News: Wellness
Fitness industry growth contained by market saturation and decline in discretionary income of consumers
A decline in the discretionary income of Australians over the past three years has contained the expansion of the fitness industry growth while market saturation is anticipated...
Mar 14, 2019
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TSG brands to host first ever combined exhibit at Fitness Show Sydney 2019
Leading global business management software and payment solutions provider TSG will be collectively exhibiting four of its brands for the first time at the upcoming Fitness Show...
Mar 14, 2019
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Wellington beaches and CBD pedestrian areas to go smoke-free
Wellington City Council has voted to make the city’s beaches and the Grey Street pedestrian area in the central city smoke-free. The move is part of an update to the Council’s...
Mar 12, 2019
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Sport Australia’s Kate Palmer announced as speaker for FILEX Women of Influence Forum
The organisers of the FILEX Convention used Friday’s International Women’s Day to advise that Sport Australia Chief Executive, Kate Palmer will address the Women of Influence...
Mar 10, 2019
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Bowling with Babies program awarded Sport Development Initiative of the Year
With a focus on health, fitness, family and community, Bowls Victoria’s Bowling with Babies program has won the Victorian Sport Development Initiative of the Year at the...
Mar 10, 2019
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Attractions and art venues continue to offer wellness experiences
Increasingly visitor attractions and arts precincts are offering wellness experiences. For the third consecutive year, the 270-degree acrylic walkthrough tunnel at Dubai...
Mar 10, 2019
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Arts
New device at Melbourne Zoo helps to monitor Little Penguin health
A new device at Melbourne Zoo is enabling keepers and veterinarians to innovatively monitor the health and welfare of its Little Penguins. The custom-designed device was...
Mar 10, 2019
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Campaspe Shire Council to require fitness providers using public spaces to obtain permits
Campaspe Shire Council is urging fitness providers who use public spaces for personal and group fitness training to apply for a permit for continued use of these spaces. With...
Mar 8, 2019
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ESSA celebrates industry pioneers on International Women’s Day
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has acknowledged that today, International Women's Day, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political...
Mar 7, 2019
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Research finds men underestimate the health risks from heavy drinking
New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth and Monash University has found Victorian men are underestimating the harm from heavy drinking, with some believing the...
Mar 6, 2019
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The Fitness Show announces competition for budding entrepreneurs
Returning in April for its 14th year, The Fitness Show is looking to encourage aspiring industry entrepreneurs with a new space, The Start-Up Hub. The Fitness Show Sydney and...
Mar 6, 2019
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Construction underway at $27 million Sunshine Coast sport hub
Aiming to be a one-stop-shop for athlete training, testing, rehabilitation and accommodation, works on stage 1 and 2 of The Sports Hub Sunshine Coast is under way, with the...
Mar 6, 2019
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YMCA Victoria secures tender to manage Bendigo's Peter Krenz Leisure Centre
Bendigo Regional YMCA and YMCA Victoria have announced that after a competitive tender process, YMCA Victoria has been awarded the City of Greater Bendigo’s contract to operate...
Mar 4, 2019
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Sports Medicine Australia names Craig Knox as new Chief Executive
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has announced the appointment of former Fitness Australia and Kinect Australia executive Craig Knox as its new Chief Executive. After...
Mar 4, 2019
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Newcastle’s The Forum launches first Technogym SKILLATHLETIC training facility in Australia
The Gym at The Forum on the campus of the University of Newcastle has become the first venue in Australia to install Technogym’s SKILLATHLETIC training facility. Launched in...
Mar 3, 2019
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Queensland Government looks to establish new health promotion agency
Queensland Health and Ambulance Services Minister Steven Miles has introduced a bill into the State Parliament to establish Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQ), a new health...
Mar 1, 2019
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Wexer partners with Motosumo to launch group-fitness heart rate monitoring system
Wexer, the creator of virtual digital fitness solutions, have partnered with Motosumo to launch Wexer Beat, a group heart rate monitoring device powered entirely by smartphones....
Mar 1, 2019
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South Pacific Health Clubs launches world’s first three-zoned altitude training facility
South Pacific Health Clubs have launched the world’s first three-zoned altitude training facility at its St Kilda Sea Baths club in Melbourne. The new Altitude88 training...
Feb 28, 2019
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Free fitness classes to get Cairns active
Free Zumba, yoga and circuit classes are to be rolled out in Cairns parks under an expansion of the city’s popular Active Living program. The program, which currently offers 11...
Feb 28, 2019
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IHG expands wellness offerings with acquisition of Six Senses resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has added Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to its global portfolio of brands. Purchasing the award-winning hospitality and wellness company...
Feb 26, 2019
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Baseball Australia becomes first sport to join the End Alcohol Advertising in Sport campaign
With mounting sentiment backing an end to alcohol advertising around sport, Baseball Australia has announced that it will no longer accept alcohol advertising or sponsorship at...
Feb 25, 2019
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Exercisers face health risks if using gym towels to wipe down equipment
Exercisers who use their towels to wipe down fitness equipment are exposing themselves and other gym users to bacteria, mould, fungi and viruses. Wiping down benches at the gym...
Feb 25, 2019
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Fitness
Sport Australia launches second phase of ‘Move It AUS’ campaign
Sport Australia has launched the second phase of ‘Move It AUS’, its behaviour change campaign encouraging Australian adults to 'Find Your 30' minutes of heartrate-raising...
Feb 24, 2019
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Hypoxi weight loss studios ‘simple business model’ now operating in 65 Australian locations
Almost five years after the potential of the Hypoxi concept of cellulite and fat burning treatments was recognised by Goodlife Health Clubs, 65 of the specialist studios are now...
Feb 24, 2019
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