News: Safety
Qatar offers COVID-19 vaccinations to the MotoGP paddock
Following the recent announcement that the State of Qatar has offered COVID-19 vaccinations to the MotoGP™ paddock, Dorna Sports Chief Executive Carmelo Ezpeleta shared his...
Mar 14, 2021
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Tasmanian Government called upon to re-assess COVID-19 restrictions for theatre sector
The Tasmanian Government is being called upon to re-assess its COVID-19 restrictions for the struggling theatre industry. Tasmanian Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative...
Mar 14, 2021
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Continuing large outdoor event restrictions see Taste Tamworth Festival 2021 cancelled
Tamworth Regional Council’s Taste Tamworth Festival 2021 has been cancelled due to continuing NSW Government COVID-19 restrictions and a cautious approach from the hospitality...
Mar 14, 2021
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Hospitality
New UNWTO report on global travel restrictions shows slowing of easing measures
One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism according to a newly released report from the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). While...
Mar 14, 2021
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Television documentary to explore conspiracy theories and rumours surrounding tragic 1979 Ghost Train fire at Luna Park Sydney
News reports and a three-part ABC investigative documentary are exploring the suspicions, conspiracies and rumours that have been associated with the 1979 Ghost Train fire at...
Mar 13, 2021
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Vaccinations will determine ‘return to normal’ after COVID
The speed at which the world, and international tourism, will return to normal will be measured in vaccinations, as calculated by US-based financial media company Bloomberg ....
Mar 11, 2021
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Wellness
Improved waterslide set to be unveiled at the Levin Aquatic Centre
The Levin Aquatic Centre is set to unveil a new hydro slide (waterslide) more than two years after its former slide was closed amid safety concerns. Having since undergone...
Mar 11, 2021
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Waterparks
Sydney Showground and Expertise Events celebrate successful pop-up event
Sydney Showground and Expertise Events are celebrating their collaboration and delivery of a seamless Oz Comic Con Pop-up which attracted thousands of visitors across the...
Mar 11, 2021
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Lifebuoy commits to bringing sporting events back safely
Lifebuoy, a leading sanitisation brand, is developing partnerships with sporting events such as McLaren Racing and the Singapore Tennis Open to underscore Lifebuoy’s commitment...
Mar 11, 2021
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AFL aims for 2021 grand final to return as a full capacity daytime fixture at the MCG
The AFL has announced that its 2021 Grand Final will return to the traditional format of an afternoon kick-off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the League aiming for...
Mar 11, 2021
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Report suggest Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will not feature overseas spectators
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will reportedly only have Japanese fans attending this year's Games. As reported by Japan’s Kyodo news agency, this year's Tokyo Olympics and...
Mar 10, 2021
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Sunshine Coast Council’s migrant swim initiative set for 2021 program
Registrations are now open for migrants ready to jump into the Migrant Learn to Swim and Beach Safe program run by Sunshine Coast Council and Royal Life Saving Society...
Mar 10, 2021
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Aquatics
FIBO China set to be staged as hybrid event with world's first post-COVID on-site fitness show
The organisers of FIBO China have announced that its upcoming 2021 convention will be held as a hybrid event - with the trade show at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and...
Mar 9, 2021
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Moomba long weekend sees more people in the Melbourne CBD
The City of Melbourne has reported a 392% increase in pedestrian movements recorded at Alexandra Gardens during the Moomba Festival at the weekend. Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally...
Mar 9, 2021
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Blacktown City Council’s Swim Sense program empowers adults in the water
Aiming to play a role in reducing drownings, Blacktown City Council Key Venues has committed itself to lift the swimming competence level of adults in the community with its...
Mar 8, 2021
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Indian Premier League to return to the subcontinent in 2021
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the schedule for this year’s of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament, which will be staged...
Mar 8, 2021
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Second edition of Adventure Travel Guide Standards published
The second edition of the Adventure Travel Guide Standards has been published by the Adventure Travel Guide Standards Governance Board with the support of the Adventure Travel...
Mar 8, 2021
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Recreation
Australian Festival Industry Conference to return as a live event
The organisers of the Australian Festival Industry Conference have advised that the event will take place from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd September 2021 at Sea World Resort on...
Mar 7, 2021
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Research suggests face masks are safe to wear during intense exercise
Face masks can be worn safely during intense exercise and could reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading at indoor gyms, according to preliminary research findings released in...
Mar 7, 2021
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Fitness
Auckland to move out of lockdown from Sunday morning
The New Zealand Government has today advised that Auckland will move out of lockdown at 6am on Sunday morning. The city will move from the Alert Level 3 restrictions imposed...
Mar 4, 2021
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Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre receives high praise for its COVID-19 response
The Y has received high praise from Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for its outstanding contact tracing and data management following confirmation in...
Mar 4, 2021
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Aquatics
Life Saving Victoria announces more benefits for swim teachers
Life Saving Victoria has announced the introduction of a further Swim Teacher extension course and additional benefits for licensed LSV Swim Teachers. Explaining LSV’s move into...
Mar 3, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe venues cautioned over breaching COVID restrictions
As the Adelaide Fringe gets underway, dozens of venues have been warned over COVIDSafe regulation breaches. With South Australian officials having carried out safety compliance...
Mar 3, 2021
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Royal Life Saving invites nominations to the National Aquatic Industry Committee
Following the conclusion of the previous term of the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC), Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is seeking nominations for the next term...
Mar 2, 2021
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