News: Wellness
Dangerous pollution levels impact NSW’s Terrigal Beach
An investigation has confirmed one of NSW’s most popular beaches is flooded with "very dangerous" levels of human faeces every time it rains. Researchers have found that after...
Nov 2, 2019
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Environment
Google acquires Fitbit in US$2.1 billion deal
Global technology giant Google has announced that it is to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a US$2.1 billion deal. In a blog announcing the news, Google Senior Vice President...
Nov 2, 2019
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Fitness
Stepz Fitness unveils new wellness concept
Aiming to fill a gap that it considers exists between two primary customer segments in the fitness industry - 24/7 gym access and functional group training - Stepz Fitness has...
Oct 31, 2019
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Fitness
Fitness Australia announce a record number of professionals seeking election to its Board of Directors
With voting open for elections to its AusREP Members and Business Members between 1st and 18th November 2019, Fitness Australia has announced a record number of candidates...
Oct 31, 2019
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Fitness
World Leisure announces 2019 International Innovation Prize results
The World Leisure Organisation has announced the results of the 2019 International Innovation Prize, presented during recent celebrations of the 2019 World Leisure Forum on...
Oct 30, 2019
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Parks
AusPlay survey advises that 81% of Australian adults participate in sport at least once a week
Sport Australia's latest AusPlay survey has revealed figures that show an extraordinarily high level of participation in sport and physical activity with 81% of adults -...
Oct 29, 2019
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Fitness
Peninsula Hot Springs introduces ‘adventure day retreat’
To further enhance the wellbeing journey of guests at Peninsula Hot Springs on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, guests to the hot springs attraction can now experience a new...
Oct 29, 2019
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Wellness
Queensland Cricket partners with State Government
Queensland Cricket has partnered with the State Government to deliver free social cricket opportunities for women and girls, marginalised Queenslanders and local communities...
Oct 28, 2019
Sport /
Wellness
Parks and recreation professionals make great career choice in delivering ‘joy’
Professionals who work in parks and recreation have made a “great career choice” as they deliver “joy” to children and the wider population with the facilities they provide,...
Oct 28, 2019
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Parks
Australian LGBTIQ+ groups receive funding for sport and arts programs
Proud 2 Play (VIC) which focuses on increasing LGBTIQ+ engagement in sport, exercise and active recreation at all levels of the sporting community is one of twelve LGBTIQ+...
Oct 27, 2019
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Arts
F45 Jimboomba helps members reach goals with EVOLT 360 technology
With a goal to help members lose body fat, gain muscle and improve their overall lifestyle, the F45 functional training facility in the southern Queensland community of...
Oct 27, 2019
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Fitness
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas receives top accolades at World Spa Awards
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas was recently awarded eight top accolades at the World Spa Awards. Anantara Spa having previously been named the World’s Best Hotel Spa Brand at...
Oct 27, 2019
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Wellness
New energy-focused tourist attraction launched in Wanaka
New Zealand’s first renewable energy-focused hot tub and electric bike cruise destination has been established in Wanaka. LandEscape Wanaka is set among some of the country’s...
Oct 25, 2019
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Environment
Study suggests future strategy for geothermal hot springs and bathing tourism in Victoria
A recently completed study undertaken by Matt Sykes, Experience Manager at Peninsula Hot Springs on the Mornington Peninsula, has presented a future vision for a...
Oct 23, 2019
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Wellness
International expansion set for Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort
Thanyapura World, the Singapore based holding company for the Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort brand, recently announced its entry into the Chinese market with the signing of...
Oct 23, 2019
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Fitness
Colliers International announces opening of The Wave surf destination in the UK
With Australia awaiting the announcement of an opening date for the URBNSURF attraction in Melbourne, destination development experts Colliers International have revealed that...
Oct 22, 2019
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Waterparks
Crunch Fitness Liverpool set to add wellness offerings with Hoxton Park move
Western Sydney gym Crunch Fitness Liverpool is set to relocate to the nearby suburb of Hoxton Park, with its reopening scheduled for mid-December 2019. The brand new $2.2...
Oct 22, 2019
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Fitness
Revitalised business focus for Fitness Show Sydney with new Fitness Show B2B brand
The organisers of the Fitness Show have revealed that the business exhibition space of Australia's largest and most comprehensive fitness industry event is to be revamped as...
Oct 17, 2019
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Fitness
Bali Summit to address future of Asia’s wellness economy
Asia’s business network for the fitness, hospitality and wellness industry, FIT Summit, will be connecting business leaders from across the region at the first Bali Wellness...
Oct 17, 2019
Hospitality /
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Fitness
Victorian Stand Up Paddle boarding program helps teenage girls stay active
A collaboration between VicHealth and Surfing Victoria sees the launch for the fourth year of the Coasting Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) program which has helped thousands of...
Oct 17, 2019
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Fitness
YMCA Victoria backs Sport Australia’s position on physical literacy
YMCA Victoria has endorsed Sport Australia’s national Position Statement on Physical Literacy, released on Tuesday this week. YMCA Victoria joins 50 Australian sporting...
Oct 16, 2019
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Fitness
Royal Life Saving releases Position Statement on Safe Use of Medical Oxygen Cylinders in aquatic centres
Following a recent incident at a facility in Western Australia, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has updated its Recommendations for Safe Use of Medical Oxygen Cylinders....
Oct 16, 2019
Safety /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Melbourne media cast doubts over ASADA’s handling of Essendon doping scandal
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has defended its handling of the 2012 drug supplements saga after claims in a Melbourne newspaper that it manipulated...
Oct 16, 2019
Sport /
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Wellness
Sport Australia releases Position Statement on Physical Literacy
Aiming to continue its efforts to prioritise the health and wellbeing of Australians, Sport Australia has released a national Position Statement on Physical Literacy. Broadly...
Oct 14, 2019
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Wellness