News: Wellness
Grants available to boost healthier sporting clubs across Western Australia
Funding of up to $4,000 through the Healthy Sporting Club Program is now available for Western Australian sporting clubs seeking to reduce children's exposure to unhealthy food...
Aug 4, 2021
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TeamUp launches new Appointments feature for personal trainers
TeamUp, a supplier of gym management software, has launched its new Appointments feature - ideal for gyms, studios, and personal trainers - who want to schedule and offer...
Aug 4, 2021
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Horsham’s street tree program sees nearly 700 trees planted this winter
Horsham Rural City Council’s annual street tree program will see the trees and environment team plant more than 700 trees by the end of next month. More than 600 street trees...
Aug 4, 2021
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Brisbane Quarantine Hub gets approval
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has welcomed the news that the proposed COVID-19 quarantine site on Commonwealth land near Brisbane Airport has been deemed a viable...
Aug 3, 2021
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ATEC supports COVID vaccinations to prevent more lockdowns and reopen the economy
The Australian Tourism Export Council highlights that without mass vaccinations, both domestic and internationally focused tourism businesses, worth more than $150 billion to...
Aug 3, 2021
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ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay transforms into Singapore's first 'Garden-in-a-Hotel'
Following a US$33 million overhaul, ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay, owned by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, has completed its transformation into Singapore's first...
Aug 3, 2021
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Australia’s lockdowns to end once 80% of the population is vaccinated against COVID-19
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that all but the most highly targeted lockdowns will end and the country will begin to reopen its international borders...
Jul 30, 2021
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Council-owned company responsible for Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre operations goes into liquidation
Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre Ltd (MAAC), the public company operating the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre in Northern NSW, has gone into liquidation. The notice of liquidation of...
Jul 30, 2021
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Singapore plans quarantine free travel by September
The Singapore Government has announced that it plans to have 80% of its population fully vaccinated and that it will reopen its borders with quarantine-free travel in September....
Jul 30, 2021
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Qantas to launch ‘Digital Health Pass’ for international flights
Qantas will soon launch TravelPass, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 'digital health' smartphone app for international flights, with the ability to store and...
Jul 29, 2021
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Surfing Escape Packages launched at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has created the Luxury Surfing Escape package - inviting surf enthusiasts to enjoy the swells of monsoon season on Thailand’s spectacular Andaman...
Jul 27, 2021
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Victoria’s Goldfields launch wellness survey as part of World Heritage Bid
In a first for Australian heritage tourism management, the Central Victoria Goldfields region has launched a survey to gauge the wellness of its residents in a bid to have the...
Jul 27, 2021
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Body Concept Pilates Studios shortlisted for INDESIGN 2021 award
The Shanghai-based Vermilion Zhou Design Group have been shortlisted for an INDESIGN 2021 award within the Health and Fitness category for their interior design of the Body...
Jul 27, 2021
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FIBO postponed again due to COVID and now scheduled for April 2022
The organisers of Germany's FIBO, the international fitness and wellness trade show, have advised that the event originally planned for 4th to 7th November 2021, will be...
Jul 26, 2021
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International Paralympic Committee and World Health Organization sign global sport agreement
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have announced the signing of memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the promotion of...
Jul 25, 2021
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World Health Organization adviser says big sporting crowds should be banned
A leading adviser to the World Health Organization has called for large sporting crowds to be banned while the Coronavirus pandemic continues and for indoor masks to mandated by...
Jul 25, 2021
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New study show that physical inactivity remains a global pandemic
A newly released study published in prestigious medical journal The Lancet shows that much more need to be done to address physical inactivity worldwide, with adolescents and...
Jul 22, 2021
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Call for stronger advocacy and support for fitness operators in regional Victoria
Citing a bleak outlook for the fitness industry in regional Victoria, gym owner and business leader Mel Tempest has called for stronger representation for the sector and a...
Jul 22, 2021
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Huge industry support for FITNESS + WELLNESS AUSTRALIA in Sydney in November
Event organisers have confirmed that FITNESS + WELLNESS AUSTRALIA, the new independent trade show and conference for the active health and recreation industry will run from the...
Jul 22, 2021
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Thailand’s Banyan Tree Krabi hotel introduces forest bathing
With the gentle act of ‘forest bathing’ having suddenly become a popular recreational activity, Thailand luxury hotel - Banyan Tree Krabi - now offers the perfect environment...
Jul 21, 2021
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Fitness Australia calls for 'JobKeeper 2.0' as Coronavirus lockdowns widen
With nearly 14 million Australians now living under some form of lockdown, Fitness Australia has today called on the Federal Government to widen financial support for impacted...
Jul 21, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park supports children in need with ‘pay discover forward’ initiative
While current COVID circumstances are difficult for many people, they can be especially challenging for children in need and their families. In early July, the Australian...
Jul 20, 2021
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Victorian performing arts community launches advertisement backing COVID-19 vaccinations
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra backed by members of Victoria’s performing arts community has launched an advertisement encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19....
Jul 19, 2021
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Australia Zoo opens new inclusive Changing Places facility
To mark Changing Places Awareness Day on 19th July, Australia Zoo has announced the opening of their new Changing Places facility, aimed at making a real difference to the lives...
Jul 19, 2021
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