News: Wellness
Rugby league players considering class action over NRL's approach to concussion
Former rugby league players are reportedly considering a class action lawsuit against the NRL over the game’s historic treatment of concussions. Two Sydney law firms – Bannister...
Jul 4, 2019
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Wellness
Australian International Aqua Fitness Convention to be held in Adelaide in 2020
Acquapole® Australasia, Parafield Gardens Swim School and the Waterworld aquatic centre have joined forces to bring the Australian International Aqua Fitness Convention (AIAFC)...
Jul 3, 2019
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Fitness
IGNITE Fitness presents new era of business and professional development events
Since the resounding success of Australia’s first ever IGNITE FITNESS event in Melbourne in February, and the recent IGNITE FITNESS Singapore, August sees two new business...
Jul 3, 2019
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Fitness
Transformed Hayman Island Resort opens after $135 million luxury refurbishment
The Hayman Island Resort in the Whitsundays has reopened following a $135 million refurbishment to offer the highest standards of luxury and service delivered to guests visiting...
Jul 2, 2019
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Environment
Program announced for 13th Global Wellness Summit in Hong Kong
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the annual gathering of international leaders in the US$4.2 trillion global wellness economy, has announced that purpose in corporate culture...
Jul 2, 2019
Hospitality /
Wellness
Aussie Ark celebrates Record Breaking Tasmanian Devil Breeding Season
Wildlife conservation charity Aussie Ark is celebrating today with the announcement of their best Tasmanian Devil breeding season ever at the Barrington Tops facility. Pouch...
Jul 1, 2019
Wellness /
Environment
US Centers for Disease Control issues warning over cryptosporidium in public pools
The US Government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an ongoing rise in the occurence of the cryptosporidium fecal parasite in swimming pools....
Jul 1, 2019
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
VicHealth grants provide opportunities for increased community sport participation
Health promotion foundation VicHealth’s latest funding round sees $750,000 allocated to encouraging less active Victorians to participate in community sport. More than 220...
Jun 30, 2019
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Wellness
Eden Park moves forward with sustainability initiatives
Auckland’s Eden Park is continuing with its sustainability initiatives including environmentally-friendly packaging, a community garden and compost facility as well as its own...
Jun 27, 2019
Events /
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Venues /
Environment
Research reveals ‘unequivocal’ evidence of CTE in former rugby league players’ brains
A study by medical experts from the University of Sydney and Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has found "unequivocal" evidence of a degenerative brain condition in two...
Jun 27, 2019
Sport /
Wellness
Reviews shows sugary drink taxes reduce consumption
A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10% in places it has been introduced, according to a just published review....
Jun 25, 2019
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Wellness /
Retail
VenuesWest welcomes three new charities to its Community Partners Program
VenuesWest's successful Community Partners Program will, as of 1st July, welcome three new local charities for a two-year period. Indigo Junction, Shooting Stars and Fair Game...
Jun 24, 2019
Recreation /
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Venues
Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Clubs partner with Mirvac to open first Victorian club
Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Clubs has partnered with Mirvac with plans to bring a new premium, members-only club to Mirvac’s Tullamore community, situated in Doncaster in...
Jun 24, 2019
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Fitness
World Leisure looks to build global excellence network
To foster its mission to promote leisure “as integral to social, cultural, economic and sustainable environment development”, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) is advancing...
Jun 22, 2019
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Parks
New research shows Homophobic language rife in ice hockey
New research by Monash University shows that homophobic and sexist language is rife across Australia’s professional ice hockey community, with nearly three-quarters of players...
Jun 21, 2019
Sport /
Wellness
NovoFit and Precor join forces to expand Australian market coverage
Leading commercial fitness equipment distributor NovoFit is to take on the Australian distributorship for global fitness manufacturer, Precor, as of 1st July 2019. The momentous...
Jun 21, 2019
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Fitness
Global Wellness Institute names top five international hot springs trends
With World Bathing Day being held tomorrow - 22nd June - the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has highlighted the role hot springs are taking in connecting communities, including...
Jun 20, 2019
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Attractions
Parks and Leisure Australia announces program for 2019 National Conference
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced the program for its 2019 National Conference in Perth, with a line-up of more than 80 world-class speakers set to deliver two...
Jun 20, 2019
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Play /
Parks
Thailand resort manager launches Eco Blueprint for Tropical Resorts
Florian Hallermann, General Manager of the Zeavola Resort on Phi Phi Island in southern Thailand, has launched a new downloadable PDF book to show hoteliers how to run a beach...
Jun 20, 2019
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Environment
Research recommends aquatic activity for overweight children
New research from the Massey University’s School of Health Sciences, shows aquatic exercise could be key to allowing overweight children to complete physical activity, more...
Jun 20, 2019
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Café at Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre focuses on healthy food choices
Manurewa Pools and Leisure Centre’s cafe is making a splash with its new approach to providing a wider range of good food and drink options for its customers. Splashes Café...
Jun 18, 2019
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Retail
Otium Planning Group reports on options for improving access to indoor facilities across Canberra
The ACT Government has released the Planning for Indoor Facilities and Other Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Report completed by Otium Planning Group, which focuses on...
Jun 16, 2019
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Fitness
20PerFit makes Head of Operations appointment as it prepares for Australian launch
A new way of training is set to launch in Australia that will allow fitness trainers to provide clients with full-body workouts that deliver over 150 times more muscle...
Jun 16, 2019
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Technology /
Fitness
Northern Territory Larapinta Trail offers new visitor experiences
The Northern Territory Government continues to improve the visitor experience on the Larapinta Trail in Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park with more than $600,000 of...
Jun 16, 2019
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Environment /
Parks