News: Wellness
Five charged for supplying drugs at music festival at Sydney Olympic Park
Five men have been charged with drug supply following a music festival at Sydney Olympic Park last night.The festival ran from 5pm to 12am Saturday 15th June with an estimated...
Jun 16, 2019
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South Australian primary schools to get physically literate
Some South Australian primary school students will get more chances to undertake physical education classes at school from next year, with the State Government piloting a new...
Jun 15, 2019
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Auckland Zoo launches scheme to eliminate single-use coffee cups
Auckland Zoo has introduced the innovative Again Again zero waste to landfill coffee cup lending scheme aiming to eliminate the use of 160,000 single-use compostable cups a...
Jun 13, 2019
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Sporting clubs and organisations recognised for LGBTQ inclusion
The 2019 Australian Pride in Sport Awards has recognised Cricket Victoria, Tennis Australia, Australian Football League (AFL) club St. Kilda and Melbourne University Sport as...
Jun 13, 2019
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South Pacific Health Clubs looks towards opening of first Platinum facility
Popular Melbourne-based fitness brand South Pacific Health Clubs is to open its first Platinum facility in Camberwell. Set to open in late July/early August, the new club, the...
Jun 12, 2019
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Auckland prepares for celebration of International Yoga Day
With Saturday 22nd June set to mark the fifth International Yoga Day, thousands of locations around the world will be celebrating with yoga activities for the public. In...
Jun 11, 2019
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ESSA highlights the importance of movement this Men’s Health Week
With the theme for 2019 Men's Health Week in Australia (Monday 10th - Sunday 16th June)) being 'Keeping Boys And Men Healthy', Exercise Right, a public awareness campaign...
Jun 10, 2019
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NZREPs shares research insights into the value of High Intensity Interval Training
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) has shared some research findings on the benefits and disadvantages associated with HIIT (High Intensity Interval...
Jun 10, 2019
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YMCA Victoria partners with Disability Sport & Recreation
More Victorians with a disability will be moving more often for better health, thanks to the recent partnership between YMCA Victoria and Disability Sport & Recreation (DSR)....
Jun 9, 2019
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New report highlights the need for tourism industry to acknowledge 'invisible burden'
A newly released report, Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism , published by the Travel Foundation, Cornell University’s Centre for Sustainable Global...
Jun 9, 2019
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ICC Sydney recognised for championing sustainable practice
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has been recognised in a new global report and online database released by UFI - the Global Association of the Exhibition...
Jun 9, 2019
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Masters Swimming NSW to stage Adult Swim Clinic at Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Masters Swimming NSW (MSNSW), in conjunction with Goulburn Mulwaree Council, are hosting an Adult Swim Technique Clinic at the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Sunday 16th...
Jun 5, 2019
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YMCA at The Valleys Lifestyle Centre awarded for excellence in community recreation
YMCA South Australia at The Valleys Lifestyle Centre has been recognised as a leader in community recreation excellence this week, winning the South Australia Parks and Leisure...
Jun 5, 2019
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Armidale regional libraries set to become vibrant community hubs
A 21st Century Libraries Strategy Plan is being developed by Armidale Regional Council to make the Armidale region’s libraries more vibrant hubs where people can learn, join in...
Jun 5, 2019
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Quayclean champions waste reduction on World Environment Day
With the world recognising today as World Environment Day, leading Australian-owned cleaning and presentation company, Quayclean Australia, has called on venue operators and...
Jun 4, 2019
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Tinder partners with Splendour in the Grass for Australian launch
Dating app Tinder has struck a partnership with the organisers of the Splendour in the Grass festival. Under the deal with Splendour in the Grass’ operator, Secret Sounds,...
Jun 2, 2019
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IHRSA reports Health Club Membership to reach 230 million members by 2030
According to the newly released 2019 International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Global Report, the fitness industry is set to reach 230 million members by...
Jun 1, 2019
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YMCA Camp Manyung partnership delivers safer, more inclusive beach and camping experience
With the intention of creating a safer, more inclusive beach and camping experience for Mornington locals and visitors alike, YMCA Camp Manyung, in partnership with Mornington...
Jun 1, 2019
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Recreation Aotearoa welcomes increased funding for sport and physical activity
Recreation Aotearoa has applauded the New Zealand Government's new budget saying the decision to allocate more on sport and recreation is welcome recognition for the role it...
May 31, 2019
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Australian Medical Association encourages reduction of tobacco consumption on World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day is observed each year on 31st May to highlight the harms associated with tobacco and to encourage action from individuals, communities and governments to...
May 30, 2019
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Study shows Perth festival has major impact on community spirit and arts initiatives
A new report on the Perth Festival by analysts Culture Counts shows that almost every key measure of artistic quality and social, cultural and economic impact increased in 2019...
May 29, 2019
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New Zealand's 'wellbeing' budget promises to care for most vulnerable
After more than a year of speculation, New Zealand’s Government has unveiled its “world-first” wellbeing budget, to widespread praise from social agencies charged with looking...
May 29, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure staff recognised at national inclusion and diversity awards
Belgravia Leisure has stood out at the 2019 Inclusion and Diversity in Sport Awards by providing two of the four finalists, including the winner. Belgravia Leisure staff members...
May 29, 2019
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Climber suffers cardiac arrest on Uluru
A man suffered a cardiac arrest yesterday while halfway up climbing Uluru with a tour group - only being kept live after the intervention of paramedics and off-duty police...
May 29, 2019
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