News: Safety
Hamilton residents favour creation of multi-purpose park on Founders Theatre site
Hamilton City Council has revealed that public feedback on options to replace the city’s Founders Theatre, shut since March 2016 due to health and safety concerns, favours...
Nov 22, 2020
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2020 International Mountain Tourism Alliance focuses on recovery of tourism post COVID-19
The 2020 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference held on 18th November in Guiyang saw more than 300 people from international organisations, IMTA...
Nov 21, 2020
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IHRSA survey highlights users’ sentiments on the essential role of fitness clubs
A new survey undertaken by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) – ‘The COVID Era Fitness Consumer’ discusses American health club user sentiment...
Nov 21, 2020
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Gyms, recreation facilities and entertainment venues to reopen as South Australian Government reverses lockdown measures
The South Australian Government has announced a reversal of its lockdown measures with people to be allowed out of their homes from midnight tomorrow, with gyms, recreation...
Nov 20, 2020
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Geelong’s Eastern Beach children's pool to reopen early
To coincide with the reopening of Geelong’s Eastern Beach children's pool on Saturday 21st November, the lifeguard patrol season will begin a week early at Eastern Beach. The...
Nov 19, 2020
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Events successfully return to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Wellness and hospitality events were among the four trade fairs successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 11th to 13th November 2020. The...
Nov 19, 2020
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Suncorp Stadium's State of Origin crowd gains global acclaim
Sports fans around the world have acclaimed the near capacity crowd at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium for last night's State of Origin decider. More than 49,000 fans packed into the...
Nov 19, 2020
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Funfields announces 27th November season opening
With extensive COVIDSafe plans in place, and in line with Victorian Government regulations, Funfields has announced it will be open for the summer season as 10am on Friday 27th...
Nov 18, 2020
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South Australian COVID-19 circuit breaker sees Adelaide Festival Centre cancel all performances
Following the direction of the South Australian Emergency Controller, all performances and functions at Adelaide Festival Centre venues are cancelled from 19th November until...
Nov 18, 2020
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QPAC announce 2021 program with spaces returning to full capacity
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has announced that its theatres will return to full capacity for shows in 2021. With the Queensland Government having last week...
Nov 18, 2020
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Restructured Cycle Classic raises over $15,000 for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Having been reconfigured due to COVID-19 requirements for appropriate social distancing, the 2020 Harbour2Vine Charity Cycle Classic saw 188 cyclists raise over $15,000 for...
Nov 18, 2020
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Suncorp Stadium State of Origin decider sets world’s post-COVID attendance record
Suncorp Stadium has tonight welcomed what is believed to be the largest sporting crowd in the world since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March. While the ASM Global-managed...
Nov 18, 2020
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Fitness Australia Chief Executive questions why gyms must close but pubs can stay open
The South Australian Government’s uneven application of Coronavirus shutdown measures this week has been questioned by Fitness Australia Chief Executive, Barrie Elvish. With the...
Nov 16, 2020
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Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena looks to return of live events under new procedures
Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena will see live events return from 20th November with new social distancing and hygiene procedures in place to ensure the safety of visiting fans. Having...
Nov 16, 2020
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Tourism Australia research shows cautious optimism in planning domestic events
Tourism Australia’s specialist business events team - Business Events Australia - has completed their second wave of research to gauge the attitudes of Australian corporate...
Nov 16, 2020
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'Shared Village' initiative officially opens in Coogee to support businesses with COVID recovery
As part of a NSW Government and Randwick Council program to support local businesses bounce back from COVID-19, the Coogee Bay Road 'Shared Village' project has been officially...
Nov 16, 2020
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South Australian second wave Coronavirus shutdown impacts gyms and recreational facilities
With the state having reported 17 cases of community transmission today, South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall has announced that fitness centres, recreational facilities,...
Nov 15, 2020
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SwimSAFER Week aims to reverse decline in swimming lesson enrolments
With SwimSAFER Week commencing today, Swim Australia is launching ‘Swim It Forward’ an initiative to get more at-risk children into swimming lessons. Swim Australia is concerned...
Nov 15, 2020
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Queensland Police will not pursue criminal charges following Cairns Showfest ride incident
Queensland Police have been reported to not be pursuing criminal charges following an incident at the Cairns Showfest last month which saw a young woman suffer severe injuries...
Nov 15, 2020
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Surf Life Saving NSW deploys drones to keep Sydney’s northern beaches and parks COVIDSafe
Surf Life Saving NSW and Northern Beaches Council form partnership to monitor some of Sydney’s most popular northern beaches and parks this summer using UAV (drone) technology....
Nov 15, 2020
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EVANZ counts down to 2020 conference
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) is preparing for its 2020 Annual Conference, being held as a live, in-person event at Hamilton's Claudelands on...
Nov 15, 2020
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LIWA Aquatics Regional Seminar marks return of face-to-face events
LIWA Aquatics has shared details of its 24th Annual Regional Seminar held in Northam in Western Australia’s Avon Valley on 7th October. One of the first in-person industry...
Nov 15, 2020
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SharkSmart WA app reaches 30,000 downloads in 12 months
The SharkSmart WA app, a key part of the Western Australian Government's shark mitigation strategy, has proved popular with beach goers surpassing 30,000 downloads in just 12...
Nov 15, 2020
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VIC Active calls for immediate unrestricted opening of Victoria's gyms
Citing figures that show that the state has notched up 16th consecutive day of zero Coronavirus infections and deaths, VIC Active is calling on the Victorian Government to...
Nov 15, 2020
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