News: Safety
NSW NRL clubs and Canberra Raiders to relocate to Queensland to counter NSW COVID-19 restrictions
The NRL has announced that its 12 NSW and ACT based clubs will relocate to south east Queensland for one month due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak in Greater Sydney....
Jul 12, 2021
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Coronavirus sees VFL reduced to 14-game season
Ongoing issues relating the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the AFL to cut slice two games off the VFL season. Originally scheduled to feature all 22 clubs playing 16 matches in a...
Jul 10, 2021
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Second relocation sees State of Origin finale moved to Gold Coast
Game Three of State of Origin 2021 has been moved to the Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium after the NSW Government announced that the state’s COVID-19 crisis would not allow...
Jul 10, 2021
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COVID uncertainty sees FILEX face-to-face events postponed to 2022
Event organisers have advised that due to the latest COVID lockdown and the ongoing restrictions, and after consultation with sponsors, partners and Fitness Australia, the FILEX...
Jul 9, 2021
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As Coronavirus cases soar across Thailand Phuket opens for vaccinated tourists
The Thai tourist island of Phuket has opened to foreign tourists - but only those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and come from countries deemed low to medium...
Jul 9, 2021
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Pandemic sees Vietnam’s SEA Games postponed until 2022
The SEA Games Federation has advised that Vietnam’s staging of the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in November and December is to be postponed until next year as a result of the...
Jul 8, 2021
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Australia’s first gym purpose-built to be fortified against COVID-19 opens in Brisbane
Pod1um, Australia’s first gym purpose-built to be fortified against COVID-19, has opened in the Brisbane inner-city suburb of Newstead. Rather than offering an open gym floor,...
Jul 8, 2021
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No spectators to be allowed at Tokyo Olympics
Fans will not be able to attend the majority of event venues at the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Tokyo after a Coronavirus state of emergency was declared in the Japanese...
Jul 8, 2021
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Three-day Big Red Bash music festival sees record attendance
Record crowds have flocked to the Big Red Bash music festival over recent days with around 10,000 campers and caravanners making their way to the outback Queensland event....
Jul 8, 2021
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New Centre for Sport and Human Rights looks to address global sport’s human rights crisis
A new global body that aims to ensure all stakeholders in sport have their human rights respected, protected and promoted has been established. Granted the status of being an...
Jul 8, 2021
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Belgravia Leisure introduces inclusive ‘All In’ swimming program at Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre
Belgravia Leisure, in partnership with Special Olympics, Parafed Auckland and Swimming New Zealand, has announced the launch of the ‘All In’ inclusive swimming program....
Jul 8, 2021
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University of Queensland study shows COVID denied Queenslanders millions of holidays
According to a study by University of Queensland academics, COVID-19 has deprived Queenslanders of almost 4.7 million holidays - including more than 2.4 million domestic...
Jul 7, 2021
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NSW Police offer $1 million reward in appeal for evidence over Luna Park Sydney Ghost Train fire
The NSW Government has today announced a $1 million reward for any information on the 1979 fire that claimed the lives of six boys and a man on its Ghost Train ride. Following...
Jul 7, 2021
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With swim schools facing permanent closure industry leader calls for learn-to-swim services to be classed as an essential service
Karen Bentley, Director of Nepean Swim & Fitness in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith, has called for swim schools to be reclassified as an essential service to reduce...
Jul 7, 2021
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Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium to stage relocated State of Origin finale
Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium has been confirmed as the venue that will host the final game of rugby league’s 2021 State of Origin III, with the switch from Stadium...
Jul 6, 2021
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Indonesian Government forced to further delay Bali tourism reopening
The Indonesian Government has abandoned its immediate plans to reopen Bali to foreign tourists until COVID-19 cases have decreased significantly. In an interview with Reuters...
Jul 6, 2021
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Border uncertainty forces cancellation of Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix
The Victorian Government has confirmed that the Australian Formula One Grand Prix and MotoGP have been cancelled for 2021. The MotoGP at Phillip Island had been scheduled for...
Jul 6, 2021
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New WTTC Economic Trends Report reveals Asia Pacific region hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic
According to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic - with the...
Jul 5, 2021
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Suncorp Stadium operating at full capacity while Brisbane’s entertainment venues stay closed
Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has backed sporting fixtures at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium continuing at full capacity while entertainment events in the...
Jul 5, 2021
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Ekka looks to 2021 event safely reuniting country and city
Set to run from Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th August, the organisers of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) are looking forward to the country and city coming safely together for the...
Jul 5, 2021
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Life Saving Victoria renews Dandenong Oasis Platinum Pool status
Dandenong Oasis remains part of an exclusive club of just 30 Victorian aquatic facilities currently holding Platinum Pool status accreditation following receipt of 100% on its...
Jul 4, 2021
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Tourism stakeholders launch ‘Back to Bali’ campaign
A campaign to encourage international visitors to return to the Indonesian island of Bali has launched today. Set to be the biggest tourism campaign in the history of the...
Jul 4, 2021
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison reveals four step plan to take Australia beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
A meeting of Australia’s National Cabinet today has seen Prime Minister Scott Morrison announce a four-stage plan which to drive the nation’s emergence from COVID-19, which he...
Jul 2, 2021
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Barrister to head Swimming Australia inquiry into discrimination and harassment claims
The investigation into claims of abusive culture in Australian swimming is to be led by Sydney-based barrister Chris Ronalds - who helped develop the nation's sexual...
Jul 2, 2021
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