News: Wellness
Healthy Ageing Forum to be hosted on Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council and University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) have partnered to deliver the Healthy Ageing Forum - 'Getting Old is not a Disease' - on Saturday 20th...
Jan 13, 2021
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Women in Fitness Association announces Chief Operating Officer appointment
As part of its strategic plan to grow globally this year, the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Halsall as Chief Operating Officer....
Jan 13, 2021
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Fitness
Terrigal Boardwalk construction and rockpool upgrade nears completion
Central Coast Council advises the construction of Terrigal Boardwalk and upgrades to the existing rockpool should be completion by April 2021, delivering many social, heath and...
Jan 13, 2021
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Partnership developed to deliver Northern Adelaide's first Wellbeing Hub
A partnership has been developed between the City of Playford, Wellbeing SA, South Australian Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Department of Human Services and other...
Jan 10, 2021
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Global Wellness Summit highlights benefits of outdoor experiences
The most recent Global Wellness Summit (GWS) highlighted extensive lockdowns and social distancing - as well as an acute awareness of the destruction of the environment spurred...
Jan 7, 2021
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Resistance training benefits both older women and older men
Men and women aged over 50 can reap similar relative benefits from resistance training, a new study led by UNSW Sydney shows. While men are likely to gain more absolute muscle...
Jan 6, 2021
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New CSIRO weight loss tool provides motivation for Australians to achieve their New Year’s resolutions
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has released a free, personalised tool to help Australians better understand their diet mindset in 2021,...
Jan 5, 2021
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City of Fremantle and Perth-based Yogazeit help teenagers and young adults support mental health and wellbeing
Perth-based not-for-profit body Yogazeit has announced the launch of Mindful Yoga for Youth, a new yoga program for teenagers and young adults, funded by City of Fremantle and...
Jan 5, 2021
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Contract awarded to build Dunedin’s new $15 million Mosgiel Pool
Dunedin City Council (DCC) has awarded the contract to build the new $15 million Mosgiel Pool to Dunedin company Cook Brothers Construction.Building is expected to commence in...
Jan 4, 2021
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Aquatics
ExerciseNZ shares advice on gym reopenings
With New Zealand one of the first countries in the world to re-open significantly after lockdown, its fitness industry has been helping other countries’ exercise industry...
Jan 4, 2021
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Fitness
Fitness Australia calls for Federal government to introduce national plan to improve physical activity rates
With the nation now relatively free of community Coronavirus transmission, Fitness Australia, is urging the Federal Government to re-focus its attention on the long-term health...
Jan 3, 2021
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ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie recommends activity as a cure for personal challenges of COVID-19
With many New Zealanders suffering chronic stress because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Exercise Association of New Zealand Chief Executive (ExerciseNZ) Chief...
Jan 3, 2021
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UNWTO points to tourism 'looking forward with determination'
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has released a statement assessing the impact of Coronavirus on the global industry during 2020, noting “we are almost at the end...
Dec 23, 2020
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$100 million investment in NSW sports facilities to enable more people to be active and healthy
The NSW Government's $100 million investment in developing and upgrading sports facilities across the State will contribute to enabling more people to participate in sport and...
Dec 22, 2020
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ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie advises that steady exercise counts
Every adult should avoid the notion that if they are not throwing themselves into a sweat-drenching workout for more than an hour it doesn’t count, according to Exercise...
Dec 20, 2020
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Fitness
New Singapore Fitness Alliance aims to improve and promote the industry
With Singapore’s fitness industry having been severely impacted by COVID-19, a newly formed body, the Singapore Fitness Alliance, is looking to promote the industry and support...
Dec 19, 2020
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Fitness
Lou Ferrigno partners with Gold’s Gym to ask what makes a perfect club
Gold’s Gym has announced a partnership with actor and former International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Mr. America and Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno to start a...
Dec 18, 2020
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WynActive partnership delivered health and fitness support to women during Victoria's COVID-19 lockdown
A successful partnership between WynActive and the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) provided vital online health and fitness support for women across Victoria’s...
Dec 16, 2020
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Parramatta Council receives approval to build new aquatic and leisure centre
City of Parramatta Council has received approval to build its new $77 million state-of-the-art aquatic and leisure centre. The Sydney Central City Planning Panel has endorsed...
Dec 15, 2020
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Aktive launches Auckland sport and recreation Facility Planning Roadmap
The introduction of a Facility Planning Roadmap giving an overview of the facility planning process - designed by Aktive in partnership with Auckland Council - is set to benefit...
Dec 11, 2020
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Landmark Sydney gym’s $1.5 million renovation reveals new state-of-the-art facilities and health food eatery
Iconic Sydney gym, City Gym in Darlinghurst - operating in the same location for over 40 years and recognised as the first Australian gym to go 24 hours - has undergone a major...
Dec 10, 2020
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VicHealth delivers $3.9 million to support Victorian communities in COVID-19 recovery
VicHealth grants will see 460 local organisations across Victoria share in more than $3.9million to support their communities to connect socially, get active and access healthy,...
Dec 10, 2020
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Australians look forward to introduction of COVID-19 vaccine
With the news this week that the UK has become the first western country to formally approve a COVID-19 vaccine for safe mass distribution to its population, data collected over...
Dec 9, 2020
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Shoalhaven Council’s Environmental Health Team secures excellence award
Shoalhaven City Council’s Environmental Health Team has been named Environmental Health Team of the Year at the Environmental Health Australia (NSW) Inc. Excellence Awards for...
Dec 8, 2020
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Environment