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Australian wildlife also suffering through floods

As Australians continue to battle the flooding in northern NSW, conservation organisation Aussie Ark is reminding the community of the wildlife also suffering with the floods posing a huge…

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Mar 3, 2022 Environment / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Western Australian Government cuts stadium and outdoor event capacities

Set to open its borders to vaccinated travellers from tomorrow, the Western Australian Government has today announced that a rise in Coronavirus infections will see major stadiums'…

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Mar 2, 2022 Entertainment / Events / Government / Safety / Venues /

 
 

NRL establishes relief fund for flood-affected grassroots clubs in NSW and Queensland

The NRL has announced that it will cancel its planned season launch and use the money allocated to set up a $500,000 relief fund to assist grassroots rugby league clubs affected by the…

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Mar 2, 2022 Finance / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Floods impact sport and recreation facilities in southern Queensland and northern NSW

Extraordinary levels of rainfall in northern NSW and southern Queensland over recent days, with flooding impacting public safety, are also having an effect on fitness, recreation and sport…

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Mar 1, 2022 Environment / Fitness / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Teenage boy dies from box jellyfish sting at North Queensland beach

A 14-year-old boy has died from receiving box jellyfish stings while swimming at Eimeo Beach north of Mackay. The teenager reportedly had several metres of tentacles wrapped around his…

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Feb 28, 2022 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

WIFA and Sport Alliance invite input to global survey on gender diversity and equity in the fitness industry

Germany-based software company Sport Alliance, together with the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), are asking fitness industry professionals and stakeholders participate in a survey to…

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Feb 28, 2022 Fitness / Safety / Security /

 
 

Is beer and surfing the right mix?

The World Surf League’s announcement that it has agreed a three-year sponsorship with Coopers Brewery for Australian events raised few eyebrows this week which is significant given…

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Feb 27, 2022 ByNigel Benton Events / Marketing / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Council orders Sydney swim school to close

Sydney's Northern Beaches Council has issued a shutdown order to a popular swim school in the suburb of Avalon to close. Barrenjoey Swim School, which operates from the home of Damian…

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Feb 25, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

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