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Ningaloo Reef snorkeller suffers serious injuries after being struck by humpback whales

A woman has suffered serious injuries after being struck and injured while swimming with humpback whales off the coast of Western Australia. The 29-year-old woman was part of tour group…

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Aug 3, 2020 Environment / Legal / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Industry experts appointed to HealthySwim Australia

HealthySwim Australia Chair, Ross Gage, has announced the appointment of Laurie Lawrence and Simon Reid as the first experts as voluntary members of to the HealthySwim Australia Board.…

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Aug 3, 2020 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Activities halted and facilities closed as Victorian Government introduces Stage four Coronavirus lockdown in Melbourne

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Melbourne will be subject to Stage four lockdown Coronavirus restrictions to combat community transmission of COVID-19. Starting from…

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Aug 2, 2020 Fitness / Government / Legal / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Concerns over crowds’ failure to social distance during NRL clash at Sunshine Coast Stadium

Questions are being asked about an apparent lack of social distancing within the crowd in parts of the Sunshine Coast Stadium during today's NRL clash between the Melbourne Storm and…

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Aug 2, 2020 ByNigel Benton Legal / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

University of Sydney academics respond to the relationship between obesity and COVID-19

A number of University of Sydney academics have responded to the UK government's Better Health campaign to address obesity following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's revelation of…

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Aug 1, 2020 Education / Fitness / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Melbourne gym hosts anti-mask conspiracy theorists meeting

A group of Coronavirus conspiracy theorists have ignored social distancing requirements during a meeting at Melbourne gym. Held on Sunday at The Combat Athlete gym in the suburb of…

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Jul 31, 2020 Fitness / Legal / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Intruder charged after breaking into Sydney Zoo and swimming in aquarium

NSW Police have charged a man who broke into the Sydney Zoo and swam with exotic fish in its aquarium. The 30-year-old allegedly entered Sydney Zoo in the city’s west, ignoring…

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Jul 31, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

IF Forum 2020 to explore how Sport and Society can emerge stronger from a global crisis

The International Federation (IF) Forum 2020 will explore how sport and society can emerge stronger from a global crisis when the global sporting community gathers from 4th to 5th November…

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Jul 31, 2020 Events / Safety / Sport /

 
 

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