News: Wellness
Tullah Gym opens for Tasmania’s West Coast community
Tasmania’s West Coast community has welcomed Council’s opening of their newly finished gym project in Tullah. Acting Mayor Shane Pitt was joined by the local community to open...
Jul 19, 2021
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Fitness
Technogym to host Mywellness webinar
Leading fitness and wellness brand Technogym will be hosting a webinar introducing its new Mywellness 6.0 technology, as the first part of an ongoing Mywellness Education...
Jul 18, 2021
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Camden Council receives funding to expand its tree canopy
Camden will soon become greener following Camden Council’s receipt of funding to plant a further 700 park and street trees across the area. These trees are part of the Greening...
Jul 15, 2021
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Parks
ExerciseNZ study shows that New Zealanders have gained tonnes of weight during Coronavirus pandemic
New information released by the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) shows that Kiwis have gained 2.8 million kilograms, or 2819 tonnes, of body weight in the last...
Jul 15, 2021
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Fitness
BH Fitness and Southern Fitness Wholesale partner to supply Australian market
Leading international fitness equipment distributor BH Fitness has announced a partnership with Southern Fitness Wholesale to offer the Australian market a collection of fresh...
Jul 15, 2021
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South Korean Government bans high tempo music in Seoul gyms
Gyms in South Korea's capital Seoul and its surrounding region have been that they should not play music with a tempo higher than 120 beats per minute (BPM), in order to limit...
Jul 13, 2021
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Vaccine Passport could be on Phones by December
COVID-19 vaccines could be administered at leading retail locations under a suggestion raised at talks between the Federal Government and business leaders. With the Federal...
Jul 13, 2021
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Cranbourne Soccer Club welcomes new female friendly sporting facilities
City of Casey, situated south east of Melbourne recently opened new female friendly facilities at the Cranbourne Soccer Club with the $954,000 upgrade including two additional...
Jul 13, 2021
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Corangamite Shire Council introduces ‘Young Active Kids’ program
Corangamite Shire Council has introduced the YAK program: Young Active Kids – a reinvigoration of the ‘Ed Gym’ program, as a means to encourage more participation and get...
Jul 13, 2021
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Fitness
Clubfit Software offers innovative solution for member management
Providing a new approach to conventional member management, Clubfit Software offers a revolutionary all-in-one solution to clubs, saving club owners significant sums in...
Jul 12, 2021
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Viva Leisure opens Club Lime and hiit republic gyms at Yamanto Central
Industry leader Viva Leisure has just opened two fitness facilities within Yamanto Central retail development in south east Queensland. With its first stage opened in April this...
Jul 12, 2021
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Retail
Global study of parks and gardens spotlights value of urban green space
An international study of parks and gardens, published in Science Advances , finds that while the city park may be an artificial ecosystem, it plays a key role in the...
Jul 11, 2021
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Australian Government subsidises Wellness Academy’s spa management diploma
Training institution the Australasian Sustainable Wellness Academy (ASWA) has advised that the Federal Government is offering financial backing for those wanting to undertake...
Jul 10, 2021
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Wellness
Talaroo Hot Springs attraction opens in Outback Queensland
Talaroo Hot Springs, a new tourist attraction, has been opened in the heart of the Gulf Region of Queensland on the Savannah Way. Located about four and a half hours' drive from...
Jul 8, 2021
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Tony de Leede to relaunch Club W wellness concept
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony de Leede is to relaunch Club W, a world first wellness concept combining three unique spaces - a Wellness Lounge, Wellness Collective and...
Jul 8, 2021
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University of Queensland study shows COVID denied Queenslanders millions of holidays
According to a study by University of Queensland academics, COVID-19 has deprived Queenslanders of almost 4.7 million holidays - including more than 2.4 million domestic...
Jul 7, 2021
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Pause in trans-Tasman travel bubble hits New Zealand tourism
The pause in the travel bubble with Australia is having an immediate impact on hospitality and accommodation bookings, particularly in and around the South Island ski resorts,...
Jul 6, 2021
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Government
Should the leisure industry play a role in Australia’s vaccine rollout?
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has advised that some of the nation’s largest businesses have offered to host COVID vaccine hubs in the future to aid the country’s vaccine...
Jul 6, 2021
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Lack of bicycle infrastructure is limiting sustainable patterns of living and impacting public health
Melbourne-based place strategist Louise Ford is concerned that the Victorian capital, as well as other Australian cities, lack the infrastructure to keep up with growing...
Jul 6, 2021
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SpeedFit continues national expansion with latest studio opening on NSW Central Coast studio
EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) personal training franchise company, SpeedFit, is continuing its national expansion with the opening of its latest location at East Gosford...
Jul 6, 2021
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Fitness Australia registered members gain access to Bupa health fund benefits
In a partnership described as a “significant step forward in the fitness industry’s alignment with allied health”, Fitness Australia has announced a milestone provider...
Jul 6, 2021
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Fitness Australia welcomes EFM Health Clubs into business membership
In a significant boost for Fitness Australia’s group business membership, EFM Health Club operates 49 locations across the country, has joined the industry peak body. Commenting...
Jul 5, 2021
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Rugby Australia condemns behaviour of two national coaches at Super W tournament
Rugby Australia has condemned the behaviour of two Australian national team coaches at the recent Super W tournament in Coffs Harbour. Rugby Australia released a statement on...
Jul 5, 2021
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Wellness
Y NSW commits to community connection during Greater Sydney COVID lockdown
With 12 Y NSW run recreation centres currently closed during Greater Sydney’s COVID lockdown, the Y is providing free virtual fitness resources for the whole community, while...
Jul 4, 2021
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Fitness