News: Safety
Reopening approved for Plus Fitness Campbelltown following temporary COVID-19 closure
Plus Fitness Campbelltown, has advised that they have received approval by the Department of Health to reopen their 24/7 gym following their temporary COVID-19 related closure....
Jul 16, 2020
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Fitness
New Coronavirus outbreaks force Hong Kong Disneyland into new closure
Less than a month after its reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates again following a new Coronavirus outbreak in the Administrative Region. The theme park, which...
Jul 16, 2020
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Planet Fitness takes 'vigorous steps' to limit community transmission of Coronavirus
Forced to close its facility in the South Western Sydney suburb of Casula at the weekend after an exerciser with COVID-19 attended the gym, Planet Fitness has taken what it...
Jul 16, 2020
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Tokyo Governor says Olympics must go ahead in 2021
The Governor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Yuriko Koike, has advised that the Olympics must go ahead next year as a symbol of world unity in overcoming COVID-19. While...
Jul 15, 2020
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Latest Life Floor installation on display at Hills Swimming in Sydney
Life Floor has provided details of its recent installation at Hills Swimming in the Sydney suburb of Kenthurst. Owned and operated by swim school leaders Julie and Deny...
Jul 15, 2020
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Waterparks
AFL looks to relocate more clubs to Queensland
Aiming to reduce the worsening impact of COVID-19 in Victoria and NSW, the AFL is looking to relocate more clubs to Queensland. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk advised...
Jul 14, 2020
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Campbelltown Aquafit assures members with recognition of its 'Gold Standard' COVID-19 compliance
Aquafit Health Fitness Wellbeing, the multi-purpose aquatic and fitness facility in South West Sydney, had today received a ‘Gold Standard’ acknowledgement following a NSW...
Jul 14, 2020
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'Culturally Competent’ aquatic centres look to reduce drownings among diverse communities
With Royal Life Saving Society - Australia research finding that 79% of 'multicultural people' who drowned in NSW between July 2013 and June 2018 were poor or non-swimmers,...
Jul 14, 2020
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IAAPA outlines COVID-19 safety protocols for parks and guests as attractions reopen
To assist industry operators and facilities, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has developed reopening guidance, in partnership with...
Jul 13, 2020
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Attractions
Sunshine Coast expands lifeguard services to boost beach safety
Sunshine Coast Council has allocated an additional $324,000 this year towards the Bokarina Beach service and an increase to two lifeguards at Twin Waters plus a lifeguard...
Jul 13, 2020
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Environment
Madame Tussauds Sydney offers free entry to frontline workers
Madame Tussauds Sydney is offering free entry to frontline workers throughout July as part of a global effort by parent company, Merlin Entertainments to donate 30,000 tickets...
Jul 13, 2020
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Attractions
Embed delivers range of non-toxic Hygiene Defence products for the attraction and amusement industries
Embed, a global leader in the supply of point-of-sale and revenue management systems for the amusement industry,has demonstrated its commitment to its customers, partners and...
Jul 13, 2020
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Optus Stadium prepares for AFL fixtures this week
Perth’s Optus Stadium is preparing to welcome AFL fans this week with two matches to be held with the venue operating at half capacity. The venue is expecting to welcome 30,000...
Jul 13, 2020
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Community sports clubs in NSW warned over apparent social-distancing complacency
In the wake of weekend reports of Sydney-based sports clubs and competitions ignoring social distancing, NSW acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee has issued a reminder to...
Jul 12, 2020
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Grasshopper Adventures launches multi active tours in Tasmania and Queensland
Best known its specialist tours in Asia, Grasshopper Adventures has launched a new program of biking, hiking and kayak multi active tours in Tasmania and Queensland Having...
Jul 12, 2020
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Recreation
Western Sydney gym closes after member records positive Coronavirus test
A gym at Casula in in Sydney's south-west has been forced to temporarily close after a member tested positive for COVID-19. Located just a kilometre away from the Crossroads...
Jul 12, 2020
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Work to begin on removing toxic mould at Invercargill's Rugby Park
Progress is being made towards the removal of toxic mould at Rugby Park, despite delays due to structural concerns and the COVID-19 lockdown. In February, Invercargill City...
Jul 12, 2020
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Evacuated koalas return to upgraded enclosure
Koalas evacuated from the encroaching Orroral Valley Bushfire earlier in the year have returned to a refurbished and upgraded display enclosure at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve....
Jul 10, 2020
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Environment
UFC ready to launch ‘Fight Island’ project on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
With UFC 251 set to be held in Abu Dhabi this weekend, the mixed martial arts sports brand will be using the event as a pilot project to determine how it can hold sealed...
Jul 10, 2020
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VenueShield protocols drive reopening of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
After months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has reopened this week following the approval by Queensland Health...
Jul 10, 2020
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Accidentally demolished Sydney gym returns in new location
A Sydney gym whose premises were destroyed when the demolition of a neighbouring property went wrong has reopened in a new location. Formerly located in the Sydney suburb of...
Jul 9, 2020
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Japanese Government to allow indoor venues to operate with up to 5,000 capacity
The Japanese Government is increasing indoor event capacity limits from today, allowing up to 5,000 people into indoor events subject to hygiene and safety measures. Part of a...
Jul 9, 2020
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Carlile Swimming prepares for re-opening of children’s lessons as of 20th July
Having been closed since March due to COVID-19, Carlile Swimming has announced they will be back in operation on 20th July with lessons for children at their nine swim schools...
Jul 9, 2020
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Aquatics
Doubts over A-League restart averted as NSW Government grants travel exemptions to Victorian clubs
Confusion over the status of Melbourne-based clubs in the soon to restart A-League has been eased late this evening with the NSW Government having given the teams permission to...
Jul 9, 2020
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