News: Safety
Gyms emphasise hygiene practices but look for business support
Facing up to fears over the potential spread of the Coronavirus, Australia's fitness clubs are emphasising their hygiene practices to members and users. However, with patronage...
Mar 18, 2020
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Drownings fall across Australian summer of extremes
Media monitoring carried out by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia suggests that 66 people lost their lives to drowning between 1st December 2019 and 29th February 2020....
Mar 18, 2020
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Genting closes Malaysian resort while launching offers for Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Genting has advised of its temporary closure all operations at mountaintop Malaysian resort, including its casino, until 1st April while simultaneously launching...
Mar 18, 2020
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Westpac Life Saver Rescue Drone program to help reduce drownings
The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Drone program with its partners, The Ripper Group and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), hope to help drastically reduce the number of coastal...
Mar 18, 2020
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Royal Life Saving releases position statement on the impact of Coronavirus on aquatic facilites
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today issued a position statement, COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Aquatics . The first aquatic industry body to respond to the...
Mar 18, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison halts international travel and bans indoor gatherings of over 100
In a ramping up of efforts to counter the Coronavirus, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has this morning announced that non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100...
Mar 17, 2020
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HOTA and MONA close to prevent spread of Coronavirus
Home of the Arts (HOTA) on Queensland’s Gold Coast and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart have both announced that they will be closing in response to the rapidly...
Mar 17, 2020
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Australian Arts and Cultural Organisations respond to Coronavirus
Many Australian arts and cultural organisation have advised of their response to the message delivered from the Australian Government on 13th March that “organised,...
Mar 16, 2020
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New national outdoor standards will support Queensland’s adventure tourism sector
Australia’s new national safety framework for outdoor adventure activities will help Queensland’s outdoor tourism industry stands against a downturn caused by a summer of...
Mar 16, 2020
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Chief Medical Officer says going to cinemas and gyms is 'low risk' during Coronavirus outbreak
Amid fears over the spread of Coronavirus and evolving health advice from the Government, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy has said it is currently...
Mar 15, 2020
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City of Melbourne announces 'temporary closure' of libraries and cultural and recreation centres
The City of Melbourne has announced that it is temporarily closing its public libraries and cultural and recreation centres from today to try to help slow the spread of...
Mar 15, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks to remain open as Coronavirus fears lead to international closures
As theme parks around the world close over Coronavirus fears, the Gold Coast’s theme parks are to remain open. Australia’s major parks, Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea...
Mar 15, 2020
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Life Floor gains growing recognition as preferred safety surface for splash pads and pool surrounds
Since being introduced to the Australian market in 2016, Life Floor has gained increasing recognition for its performance and a growing list of significant installations....
Mar 15, 2020
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Vodafone Warriors to play NRL season matches in Australia
Vodafone Warriors Chief Executive Cameron George has confirmed the NRL squad will remain in Australia this week following the new travel restrictions imposed by the New Zealand...
Mar 15, 2020
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Coronavirus travel restrictions to impact New Zealand tourism and sport
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a range of regulations designed to reduce the country's risk from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Described by Prime Minister...
Mar 15, 2020
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Cruise ships from foreign ports banned to curb Coronavirus spreading
Cruise ship arrivals from foreign ports will be banned for at least 30 days, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today, (Sunday 15th March) amid escalating efforts to...
Mar 15, 2020
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LPA calls for urgent confirmation on timeframe for government’s ban on public events
Following the Federal Government’s directive that all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people are banned from 16th March and that the states would be moving to enact...
Mar 15, 2020
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Destination NSW cancels Vivid Sydney 2020
The NSW Government has today announced the cancellation of Vivid Sydney 2020 following recommendations by the Federal Government and health authorities to limit non-essential...
Mar 15, 2020
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Sydney Theatre Company responds to advice on Coronavirus
The Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has released information regarding the impact of government advice surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) on their upcoming performance schedule....
Mar 13, 2020
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WOW Wipes report increased orders during Coronavirus crisis
With fitness facilities looking to enhance their cleaning during the current Coronavirus crisis, and members being urged, more than ever, to use disinfectant wipes to cleanse...
Mar 13, 2020
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SportAccord 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 ban on large-scale events
Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, SportAccord has announced with regret the cancellation of the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2020, which had been due...
Mar 13, 2020
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AFL and NRL seasons to go ahead behind closed doors due to Coronavirus fears
Fears over the spread of Coronavirus will see NRL matches and the AFL season played behind closed doors from next weekend. With the NRL season have commenced last night, games...
Mar 13, 2020
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Gyms focus on hygiene measures to reassure members through Coronavirus crisis
Fitness facilities are urging members to keep training during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, adopting simple precautions, while emphasising how they are enhancing...
Mar 13, 2020
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Chinese and Nepalese Governments close Mount Everest to climbers
Fears over Coronavirus has reportedly prompted both the Chinese and Nepalese Government to close off their sides of Mount Everest to hopeful climbers. Multiple mountaineering...
Mar 13, 2020
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