News: Wellness
COM Marketing announce partnership with ExerciseNZ
COM Marketing is expanding across the Tasman with the commencement of a new partnership with the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ). With both COM Marketing and...
Jul 24, 2019
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World Health Organization promotes physical activity action plan at National Sports Convention
Talking today at the opening session of the National Sports Convention, World Health Organization’s (WHO) Professor Fiona Bull, spoke of WHO’s goal and role in disseminating...
Jul 24, 2019
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ExerciseNZ calls for action on New Zealand’s obesity epidemic and physical inactivity crisis
With the World Health Organization ranking New Zealand worst in the world for children’s activity, Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard...
Jul 23, 2019
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Sydney day spa back-pays almost $66,000 to employees
The Fair Work Ombudsman has ordered the operator of a chain of day spas to pay almost $66,000 to 13 employees after admitting they were underpaid and that unlawful deductions...
Jul 23, 2019
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FIXI updates sports management solution
Emerging sporting software solutions innovator FiXi has released a major update to its sport management business solution. Designed to offer administrators, managers and...
Jul 22, 2019
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Cardinia Shire renews Aligned Leisure's facility management contract
Richmond Football Club’s fully owned subsidiary business, Aligned Leisure, will continue managing Cardinia Shire Council's major recreation facilities in a three-year contract...
Jul 18, 2019
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VicHealth to offer new fun and inclusive sport programs
VicHealth’s Innovation Challenge is a new program aiming to make sport fun and more accessible for all Victorians, including those with disability. VicHealth and Leisure...
Jul 18, 2019
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Singapore medical conference focuses on exercise and nutrition as alternatives to medication
A new Asian medical conference is to have the issues of nutrition and exercise for seniors as its central theme. Introducing the inaugural ELDEX Asia medical conference, which...
Jul 17, 2019
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Splendour in the Grass festivalgoers urged to stay safe
NSW Police has advised festivalgoers of the consequences of bringing illegal drugs into this weekend’s Splendour in the Grass event. Despite revelations of heavy-handed policing...
Jul 17, 2019
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Evolt announced as exclusive body composition supplier for Body Fit Training
Body Fit Training, Australia's fastest growing and most advanced group training methodology, have partnered with Evolt as their preferred supplier of body scan analysis. With...
Jul 16, 2019
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Statistics reveal 'massive surge' in sports injuries among New Zealand youth
Statistics released by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) have revealed an alarming spike in sports injuries in children in the 10 to 14 years age-group over the past...
Jul 16, 2019
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Melbourne Zoo innovations keep animals warm through winter
Innovative tools and strategies have been deployed by Melbourne’s Zoo’s to help keep its animals of all ages, warm, comforted and active. Wild Sea Life Sciences Manager Adrian...
Jul 14, 2019
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Research shows healthy lifestyles can reduce dementia risk
Nearly everyone can lower their risk of dementia, even if it runs in the family, by living a healthy lifestyle, according to new research from the UK's University of Exeter....
Jul 14, 2019
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$6.7 million funding announced for Sunshine coast cycle link
Queensland Government funding of $6.7 million has been announced for the next stage of the popular Mooloolaba to Maroochydore Cycleway (M2M Cycleway). Announcing the the...
Jul 14, 2019
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Inquest hears of multiple failings by organisers and Police over festival drug deaths
The Coronial inquest into the deaths of six young people at music festivals in NSW has this week heard that poor organisation, heavy-handed policing, a rise in synthetic...
Jul 12, 2019
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Peninsula Hot Springs named World’s Best Mineral Spring Spa at the World Luxury Spa Awards
Peninsula Hot Springs has been announced the global winner in the Luxury Mineral Spring Spa category at the 2019 World Luxury Spa Awards. Celebrating excellence in the spa...
Jul 10, 2019
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Talaroo Hot Springs receives project funding to develop facilities
With the UNESCO registered Talaroo Hot Springs near Georgetown considered to have huge potential as a wellness attraction, the Queensland Government has announced a new...
Jul 10, 2019
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Peninsula Hot Springs founder heads Global Wellness Institute’s Hot Springs Initiative
Charles Davidson, co-founder and Chief Executive of Peninsula Hot Springs on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, is currently heading the Global Wellness Institute's Hot Springs...
Jul 8, 2019
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New Chief Executive appointed at VicHealth
Doctor and public health advocate Dr Sandro Demaio has been announced as the new Chief Executive of VicHealth - the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. Announcing Dr Demaio’s...
Jul 7, 2019
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Parks and walkways a big contributor to high quality of life for New Plymouth residents
The majority of residents in the New Plymouth District Council local government area are happy with Council’s parks, green spaces and the Coastal Walkway, according to a new...
Jul 7, 2019
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Step into Life launches stand-alone HiiT sessions
Driven by member and consumer demand, Step into Life, Australia's largest group outdoor personal training program, has launched HiiT sessions as a stand-alone program enabling...
Jul 7, 2019
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FIBO CHINA grows to become Asia’s leading fitness event
The organisers of FIBO CHINA 2019 have advised that the leading fitness trade show for the Asian market is set to “outperform itself” when it is held next month. Being held from...
Jul 6, 2019
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Aligned Leisure becomes White Ribbon accredited workplace
Aligned Leisure, the facility management subsidiary of Richmond FC, has furthered its commitment towards preventing men’s violence against women by becoming a White Ribbon...
Jul 4, 2019
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Blacktown Council staff halt work in dispute over use of Roundup weedkiller
More than 500 Blacktown City Council grounds maintenance and manual staff have returned to work following a meeting in the Industrial Relations Commission over the Council’s use...
Jul 4, 2019
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