News: Wellness
Partnership announced between Therabody and Cristiano Ronaldo
Global tech wellness brand, Therabody, has announced professional footballer. Cristiano Ronaldo, as the company’s newest ambassador. The partnership also marks the release of...
Jun 2, 2021
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Melbourne's stage three lockdown to be extended for another week while restrictions to ease in regional Victoria
Reporting new Coronavirus cases, the Victorian Government has advised that Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown will be extended for another seven days. The stage three lockdown,...
Jun 2, 2021
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Save Womens Sport Australasia petitions against Sport NZ’s guidelines on Transgender Players
Save Womens Sport Australasia has launched a parliamentary petition that requests Sport NZ extend its consultation on their ‘Draft Guiding Principles for the Participation of...
Jun 1, 2021
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Yawa Aquatic Centre set for end-of-the-month opening
The Shire of Mornington Peninsula has advised that its new Yawa Aquatic Centre will open to the public on Friday 25th June with the council, along with facility managers...
Jun 1, 2021
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Workplace Health and Safety Show returns to Sydney in 2021
The Workplace Health and Safety Show 2021 will be held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from 7th to 8th September with the event sharing the latest news and...
May 31, 2021
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Debate continues on New Zealand’s guidelines for transgender athletes
Although World Rugby made the decision in October 2020 to ban transgender women at elite and international levels based on safety and fairness concerns, transgender athletes are...
May 31, 2021
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Auckland Council Leisure Network candid about ‘code brown’ occurrences
Explaining the importance of clean water for swimming in its aquatic facilities, Auckland Council’s Leisure Network Services Manager, Garth Dawson has explained how ‘code brown’...
May 31, 2021
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ASSA and SPASA announce working partnership
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) have announced an agreement that will see the bodies partner to work...
May 31, 2021
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Anytime Fitness Grafton members exceed Tread As One fundraising campaign goal
After an extensive week-long fundraising campaign, the team at Anytime Fitness Grafton have surpassed their goal to raise monies for mental health charity R U OK? More than 250...
May 30, 2021
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Fitness
Stonnington commits to walking strategy development
Walking Strategy being developed for Stonnington The City of Stonnington recognises that while walking is an important means of transport, it is also a great way to maintain...
May 30, 2021
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Fourth COVID lockdown 'a monumental kick in the guts' for Victorian fitness operators
Tim Schleiger, spokesperson for VIC Active, has taken issue with Victorian Government’s introduction of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state in the wake of a number of...
May 28, 2021
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Westin Hotels and Resorts unveil wellness campaign
Westin Hotels and Resorts - part of Marriott Bonvoy's international portfolio of 30 hotel brands - today unveiled the next evolution of its wellness-focused ‘Let's Rise’...
May 28, 2021
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Geelong Council to increase funding commitment to Northern Aquatic and Community Hub
In a bid to ensure the delivery of the $61.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub, the Greater Geelong Council will increase its funding commitment by a further $21.84...
May 27, 2021
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Victorian COVID lockdown forces AFL to change weekend fixture plans
The Victorian Government’s seven-day lockdown of the state is forcing the AFL to make changes in both attendance and locations of various games over the coming weekend,...
May 27, 2021
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Fitness Australia urges locked down Victorians not to forget the importance of physical activity
Following today’s announcement from the Victorian Government of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state, Fitness Australia is urging it, as well as all Victorians, not to...
May 27, 2021
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Viva Leisure opens new clubs and launches new GroundUp studio brand
Developments at ASX-listed fitness company Viva Leisure has seen it announce the opening of its 110th company owned location, Hiit Republic Shellharbour in NSW. Having opened...
May 27, 2021
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Victoria Government announces seven-day lockdown
The Victorian Government has announced that the state will enter a new seven-day lockdown following an overnight rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. The rising Coronavirus...
May 27, 2021
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Global Wellness Institute predicts more sophisticated medical wellness destinations
The Global Wellness Institute has highlighted that COVID awakened the need for better integration between the wellness industry and the healthcare sector and that we are on the...
May 26, 2021
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New Wellness Tourism Unearthed event to be held in the Adelaide Hills
A new event, Wellness Tourism Unearthed, is to be held for the first time in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills on 2nd and 3rd August this year. This one-and-a-half-day grass...
May 25, 2021
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Yoga New Zealand links with Indian High Commission
In advance of International Yoga Day on 21st June, Yoga New Zealand and the High Commission of India in New Zealand have announced that they have “connected” with the intent of...
May 24, 2021
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WorkSafe Victoria highlights need to stop hospitality workplace violence
A new campaign launched by WorkSafe Victoria highlights the need for employers and the community to come together to stamp out violence or aggressive incidents in the workplace,...
May 24, 2021
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Trip.com Group launches COVID-19 medical relief initiative for India
Leading global online travel services provider - Trip.com Group – has this month donated 400 oxygen concentrators to its industry partners, local governments and the Indian Red...
May 23, 2021
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Wellness
Next Gen to open new Melbourne club dedicated to holistic wellness, flexible fitness and rejuvenation
Adding to its existing portfolio of facilities across Australia and New Zealand, Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Clubs have announced that its newest members-only club will be...
May 23, 2021
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Les Mills International founder Phillip Mills receives APAC Awards of Excellence lifetime achievement award
Phillip Mills, founder and Executive Director of Les Mills International, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award at the APAC Fitness and Wellness...
May 21, 2021
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