News: Wellness
Melbourne's Bayside City Council considers warm water pool locations
Bayside City Councillors will consider the north-east corner of Brighton Golf Course as a preferred site for a 'public warm water pool' at its December meeting this week. A...
Dec 19, 2021
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1.65 million participants join this year's Dubai Fitness Challenge
The 2021 Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) welcomed a record 1.65 million participants who joined in thousands of free fitness events, activities and classes across the city between...
Dec 15, 2021
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Christchurch on top at New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards
The 2021 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards have seen a majority of its honours secured by Christchurch-based individuals and businesses. Christchurch won accolades for the...
Dec 14, 2021
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Richard Beddie recognised for industry advocacy at New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards
Exercise New Zealand Chief Executive Richard Beddie has been presented with a Special Award at the 2021 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards. Presented at the weekend, the award...
Dec 14, 2021
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Mount Morgan Aquatic Centre among Rockhampton facilities to receive funding
$7.9 million in funding from the Queensland Government and the resources sector will see Rockhampton gain major new sporting and mental health facilities. The projects were part...
Dec 13, 2021
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RACV encourages Victorians to maintain bike riding trend
On the back of significant infrastructure spending and lifestyle changes brought about by COVID and associated lockdowns, bike-riding is on the rise and the Royal Automobile...
Dec 13, 2021
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Seoul promotes itself as an accessible tourism city
Seoul, the dynamic capital of South Korea is offering barrier-free tourism and presenting itself as an accessible tourism city that is convenient for everyone to travel to and...
Dec 13, 2021
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ISPS Handa renews PGA Tour of Australasia naming rights partnership to support inclusivity and grow the tour
In a new partnership that will continue to support inclusivity in golf and grow the tour, the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS Handa) has re-signed as naming rights...
Dec 12, 2021
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Village Roadshow’s Gold Coast theme parks to include PCR testing hubs
With the Queensland Government to reopen the state’s borders to fully vaccinated interstate visitors from Monday, Village Roadshow theme parks on the Gold Coast will include PCR...
Dec 11, 2021
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AusCycling’s Ride Nation program to get $5 million in Federal Government funding
Community bike riding is set to benefit from a $5 million commitment from the Australian Government which will assist AusCycling deliver its Ride Nation program to more people...
Dec 10, 2021
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One in four Fernwood Fitness members look to prioritise mental health
A survey undertaken by leading women’s health, fitness and wellness franchise clubs, Fernwood Fitness has seen one in four members say they’d be prioritising their mental health...
Dec 10, 2021
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Les Mills releases The Trip indoor cycling workout into Malaysian market
Les Mills Asia Pacific has announced that its indoor cycling workout, The Trip®, is now available to Malaysian-based exercisers and cycling devotees. Inspired by cinema, live...
Dec 9, 2021
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Western Australian Government funding helps sport clubs to deliver healthy options
The Western Australian Government, through Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program, has awarded more than $75,000 to 24 sports clubs from across the State. Summer...
Dec 7, 2021
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Registrations open for FITNESS + WELLNESS AUSTRALIA 2022
Visitor registration has opened for FITNESS + WELLNESS AUSTRALIA 2022, Australia’s new trade show and conference for the fitness and related industries. Expected to welcome more...
Dec 7, 2021
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Potential spread of Omicron variant of global concern
As the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the global risk from the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is “extremely high” and could result in future surges with “grave...
Dec 7, 2021
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Hong Kong Disneyland marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with celebrations
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) marked the 29th anniversary of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December) with a celebratory event today, together with key...
Dec 4, 2021
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F45 announces Vive Active acquisition and 24% growth in last quarter
The ongoing growth of F45 Training has seen the fitness franchisor announce revenue of US$27.2 million for the third quarter of 2021 - an increase of 24% from the prior year...
Dec 3, 2021
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City of Gold Coast rolls out inclusive initiatives at its beaches
The City of Gold Coast is investing in accessible beach infrastructure including beach wheelchairs and matting along with custom-built wheelchair accessible showers and changing...
Dec 3, 2021
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This Girl Can 2021 campaign encouraged record number of women to get active and stay active
As a result of VicHealth’s This Girl Can – Victoria campaign and despite the COVID challenges of 2021, more than 340,000 women across Victoria have been inspired to get active...
Dec 2, 2021
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Western Australia’s Healthway celebrates 30 years of promoting healthy lifestyles
As the Western Australian Government’s only health promotion agency, Healthway is celebrating 30 years of promoting and facilitating good health and encouraging healthy...
Dec 2, 2021
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New Heat Mitigation Strategy launched to cool down Darwin
A new strategy launched today focuses on helping people experience the best of Darwin’s lifestyle by mitigating the seasonal impact of Darwin’s hot and humid climate. The...
Dec 2, 2021
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New Zealand recreation organisations release new campaign encouraging outdoor activity
Two of New Zealand’s leading outdoor recreation organisations - Recreation Aotearoa and Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) – have partnered in...
Dec 1, 2021
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Sydney Kings and Sydney Uni Flames reject sports betting sponsorships and advertising
In a first for Australian basketball, the Sydney Kings and Sydney Uni Flames have partnered with ‘Reclaim the Game’ to reject sports betting sponsorships and advertising....
Dec 1, 2021
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Health and exercise sector organisations come together to form new Health and Exercise Professional Forum
Peak professional and industry organisations in Australia's health and exercise sectors - including the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, Australian...
Dec 1, 2021
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