News: Wellness
Well behaved dogs welcome on many Auckland beaches
Auckland Council has emphasised that while welcoming dogs on many of its beaches, dog owners need to respect other beach users. Auckland Council Animal Management Manager Tracey...
Feb 5, 2017
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Parks
South Australian Government gives go ahead for Kangaroo Island resort
Plans for a multimillion-dollar luxury resort on Kangaroo Island has been granted planning approval by the South Australian Government. The $22 million resort will be built at...
Feb 4, 2017
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Wellness
Technogym invites participation in Let’s Move for a Better World 2017
Global wellness leader Technogym has announced details of the 2017 edition of its ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ campaign. Backed by Technogym’s ecosystem platform, this fourth...
Feb 3, 2017
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Fitness
Peninsula Hot Springs opens clay based wellness experience
The power of touch combined with the restorative energy of the Australian earth has inspired a new wellness experience, Clay Ridge, at Peninsula Hot Springs on Victoria’s...
Feb 2, 2017
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Environment
Online event to explore value of Low-Carb diets
At a time of considerable debate between proponents of low-carb diets and traditional nutrition, a special online event ‘Low-Carb Diets - #FadOrFuture?’ is being held on 23rd...
Jan 30, 2017
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Retail
AIS joins University of Newcastle study into athlete recovery
Researchers from the University of Newcastle will work alongside the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Basketball Australia to look into improving injury prevention and...
Jan 29, 2017
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Wellness
Significant growth in international wellness tourism
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data showing that international wellness tourism revenues have been growing at a significantly faster rate - 20% from 2013...
Jan 29, 2017
Tourism /
Wellness
New Sport Minister backs women’s sport and activity
With the Williams sisters contesting the Women’s Final at the Australian Open, recently appointed Federal Minister for Health and Minister for Sport Greg Hunt has set out to...
Jan 27, 2017
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Wellness /
Government
NSW Health releases new resources in ‘Clean Pools for Healthy Swimming’ campaign
NSW Health has released a series of new resources as part of its ‘Clean Pools for Healthy Swimming’ campaign - an ongoing initiative that aims to reduce Cryptosporidium...
Jan 24, 2017
Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Canberra welcomes recognition as Australia’s most active city
Analysis of the Australian Sports Commission’s AusPlay report has confirmed Canberra as Australia’s most active community – with close to 93% Canberrans (more than 305,000...
Jan 23, 2017
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Government
Fitness First's Black Label membership delivers exclusive benefits
Fitness First's ongoing move to provide premium exercise and lifestyle services has seen the group introduce two new membership categories. Available at the Fitness First George...
Jan 22, 2017
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Fitness
FFA provides defibrillators across Australia's elite football leagues
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has taken a major step in its implementation of best medical practice by increasing the number of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)...
Jan 22, 2017
Sport /
Wellness
Fitness and health providers recognise benefits of Fit3D ProScanner
Used in over 20 countries, the Fit3D ProScanner is being adopted in Australia - in gyms, boutique personal training studios, allied health facilities and weight loss centres –...
Jan 19, 2017
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Fitness
Virgin Active launches global marketing campaign
Virgin Active has launched its first-ever global marketing campaign, which focuses on the fitness club group’s innovative approach to cycling, yoga and floor training. The Go...
Jan 18, 2017
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Wellness /
Fitness
Greg Hunt named Australia’s new Minister for Sport and Health
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has named Greg Hunt as the new Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care and Minister for Sport, replacing Sussan Ley, who resigned...
Jan 18, 2017
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Environment
IHRSA honours TRX as 2017 Associate Member of the Year
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has recognised functional training experts TRX as its 2017 Associate Member of the Year. Each year IHRSA...
Jan 18, 2017
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Fitness
Extreme heat shortens first stage of Santos Tour Down Under
Extreme heat has forced the shortening of the opening stage of the 2017 Santos Tour Down Under cycling race. The race’s first stage had been scheduled to finish with three laps...
Jan 16, 2017
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Wellness
Women exercisers face health risk if not keeping up energy intake
Women who exercise recreationally could be risking their health by not eating enough to match the energy they expend, new University of Otago research suggests. Researchers from...
Jan 15, 2017
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Fitness
YMCA Playnasium to boost parent and child interaction through activity
With aim of enhancing parent and child interaction, the YMCA has launched a ground-breaking innovation that combines fitness and play equipment. Using their children as...
Jan 13, 2017
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Parks
Sport Minister Sussan Ley resigns from Government over expenses scandal
Having stepped down from her portfolios of Minister for Health and Aged Care and Minister for Sport earlier this week, Sussan Ley has today announced her resignation from the...
Jan 13, 2017
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Government
YMCA NSW to create innovative wellness facility for the Broken Hill community
YMCA Broken Hill has beaten 13 contenders to gain access to a NSW Government funding program that will enable it to develop a new facility with spaces for a range of holistic...
Jan 10, 2017
Recreation /
Wellness
Sussan Ley stands aside from Ministerial roles over travel expenses issue
Australian Minister for Sport and Minister for Health Sussan Ley has stood aside following pressure over a number of taxpayer-funded flights to the Gold Coast, where she and her...
Jan 8, 2017
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Government
SportsArt ECO-POWR technology turns calories into kilowatts
SportsArt, the long time leader in energy efficient fitness equipment, has released its new line of ECO-POWR cardio products that harness human energy to generate electricity. A...
Jan 6, 2017
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Environment /
Fitness
Special promotion for Merrithew Australian Symposium
Leading fitness equipment distributor Leisure Concepts has announced a special promotion for industry professionals wanting to attend the 2017 MERRITHEW™ Australian Symposium....
Jan 4, 2017
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Fitness