News: Wellness
Spa Vision launch range of sanitation products to support spa industry reopening
Leading global spa consultants, Spa Vision, have unveiled a range of medical grade hygiene and sanitation products to assist operators in their preparation for reopening. With a...
May 20, 2020
Safety /
Wellness
Fitness Industry launches comprehensive operations framework for safe reopening of gyms
The fitness industry has today (21st May 2020) released a comprehensive operations framework so that as COVID-19 restrictions ease across Australia, gyms and exercise facilities...
May 20, 2020
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Fitness
NSW Minister provides Public Health Order exemption for swim squad training
NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazard has provided an exemption to Coronavirus restrictions to indoor swimming pools for the purpose of participating in squad...
May 20, 2020
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Aquatics
Art galleries and museums to reopen from 1st June as NSW Government lifts regional travel ban
The NSW Government has today announced an easing of its Coronavirus restrictions that will allow art galleries, libraries and museums to reopen from 1st June as well as...
May 20, 2020
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Government
New Zealand Prime Minister flags four-day working week to boost economy
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has suggested employers might consider a four-day working week and other flexible working options as a way to boost domestic tourism...
May 20, 2020
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Government
Royal Life Saving fears AIS reboot Framework fails to account for swimming and water safety programs
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has issued a communication expressing “concerns” that Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Framework for Rebooting Sport does not directly...
May 20, 2020
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Aquatics
Lumen launches innovative wellness device
Lumen, a health technology company, have today (20th May 2020) announced the global launch of its Metabolism Tracking Device, Lumen. Developed over eight years of scientific...
May 19, 2020
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Technology /
Fitness
ASCTA releases best practices for restarting swim schools and learn to swim programs
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and Swim Australia have released new best practice guidelines for operators, managers and owners restarting swim...
May 19, 2020
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Aquatics
Council reveals design details for new Parramatta aquatic centre
Parramatta Council has revealed artist’s impressions and a 3D flythrough animation for its new $77 million aquatic and leisure centre as the project reaches a milestone - the...
May 18, 2020
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Fitness
Wangaratta’s ‘Walk to School’ Program secures win in Community Activation category at Fitness Australia awards
The Wangaratta ‘Walk to School’ program, coordinated by Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (YMCA) has been announced as the winner of the Community Activation Award...
May 18, 2020
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Fitness
ESSA highlights the importance of movement this Exercise Right Week
With the theme for Exercise Right Week 2020 (25th -31st May) being ‘Movement is Medicine’, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) are striving to keep Australians of all...
May 18, 2020
Wellness /
Fitness
New report highlights the impact of obesity on Western Australian health system
A recently released report, The Burden and Cost of Excess Body Mass in Western Australian Adults and Children, provides an in-depth look at the growing cost of overweight and...
May 18, 2020
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Fitness
Reopened Beijing gyms demand exercisers wear face masks
With gyms in the Chinese capital of Beijing reopening in the aftermath of what seems to be the worst of the Coronavirus outbreak in the county, managers are imposing strict...
May 18, 2020
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Fitness
85% of patrons look to return to arts and culture events, but not yet
85% of audiences plan to return to arts and cultural events in the future, with 78% planning to attend just as they did in the past and 7% even more often, according to a new...
May 18, 2020
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Arts
Perth's Bold Park Aquatic Centre announces details of reopening with 'strict attendance guidelines'
Following the introduction of ‘Phase 2’ of the Western Australian Government's easing of Coronavirus restrictions, allowing for limited opening of public swimming pools, the...
May 18, 2020
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Aquatics
South Korean football club FC Seoul apologises for 'sex dolls' in their stadium
Officials from South Korean football club FC Seoul have apologised for using sex dolls to simulate the presence of fans at their otherwise empty stadium during a K League club...
May 17, 2020
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Venues
New health products look to help facilities stay clean
The Visage Facility Health range of products from Queensland-based Visage Building Services, has been launched to help operators and managers enhance hygiene and improve patron...
May 17, 2020
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Fitness
Ongoing Coronavirus restrictions lead to nationwide cancellations for Opera Australia
Opera Australia has announced a further round of cancellations due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions that will bring the total number of performances that it has either...
May 15, 2020
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Venues /
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Ticketing /
Arts
New Zealand ski fields look to post-Coronavirus snow season operations
With the New Zealand Government having lifted its ban on domestic travel under its Alert Level 2, the nation’s ski fields are preparing to operate during the upcoming winter...
May 15, 2020
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Wellness
Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Services manager says people should take 'modest step' back into natural places
Tasmanians able to return to the state's national parks are being urged not to "go crazy and roam wild" as Coronavirus visiting restrictions are lifted to allow access green...
May 15, 2020
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Environment /
Parks
Avani Hotels and Resorts roll out new health and safety measures
As hotels prepare to welcome guests back, Avani Hotels and Resorts is rolling out new health and safety measures across its portfolio. Named AvaniSHIELD, the program will see...
May 15, 2020
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Technology
AFL announces that season will restart from 11th June
The AFL has announced that its 2020 season will resume on 11th June with four clubs from Western Australia and South Australia to relocate to a hub on the Gold Coast and the...
May 15, 2020
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Wellness
PerfectGym innovations back industry re-opening
Following the recent release of a live streaming feature for classes, PerfectGym has continued to innovate and add additional features to their platform to assist clients with...
May 14, 2020
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Fitness
New Zealand Government’s Wellbeing Budget creates Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund
The New Zealand Government has announced a $50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund (CRRF) it 2020 ‘Wellbeing’ Budget. Following principles announced in 2019, the budget,...
May 14, 2020
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Government