News: Safety
Japan’s fitness industry faces up to post-Coronavirus lockdown challenge
While the world focusses on Japan’s preparedness for the Tokyo Olympics, the nation’s Coronavirus state of emergency is also having a significant impact on its fitness industry....
Feb 17, 2021
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myvenue point of sale technology backs COVIDSafe live music events
Backing new ways that event and festival patrons need to behave in order to maintain social distancing, the myvenue app is helping patrons to enjoy live events in South...
Feb 16, 2021
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Victoria Police make three arrests after storming Melbourne gym ignoring lockdown
Victoria Police have this afternoon stormed a gym in Melbourne's north that was ignoring the state’s Coronavirus lockdown, arresting three men. 9News reported a large number of...
Feb 16, 2021
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SwimDesk expands software functionality for swim schools
Software provider SwimDesk has announced the expansion of functionality for their widely used swim school management solution. The events of 2020, which included several months...
Feb 16, 2021
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Aquatics
Global Sports Week focusses on challenges facing world sport
The recently concluded second annual edition of Global Sports Week has engaged more than 20,000 people from 153 countries through its immersive digital platform, with...
Feb 16, 2021
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Australia's Anti Wave marks 50 years of aquatic innovation
2021 will be a significant year for top aquatic equipment supplier Anti Wave Global, marking 50 years since company founder, Anti Kajlich, designed and patented a Water Polo...
Feb 14, 2021
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Coronavirus restrictions force postponement of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Qatar
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has advised that qualifying matches for its Asia Cup in the Qatar capital of Doha - due to commence this week - have been...
Feb 14, 2021
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ASM Global's Harvey Lister looks to ‘full revival’ of live events in 2022
Harvey Lister, APAC Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global (Asia Pacific) has shared his thoughts on the revival of the Australian and international live performance...
Feb 13, 2021
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Wellington's Sky Stadium hosts largest crowd for a concert anywhere in the world for nearly a year
Over 32,000 fans, the largest crowd for a concert anywhere in the world for nearly a year, attended Wellington's Sky Stadium last night to see New Zealand act SIX60. The fifth...
Feb 13, 2021
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Australian Open to continue without crowds as Victorian Government closes facilities during new lockdown
Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has this afternoon announced that the state will enter a new lockdown from 11.59pm tonight (Friday 12th February) that will see venues closed...
Feb 12, 2021
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Priava introduce new floor planning module for COVIDSafe events
Priava has introduced a new module - Floor Planning - that can help venues coordinate COVIDSafe events. Priava are offering a free three-month trial of the module. Unlike...
Feb 11, 2021
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New Zealand to host ultra marathon event with local runners only
New Zealand is to host the second event of the Ultra-Trail World Tour circuit - the 13th edition of the Tarawera Ultramarathon - this Saturday (13th February) with the event...
Feb 11, 2021
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Fitness Australia disappointed at NSW Government's easing of restrictions for all indoor venues except gyms
With the NSW Government relaxing COVID-19 restrictions for indoor venues as of 12.01 am on Friday 12th February, Fitness Australia Chief Executive, Barrie Elvish has expressed...
Feb 11, 2021
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Fitness
Darwin Entertainment Centre stages 89 performances since July reopening
With venues in the Northern Territory being among the first Australian spaces to reopen after the Coronavirus lockdown, Coryn Huddy, acting General Manager at the Darwin...
Feb 11, 2021
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Birdman Rally and Moomba Parade will not feature in revised Moomba festival plans
Aiming to ensure that the 2021 Moomba festival can proceed within COVID-19 restrictions for major events, the City of Melbourne has today advised its revised plans for the...
Feb 10, 2021
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Evolve Australia highlight the lack of regulation of e-scooters and electric skateboards in Australia
Evolve Australia highlight that while the use of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) is on the rise across Australia, only two in eight states and territories in Australia consider...
Feb 10, 2021
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Recreation
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre’s first exhibition in 2021 reinforces value of face to face events
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) welcomed its first exhibition in 2021 - the Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) from 22nd to 24th...
Feb 9, 2021
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Queensland Government and NRL aim for 50,000 fans a day at Suncorp Stadium during 2021 Magic Round
The Queensland Government and the NRL is hoping to host capacity crowds for this year's Magic Round in Brisbane, when all 16 teams play out of the city’s Suncorp Stadium over...
Feb 9, 2021
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2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show to proceed under COVIDSafe rules
Having not been held in 2020, the Sydney Royal Easter Show will go ahead this year, but with COVID-19 restrictions in place that will limit visitor numbers. The popular annual...
Feb 8, 2021
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Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre notes visitor increase over holiday period
The Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre has reported a significant increase in Melbourne and Regional Victorian visitors to the region over the recent holiday season. In...
Feb 8, 2021
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Melbourne Star purchased by Switzerland-based observation wheel experts
Swiss-based global observation wheel design and management experts, Robu Group, has advised of their purchase of the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel with the new ownership...
Feb 8, 2021
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Orange Civic Theatre resumes regular programming
Having closed its doors for almost 12 months due to COVID-19 restrictions, Orange Civic Theatre has now resumed regular programming with a new approach to the Theatre’s season...
Feb 8, 2021
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Reliance Risk announces opening of New Zealand office
Building on their history of supporting clients in the venues and events sectors across New Zealand and Australia, Reliance Risk has announced the opening of their New Zealand...
Feb 8, 2021
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Venues
COVIDSafe measures in place across Melbourne Park precinct for Australian Open
Strict public health directions are in place across the Melbourne Park precinct for today’s commencement of the Australian Open to ensure the protection of players, officials...
Feb 8, 2021
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