News: Safety
Fitness Industry Technology Summit offers COVID Guarantee
Set to take place in Sydney on 21st and 22nd July, the Fitness and Recreation Industry Technology Summit is offering a COVID Guarantee to minimise potential risk for exhibitors,...
Mar 25, 2021
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Surf Life Saving Queensland receive $36 million funding commitment
A $30 million Queensland Government election commitment to support Surf Life Saving Queensland has been confirmed along with an additional $6 million provided from the...
Mar 24, 2021
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Geelong Major Events makes new appointment to ensure safe return of events
To ensure the safe return of major events and large gatherings to Greater Geelong, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to throw up challenges to the events industry, the Geelong...
Mar 24, 2021
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Sydney Showground gets approval to host up to 60,000 people a day for the Royal Easter Show
The Sydney Showground has advised that it has given approval by NSW Health for it to host up to 60,000 ticket holders on site each day of this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show....
Mar 23, 2021
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Victorian Government to allow stadium crowd limits to increase to 75% capacity
In a move that will see crowds of up to 75,000 at the MCG, the Victorian Government has lifted stadium crowd limits from 50% to 75% capacity. With venues in the state having to...
Mar 23, 2021
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Fitness Australia says industry 'continues to strengthen' 12 months since COVID-19 shutdowns
With this week marking a year since Coronavirus forced much of the industry to close down, Fitness Australia is reporting that operators are experiencing a resurgence that is...
Mar 22, 2021
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Qantas’s Alan Joyce expects governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
Qantas Chief Executive, Alan Joyce has suggested that governments around the world will insist on Coronavirus vaccines for travellers when international borders reopen. In an...
Mar 21, 2021
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Wellness
Hyclor Commercial Launches Advanced Open Cell Filter Media
Following on from their launch month in December, Hyclor Commercial have announced the arrival of a new product from the leaders of aquaculture innovation and developers of open...
Mar 21, 2021
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Waterparks
East coast capitals to swelter without more greening
More urban vegetation is urgently needed in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to protect residents against the likelihood of extreme temperatures by 2060, a new report claims....
Mar 20, 2021
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Parks
Cbus Super Stadium to host NRL game without COVID capacity restrictions
With final preparations underway, the venue team at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast is looking forward to today's NRL local derby between Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane...
Mar 18, 2021
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Surfaces
Eco Gym Wipes offer sustainable option for hygiene in gyms and fitness centres
Newly launched product Eco Gym Wipes are offering gyms and fitness centres a more environmentally friendly way to manage the threat of COVID-19 and other germs in their...
Mar 18, 2021
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Drastic shortage of swim teachers puts young Australians at risk
A massive shortage of swim teachers is putting young children at risk with swim schools across the country reporting long waiting lists for lessons while they scramble to find...
Mar 17, 2021
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New backing set to drive RampFest Indoor Skate Park to multi venue operations
Impacted by the Coronavirus closures of last year, Melbourne’s RampFest Indoor Skate Park is looking to expand multi venue recreation and sport facility business. One of...
Mar 17, 2021
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PerfectGym releases new Pool Assessments Module
Complementing their already extensive courses module, PerfectGym have released a courses-based learn-to-swim assessment module that allowed for instructors and deck officers to...
Mar 17, 2021
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A third of global gym members unlikely to return to clubs after COVID vaccine
A new survey released by athletic apparel website, RunRepeat, finds that one third of global gym members are unlikely to return to their gym after being vaccinated for COVID-19....
Mar 17, 2021
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New Sunshine Coast bouldering gym welcomes all levels of climbers
The recently opened The Flow bouldering gym at Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast is already welcoming a range of users - from adventurous climbers to first timers. Developed and...
Mar 17, 2021
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ICC’s Geoff Donaghy flags importance of face to face events
With it now being one year since COVID-19 disrupted the Australian business events sector, Geoff Donaghy, Chief Executive of International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)...
Mar 17, 2021
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The Sydney Family Show returns in COVIDSafe format
Following a one-year hiatus, the Sydney Family Show returns to the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park from 1st to 18th April in a new COVIDSafe format, assisting in protecting...
Mar 17, 2021
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Research suggests majority of sports industry leaders don’t expect a full recovery from COVID-19 until 2025
A majority of sports industry leaders don’t expect a full recovery from COVID-19 until 2025, according to sports strategy agency, The Kinetica Group. Newly released research The...
Mar 16, 2021
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Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre’s achievements recognised with LSV Platinum Pool Award
The Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria's prized Platinum Pool award, joining an exclusive club of just 38 Victorian aquatic...
Mar 16, 2021
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Quayclean prepares venues for 2021 AFL season with comprehensive hygiene regimes
Quayclean Australia is preparing to build on its exceptional 2020 AFL season results in keeping spectators, players and officials COVIDSafe when the 2021 AFL season commences...
Mar 16, 2021
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2021 Adelaide Festival beats box office target
Despite reduced venue capacity and other challenges posed by COVID-19, she 2021 Adelaide Festival sold almost 61,000 tickets and achieved a box office income of more than $3.7...
Mar 16, 2021
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Organisers limit ticket sales for Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix limited to vaccinated and COVID-19 recovered fans
Organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix have announced that they will only allow fans to attend the Formula 1 season opener if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have...
Mar 15, 2021
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Increase in summer drownings prompts plea from Surf Life Saving Australia
Surf Life Saving Australia has advised that it is again “pleading” with people visiting the Australian coastline to think about safety after statistics show a deadly increase in...
Mar 14, 2021
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