News: Wellness
New members appointed to Parks Victoria Board
The Victorian Government has appointed four new board members to the Parks Victoria board, which oversees and monitors the business of Victoria’s park management authority. The...
Dec 9, 2015
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Parks
37 compelling reasons why Australia needs a National Physical Activity Action Plan
An unprecedented overview of physical activity and public health across the globe has reinforced the need for a comprehensive policy response in Australia, according to the...
Dec 8, 2015
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Fitness
Leisure-net launches active-net Australasia
Australasia's fitness, recreation and wellness sector is set to benefit from a new, tried and tested networking event with the launch of active-net in Melbourne on 27th and 28th...
Dec 8, 2015
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Progression Fitness Club to open in Melbourne in 2016
Collingwood FC captain Scott Pendlebury and his wife, nutritionist Alex Pendlebury, have announced plans to open the Progression Fitness Club - a premium fitness club in the...
Dec 8, 2015
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Technogym helps Ambarvale High School students embrace a healthier lifestyle
As part of a recent Let’s Move For a Better World Award Ceremony at Ambarvale High School in South Western Sydney, the School became the lucky recipient of a state-of-the-art...
Dec 8, 2015
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Ezidebit launches Australia’s most sophisticated online payment platform
Australia’s largest non-bank payment provider, Ezidebit, has launched new market leading cloud software, allowing businesses to process any invoice payment method - whether...
Dec 7, 2015
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ClassPass invites exercisers to Sweat for Good
Following its recent arrival in the Australian market, ClassPass is inviting those who sign up to its multi-access studio and gym pass to help raise money for the National...
Dec 7, 2015
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Fitness
20 overdose at Brisbane Stereosonic festival despite extra security after Sydney and Adelaide deaths
Queensland authorities have reportedly been "staggered" at the number of people treated for drug overdoses at the Stereosonic music festival in Brisbane on Sunday (6th...
Dec 6, 2015
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Reformed doper delivers heartfelt warning to Kiwi athletes
For the first time ever, Drug Free Sport NZ has used a reformed doper to deliver a series of captivating video messages to warn New Zealand athletes about the perils of drug...
Dec 6, 2015
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YMCA and Health Team Australia partner to provide exercise physiology services
YMCA and Health Team Australia (HTA) have announced a new partnership to provide access to allied health services for the prevention and management of chronic disease and...
Dec 6, 2015
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Another festival death at Adelaide Stereosonic music event
A man has died from a suspected drug overdose at the Stereosonic music festival in Adelaide on Saturday (5th December). The man was treated by paramedics and taken to the Royal...
Dec 6, 2015
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Victoria's best health promotion projects honoured
Victoria’s champions of health and wellness promotion have been recognised for their hard work in creating and supporting healthier and happier communities at VicHealth’s annual...
Dec 3, 2015
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Latest version of Clubware fitness centre management software offers new features
The latest version of leading fitness centre management software Clubware offers a range of new and improved features, further strengthening its profile as the most user...
Dec 2, 2015
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Ipswich park to feature outdoor CrossFit gym
Ipswich City Council has started work on the city's first outdoor CrossFit style gym at Sutton Park, Brassall, complete with a punishing beep test track. The $280,000 project...
Dec 1, 2015
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Parks
Plus Fitness launches in New Zealand
Australian based Plus Fitness has launched in New Zealand with the opening of its first club in the Christchurch suburb of Addington, Christchurch. Following its rapid growth in...
Nov 30, 2015
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Goodlife launches Australian-first app technology
Goodlife Health Clubs is set to launch an Australian-first app that consolidates multiple tracking devices into one dashboard, providing a single-view of a user’s health and...
Nov 29, 2015
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Jacinta McDonell of Anytime Fitness Australia raises $220,000 for Double the Love Project
New charity foundation Human Kind Project, founded by Jacinta McDonell of Anytime Fitness Australia, has raised $220,000 so far through their ‘Double the Love Project’...
Nov 29, 2015
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Fitness
Perth Kings Park introduces fees for group fitness classes
As a result of fitness groups putting pressure on space and parking, Perth's Kings Park has introduced a charging system for fitness classes using its grounds. Explaining the...
Nov 28, 2015
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YMCA Auckland recognised for 160 years of activity provision
Last weekend, the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals recognised the long history of the YMCA Auckland in providing exercise and physical activity opportunities at...
Nov 27, 2015
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Gold Coast gym commits to child welfare rather than profit
In an industry worth over $1 billion dollars and growing, there are certainly profits to be made in the fitness sector, but there are few gyms that set out not to make a cent....
Nov 26, 2015
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Debitsuccess retains highest PCI DSS compliance rating
Leading payment solutions company Debitsuccess has been accredited with the highest PCI DSS compliance rating (Level 1) for the fifth year running, maintaining its standing as...
Nov 26, 2015
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Aleenta Barre to open fifth Barre Studio in Melbourne CBD
The rapid growth of yoga, Pilates and ballet studio group Aleenta Barre will see the launch of its fifth fitness studio in Australia on Tuesday 8th December. The opening of the...
Nov 26, 2015
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Lismore gym ordered to pay $300,000 in damages to woman who tripped
A gym in the Northern NSW town of Lismore gym has been ordered to pay almost $300,000 in damages to a woman who tripped over an exercise ball and broke her ankle. Stephanie...
Nov 24, 2015
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Cutting edge exercise research and science shared at FitEx
The busiest weekend in the New Zealand exercise industry’s calendar not only saw the presentation of the Exercise Industry Awards but also featured over 100 presentations and...
Nov 24, 2015
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