News: Wellness
Technogym’s global campaign to promote exercise gets underway
Let's Move Week 2020, Technogym’s social campaign to promote exercise, commences today. Described as the biggest fitness event in the world, gathering millions of people in a...
Nov 8, 2020
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VIC Active looks to fitness reawakening after 'COVID-19 imposed slumber'
Industry body VIC Active it looking forward to gyms and indoor recreation centres in Victoria being able to operate with a maximum of 20 patrons as of tomorrow. With Victorian...
Nov 8, 2020
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Fitness Australia announces election of new Directors
The fitness industry’s peak association Fitness Australia has today announced two new Directors and the re-election of a current Director, following its 2020 Board elections...
Nov 5, 2020
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Fitness First launches free gym membership for Australians facing job loss
To support Australians in their efforts to look after their physical and mental fitness when they need it most, Fitness First has today launched ‘Fitness Keeper’, a new policy...
Nov 4, 2020
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Latest Beachwatch report reveals NSW beaches cleanest on record
The latest Beachwatch report has revealed the water quality across NSW beaches and waterways is the cleanest on record. In the 2019-2020 State of the Beaches report, 89% of 228...
Nov 4, 2020
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VIC Active questions State Government’s motives for imposing continued restrictions on Victoria’s fitness industry
By continuing to impose severe operating limitations for the fitness industry in Victoria, industry body VIC Active are “drawing the conclusion” that the state government wants...
Nov 3, 2020
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Melbourne fitness facilities prepare for post-lockdown reopening
Following the Victorian Government’s most recent announcement around the easing of lockdown restrictions, indoor gyms and fitness centres in regional Victoria have been...
Nov 2, 2020
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ESSA releases free ebook promoting physical activity benefits for older adults
To help encourage older Australians to become more active in a safe way, and to educate them on the many benefits of physical activity, Exercise & Sports Science Australia...
Nov 2, 2020
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Latest Sport Australia AusPlay survey results focus on early impact of COVID-19 on sport and activity
Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay survey results - that identify sport and physical activity habits across the country - indicate that with organised sport on hold due to...
Oct 30, 2020
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CSIRO partners with Australian food manufacturers to deliver healthy solutions
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is partnering with Australian food manufacturers and retailers to make it easier for time-poor Australians to choose nutritious ready...
Oct 29, 2020
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Wellness
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas secure multiple accolades at 2020 World Spa Awards
Anantara Spa has been recognised as the World’s Best Hotel Spa Brand for the fourth consecutive year following Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas worldwide having secured 11 top...
Oct 29, 2020
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Fitness Australia advise that risk of infection in a gym is less than 'one in a million'
With the Victorian Government this week advising that the state’s gyms can reopen and operate with restrictions from 9th November, Fitness Australia has released new data that...
Oct 29, 2020
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Deakin University Research debunks myth that healthy eating is costly
Deakin University Researchers have debunked the myth that healthy eating is costly by showing an average family can save $1800 a year by making more sustainable food choices at...
Oct 28, 2020
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Environment
Blacktown City becomes greener with tree planting program
Blacktown City is becoming even greener with nearly 2,000 extra trees planted across the City as part of the NSW Government’s 5 Million Trees program. The program aims to plant...
Oct 28, 2020
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Parks
Planning commences for FIBO 2021
The organisers of Germany's FIBO, the international fitness and wellness trade show, have advised that following the premiere of the first digital FIBO@business, planning is now...
Oct 27, 2020
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Sport supplement market set to be impacted by imminent Australian Government restrictions
A move by the Federal Government to reclassify pre-workout, weight loss and recovery supplements as medicines is set to see many popular products removed from sale in the coming...
Oct 25, 2020
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Mindbody invests in technology to drive next phase of growth
Leading activity sector technology platform Mindbody has advised of ongoing investments in its core technology in addition to advancing its product development efforts “in the...
Oct 24, 2020
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2020 Indigenous Football Week to create pathways leading to positive change
2020 Indigenous Football Week (IFW20), being held from 9th to 15th November will feature a program of events that will engage Indigenous communities and players across...
Oct 23, 2020
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Coromandel businesses concerned about staff shortages through summer
With New Zealand’s upcoming Labour Weekend marking the traditional start of the country’s peak tourism season, tourism and hospitality businesses in the Coromandel have...
Oct 22, 2020
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Aktive announce new board appointments
Aktive has announced two new appointments to its board - former Deputy Mayor of Auckland City Penny Hulse, and public health expert and academic Dr Mataroria Lyndon. The...
Oct 21, 2020
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Together We Rise virtual event to advocate for racial equity in fitness
A first-of-its-kind event in Australian fitness is aiming to promote racial equity in the industry through a day of virtual education, meaningful discussions and moving together...
Oct 20, 2020
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Victorian Premier omits 'high-risk' gyms from state's reopening plans
While Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday announced an easing of the state's Coronavirus outlines restrictions, he has expressly excluded fitness facilities from...
Oct 19, 2020
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AlphaFit obtains Australian Made certification for locally manufactured gym equipment
AlphaFit has advised that it has acquired Australian Made certification for its steel gym equipment - consisting of rigs, cages, equipment storage, specialty strength equipment,...
Oct 19, 2020
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Coles signs new partnership with Athletics peak bodies to support grassroots participation
Coles has signed a new partnership agreement with Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia providing financial support to build grassroots athletics across the country...
Oct 18, 2020
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