News: Wellness
Technogym’s Mywellness Cloud allows fitness clubs to remotely manage members’ training
Technogym, whose Mywellness Cloud platform allows fitness clubs to offer training and coaching programs to their customers remotely, is offering a free consultancy service to...
Mar 24, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: City of Melbourne ‘cleaning blitz’, Dreamworld food donations, Gumbuya World and MCA closures - 24th March 2019
Gymnastics Victoria has advised that gymnastics clubs across the state have ceased operating "for the foreseeable future". Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art Australia closed...
Mar 24, 2020
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Sunshine Coast Council announces closure of all aquatic centres
In consultation with its facilities operators, Sunshine Coast Council has announced all of its aquatic centres are now closed. The decision was made late this evening (Tuesday...
Mar 24, 2020
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FFA announces suspension of A-League season
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced that it has postponed the final rounds of the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League season. Effective immediately, the suspension sees...
Mar 23, 2020
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Humanforce release Employee Trace Tool to manage Casual Workers through Coronavirus outbreak
BRAND POST: Leading global workforce management solutions provider Humanforce, has released a free Employee Trace Tool to help all businesses manage and protect their casual...
Mar 23, 2020
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ASCTA/Swim Australia release Coronavirus guidance for swim schools
The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA)/Swim Australia has advised that it "is working tirelessly to provide the most up to date information" to swim...
Mar 23, 2020
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FITREC's Dennis Hosking slams 'cavalier and irresponsible approach' of Fitness Australia in promoting continuation of outdoor training services
FITREC Managing Director, Dennis Hosking has slammed Fitness Australia for its promotion of outdoor training services in the wake of the Federal Government's announcement that...
Mar 23, 2020
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NovoFit advises of its Coronavirus response
Leading fitness equipment supplier NovoFit has advised of its actions in relation to the Coronavirus In a communication to stakeholders, NovoFit Chief Executive, Tim Horskins...
Mar 23, 2020
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NRL announces season suspension
Having made despite attempts to keep the competition running, including the league’s staging its second round behind closed doors over the weekend, the NRL has announced that...
Mar 23, 2020
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Spa Vision and Spa Guru Consulting collaborate on New Zealand wellness tourism project
Leaders in the spa industry - Spa Vision and Spa Guru Consulting - have been selected to collaborate on a wellness tourism project at Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa on the...
Mar 23, 2020
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Australian Government announces enhanced $66 billion Coronavirus stimulus package
The Australian Government has announced a further $66 billion economic stimulus package as the closing down of ‘non-essential’ services and other measures to prevent the spread...
Mar 23, 2020
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Japanese theme parks and attractions commence reopening after Coronavirus closures
With moves to prevent the spread of Coronanvirus having seen their closure during January and February, theme parks and visitor attractions, as well as businesses and schools,...
Mar 23, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for urgent government clarification around gym closures
With safety still being the number one priority, Fitness Australia is calling on the Federal and state governments to provide further clarification to the fitness industry on...
Mar 23, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks ‘temporarily close’ in reaction to Coronavirus crisis
Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast, along with Paradise Country and Topgolf, are to temporarily...
Mar 23, 2020
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Quayclean draws on experience to assist safe and complete cleaning during COVID-19
Australian-owned cleaning and presentation company, Quayclean Australia is drawing on its experience from the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to manage and clean facilities...
Mar 22, 2020
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New Zealand Councils close facilities
Following New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement on 21st March of measures to support social distancing measures to minimise the effect of the Coronavirus,...
Mar 22, 2020
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ESSA launches campaign promoting physical activity during COVID-19
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has launched its Exercise Right at Home campaign to encourage those who are self-isolated due to the response of COVID-19 to keep...
Mar 22, 2020
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Fitness Australia flags outdoor exercise as an alternative to imminent gym closures
With the announcement yesterday evening (Sunday 22nd March) of imminent gym closures across New South Wales and Victoria by this Tuesday, Fitness Australia are highlighting that...
Mar 22, 2020
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AFL suspends season until end of May in response to Coronavirus
With Western Australia and South Australia having today announced they are to close their borders in a bid to slow the spread of Coronavirus, the AFL has announced that it is...
Mar 22, 2020
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Coronavirus Update: Crown Casino, Fitness Australia, LIWA Aquatics and gyms and theatres closed in the UK - 22nd March
Crown Resorts will close the main gaming floor at its Melbourne casino after it was stripped of its controversial exemption from social-distancing rules aimed at arresting the...
Mar 22, 2020
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NSW and Victoria to close 'non-essential services' while South and Western Australia seal borders in response to Coronavirus pandemic
A range of unprecedented measures have been introduced by state governments in a bid to halt outbreaks of Coronavirus. With Tasmania and the Northern Territory have already...
Mar 22, 2020
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Recreation Aotearoa highlight support offered by outdoor providers during COVID-19 crisis
Recreation Aotearoa advise looking to New Zealand’s outdoors, keeping health balanced and highlight that outdoor providers and schools are monitoring daily updates to advice and...
Mar 22, 2020
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern introduces alert system to halt spread of Coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has introduced a four-tier alert system, which includes a ban on mass gatherings, to stop the spread of Coronavirus. With the country...
Mar 21, 2020
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Centr app now available to members of Fitness First, Goodlife Health Clubs, Jetts Fitness and Zap Fitness
With many gym members looking to exercise from home amid fears over the spread of Coronavirus, the Fitness and Lifestyle Group is making its Centr app available to members of...
Mar 21, 2020
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