News: Wellness
Sofitel introduces luxury wellness programs into Myanmar
To celebrate its first anniversary, Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is introducing the first luxury wellness program in Myanmar to focus exclusively on holistic therapies,...
Mar 3, 2020
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Finalists announced for National LGBTQ sporting inclusion awards
The finalists for the 2020 Australian Pride in Sport Awards have been announced with the event to see sporting identities, clubs and codes from across the country gather on...
Mar 3, 2020
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Brisbane's River to Rooftop event returns for a good cause
Brisbane’s corporate, fitness and philanthropic community are once again participating in the annual charity event, River to Rooftop ‘indoor vertical fun run’ on Friday, 7th...
Mar 3, 2020
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Fitness Australia to visit award finalists of OneMusic sponsored Community Exercise Program
Fitness Australia are planning a tour to congratulate the finalists of Fitness Australia’s 2020 Australian Fitness Awards Community Exercise Program sponsored by OneMusic...
Mar 2, 2020
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Bankstown City YMCA wins Gymnastics NSW Inclusive Club of the Year Award
Bankstown City YMCA (the Y) has won Inclusive Club of the Year for the third time at the Gymnastics NSW annual awards. The Y Bankstown was one of four finalists in the category...
Mar 2, 2020
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World Leisure names Canadian professor as first female chair
The World Leisure Organisation has appointed its first woman Chair - Canadian Professor Joanne Schroeder, along with a newly elected Vice-chair and its re-elected Treasurer....
Mar 2, 2020
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Saudi Arabian sustainable development appoints Foster + Partners as Architectural Advisors
To elevate the role of sustainable tourism, AMAALA, a luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coastline, has appointed British award-winning architectural...
Mar 2, 2020
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ATEC remembers tourism innovator James Kwan
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has informed members and industry stakeholders of the death of James Kwan early yesterday morning (1st March 2020) as a result of...
Mar 2, 2020
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VicHealth’s new This Girl Can campaign focuses on positive feelings
VicHealth’s new This Girl Can campaign launched yesterday with a focus on empowering women to believe in themselves and feel comfortable getting active. The launch of the new...
Mar 1, 2020
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Pride in Sport program welcomes Surf Life Saving Australia
As the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of people with...
Mar 1, 2020
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FIBO Cologne postponed to second half of 2020
FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health, planned to be held in April in the German city of Cologne, has been postponed to the second half of the...
Feb 28, 2020
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Rugby League partnership helps disadvantaged Queensland youth
A partnership has been established for the first time between Youth Justice workers and the National Rugby League (NRL) to help disadvantaged youth in Bundaberg find a positive...
Feb 28, 2020
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Phuket’s Thanyapura Awarded 2020 Fit Reisen Quality Award
The Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort on the Thai island of Phuket has been awarded Fit Reisen’s Quality Certificate in the Category of Health and Fitness for 2020. Awarded...
Feb 28, 2020
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Independent review prompts Netball Australia to appoint National Wellbeing Manager
Netball Australia will take on one of the recommendations from the league’s recent independent wellbeing review by appointing Brigid Walsh to the new role of the National...
Feb 27, 2020
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Global Wellness Institute develops strategic international alliances
The Global Wellness Institute™ (GWI), has announced new strategic partnerships in China, India and Israel to expand its international reach of The Wellness Moonshot: A World...
Feb 27, 2020
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Sports injuries impact Australians
Almost 60,000 Australians were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained while playing sport in 2016/17, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and...
Feb 27, 2020
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Western Leisure Services launches Australia’s first AquaFit program
Australia’s first complete water-based exercise and rehabilitation program, Aquafit, was launched today (Thursday, 27th February) by Western Leisure Services at AquaPulse in...
Feb 27, 2020
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EEAA to explore workplace equality in celebration of International Women’s Day 2020
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has secured a strong line-up of inspiring speakers for the 2020 EEAA International Women’s Day Breakfast to be held on...
Feb 26, 2020
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Hello Kitty Land Tokyo announces temporary closure due to Coronavirus
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo has announced a "temporary" three-week closure of its popular theme parks Hello Kitty Land Tokyo and Harmonyland until Thursday, 12th March 2020 due to...
Feb 26, 2020
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Top IOC member speculates Coronavirus threatens delivery of Tokyo Olympics
The longest-serving member of the International Olympic Committee, Dick Pound has speculated that Tokyo 2020 could face 'cancellation' due to the fast-spreading Coronavirus....
Feb 25, 2020
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VicHealth considers new industry code on unhealthy food advertising to be ineffective
VicHealth considers new industry code on unhealthy food advertising to be ineffective Following the recent announcement of a new voluntary industry led code on unhealthy food...
Feb 25, 2020
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New research highlights impact of Coronavirus and bushfires on Australian business
According to a recent Roy Morgan Snap SMS Survey of 1,170 Australian businesses, figures show that as of mid-February around 15% of Australian businesses have been impacted by...
Feb 25, 2020
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Unhealthy food and drink advertising restricted near schools
The outdoor advertising industry has launched a self regulatory campaign to restrict the advertising of discretionary food and drink products on out-of-home signs within a 150...
Feb 24, 2020
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Chinese women's football team looks to play 'home' leg of Olympic qualifying play off in Sydney
With its ability to travel restricted by the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the Chinese women's football team is looking to play the home leg of its 2020 Olympic qualification...
Feb 24, 2020
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