News: Government

Fitness Australia report shows massive impact of Coronavirus closures on the industry

An analysis of how the fitness industry has been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis, undertaken by Fitness Australia, has found that among clubs and studios less than 10% of staff still…

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May 1, 2020 Finance / Fitness / Government / Wellness /

 
 

Royal Life Saving makes the case for the reopening of Australia’s aquatic centres and swim schools

In response to inquiries about when aquatic centres and swim schools might be allowed to re-open as Coronavirus restrictions ease, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has release a case…

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May 1, 2020 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Northern Territory Government commences easing of Coronavirus restrictions on golf courses, gyms, pools, parks and gatherings

The Northern Territory Government has announced a three step 'roadmap' for the reopening of businesses and activities, including golf courses, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds…

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May 1, 2020 Aquatics / Fitness / Golf / Government / Recreation /

 
 

New Zealand ski areas look to snow season operations with restrictions

With New Zealand’s Coronavirus lockdown having been eased, ski resorts are cautiously optimistic they will be able to open for a locals’ season, albeit under tight…

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May 1, 2020 Environment / Government / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Federal Sports Minister warns that NRL’s return could be threatened by players’ breach of social distancing requirements

Federal Youth and Sport Minister Richard Colbeck has warned that the NRL’s plans to recommence its season on 28th May might be in jeopardy following players having broken…

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Apr 30, 2020 Government / Legal / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Former Minister Bridget McKenzie defends role in sports grant allocations

Former Federal Government Minister Bridget McKenzie has broken her silence about the sports grants scandal that ended her frontbench career, defending her actions while conceding more…

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Apr 30, 2020 Finance / Government / Legal / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Former NSW Minister for Sport intervened in grants program

NSW Government Minister Stuart Ayres is reported to have directly intervened in a sporting grants program run by the NSW Office of Sport, which awarded the bulk of a $33.4 million funding…

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Apr 30, 2020 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Adelaide City Council looks for government funding for aquatic centre revamp as AFL’s Crows dump headquarters plans

Adelaide City Council is to seek funding from Federal and South Australian Governments as well as neighbouring councils to fund the redevelopment of its ageing Adelaide Aquatic Centre.…

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Apr 30, 2020 Aquatics / Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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