News: Wellness
Arnold Sports Festival Australia announces ‘postponement’ of scheduled 2020 event
The organisers of the Arnold Sports Festival Australia, due to be held in in Melbourne from 20th to 22nd March, have announced that the event has been postponed. A statement...
Mar 16, 2020
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Ballarat's Sovereign Hill stands down casual staff as visitor numbers dip
Ballarat heritage attraction Sovereign Hill has ceased offering shifts to its casual employees as visitors numbers fall due to the Coronavirus outbreak. With the attraction...
Mar 16, 2020
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Chief Medical Officer says going to cinemas and gyms is 'low risk' during Coronavirus outbreak
Amid fears over the spread of Coronavirus and evolving health advice from the Government, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy has said it is currently...
Mar 15, 2020
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City of Melbourne announces 'temporary closure' of libraries and cultural and recreation centres
The City of Melbourne has announced that it is temporarily closing its public libraries and cultural and recreation centres from today to try to help slow the spread of...
Mar 15, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks to remain open as Coronavirus fears lead to international closures
As theme parks around the world close over Coronavirus fears, the Gold Coast’s theme parks are to remain open. Australia’s major parks, Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea...
Mar 15, 2020
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Vodafone Warriors to play NRL season matches in Australia
Vodafone Warriors Chief Executive Cameron George has confirmed the NRL squad will remain in Australia this week following the new travel restrictions imposed by the New Zealand...
Mar 15, 2020
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Coronavirus travel restrictions to impact New Zealand tourism and sport
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a range of regulations designed to reduce the country's risk from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Described by Prime Minister...
Mar 15, 2020
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Cruise ships from foreign ports banned to curb Coronavirus spreading
Cruise ship arrivals from foreign ports will be banned for at least 30 days, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today, (Sunday 15th March) amid escalating efforts to...
Mar 15, 2020
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Destination NSW cancels Vivid Sydney 2020
The NSW Government has today announced the cancellation of Vivid Sydney 2020 following recommendations by the Federal Government and health authorities to limit non-essential...
Mar 15, 2020
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Sydney Theatre Company responds to advice on Coronavirus
The Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has released information regarding the impact of government advice surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) on their upcoming performance schedule....
Mar 13, 2020
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WOW Wipes report increased orders during Coronavirus crisis
With fitness facilities looking to enhance their cleaning during the current Coronavirus crisis, and members being urged, more than ever, to use disinfectant wipes to cleanse...
Mar 13, 2020
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SportAccord 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 ban on large-scale events
Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, SportAccord has announced with regret the cancellation of the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2020, which had been due...
Mar 13, 2020
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AFL and NRL seasons to go ahead behind closed doors due to Coronavirus fears
Fears over the spread of Coronavirus will see NRL matches and the AFL season played behind closed doors from next weekend. With the NRL season have commenced last night, games...
Mar 13, 2020
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Gyms focus on hygiene measures to reassure members through Coronavirus crisis
Fitness facilities are urging members to keep training during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, adopting simple precautions, while emphasising how they are enhancing...
Mar 13, 2020
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Chinese and Nepalese Governments close Mount Everest to climbers
Fears over Coronavirus has reportedly prompted both the Chinese and Nepalese Government to close off their sides of Mount Everest to hopeful climbers. Multiple mountaineering...
Mar 13, 2020
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Coronavirus fears see cancellation of Sydney Royal Easter Show
Organisers of Sydney's Royal Easter Show say it has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic - the first time in almost a century the show has been abandoned due to public...
Mar 13, 2020
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Non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people effectively banned across Australia
Non-essential public gatherings of more than 500 people are to be effectively banned across Australia as the government attempts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19)....
Mar 13, 2020
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Pasifika Festival cancelled in Auckland
Pasifika Festival scheduled for this weekend (14th to 15th March 2020) has been cancelled as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Mar 12, 2020
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Live Performance Australia calls for urgent government action to protect $2.5 billion industry
With events and touring programs being cancelled across Australia, Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today called on the Federal Government to urgently work on a plan to...
Mar 12, 2020
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URBNSURF event limits spectators based on advice regarding Coronavirus
Surfing Victoria has advised that due to the rapidly unfolding situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) they will be limiting all spectators from the URBNSURF 2020 Melbourne...
Mar 12, 2020
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Australian Grand Prix called off due to Coronavirus concerns
This weekend's Australian Formula One Grand Prix has been called off, according to an overnight news report by BBC Sport. While there has been no official confirmation from...
Mar 12, 2020
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Alcohol banned for rugby league fields in Christchurch
A permanent alcohol ban for rugby league playing fields has been backed by Christchurch City Council. The Council agreed at a meeting yesterday (Thursday 12th March) that the...
Mar 12, 2020
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces $18 billion economic stimulus package
Amid the economic slowdown due to Coronavirus, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $17.6 billion in stimulus measures. Focused on businesses, millions of...
Mar 12, 2020
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East Asian theme parks remain closed as others continue to operate during Coronavirus crisis
While theme parks in China, Hong Kong and Japan have closed in the wake of the spread of Coronavirus, theme parks in other locations remain open. With more than 100,000...
Mar 11, 2020
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