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Sport Singapore shares guidelines on sport and physical activity restrictions during COVID-19
Sport Singapore (SportSG) will be overseeing the Multi-Ministry Taskforce’s measures to minimise the further spread of COVID-19. These guidelines cover measures related to all...
Apr 7, 2020
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Centara Hotels and Resorts support medical staff during COVID-19
Thailand’s Centara Hotels and Resorts has launched an initiative to support medical staff during COVID-19 by providing complimentary hotel rooms and meals to carers in need of...
Apr 7, 2020
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Fremantle Council reminds beach goers to maintain social distancing
With warm weather forecast for the Easter break, Fremantle beach goers are being reminded to maintain physical distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. While Western Australia...
Apr 7, 2020
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Two-thirds of the world's fitness clubs are currently closed
The Coronavirus outbreak has seen nearly two thirds (64%) of the world’s fitness clubs, gyms and studios close, either voluntarily or as a result of Governmental restrictions....
Apr 7, 2020
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Parks and Wildlife Service ranger dies after shark attack off Queensland’s North West Island
A 23 year old man employed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has died after being attacked by a shark off North West Island, the largest coral cay in Queensland’s...
Apr 6, 2020
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Christchurch Council releases video on park safety during COVID-19
Christchurch City Council are keen for everyone to be able to enjoy their parks safely and as such has released a video highlighting what is required by Council park visitors...
Apr 6, 2020
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks backs staff during lockdown
With its Gold Coast theme parks closed, Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) are continuing to follow Government guidance on operations during the Coronavirus crisis. Warner...
Apr 6, 2020
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Extended closure announced for UAE theme parks
DXB Entertainments, operator of Dubai Parks and Resorts, has announced that Bollywood Parks, Legoland and Motiongate in Dubai, UAE, will be closed indefinitely until the...
Apr 6, 2020
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Bangkok Hospital partners with Movenpick resort to offer 14 day wellness package
Bangkok Hospital in partnership with Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort has launched “14 Days Health Watch”, a long-stay Urban Wellness Retreat package. The package offers Thais and...
Apr 6, 2020
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Bayside City Council undertakes coastal protection works
Bayside City Council is undertaking works in Sandringham to reduce erosion and protect the coastal environment. These works are taking place along the coastal path and Trey Bit...
Apr 5, 2020
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Surf Life Saving NSW donates protective equipment to frontline police
With supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) running low globally during COVID-19, Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) has donated 11,000 PPE masks to the NSW Police Force....
Apr 5, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria delivers revised online CPR and First Aid Training for Essential Workers
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is now able to offer revised online accredited CPR (HLTAID001) and accredited First Aid (HLTAID003) courses to essential workers who are required to...
Apr 4, 2020
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Muong Thanh Group provides hotel rooms for entire staff of Bach Mai Hospital
The Muong Thanh Group is providing 4-star hotel standard rooms for Vietnam’s Bach Mai Hospital staff while also supporting the distribution of 100 tons of rice during COVID-19....
Apr 4, 2020
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Kakadu Tourism closes facilities in response to COVID-19
Kakadu Tourism has announced the closure of its visitor accommodation and tourism operations until further notice, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Kakadu Tourism, Kakadu’s...
Apr 3, 2020
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NSW Coronavirus lockdown to last 90 days
Coronavirus lockdown restrictions are expected to last 90 days in NSW according to the state's Police Commissioner. Speaking this morning, NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller...
Apr 2, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria announces club closures and patrol cessation
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have announced that from this weekend, lifesaving clubs will be closed and LSV beach patrols and all non-essential activities at clubs will cease....
Apr 1, 2020
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Swimplex Aquatics highlight current shutdown period an ideal time for slide and pool maintenance
Swimplex Aquatics highlight that the COVID-19 shutdown period presents opportunities for operators to consider long awaited water slide/ splash pad and pool repair/maintenance...
Mar 31, 2020
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ASADA advises two Canberra staff members have COVID-19
The Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority (ASADA) have advised that two Canberra staff members have tested positive to COVID-19. ASADA Chief Executive David Sharpe said the...
Mar 31, 2020
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Queensland Government extends Coronavirus restrictions to camping and fossicking
Queensland Government has today (31st March 2020) urged council and private camping ground operators to restrict recreational camping on state land, as a shutdown began in...
Mar 30, 2020
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FFA announces 70% staff cut due to COVID-19
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced its regrettable decision to stand-down approximately 70% of its staff due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. FFA...
Mar 30, 2020
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One-on-one fitness training still approved during COVID-19
One-on-one fitness training is still safe as announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison last night in the latest social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19....
Mar 29, 2020
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Ross Gage transitions to new advisory role with ASSA
Australian Swim Schools Association President, Wayne Pollock has advised that Chief Executive, Ross Gage is to step away from his current leadership role with the Association to...
Mar 29, 2020
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New Australian Government regulations demand public gatherings of no more than two people
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tonight advised of new regulations to restrict the spread of Coronavirus that include the restrictions of public gatherings to no...
Mar 29, 2020
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Les Mills and TVNZ partner to deliver fitness classes during COVID-19 lockdown
A new partnership between TVNZ and Les Mills will deliver daily free-to-air workouts classes for New Zealanders experiencing Coronavirus lockdown. The free-to-air workouts,...
Mar 29, 2020
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