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Sydney Opera House improves accessibility to the Joan Sutherland Theatre
The Sydney Opera House has created an independent accessible path of travel through the venue and a new lift enabling patrons in wheelchairs or with limited mobility to enjoy...
Dec 4, 2018
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New WA Museum revealed in video animation
For the first time, Western Australians are able to get a glimpse of what they will experience when the museum, in the centre of the Perth Cultural Centre, opens in 2020. While...
Dec 4, 2018
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Major summer events to boost Queensland economy
More than $80 million will be injected into Queensland’s economy this summer thanks to a blockbuster line-up of events. The list of events includes the Australian PGA...
Dec 4, 2018
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New Chair and Directors appointed to Museum and Art Gallery of the NT
Northern Territory Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss has appointed the Clare Martin as the new Chair of MAGNT. Based at Bullocky Point, MAGNT is the Northern...
Dec 3, 2018
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Successful grant applicants announced for 2018 International Day of People with Disability
More than 50 events and activities across Western Australia have been supported by the State Government with grants of up to $1,000. The United Nations-sanctioned International...
Dec 2, 2018
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Sydney Festival launches first Disability Programming Initiative in Australia
Today, on International Day of People with Disability, Sydney Festival launches their Disability Programming Initiative to increase the number of artists with disability...
Dec 2, 2018
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Call for Aboriginal tourism operators in Kings Park Western Australia
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is inviting local businesses employing, owned or run by Aboriginal people to provide a range of new commercial visitor experiences in the park. The...
Dec 2, 2018
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Largest solar array in metropolitan Melbourne to be installed at Melbourne Museum
Museums Victoria is looking forward to a brighter and more sustainable future as the state-owned cultural institution begins installing what’s set to become the biggest solar...
Dec 2, 2018
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ExerciseNZ welcomes significant growth in Maori exercise leaders
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard Beddie has explained how the country is experiencing a significant growth in Maori fitness and personal...
Nov 29, 2018
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New research highlights ongoing barriers to women in sport leadership
New research from Advancing Women into the status of women in sports leadership in Australia has highlighted the higher than average gender pay gap in sport and recreation...
Nov 29, 2018
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ASSA launches Australia’s most inclusive swimming lesson
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has partnered with Bayside Council, Botany Bay Rotary and Little Heroes Swim Academy to convene Australia’s ‘Most INCLUSIVE...
Nov 29, 2018
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Sydney Fringe Festival report highlights the prohibitive restrictions hindering creative industries
Sydney Fringe has launched An Anthology of Space 2015-2018 , a 94-page report outlining prohibitive restrictions preventing Sydney’s creative sectors from activating empty...
Nov 28, 2018
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ICC Sydney introduces a new dedicated Creative Industries Stream
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) announced overnight at IBTM in Barcelona the introduction of a new dedicated Creative Industries stream to its Legacy...
Nov 28, 2018
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Expansion approved for the Art Gallery of NSW
The $344 million Sydney Modern expansion of the Art Gallery of NSW has received planning approval to nearly double the exhibition space. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning...
Nov 28, 2018
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TMAG grows reputation as a tourism drawcard for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Annual Report tabled 27th November confirms strong growth in visitation for the third consecutive year. In the last year visitation...
Nov 27, 2018
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New masteplan to develop and revitalise Brisbane South Bank
With Brisbane's South Bank having hosted World Expo ’88 three decades ago, the Queensland Government and South Bank Corporation now intend to develop a new masterplan to...
Nov 27, 2018
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Proceeds from planned sale of Elizabeth Street Pier to assist MONA vision
The Tasmanian Government plans to use funds from the sale of Elizabeth Street Pier to assist with the renewal of the Macquarie Point precinct to underpin and unlock the...
Nov 26, 2018
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Melbourne's Festival Hall gains permanent heritage protection
Plans by the owners of Melbourne's Festival Hall to have the site redeveloped with two apartment towers have received a significant setback with the venue being added to the...
Nov 23, 2018
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New Zealand Dance Company enjoys groundbreaking international success through 2018
Marking their second international tour of the year, The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) is set to close 2018 with a whirlwind tour of Belgium and Luxembourg with their...
Nov 23, 2018
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Research shows sportsmen still using homophobic slurs on the field
New research involving rugby and cricket players in South Australia and Victoria has found half of sportsmen use homophobic slurs on the field, despite those using the...
Nov 23, 2018
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Queensland Government launches ninth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
A free exhibition featuring artworks by more than 80 artists, collectives and groups from more than 30 countries officially opened last night at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery...
Nov 23, 2018
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2018 RACV Victorian Tourism awards celebrate leading tourist attractions and events
The spotlight was on Victoria’s leading tourism and events operators at last night's RACV Victorian Tourism Awards gala ceremony, with six winners entering the prestigious Hall...
Nov 22, 2018
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Industry celebrated at 2018 NSW Tourism Awards
Outstanding tourism businesses from across New South Wales were honoured last night as the winners of the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards were announced at the Big Top Luna Park,...
Nov 22, 2018
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City of Sydney announces an inclusive 2019 Lunar Festival
Celebrations for Sydney’s 2019 Lunar Festival will be more inclusive, welcoming performers and audiences from a wider range of multicultural communities than ever before. Sydney...
Nov 20, 2018
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