being awarded Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) prized Platinum Pool...
Apr 14, 2021
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Aquatics