News: Wellness
Melbourne sunbed operator fined $61,000 for running illegal solarium
A man who ran an illegal tanning business in Melbourne despite being repeatedly warned to shut it down has been slapped with $61,000 in fines and legal fees. Steven Hawker, aged...
Oct 9, 2018
Legal /
Wellness
Gymnastics Australia issues statement in response to reports on National Centre of Excellence
Following a media report today that alleged child gymnasts suffered cruel 'punishments' at the sport’s National Centre of Excellence in Melbourne, Gymnastics Australia (GA) has...
Oct 9, 2018
Sport /
Legal /
Wellness
Staff to sue Dreamworld over 'significant psychological injuries'
Former Dreamworld staff members who were first on scene at the Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy are to sue the theme park for the psychological trauma they suffered in the wake...
Oct 8, 2018
Safety /
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Attractions
Wellness now a US$4.2 trillion global industry
The global wellness industry grew 12.8% in the last two years, from a US$3.7 trillion market in 2015 to US$4.2 trillion in 2017, according to an in-depth research report, the 2...
Oct 8, 2018
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Wellness
Report suggests cruel 'punishments' inflicted on child gymnasts at National Centre of Excellence
A report by the ABC has advised of parental allegations over brutal "punishments" being inflicted on elite young gymnasts in Melbourne, advising of instances where children have...
Oct 8, 2018
Sport /
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Wellness
Dr David Gerrard appointed new Swimming NZ President
Former Commonwealth Games Champion, New Zealand team Chef de Mission and world-renowned sports administrator Dr David Gerrard has been appointed Swimming New Zealand President...
Oct 5, 2018
Sport /
Wellness /
Aquatics
$100 million hot springs resort planned for Gippsland Lakes
Details of a proposed $100 million luxury hot springs spa hotel and retreat - the first such luxury project in regional Victoria - at a site on the banks of the Gippsland Lakes,...
Oct 5, 2018
Tourism /
Wellness /
Environment
Urban Land Institute event explores multiple elements of ‘the business of wellness’
Multiple elements of ‘The Business of Wellness’ have been explored at a recent Urban Land Institute event - with speakers exploring opportunities in the built environment’s...
Oct 4, 2018
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Environment /
Fitness
Plus Fitness raises over $140,000 for Beyond Blue
24/7 hour gym chain Plus Fitness has raised over $140,000 for mental health charity BeyondBlue during its National ‘Lift Yourself Up’ campaign. The national initiative saw over...
Oct 4, 2018
Wellness /
Fitness
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre trials 'Hush Hour'
The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre has this week commenced the trial of a new initiative, ‘Hush Hour’, aimed at creating a quieter and more peaceful environment in the...
Oct 3, 2018
Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Les Mills welcomes research showing that dance is the best exercise to help stay mentally young
New research from global group fitness leader Les Mills suggests that exercisers can dance their way to good brain health. Les Mills Head of Research Bryce Hastings sees that...
Oct 3, 2018
Wellness /
Entertainment /
Fitness
Lack of exercise impacts New Zealanders’ health
Lack of exercise is putting pressure on the health of many New Zealanders according to Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard Beddie. Having...
Oct 1, 2018
Wellness /
Fitness
ACC and ExerciseNZ combine to reduce gym accidents
The Accident Compensation Corporation and the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) have partnered together to focus on reducing accident rates and costs in the gym...
Sep 30, 2018
Safety /
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Insurance
$750,000 grant aims to increase activity levels in Ararat
A newly-announced $750,000 grant from the Victoria Government is aimed at creating more dedicated spaces for the people of Ararat to get active and stay healthy in the heart of...
Sep 29, 2018
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Global study reveals the importance of live music in escaping digital overload
Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, has today released results of a global study showing that in today’s digital age, live music is more necessary than...
Sep 27, 2018
Events /
Wellness /
Venues /
Technology /
Entertainment
ESSA flags that Australians don’t need a gym membership to be active
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has used reports that Australians are wasting $1.8 billion per year on gym memberships to highlight people can keep active outside...
Sep 25, 2018
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Countdown to New Zealand’s biggest fitness events of the year
Delegates wanting to attend FitEx and the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards, the country’s biggest fitness events of the year, are being urged to make the most of...
Sep 25, 2018
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Fitness
International Council on Active Aging introduces wellness business summit for executives
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is to present the business case for wellness at an educational summit for executives being held concurrently with the annual...
Sep 25, 2018
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Wellness /
Fitness
Weight Watchers ends use of 'weight' in branding
Weight Watchers has unveiled a lightened version of its name, rebranding itself WW, in what it says will be "the next stage of the company's evolution". The global weight loss...
Sep 23, 2018
Marketing /
Wellness /
Retail
Board appointments to Eden Park Trust and Drug Free Sport New Zealand
New Zealand Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has announced Board appointments to Drug Free Sport New Zealand and Auckland's Eden Park Trust. Announced on...
Sep 23, 2018
Sport /
Wellness /
Venues
Gratwick Aquatic Centre to stay closed for further works
Port Hedland's Gratwick Aquatic Centre will remain closed until 2019 for further maintenance works, following a critical failure in the pool’s filters. The Town of Port Hedland...
Sep 21, 2018
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Environment
Ninja Parc offers playtime fun for children of all ages
With Ninja-style competition popularised in the media, linked with the growth of endurance and obstacle events, adventure leisure and ‘leisure-tainment’, Newcastle-based John...
Sep 19, 2018
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Fitness
Swimming legend Michael Phelps calls for mental health support for former Olympians
Legendary US swimmer Michael Phelps says more must be done to support Olympians after they move out of the spotlight. Phelps, aged 33, said in January that he contemplated...
Sep 19, 2018
Sport /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Move It Aus expanded to focus on older Australians
Sport Australia Chief Executive Kate Palmer says a new $22.9 million program will encourage sport and physical activity providers to focus on empowering older Australians to...
Sep 19, 2018
Recreation /
Wellness /
Government