News: Wellness
Victoria University highlights actions to mark World Water Day
With World Water Day being marked tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd March) Victoria University is highlighting that sustainable management of water is a key interest as populations strive...
Mar 21, 2022
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Wellness Lifestyle Facility’s Graham Mowatt explains challenges of post-COVID operations for clubs
The open letter sent by Graham Mowatt, Director of South Australia-based Wellness Lifestyle Facility Pty Ltd has laid out the challenges being faced by fitness and health club...
Mar 19, 2022
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Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo to offer two-for-one entry pass on for vaccinations
Next weekend will see Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo offer a two-for-one entry pass to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine at walk-in clinics onsite. NSW...
Mar 19, 2022
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ESSA sets out priorities for 2022 Federal Election
With a national election looming, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has set out five policy priorities to ensure the provision of better access to exercise services...
Mar 19, 2022
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Fitness industry leaders set to come together at the FILEX Leadership Summit
Next week, 50 of the most senior decision makers in the Australian fitness industry will meet at Sydney’s Shangri-La Hotel to collaborate, debate and set the terms for a new era...
Mar 17, 2022
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Thailand resort’s Marine Discovery Centre helps with recovery of Maya Bay
Following the global success of the movie ‘The Beach’ released in 2000, Thailand's Maya Bay in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, became overwhelmed by...
Mar 17, 2022
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Additional defibrillators installed in sporting venues across Armidale region
Armidale Regional Council continues to install life-saving defibrillators in their sporting venues. A defibrillator (known as an automated external defibrillator or AED) is a...
Mar 17, 2022
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Fitbench Studio versatility helps Wellfit to deliver signature sessions in Dubai
Wellfit recently opened the largest indoor wellness and fitness facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 7000 metre² multi-sport hub at the Circle Mall in Jumerirah Village...
Mar 16, 2022
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Peloton expands its footprint into Australian hospitality industry
Following the 2021 launch of Peloton in Australia, the interactive fitness platform is continuing its expansion with Peloton Commercial. The Australian hospitality industry has...
Mar 16, 2022
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Blue Mountains City Council invites feedback on plans for former Katoomba Golf Course precinct
Blue Mountains City Council along with Traditional Custodians, local community, educators and researchers from a number of universities is exploring opportunities related to...
Mar 16, 2022
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Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit set for April return
The organisers of the Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit have announced that the event will return with a hybrid attendance model. After taking a hiatus due to the pandemic,...
Mar 15, 2022
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Does colour influence a girl’s choice to play sport?
Recent discussions with a local Christchurch school group suggested boys can often take over a basketball court with some of the girls feeling this was a barrier for them to...
Mar 15, 2022
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Australian Institute of Sport expands services for mental health support
The Australian Institute of Sport has responded to record demand for its mental health and wellbeing support by expanding its specialist services to a greater number of sporting...
Mar 14, 2022
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CSIRO study finds financial rewards lead to greater weight loss
With two in three Australian adults currently overweight or obese, and around 47% of Australians now living with related chronic health conditions, an updated report from the...
Mar 14, 2022
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AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish highlights cost of Australia’s physical and mental health crisis to Federal Treasurer
In an open letter to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has today pointed to the cost of Australia’s physical and mental health, stating...
Mar 14, 2022
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Bayside City Council invites comment on privately-funded wellness centre at Brighton Golf Course
Bayside City Council is inviting public comment on a proposal to develop a ‘warm water’ swimming pool along with a wellness centre at Brighton Golf Course. Promoting the concept...
Mar 14, 2022
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DanceWize to return to BASSINTHEGRASS music festival
To ensure the wellbeing of attendees at this year’s BASSINTHEGRASS music festival on 21st May, DanceWize will again be on site to offer free help and advice on how to stay...
Mar 13, 2022
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Film festival and women’s sports club among Victorian Government funding recipients for their celebration of LGBTIQ+ communities
In celebration of diversity, inclusion, and connection across Victoria, the State Government is funding a diverse range of events and activities with grants of up to $10,000....
Mar 13, 2022
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Ancient wellness therapies revived at Thailand’s Pimalai Spa
Pimalai Spa – a renowned wellness sanctuary on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Lanta, is reviving time-honoured Thai therapies, many of which date back hundreds of years....
Mar 12, 2022
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Adelaide City FC Chairman condemns fans for homophobic abuse aimed at visiting football clubs
Charman of Adelaide City FC since 2021, Greg Griffin yesterday released a statement on Facebook publicly condemning the behaviour of a group of the club’s own supporters over...
Mar 11, 2022
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AMA suggests recent floods highlight the need for urgent action on climate change
The Australian Medical Association as the peak professional body for doctors in Australia, has suggested the recent devastating floods reflect climate change dangers and calls...
Mar 10, 2022
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Expanding EMS Franchise SpeedFit set to open new Adelaide studio
Fast growing EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) personal training franchise company, SpeedFit, continues to expand with a new location opening in North Adelaide, South...
Mar 10, 2022
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FIBO 2022 to focus on future trends in wellness and digitalisation
After a two-year pandemic-induced break, the organisers of Germany's FIBO, the international fitness and wellness trade show, have advised that the 2022 event will be all about...
Mar 9, 2022
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Ballarat to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention in 2022
The City of Ballarat has confirmed it will host the Australian Regional Tourism Convention from 10th to 12th October 2022 at the Mercure Ballarat. The convention aims to...
Mar 9, 2022
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