News: Safety
Fearing that 'venues will close' EVANZ calls for greater consideration of mass gathering restrictions
Without ways being found to keep them open, says the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has expressed its fears that damage of ongoing mass gathering...
Aug 24, 2020
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Royal Life Saving introduces new conflict management course for the aquatic industry
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has developed a new course on how to manage conflicts, specifically tailored for those working in the aquatic industry. The course has been...
Aug 24, 2020
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eps Australia develop social distancing solution for rugby league fans at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Event infrastructure and crowd management provider, eps Australia, have collaborated on a new and approved social distancing solution for NRL fans attending games at...
Aug 24, 2020
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Singapore opens ‘travel bubble’ for New Zealanders
The Government of Singapore is to allow quarantine-free travel from New Zealand, based on a recognition that the country has the Coronavirus under control. Under a new system to...
Aug 24, 2020
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MI and WeTrack partner to enhance event delivery
Events and venue consultancy MI has announced a partnership with event delivery software platform WeTrack that aims to provide clients with improved operations through planning...
Aug 23, 2020
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Fremantle's Port Beach to be protected from coastal erosion
The Western Australian Government has announced $3.25 million would be allocated to a sand nourishment project to provide up to 10 years of protection for Port Beach, Fremantle....
Aug 23, 2020
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ANZ Premiership netball final to go ahead behind closed doors in Invercargill
The final of Netball New Zealand’s 2020 ANZ Premiership will go ahead at ILT Stadium Southland tomorrow - but just 300 spectators fans will be present. The fixture, which will...
Aug 22, 2020
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Fitness Australia secures support for exercise to be classed as an 'essential service' from Victorian shadow sport minister
Fitness Australia’s ongoing advocacy for gyms to be considered essential services due to the important role regular and consistent exercise in physical and mental health has...
Aug 21, 2020
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QPAC leads Queensland arts venues in preparing for reopening
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is among a number of venues that will reopen to patrons in the coming weeks. Closed for almost six months, the Brisbane venue will...
Aug 20, 2020
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New Zealand Rugby looks to stage full series of Tests in coming months
New Zealand Rugby is preparing the All Blacks for a full calendar of international fixtures between now and the end of the year, despite a reappearance of Coronavirus cases in...
Aug 20, 2020
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Victorian Chief Health Officer lifts restrictions on Melbourne residents driving to exercise
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has lifted lockdown restrictions that prevented Melbourne residents driving to exercise and fitness activities. With Melbourne's...
Aug 19, 2020
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ISO advises of update to adventure tourism standards
Aiming to minimise risks for adventure tourism activities, the International Standards Organisation (ISO) has advised of newly released standards for adventure tourism leaders...
Aug 18, 2020
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NBL creates Return to Competition Taskforce to prepare for 2020/21 season
The NBL has announced that it has created a ‘Return to Competition Taskforce’ in preparation for its upcoming 2020/21 season. Chaired by NBL Chairman, Graeme Wade, the Taskforce...
Aug 18, 2020
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FITREC highlights ‘heartbreaking’ impact of Victoria’s Coronavirus lockdown
Melbourne-based fitness registration organisation FITREC has advised that Victoria’s current Coronavirus lockdown is proving “heartbreaking” for fitness professionals,...
Aug 18, 2020
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NSW Chief Health Officer tightens Coronavirus rules for community sport
NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant has tightened the restrictions around community sport for the next six weeks. With metrpolitan Sydney facing a series of new COVID-19 cases,...
Aug 18, 2020
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Crisis communication and media consultants offer ‘pay when you can’ online support
A team of ex-journalists and communications specialists are offering Melbourne businesses and organisations a lifeline of support with ‘pay what you can’ crisis media support....
Aug 18, 2020
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Melbourne Storm and Sunshine Coast Council agree ongoing NRL game hosting deal
The Sunshine Coast Council has agreed a deal with the Melbourne Storm for the NRL club’s last three home games of the regular season will be played at Sunshine Coast Stadium. In...
Aug 18, 2020
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Woodford Folk Festival cancelled with organisers launching ‘Bushtime’ experience
The organisers of the annual Woodford Folk Festival have announced that its 2020 edition will not be held as a result of ongoing concerns about the impact of Coronavirus...
Aug 17, 2020
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Tony Award-winning Pippin to mark return of musical theatre in Australia
The Tony Award-winning circus-themed Broadway production of Pippin will mark the return of musical theatre to Australia when it opens at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre at The Star in...
Aug 17, 2020
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Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry highlights need for government support
Having conducted a member survey “Impact of Covid-19 to Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry”, the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA)...
Aug 17, 2020
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Western Australian Government’s slowing of Coronavirus easing sees cancellation of 2020 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government has announced that based on the latest health advice from the state’s Chief Health Officer, the 2020 Perth Royal Show will no longer go ahead...
Aug 17, 2020
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Aligned Leisure-managed Eltham Leisure Centre recognised for safety excellence
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has awarded the Platinum Pool Program to the Aligned Leisure-managed Eltham Leisure Centre. The Platinum Pool Program is only available to aquatic...
Aug 17, 2020
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Premier Rides awarded its largest service contract
The Premier Service division of Premier Rides has announced that it has received its largest ever service contract and will be producing a new fleet of trains in addition to...
Aug 17, 2020
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Tour East compiles standards for safe travel
Through the global travel COVID-19 shutdown, Asia specialist destination management company - Tour East - have been working to ensure they’re ready once the borders reopen. Tour...
Aug 15, 2020
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