News: Wellness
More local governments close facilities and halt events
With the nation facing serious challenges in addressing the spread of the Coronavirus, local governments are looking to protect their communities, customers and staff by closing...
Mar 18, 2020
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AFL season to commence on time despite Coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 AFL season will start on schedule on Thursday night with reigning Premiers Richmond to host Carlton at the MCG, beginning what League Chief Executive, Gillon McLachlan...
Mar 18, 2020
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Royal Life Saving releases position statement on the impact of Coronavirus on aquatic facilites
The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today issued a position statement, COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Aquatics . The first aquatic industry body to respond to the...
Mar 18, 2020
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World Urban Parks Chief Executive emphasises the value of public green space in a time of crisis
Amid the current global Coronavirus pandemic, Neil McCarthy, Chief Executive of international open space advocacy body World Urban Parks, has shared his views on the value of...
Mar 18, 2020
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Perth Festival supports Live Performance Australia’s call for immediate economic stimulus
Perth Festival are supporting the Live Performance Australia’s calls for an immediate and targeted economic stimulus from government as the entire arts and culture ecosystem is...
Mar 18, 2020
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Fitness Australia’s Barrie Elvish says ‘gyms do not need to close’
Following the Federal Government announcement that that non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned as a response to the Coronavirus crisis, Fitness...
Mar 18, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison halts international travel and bans indoor gatherings of over 100
In a ramping up of efforts to counter the Coronavirus, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has this morning announced that non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100...
Mar 17, 2020
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa welcomes Government support but advises jobs still threatened
While Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s Business Continuity Package, it also highlights that tourism jobs will still be threatened. The...
Mar 17, 2020
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New City of Fremantle web page provides information on COVID-19 impacts on facilities and services
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the City of Fremantle has created a new page on its website to provide up-to-date information about its facilities and services....
Mar 17, 2020
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City of Newcastle brings forward end-of-season swimming pool closures
Announcing that it is working in collaboration with “government partners including NSW Health” to prepare for a potential spread of Coronavirus, the City of Newcastle is to...
Mar 17, 2020
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Preparations recommence for Hangzhou’s 2022 Asian Games hosting
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has said it is delighted to see that construction work on venues for the 2022 Asian Games in the Chinese city of Hangzhou has resumed. With...
Mar 17, 2020
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Brisbane Lions warn of $5 million loss if forced to play home matches with no crowds
The Brisbane Lions could lose $5 million if it plays its 2020 AFL season home matches in front of an empty Gabba, according to club Chief Executive, Greg Swann. As reported by...
Mar 17, 2020
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New Zealanders should keep up physical activity during the Coronavirus pandemic
Exercise Association of New Zealand Chief Executive, Richard Beddie has advised that one of the best things for people to do during the Coronavirus pandemic is to stay...
Mar 17, 2020
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Coronavirus fears sees closure of aquatic centres despite conflicting advice
Inconsistent advice on whether aquatic facilities are safe to use during the current global Coronavirus outbreak is leaving both patrons and facility managers confused. With...
Mar 17, 2020
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Reed Exhibitions announce postponement of 2020 Fitness Show Sydney
The organisers of The Fitness Show have announced that, “following public health advice, we have made the difficult but appropriate decision to postpone The Fitness Show”, which...
Mar 17, 2020
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IOC's Coates refutes claims Olympic organisers are 'underplaying the challenge' posed by Coronavirus
Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official John Coates has maintained that the body is not "underplaying the challenge" posed to the Tokyo 2020 Games. In an interview...
Mar 17, 2020
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FFA suspends grassroots football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced that, after considered discussion with its nine State and Territory Member Federations and assessment of developments...
Mar 17, 2020
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Fitness First highlights gym hygiene measures
Leading exercise chain Fitness First Australia has today advised of the hygiene measures that it undertakes in its facilities. The health and wellbeing of Fitness First members...
Mar 16, 2020
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MEETINGS 2020 postponed as EVANZ stands alongside industry association colleagues
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) has announced the postponement of New Zealand’s annual business events industry trade show MEETINGS, which was due to take place in...
Mar 16, 2020
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Coronavirus fears sees AFL announce plan to cut season to 17 rounds
In the wake of the Coronavirus crisis, the AFL season will be shortened by five games, with the League considering whether round one of the 2020 competition will start on...
Mar 16, 2020
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Australian Arts and Cultural Organisations respond to Coronavirus
Many Australian arts and cultural organisation have advised of their response to the message delivered from the Australian Government on 13th March that “organised,...
Mar 16, 2020
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Coronavirus impact puts up to 50 million jobs at risk across global tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that up to 50 million tourism industry jobs worldwide are on the line following the Coronavirus pandemic, as countries close...
Mar 16, 2020
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City of Ballarat closes aquatic and cultural buildings
The City of Ballarat has implemented a mass shutdown of almost all of its public buildings as it tries to prevent the further escalation of the Coronavirus. Effective from 5pm...
Mar 16, 2020
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School Sport NZ suspends all events on national calendar
As the world grapples with the spread of Coronavirus School Sport New Zealand has suspended all events on its national calendar. School Sport NZ made the decision following the...
Mar 16, 2020
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