News: Safety
Vbase announces that Christchurch Town Hall will reopen from 4th August
Christchurch City Council owned venues and events company Vbase Limited has announced that the Christchurch Town Hall will reopen for daily public access from 4th August. While...
Jul 9, 2020
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Work on Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment set to begin
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is bringing forward the redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre, planning to imminently commence demolition works to begin the...
Jul 9, 2020
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Vail Resorts suspend operations at Mt Hotham and Falls Creek due to latest COVID-19 outbreak
Vail Resorts is suspending ski-lift operations at Falls Creek and Hotham Ski Resorts, effective from today until 19th August, after careful consideration of Victoria's new “stay...
Jul 9, 2020
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Bali looks to welcome international visitors in September
Authorities on the Indonesian island of Bali have announced a three-phase reopening of the island’s borders that will see international visitors allowed from September. The...
Jul 8, 2020
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Festivals plan for 2021 editions with improved health measures
Many of Australia’s festivals are pushing ahead with planning for events in 2021 as confidence increases in their ability to operate with to stricter health and hygiene...
Jul 8, 2020
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ASSA to stage virtual conference for swim schools
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has announced that it will stage a virtual conference from Monday 27th to Friday 31st July. Originally scheduled to be held as...
Jul 7, 2020
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QTIC’s COVIDSafe events framework supports getting the ‘show to go on’
Aiming to provide clarity in helping the delivery of events and tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has released the Industry Framework for COVIDSafe Events...
Jul 6, 2020
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VenuesWest re-appoints Quayclean
Quayclean Australia has announced its re-appointment to a third successive five-year term with VenuesWest. Quayclean will be responsible for cleaning and presentation services...
Jul 6, 2020
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Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands reopens attractions with enhanced hygiene and safe-distancing protocols
The reopening of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands this week has seen the integrated resort adopt a highly measured approach to operations mindful of the threat still posed by...
Jul 5, 2020
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Competition resumes on Wingecarribee Shire Council’s sports fields
Wingecarribee Shire Council’s sports fields reopened for competition at the weekend following advice from the NSW Office of Local Government. The approval to re-open local...
Jul 5, 2020
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Dubai Government allows recreation facilities and spa centres to reopen
The Government of Dubai has advised that the latest easing of its Coronavirus restrictions will see recreation facilities, spas and theme parks able to reopen although they will...
Jul 4, 2020
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Ross Gage steps down as ASSA Chief Executive
Ross Gage, inaugural Chief Executive if the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA), has stepped down from his role. An acknowledged leader in swim teaching and education,...
Jul 4, 2020
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Goulburn Swim School to close after 24 years in business
The impact of the Coronavirus shutdown along with changing business and personal circumstances has seen Jenny and Ron Neate, owners of the Neate Swim School in the NSW town of...
Jul 2, 2020
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Next Story Group launches new hygiene and safety program
International hospitality company, Next Story Group, has launched a new hygiene and safety program - Safe with Us - as part of an organisation-wide response to the new demands...
Jul 1, 2020
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Shangri-La Hotels partner with Diversey to upcycle linen into reusable face masks
A partnership between the Shangri-La Group and Diversey, a leading global hygiene solutions provider, will upcycle 12,500kg of hotel linen into 500,000 reusable face masks via...
Jul 1, 2020
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Northern Territory set for first major post lockdown event with August’s Darwin Supercars
The Darwin Supercars on 8th and 9th August will be the first major spectator event to be held in the Northern Territory since its easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. With...
Jul 1, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for Queensland Government to release Stage 3 Industry COVIDSafe Plan
Following Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s announcement yesterday that Stage 3 Easing of Restrictions will be introduced in the state from 3rd July, Fitness Australia...
Jul 1, 2020
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Surf Life Saving Australia celebrates 40 years of Women in Surf Life Saving
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) are today celebrating the 40 year anniversary of Women in Surf Life Saving being able to gain their Bronze Medallion and participate as active...
Jun 30, 2020
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Temperature screening system launched to help safeguard sports and fitness clubs against COVID-19 transmission
AMETEK Land, a leader in temperature monitoring, has launched VIRALERT 3 - a new human body temperature screening system which detect signs of elevated temperature, protecting...
Jun 30, 2020
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Inquiry finds koalas on track to extinction in NSW before 2050 without intervention
Inquiry finds koalas on track to extinction in NSW before 2050 without intervention A year-long New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has found koalas are on track to become...
Jun 30, 2020
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World Rugby cancels remainder of Sevens season
World Rugby has announced that the remainder of the 2019/20 World Sevens Series - including the Hong Kong and Singapore 7s - has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic....
Jun 30, 2020
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Event Summit to return in October as free-to-attend physical conference
Expressing confidence in the recovery of the conference sector, the annual Event Summit will return to Sydney this October and will be free for event stakeholders. Originally...
Jun 30, 2020
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AFL faces fixture upheaval as Victorian Coronavirus cases rise
The reoccurrence of Coronavirus cases in Victoria is creating scheduling challenges for the AFL. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in parts of Melbourne, Queensland health...
Jun 30, 2020
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Queensland to reopen borders to all except Victorians
Following pressure to reopen its borders to other Australian states and territories, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced that Queensland will open its borders...
Jun 29, 2020
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