News: Wellness
City of Sydney to consider expanded financial relief for cultural and creative sectors
City of Sydney to consider expanded financial relief for cultural and creative sectors The City of Sydney Council will tonight (30th March 2020) consider a plan to deliver a...
Mar 29, 2020
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New Australian Government regulations demand public gatherings of no more than two people
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tonight advised of new regulations to restrict the spread of Coronavirus that include the restrictions of public gatherings to no...
Mar 29, 2020
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Les Mills and TVNZ partner to deliver fitness classes during COVID-19 lockdown
A new partnership between TVNZ and Les Mills will deliver daily free-to-air workouts classes for New Zealanders experiencing Coronavirus lockdown. The free-to-air workouts,...
Mar 29, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for authorities to practice common sense over filming online training
Following the closure of gyms on Monday 23rd March 2020 during COVID-19, Fitness Australia is calling on State Premiers to apply common sense in allowing personal trainers and...
Mar 29, 2020
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Clubhouses close but golf courses remain open through Coronavirus crisis
While Federal and state Government restrictions to enforce social-distancing to reduce the impact of Coronavirus outbreak has seen the closure of clubhouses across Australia,...
Mar 28, 2020
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Golf
Global Wellness Institute launches new campaign and collaborations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched both its PositivelyWell campaign and its Global Wellness Collaborations to help members and leaders during COVID-19 crisis. The...
Mar 27, 2020
Wellness
Les Mills delivers free digital solutions to help clubs overcome Coronavirus
Les Mills have announced a series of free digital solutions to help clubs keep members healthy and engaged during the challenges of Coronavirus. Les Mills International Chief...
Mar 27, 2020
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NRL and state leagues announce cancellation of competitions and representative programs
The National Rugby League (NRL), along with New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL), Queensland Rugby League (QRL) and the game's affiliated states, has announced the cancellation...
Mar 26, 2020
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Wellness
ExerciseNZ disappointed that New Zealand Government allows delivery of alcohol and cigarettes but not exercise equipment
Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has expressed his "extreme disappointment" that the New Zealand Government is allowing...
Mar 26, 2020
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Access restricted to Kimberley and remote Western Australian Aboriginal communities
The Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments are partnering to implement new restrictions for access to designated regions in Western Australia to protect the health and...
Mar 26, 2020
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Environment
Fitness Australia expands Keep on Moving campaign and builds industry advocacy
Fitness Australia has provided an update on its ‘Keep on Moving’ Campaign, launched last week to highlight the importance of populations keeping active and continuing a regular...
Mar 26, 2020
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Tokyo Olympics organisers face 'massive' facilities costs for rescheduled Games
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee has advised that it is facing “massive” additional costs in securing the facilities needed to deliver a rescheduled summer Olympic Games in...
Mar 26, 2020
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Venues
Viva Leisure sheds more than 1,000 staff in 48 hours
Leading fitness facility operator Viva-Leisure has been forced to stand-down or let go more than 1,000 staff members in a 48 hour period this week as Government measures to halt...
Mar 26, 2020
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New Zealanders urged to stay out of the water during lockdown period
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is urging all New Zealanders to recreate responsibly during the Coronavirus lockdown period and stay out of the water. WSNZ Chief Executive,...
Mar 25, 2020
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Aquatics
Healthy Ageing Summit Goes Digital
Ken Baldwin, founder of the Healthy Ageing Summit, has announced that the Healthy Ageing Summit - due to have been held in Brisbane from 27th to 29th March - will continue to...
Mar 25, 2020
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World Urban Parks emphasises that 'Nature Never Closes'
Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential...
Mar 25, 2020
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital outlines lockdown activity as Zoos across the nation close
Most zoos and aquariums across Australia and New Zealand now temporarily closed to comply with restrictions to protect the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Perth Zoo closed...
Mar 25, 2020
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Vietnam tourism and leisure developer focuses on new projects during COVID-19 disruption
While one of Vietnam's premier developers of tourism and leisure complexes, Sun Group, has announced the temporary closure of some of its amusement parks in Vietnam, they are...
Mar 25, 2020
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Belgravia Group launches online fitness program
The Belgravia Group - which operates activity businesses including Belgravia Leisure, Genesis Fitness Clubs and Coaching Zone - has today launched Home Fitness Network, an...
Mar 25, 2020
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Travellers look to stay on in Australia's caravan parks
With estimates that as many as 75,000 travellers could be stuck in caravan parks across the Australia as states and territories close their borders, the Caravan Industry...
Mar 25, 2020
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World Athletics welcomes Tokyo Olympic Games postponement
World Athletics has released a statement welcoming the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Japanese Government to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games...
Mar 24, 2020
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Wellness
Opera Australia announces employee support package to limit Coronavirus impact
Opera Australia has today announced details of an employee support package designed to retain their workforce in the face of widespread layoffs across the arts and...
Mar 24, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces new measures aimed at slowing spread of Coronavirus
New restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Coronavirus have been announced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with more businesses and public facilities to be...
Mar 24, 2020
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Play
Play Australia advises that while playgrounds close outdoor play is fine
National play advocacy group Play Australia has announced today that "while playgrounds are to be closed, it’s still ok to play outside". With Australian Prime Minister Scott...
Mar 24, 2020
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Parks