News: Wellness
Australian music industry launches SOS campaign
Advising that the hard-working people who provide the soundtrack to Australian life need immediate help, the Music Industry Taskforce has launched Sound Of Silence (SOS), an...
Mar 21, 2020
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One million jobs a day being lost due to Coronavirus pandemic
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has advised that a staggering one million jobs are being lost every day across the global tourism industry due to the sweeping effect...
Mar 21, 2020
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New four square metre rule for indoor spaces announced
Indoor spaces including workplaces, cinemas and theatres, restaurants, bars and pubs are now being forced to comply with an indoor limit of one person for every four square...
Mar 20, 2020
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LPA concerned over Government’s inaction in helping cultural sector survive Coronavirus crisis
With festivals cancelled, and live theatre and music venues closing their doors, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has advised that it is "extremely concerned" that governments...
Mar 20, 2020
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Reports indicate reopening of theme parks and museums in China
With Chinese authorities reporting no new cases of Coronavirus over recent weeks, and businesses starting to resume operations, theme parks and museums are reopening across the...
Mar 20, 2020
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Queensland Health advise public aquatic centres are 'safe for swimming'
Following advice from the Federal Government that public swimming pools are not required to close due to the Coronavirus crisis, Queensland Health has issued advice facilities...
Mar 19, 2020
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ANZ Premiership shutdown marks end of all top-level sport in New Zealand
Following the New Zealand Government's announcement on Thursday restricting indoor mass gatherings in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, Netball New Zealand has postponed the...
Mar 19, 2020
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Australian tourism sector losing $3 billion a month as travel restrictions bite
Australia’s tourism industry is looking at losses of $3 billion per month nationally as the world locks down in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The latest data shows the...
Mar 19, 2020
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Palace Cinemas respond to COVID-19
Palace Cinemas have announced the temporary closure of all Palace Cinema locations from Thursday 19th March for an indefinite period to protect both staff and patrons during the...
Mar 19, 2020
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Virgin Active closes Singapore gym after two positive Coronavirus tests
Virgin Active Health Clubs has announced that it has closed one of its Singapore gyms - at Tanjong Pagar - for four days following two members testing positive for the...
Mar 19, 2020
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NBL names Perth Wildcats as champions after Coronavirus truncates finals series
The Perth Wildcats have been named NBL Champions after the cancellation of the best-of-five series on Tuesday. The NBL announced yesterday - two days after the finals series was...
Mar 19, 2020
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Coronavirus crisis closes Auckland’s Rainbow’s End
In an effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Auckland’s amusement park Rainbow's End has announced its closure until further advice is received from the New...
Mar 19, 2020
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SALA Hospitality Group offers reduced hotel and resort rates to attract Thai residents
SALA Hospitality Group, the luxury design-led beach resort and boutique hotel specialist, is offering Thai nationals and expats up to 50% reductions at five-star hotels and...
Mar 19, 2020
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Australian Olympic Committee continues planning for Tokyo 2020 Games
Despite the global threat of Coronavirus, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has today announced that it remains "focused on the planning and preparation of the Australian...
Mar 19, 2020
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Luna Park Sydney announces temporary closure
Luna Park Sydney has advised today that it will close temporarily and until further notice because of the Coronavirus crisis. The closure of the popular historic amusement park...
Mar 19, 2020
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Crown Casinos enjoy ‘exemptions’ to remain open in Melbourne and Perth
Despite advice that casinos and poker machine venues around the country should be closed to slow the Coronavirus outbreak, the Melbourne and Perth casinos operated by Crown...
Mar 19, 2020
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New national infrastructure database looks to drive informed decision making
A new national infrastructure database that aims to aid the future planning and provision of aquatic, community, fitness, recreation and sport facilities is now live and...
Mar 18, 2020
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Government issues Coronavirus guidelines for community sport, stating fitness centres and swimming pools need not close
The Australian Government has announced new community sport guidelines to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Released yesterday afternoon (18th March 2020), the...
Mar 18, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa shares concerns over business closures and job losses
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) have shared their concerns that medium and large tourism businesses around New Zealand will be forced to close and lay staff off if they do not...
Mar 18, 2020
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PAC Australia highlight Coronavirus threat to ongoing viability of performing arts centres
Performing arts peak body, PAC Australia, has highlighted that performing arts centres across the country are dealing with the prospect of ongoing, long-term shutdowns, with an...
Mar 18, 2020
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Gyms emphasise hygiene practices but look for business support
Facing up to fears over the potential spread of the Coronavirus, Australia's fitness clubs are emphasising their hygiene practices to members and users. However, with patronage...
Mar 18, 2020
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Queensland Arts to receive $8 million in funding relief through COVID-19 crisis
The Queensland Government has today announced funding support of over $8 million as a relief measure for Queensland’s Arts sector workforce, to help mitigate the impact of...
Mar 18, 2020
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Genting closes Malaysian resort while launching offers for Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Genting has advised of its temporary closure all operations at mountaintop Malaysian resort, including its casino, until 1st April while simultaneously launching...
Mar 18, 2020
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AIS suspends public activities on Canberra campus
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced that it is suspending public activity on its Canberra campus in an effort to create the safest possible training...
Mar 18, 2020
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