News: Wellness
Council considers reopening Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Four weeks after mass breaches of Coronavirus restrictions led to its closure, Waverley Council is considering reopening Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. With access to the beach...
Apr 18, 2020
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Western Australia looks at early raising of Coronavirus restrictions
Having experienced a low number of infections in the state, the Western Australian Government the first considering lifting its Coronavirus restrictions within weeks and allow...
Apr 17, 2020
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Precor launches new online resources for operators
Leading fitness equipment manufacturer Precor has released a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members engaged throughout the lockdown periods caused by the...
Apr 16, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlines plans for lifting of Coronavirus restrictions
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has advised that the nation needs a more comprehensive Coronavirus testing regime before current health restrictions can be lifted....
Apr 16, 2020
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WTTC commends global tourism industry for helping during COVID-19
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has praised the global tourism industry for lending crucial help to combat the global Coronavirus pandemic. The huge thank you from...
Apr 16, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria releases new CPR and First Aid home training courses
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has released new training courses that will enable Victorians to complete or update their CPR and First Aid qualifications from the comfort and...
Apr 16, 2020
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ABS survey shows ‘arts and recreation’ businesses as being hardest hit by Coronavirus pandemic
Newly released data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the sector it defines as ‘Arts and Recreation’ has been the hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic...
Apr 16, 2020
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Golf Australia cancels events until 30th June
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus issues and current Government restrictions with regards to outdoor public spaces, social distancing and essential activities, Golf Australia...
Apr 16, 2020
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Extended Indian Coronavirus restrictions sees IPL indefinitely postponed
With the Indian Government extending its lockdown until 3rd May to combat the spread of Coronavirus, the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League been indefinitely postponed....
Apr 16, 2020
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Nature key to New Zealand’s post Coronavirus recovery
Environmental groups including Forest and Bird are urging the New Zealand Government to transform the nation’s post Coronavirus economy to tackle climate change, save native...
Apr 14, 2020
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Reclink Australia launches new program to maintain engagement and connectivity
Reclink Australia launches new program to maintain engagement and connectivity Reclink Australia has launched the Reclink Connect program in response to the COVID-19...
Apr 14, 2020
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RedDoorz provides free temporary accommodation for emergency services during COVID-19
RedDoorz, South east Asia's largest and fastest-growing online hotel management and booking platform is working with South east Asia Governments to provide free temporary...
Apr 14, 2020
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Accor offers hotel day-rooms for use as private offices in Bangkok
Accor is offering a day-use room package across 10 hotels in Bangkok to guests who require private office space for the day. Bangkokians can now book a room for up to 8 hours...
Apr 14, 2020
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Virtuagym note an increase in fitness challenge participation during COVID -19
By analysing the data of more than 16 million fitness app users throughout Europe, Virtuagym, a provider of online and mobile coaching technology for fitness businesses, has...
Apr 13, 2020
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Mount Gambier introduces one way exercise circuit for Blue Lake
In response to ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, the City of Mount Gambier in South Australia has introduced social distancing measures around the Blue Lake exercise...
Apr 13, 2020
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Federal sports minister says NRL restart plan is ‘a bit ambitious'
Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck has labelled the NRL’s plans for its competition to resume as of 28th May as being a “bit ambitious”. With the NRL announcing plans to...
Apr 13, 2020
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NSW Arts Minister resigns after Coronavirus lockdown breach
NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has resigned after being fined $1,000 for breaching the ban on non-essential travel due to Coronavirus. Having been reported for visiting...
Apr 10, 2020
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Thailand resort Santiburi Koh Samui receives 2020 Green Hotel certification
Thailand resort Santiburi Koh Samui receives 2020 Green Hotel certification The experience-driven beachfront retreat, Santiburi Koh Samui has been certified as a 2020 Green...
Apr 10, 2020
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Eventbrite to lay off 45% of global workforce in cost-cutting plan
Event management and ticketing platform Eventbrite has announced that it will lay off 45% of its global workforce as part of plans to save at least US$100 million in annualised...
Apr 9, 2020
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Great Aussie Camp Out At Home an Easter alternative
With Australia’s camping areas shut due to Coronavirus restrictions, NSW families and outdoor enthusiasts have been forced to find alternate ways to embrace the Australian...
Apr 9, 2020
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Key exercise bodies produce New Zealand's biggest online fitness directory during lockdown
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) and the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have combined o produce the country’s largest directory of...
Apr 9, 2020
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FILEX Convention to go virtual with two-day summit
With the 2020 FILEX Convention at the ICC Sydney having been called off because of Coronavirus restriction, the event organisers have advised that the event will now go online...
Apr 8, 2020
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Coca-Cola Arena launches campaign to engage Dubai’s community
Coca-Cola Arena has this week launched an impressive community outreach initiative called #BeLiveInDubai which is calling on Dubai residents to showcase their talents while...
Apr 8, 2020
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New Zealand Health Minister demoted following lockdown breaking mountain bike ride and beach visit
New Zealand Health Minister David Clark has been demoted after ignoring the country’s lockdown rules on two occasions - once driving his family to a beach 20 kilometres from his...
Apr 8, 2020
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