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University of Queensland study reveals impacts on hotel brands used for COVID quarantine
A University of Queensland study has researched what people think about the hotel brands that were used as quarantine facilities, and the findings show a big difference in...
Jan 20, 2022
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Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix to proceed for vaccinated participants
Organisers of Melbourne’s Formula One Grand Prix have confirmed there will be a “zero tolerance” approach on vaccine exemptions for participants, making it mandatory for all...
Jan 20, 2022
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City of Parramatta postpones 2022 summer concert series due to COVID
Due to the current COVID-19 situation and changes to public health orders,.City of Parramatta Council has postponed its Summer Sessions concert series, scheduled for 25th and...
Jan 20, 2022
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Rescheduled Tamworth Country Music Festival clashes with Parkes Elvis Festival
Organisers of the Parkes Elvis Festival have expressed disappointed at the new dates announced for the Tamworth Country Music Festival after its postponement as a result of...
Jan 20, 2022
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VMA announces five-year strategic plan
The Venue Management Association [Asia and Pacific] has announced VMA25 - its strategic Plan for the 2022-2025 period. Revealing the plan today on behalf of the VMA Board, VMA...
Jan 20, 2022
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'Almost impossible' for surfing legend Kelly Slater to enter Australia if not vaccinated
According to Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, 11-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater has “no chance” of getting into Australia for upcoming events without being...
Jan 20, 2022
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Perth Festival cancels opening event due to Omicron uncertainty
Set to return as of 11th February, the Perth Festival has been forced to cancel its large-scale opening event, Escape, due to Western Australia’s growing Omicron outbreak. Set...
Jan 18, 2022
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Further spectator restrictions for Winter Olympics amid omicron detection in Beijing
Further spectator restrictions for Winter Olympics amid omicron detection in Beijing China has announced that tickets to the Winter Olympics will no longer be sold to the...
Jan 18, 2022
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre attracted over 300 events in 2021
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has revealed that it successfully hosted over 300 national and regional business events during 2021....
Jan 17, 2022
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PerfectGym release self-assessment module for online enrolments
PerfectGym has released its latest technology enhancement to complement the customer experience within the aquatic and recreation industry - with the new functionality allowing...
Jan 16, 2022
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Auckland gym gets $12,000 penalty for defying New Zealand’s vaccine mandate
The Oliver MMA gym in Auckland has been fined $12,000 for defying New Zealand’s COVID-19 mandate and remaining open to unvaccinated exercisers. Workplace and safety agency,...
Jan 16, 2022
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria proceeds with hosting 28th January Industry Gala Awards
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has advised that it is to proceed with hosting its 2021 Industry Gala Awards at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28th...
Jan 16, 2022
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Novak Djokovic loses appeal against visa cancellation and set to be deported from Australia
World tennis number one Novak Djokovic will be deported from Australia ahead of the first grand slam tournament of the year after the full Federal Court today dismissed his...
Jan 16, 2022
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Flooding closes Milne Bay Aquatic Centre
A number of businesses in the Queensland town of Toowoomba, including the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre, have been forced to close today following a hailstorm on Saturday night that...
Jan 16, 2022
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Pool closures continue to impact swimming skills and water safety
The aquatic industry’s ability to keep pools open across the country this summer has been heavily impacted by staff shortages, with a Royal Life Saving Society - Australia...
Jan 14, 2022
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Confident Bluesfest organisers ‘charging towards April’
With 13 weeks to go before it returns for its first event since 2019, organisers of Bluesfest has assured fans that they are confident that its 2022 edition will be staged, with...
Jan 14, 2022
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa revoked because of risk to ‘health and good order'
Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for entry into the country, with the Australian Open champion now again facing deportation, subject...
Jan 14, 2022
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New pool inflatable launched at Mount Isa’s Splashez Aquatic Centre
Aiming to offer more amusement options for its young patrons, the Splashez Aquatic Centre in Mount Isa has today introduced a new pool inflatable. Following tests to ensure its...
Jan 14, 2022
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Evangelical church Hillsong’s summercamp NSW ‘festival’ avoids action over banned singing and dancing
While the NSW Government’s ban on singing and dancing has seen the cancellation or postponement of several music festivals in the past week, it has emerged that evangelical...
Jan 14, 2022
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Proof of COVID vaccination required across Western Australia to access gyms, attractions, festivals and stadia
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced that from 31st January, West Australians aged 16 years and over will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access a...
Jan 14, 2022
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St Kilda Festival program extended to nine days for COVID safety
The St Kilda Festival, presented by City of Port Phillip, will this year shift from the one-day format of recent years to allow social distancing - with the extended nine-day...
Jan 14, 2022
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City of Ballarat finds solutions to staff shortages at its aquatic centres
Through collaboration and integration of staff across departments, the City of Ballarat has found solutions to staff shortages at its aquatic centres. While no aquatic facility...
Jan 13, 2022
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Tauranga City Council looks to weekend of events to deliver financial boost to tourism and hospitality sector
Three high-profile events taking place next weekend are expected to attract more than 12,000 people to Tauranga and contribute more than $700,000 to regional GDP as the city...
Jan 13, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park Venom Program continues to break records
The Australian Reptile Park has reported that Whiplash the Coastal Taipan has broken his own world record for extracting the most raw venom from a single yield. The previous...
Jan 13, 2022
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