News: Wellness
Victorian alpine resorts close to visitors
The Victorian Government has today that all of the state's alpine resorts are to close to visitors as part of its Stage three Coronavirus restrictions across regional Victoria....
Aug 6, 2020
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World Health Organization says large crowds for sporting events are unrealistic this year
The World Health Organization has today advised that it will be “unrealistic” to expect large numbers of spectators to be able to attend sports events this year in countries...
Aug 6, 2020
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Blue Magic Supply launch new sanitising products for fitness and sport industry
Blue Magic Supply, a start-up company founded by the same team behind Sydney-based ION TRAINING fitness facility, has launched a product line of hospital grade cleaning...
Aug 5, 2020
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Cairns Regional Council purchases beach wheelchairs and mobi mats for inclusive access
Cairns Regional Council have recently purchased two beach wheelchairs (float chairs) for public use at Palm Cove and Ellis Beach, which can be accessed from the local Surf Life...
Aug 5, 2020
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Thailand halts tourism boosting 'travel bubble' plan as Asian Coronavirus cases rise
With its tourism-reliant economy impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government of Thailand has delayed plans to introduce a ‘travel bubble’ agreement with select...
Aug 5, 2020
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NSW gyms introduce temperature testing and COVID marshals to reduce member Coronavirus risks
Facing a range of challenges in keeping facilities free from Coronavirus threats, gyms in NSW are introducing temperature checks for members and exercisers. In addition, as...
Aug 5, 2020
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New research finds obesity and overweight driving premature heart disease deaths
New research finds obesity and overweight driving premature heart disease deaths University of Melbourne researchers have found that more Australians and Americans are dying...
Aug 4, 2020
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Wellness
The Y announces opening date for Oberon’s new indoor fitness centre
With construction of Oberon’s new $925,000 indoor fitness centre nearing completion, the YMCA NSW (the Y) has today announced an official open date of 23rd August. Oberon is...
Aug 4, 2020
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Paul Sadler Swimland puts hygiene and safety measure in place for post-Coronavirus operations
Following a forced closure of its swim schools across Australia in March as a result of COVID-19, in June Paul Sadler Swimland was able to reopen its Townsville swim school,...
Aug 4, 2020
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FILEX Virtual Summit to present new speakers and all new content
The organisers of FILEX have advised that its next Virtual Summit, being presented on 11th and 12th September with the theme ‘Positioning for Success’, will offer new speakers,...
Aug 3, 2020
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Activities halted and facilities closed as Victorian Government introduces Stage four Coronavirus lockdown in Melbourne
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Melbourne will be subject to Stage four lockdown Coronavirus restrictions to combat community transmission of COVID-19....
Aug 2, 2020
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University of Sydney academics respond to the relationship between obesity and COVID-19
A number of University of Sydney academics have responded to the UK government's Better Health campaign to address obesity following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's revelation...
Jul 31, 2020
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Melbourne gym hosts anti-mask conspiracy theorists meeting
A group of Coronavirus conspiracy theorists have ignored social distancing requirements during a meeting at Melbourne gym. Held on Sunday at The Combat Athlete gym in the suburb...
Jul 31, 2020
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Myzone announces leadership restructure for post Coronavirus operation
Wearable fitness brand Myzone has announced plans to restructure its senior leadership team to support its customers and global operations in the post Coronavirus environment....
Jul 31, 2020
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FILEX to return as organisers commit to future fitness trade show
The organisers of the annual FILEX convention - the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fitness event - have committed to the popular event returning to Sydney, backed by a trade...
Jul 31, 2020
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Customers with implanted cardiac devices advised not to visit New Brighton hot pools
Christchurch City Council has advised that urgent investigations are under way at He Puna Taimoana (the modern name given to the hot pools in New Brighton) to determine whether...
Jul 30, 2020
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Research suggests a quarter of teenage girls will not return to team sport
New research has revealed that the Coronavirus crisis has impacted teenage girls appetite for team sport with more than a quarter of young Australian females at risk of not...
Jul 30, 2020
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Gold’s Gym announces global challenge winner
Gold’s Gym has announced that the winner of their 12 week global challenge in March this year is Secret Harbour’s Steven Cook - a PE teacher and a member of the Port Kennedy...
Jul 30, 2020
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Independent cultural review of Gymnastics in Australia to commence
Gymnastics Australia has engaged the Australian Human Rights Commission to conduct an independent review of the sport of gymnastics in Australia - in a commitment to athlete...
Jul 29, 2020
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Mövenpick BDMS wellness resort Bangkok enhances quarantine program
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok and The Bangkok Hospital have advised of the extension to their innovative Alternative State Quarantine program, which gives Thai...
Jul 29, 2020
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New Boundary Rider Huts unveiled at Julia Creek Caravan Park
McKinlay Shire Council has unveiled two new ‘Boundary Rider’ style huts coinciding with the reopening of the popular bathhouse tourist attraction at Julia Creek Caravan Park...
Jul 29, 2020
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NSW Government announces all gyms must be staffed at all times
With community transmission clusters of COVID-19 on the rise, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has taken steps to manage physical distancing and hygiene by today announcing all...
Jul 28, 2020
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OneMusic introduces fee relief for customers in the fitness and wellbeing sector
Music licensing body, OneMusic, have introduced live stream allowances until 30th September for their fitness and wellbeing customers. OneMusic, was one of the first fitness...
Jul 28, 2020
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New Ashfield Aquatic Centre expected to attract 500,000 visits a year
With its rebuilding on target for completion in September, Sydney’s Inner West Council today invited media representatives to view the $44.7 million redevelopment of the...
Jul 28, 2020
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